Coney Vid: The Secrets Of The Universe Revealed

The best presentation of Coney Island yet.  Amazing still images by our Coney Island connoisseur, Charles Denson, (author of "Coney Island: Lost and Found" and director of the Coney Island History Project) brought to life in this wonderful short film, now finally revealed and displayed to the public at large.   We thank Charlie for sending us this wonderful piece that was shown at last year's 2010 Coney Island Film Festival. 

As an era that came and went with Astroland's theme of the future, along with what stayed from Coney's heyday; Coney Island was like a time machine, with reflections from both the past and the future at the same time.  Now many of those future symbols have stepped into the past, itself.  But before most of them are gone, to make way for the conventional - brought in by the power structure, they've been captured ominously in this stunning and inducing short film.  This medley of Denson's hypnotic imagery echoes the reality in a place of fantasy and wonder that's forced into the trite and predictable.

CONEY ISLAND: Secrets of the Universe

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A film by Charles Denson. Coney's iconic cosmology comes into play when a mysterious crypto-governmental force seeks domination of the island. Secrets of the Universe probes Coney Island's hyper-mythological role in fantasy, neo-symbolism, and the infinite! www.coneyislandhistory.org

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Coney Vid: Sand Sculpting Contest

New York Daily News brings you some highlights of the Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest by the Astella.

Coney Island Sand Sculpture Contest

Description: Frank Russo took home first place for his sand castle creation.

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Coney Vid: Todd Berkun At Coney USA's "Ask The Experts" PART TWO

Continued from PART ONE, Todd Berkun talks about Coney, Brooklyn, and Staten Island's old and new at Coney Island USA's "Ask the Experts" series.

Ask The Expert: Todd Berkun -Coney Island Museum 6/5/2010 Part 2

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Todd Berkun speaks on "Long Island and New York City Places That Are No More" at the Coney Island Museum as part of their "Ask the Expert" series. June 5, 2010. Part 1 discusses the development of Roosevelt Field mall among other topics. Talk was inspired by the Facebook group, founder by Mr. Berkun, of the same name.

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Coney Vid: Todd Berkun At Coney USA's "Ask The Experts"

The wonderful fun and informative event that Coney Island USA had been bringing for years to all Coney lover, fans, and buffs; "Ask The Experts", which this year started Sunday, May 23, 2010 goes until end of the season on August 29th.  May 23rd's presentation had Zoe Beloff, The Life and Work of Albert Grass - founder of the Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society. Also, founder of the Coney Island USA and unofficial mayor of Coney Island, Dick Zigun gave his State of Coney Island Address on May 30th.  This past Sunday, June 6th, Todd Berkun spoke about Long Island and New York City and the their places that are no longer around.  The following video is Todd Berkun speaking at the museum.

Note: The video is a bit inaudible and only ten minutes of the presentation, but worth it for those who missed it.

Ask The Expert: Todd Berkun at the Coney Island Museum 6/5/2010

Description:

Todd Berkun speaks on "Long Island and New York City Places That Are No More" at the Coney Island Museum as part of their "Ask the Expert" series. June 5, 2010. Part 1 discusses the development of Roosevelt Field mall among other topics. Talk was inspired by the Facebook group, founder by Mr. Berkun, of the same name.

Posted by Trobiik [YoutTube]

Coney Vid: Luna Park Opens Next Door To Looming Disrepair

Newsys looks at both sides of the controversy as Coney Island's Luna Park reopened over Memorial Day weekend, but it's still in a state of disrepair over expansion disputes. What is the fate of Coney Island?

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Coney Vid: Time-Lapse of Luna Park Construction at Coney Island 2010

Time-Lapse of Luna Park Construction at Coney Island 2010

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This time-lapse video was taken over the last few months. Constuction has come to an end and Luna Park opens to the public tomorrow, May 29, 2010.

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Coney Vid: SoundSeas

Here's an 'introspective trip to Coney Island'.  One that starts in the West coast, we might add.  Though, not a road trip by any means since after a some cloudy visions of the ocean and sky somewhere in the West, perhaps...you find yourself in Coney Island without ever feeling like you've moved at all. 

Note: This video is, perhaps, better suited for those Coney lovers who like to watch while in a trance or a fix of some kind.

SoundSeas

Description:An introspective trip to Coney Island.

Posted by soundseas [YouTube]

 

Coney Vid: Luna Park Promotional Video

The first Luna Park amusement park in Coney Island promotional video!  It's a quick zany teaser.  Just 41 days as of today left for the new Luna Park's grand opening!  For more info visit LunaParkNYC.com

Is that Joe Sitt being taken for whirlwind in this promo video?

Luna Park Promo Video

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Coney Vid: Musician Curtis Eller

A day out in Coney Island with Brooklyn-based musician, Curtis Eller.

Curtis Eller

 

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Coney Vid: A Dream Through Our Recent Passed Coney Island

Pass through this wonderful little video like a melancholy dream.  A rather sad look at a recent Coney, before the death of Astroland.  Take it in and savor it, because it's the Coney of our recent past that has now gone, as we await for the new Coney that will arrive this summer.

I Had A Dream I Went To Coney Island

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NYC's soon to be re-developed Coney Island amusement park is a surrealist technicolour dream seen on grainy super 8 film and featuring music by Panda Bear.

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Video Rewind: A Little Carnival Of 70's Coney Footage

A few rare scenes from "Carnival of Blood" (1970).  Catch a few passing frames of the sky ride's station from Astroland at frame 1:39.  Also another Ferris wheel in Coney called "Skydive", and a differently painted AstroTower.

Coney Island - Carnival of Blood (1970)

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Coney Vid: Developer Describes Plans For New Coney Island Park

Developer Describes Plans For New Coney Island Park


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Coney Vid: Polar Bear Club Coney Island

Polar Bear Club Coney Island



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The polar bears of coney island take a swim on Sunday, February 21, 2010. I happen to be there with my camera.

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Coney Vid: Congregation Paintings

Coney Island Congregation Paintings -The American Riviera

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...For her, Coney Island was the American Riviera. And we went often to the beach via subway. My aunt Lila, years later, recounted her childhood journeys to Coney Island, not by subway, but in her mother's horse and wagon...

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Coney Vid: Coney Afternoon

"CONEY ISLAND"


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Coney Vid: Icy But Beautiful

Coney Island

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Coney Island icy but beautiful

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Coney Vid: Coney Island Dream

Here's a great little Coney vid found via the Coney Island Houses blog. Video by Joshua Brown.

Coney Island Dream

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A subdued Coney Island as a winter storm approaches. I will be making prints available soon, follow me on twitter if you would like to be notified. If you like the film, please share it. I am primarily a still photographer, but I am looking to work and collaborate on more films.

Coney Island Dream from Joshua Brown on Vimeo.

Coney Vid: The Coney Island Polar Bears Take A Post Blizzard Dip

The always high-strung Coney Island Polar Bears are always eager to jump into the cold Coney waters. Here is their first dip after this years first and probably last real blizzard! Don't forget to catch them for their big New Year's Day dip coming up!

Coney island polar bears

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Day after blizzard.Burrrrr

Posted by paullee54 [YouTube]

Coney Vid: A Few Coney Lovers Speak Their Minds

Some fleeting comments from a few Coney lovers including an 'articulate' self-proclaimed temporary Coney Mayor.

Coney Island

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Coney Vid: A Look Back...Before The Saga

A look back at a not-so-distant past summer in Coney Island. A summer that was yet untouched by greedy hands. A Coney Island that needed repair but was still alive and thriving without its future in peril or in question. A Childs Building that still had not let in the sun for decades, a thriving boardwalk, the Wonder Wheel still shimmering in the sunlight, the B&B Carousel whirling to the grind of the organ, an Astroland still alive and kicking, and the Top Spin and the Zipper still spinning with verve.

Coney Island- Summer, 2005

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