On Thursday, April 19, the TriBeCa Film Festival kicks off with a free outdoor screening of the culture-shifting, Steven Spielberg-directed 1975 shark flick, Jaws. They follow that up the next night with the Spielberg-produced, generation-defining 1985 kids adventure The Goonies. The Gothamist offices were very excited when we heard the lineup, but not necessarily for the same reason. Turns out we're pretty split as to which of the two movies is worth fighting for a spot at an outdoor screening. Below, and argument for each, and a spot to place your own vote. more ›

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Natasha Khan is better known as the singer-songwriter behind Bat for Lashes, a band recently nominated for the Mercury Prize. Khan weaves a world all her own with her music and artwork, and happily invites anyone to come join her there. We wouldn't be surprised if at university she majored in nostalgia, with so much attention drawn back to childhood in her work. Her wide-eyed world of yesteryear is a little bit magical, a little bit noir, and seems to be fueled by a never-ending supply of innocence, experience and anticipation. more ›

A monstrous wave of theater will engulf Lincoln Center next month and Tom Stoppard, the protean dramatist of unparalleled wit and imagination, is at the center of the squall. His three play cycle, “The Coast of Utopia”, will have its U.S. premiere in October and seems like an ideal autumn theater overload. more ›

, and Gothamist heartily approves. more ›

Hudson River Park also starts its outdoor film series, RiverFlicks, this week. Films begin at dusk (generally between 8-8:30pm), there will be free popcorn and beverages available for purchase. more ›

This story of a mint plant thwarting construction, if only temporarily, makes Gothamist think this should be a new millennial and green (versus piratey) version of The Goonies. more ›