About Eric Shapiro
Eric Shapiro
I am a lifelong New Yorker who spends a good portion of my time gorging on and regurgitating big meaty hunks of culture, musical and otherwise. I try my best to avoid the cliches that come along with wearing skinny jeans and flannel shirts in a cosmopolitan locale, but I'm writing for a website called Indie Shuffle, so it's probably useless. My life has its own personal soundtrack, but feel free to borrow a few tunes. Feedback is always welcome.Game of Thrones Season 4 Premiere – “Two Swords” Review & Synopsis
April 6, 2014 | Eric ShapiroEvery Game of Thrones season premiere consists in part of playing catch-up and season 4’s premiere, “Two Swords,” is no exception. In a show with so many characters and locations, it is necessary to remind the audience of who’s who and … Read More
The New York Times Critics Just Don’t Get Game of Thrones
April 6, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe New York Times doesn’t get Game of Thrones, or the fantasy genre for that matter. One of the most (justifiably) prestigious publications in the world forfeits all credibility when it comes to nerd culture. Faced with true, unabashed fantasy, … Read More
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Star Brandi Glanville Hits Flatiron
April 4, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District seems to attract celebrities like honey attracts bears. Phillip Seymour Hoffman made an appearance a short time before his tragic death. Brandi Glanville is the latest example. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star made an appearance … Read More
“Waiting for Godot” Shines With Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart Bromance
March 28, 2014 | Eric ShapiroWaiting for Godot is the kind of play that lends itself to infinite interpretations. Samuel Beckett created a masterpiece full of ambiguity, allowing actors and directors to put their own unique stamp on the material. Director Sean Mathias’ rendition, starring Ian … Read More
Stephen Colbert Tweet Exposes Dilemma of Racism, Political Correctness
March 28, 2014 | Eric ShapiroStephen Colbert deals in satire. His show, The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, is a satiric show. Judging by the public response to one of “his” tweets (actually tweeted by someone else, but that’s beside the point), many Americans don’t … Read More
Flatiron Partnership Holds Business Assistance Forum at Baruch College
March 26, 2014 | Eric ShapiroCompiled by Louis Hunecke, Eric Shapiro & Tod Shapiro – Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Yesterday, the Flatiron Partnership held a Business Assistance Forum at the Newman Seminar and Conference Center at Baruch College. Students, aspiring entrepreneurs, … Read More
Landscapes/Landschaft Conveys Spirit of New York at Flatiron Prow Art Space
March 24, 2014 | Eric ShapiroNew York City is famous for its art museums, so what better way to expose this bounty of creativity than by displaying it in public for all pedestrians to see? The Sprint Flatiron Prow Art Space has been home to a … Read More
Ebony & Ivy Author Craig Steven Wilder to Speak at Revolution Books
March 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroAuthor Craig Steven Wilder will speak at Revolution Books on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00 PM. A leading historian of race and African American culture, Wilder will discuss his latest book, Ebony & Ivy, released September 17th, 2013. Ebony & Ivy examines … Read More
Flatiron District Offers Best of Art, Music, Theater, Comedy
March 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District boasts a diverse selection of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Sometimes, though, you might be in the mood for something other than the usual nightlife activities. Well, you’re in luck! Flatiron theaters like the Joyce Theater and the … Read More
Israeli-Palestinian Debate Erupts at Chelsea Community Meeting
March 13, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn Wednesday, March 5th, Community Board 4 (CB4) Chelsea Now’s apt title of “Speedy CB4 Meeting Delivers.” convened at the Fulton Center at 119 Ninth Avenue between West 17th and 18th Streets. Chelsea Now reports that issues covered included support for business diversity, … Read More