By The Editors 6/27/12 9:01am

opinion

Andrew Sarris

He was, of course, already a legend when he brought his wisdom, passion, and insight to the Observer in 1989. But Andrew Sarris did not assume the role of great writer in residence, living on past glory, when he took up with this fledgling operation in only its second full year of existence. Instead, Mr. Sarris showed that even after the tempestuous decades spent at the Village Voice, even after the passions of great feuds and debates had cooled (at least somewhat), he still had a great deal to say, and to teach. Read More

By Drew Grant 2/09/12 12:43pm

fashion week observer

Lottie Oakley and Brandon Holley in the American Express Skybox at Lincoln Center

Fashion Week in the AmEx Skybox Part One: The View From Up Top

“Here’s all you need to know about Fashion Week,” a boutique designer from New Jersey was telling the New York Observer in the private American Express VIP SkyBox. “None of these sizes were made for you.”

Karlanne, the owner of Fresh by Karlanne was wearing a beaded dress, feathered hair–”Is it poofing up??” she kept asking her girlfriend–and brown suede boots. She had the look of an old-time pro, and since the AmEx box–a partitioned off room above the theaters in Lincoln Center that serves as a subdued meeting area to provide American Express Cardmembers with exclusive access to fashion week experiences– we felt we should take all the advice we could get. Even if it wasn’t pretty. Read More