One night. Three strange filmic experiences. Live at Wonderville in Bushwick, NYC (my dad will be there), or on your phone. Festivities begin in 2.5 hours.
Brad Neely approves, but will be unable to attend this year. (Working on 2026.)
¶. 7–8pm: Miniature Open VCR Night
free, Wonderville, Bushwick, NYC, or twitch.tv/wondervillenyc
I’m bringing a bunch of Christmas claymation tapes I found on eBay.
¶. 8–10pm: The Fifth Annual Screening of Wizard People, Dear Reader
free, Wonderville, Bushwick, NYC, or twitch.tv/wondervillenyc
Now an established Bushwick tradition, hosted by me.
¶. 10–11pm: Dean & Co. Afterparty
free, Wonderville, Bushwick, NYC, or twitch.tv/wondervillenyc
Your new favorite Alabama family’s Christmas tradition, now 46 years running, from local access television to YouTube. Deciding if I want to show 2025 (timely) or 2021 (the best). Reply with your vote.
∞. Say hello to Anna
freeish, Bryant Park, NYC
Anna Brilliant is the Zamboni (technically an Olympia) driver at Bryant Park ice rink. I met her at a TriBeCa Halloween party in 2024. Top 10 coolest NYC jobs. She said on the middle rink pass she gets an idyllic straight-shot view west down 42nd St Street, atop the Lincoln Tunnel, straight into its twinkling Jersey-side ventilation shafts.
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