Weekanerd NYC - Hitchcock Galore, High Concept Bar Trivia, and Bio-Shock Comes Out Intentionally

Monday, August 20, 2007

• Bryant Park Summer Film Fest: Psycho
  
• 5pm @ Bryant Park, 6th Ave btw 40th-42nd St, Manhattan.
  

Reet! Reet! Reet! Reet!

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

• Bio-Shock Is Released (intentionally)
  
• Stores everywhere
  

Didn't get a copy when this game was accidentally released two weeks ago? Here's the real nationwide release date for this first person shooter, currently rated at an impressive 99 at Metacritic.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

• Dick Swizzle's Sudden Death Game Show
  
• 8pm @ Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn
  

The only trivia contest in NYC with a full game show setup - contestant podiums, buzzers, flashing lights, and of course a sleazy host. Supposedly also one of the easier big quiz contests around, so serious trivia nerds could win some cash. $5 entry fee.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

• NYC Noir: Rear Window and Rope (2 for 1 admission)
  
• Various showtimes @ Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St, Manhattan.
  

Didn't get your Hitchcock fix on Monday? Get a double shot of with an AFI- stamped classic and an earlier, technically adventurous, subtext-heavy work.