It's Matthew Silver, the filmmaker, performer, and self-described "professional idiot of the avant garde". Is he brilliant? Is he just a weirdo? I think Jeremiah of Vanishing New York said it best, describing his state of mind after an encounter with Mr. Silver:
"What a relief. What a relief from the dull barrage of cell-phone shouters and text-walkers, from the NYU 'woo-hoo' brigade, from the frat-boys and bachelorettes, from the slack-jawed super models and the pink-shirted princes of the Doucheoisie."
Matt is one of a kind. He's totally genuine and totally believes in what he's doing, and his verve and silliness are a vital counterattack against the forces of homogenization in this city. We walked a block together (ran, actually); it was a good block.
You should really check out his seven-minute film "Heartpocalypse". If nothing else, just watch the last minute or so.
Day 72
Hey, I know that guy!
March 11th, 2012
i thought this site was PG!
This site wants nothing to do with the MPAA rating system or its ilk.
Amen to that. :-)
amen squared
“Matt is one of a kind.” – same description I would give about my favorite hobo.
NYC, and the rest of the world, needs more from all of the colorful people on here named Matt. ;-)
being different has become so everyday and ordinary
hmmm think we should all change our names to Matt…what yuse all thinK???
Love real new york. Don’t stop showing the reality Matt.
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