Nothing helps avant garde art go down like a good gimmick, and filmmaker Robert Fenz had a great one. Fenz screened two films Monday at the Harvard Film Archive, each accompanied by live improvisation from the renowned jazz trumpeter Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith. Fenz is a young filmmaker who shoots in black and white 16mm. His work consists largely of urban landscapes rendered in richly composed shots. Unlike structuralist filmmakers, however, Fenz's films also have......

Photo journalist and former Quincy resident discarted grabbed this stunning shot of a homeless woman named Linda. The portrait being in black and white enhances the years of hard-ship clearly etched on her face. The simple composition and depth of focus further the theme of loneliness and misfortune. A really fantastic shot all around.......

New PotD contributor James at 42 captures a new angle on Boston's daily commute. This richly toned shot was taken at the Charles MGH station and we have to hand it to the MBTA - the shiny new stairs look great, we give them......4ish months until they start getting grungy. Until then, enjoy James at 42's unique perspective and be sure to check out his diverse body of work on Flickr. Oh, and further......

Such a neat shot from PotD newcomer prettydreamyforagirlfromrhodeisland (How's THAT for a screen name!). We absolutely love the stark composition of this shot and the rich black and white tones makes it looks like still from an old movie. Shots like this remind us photogs to look up and around when we're out walking, you never know what neat shot is right in front of us. Really well dome prettydreamy, keep snapping!......

It certainly was a picture-perfect weekend for the Head of the Charles Regatta, and our esteemed readers did not disappoint by supplying some great shots of the races. We particularly liked the motion and light in carrie227's black and white shot. The bright sparkle in the ripples makes the action really come to life. Our Flickr friend Paul Keleher also got a great bunch of shots as well, we particularly loved this one. The......

Today's powerful image comes to us through the lens of andrewluk_photography. The inherently bold subject matter is hightened further by the bold black and white contrast. In other words, this photo rocks. This other shot of Andrew's was a close second with its stark framing.......

The unique point of view in this shot of the Charlestown Navy Yard from seosmh really sets it apart. The contrast of the curves and straight lines of the benches makes for a great subject, and the parallel contrast of the chains to the right of the shot adds another layer of complexity. Finally, the rich black and white tones brings the whole thing together.......

"This stunning black and white photo from Bodhisoma uses stark contrast to create an abstract marvel. The shot was taken as he emerged from one of the Boston tunnels...perhaps the bright white is the "light at the end of the tunnel" and eventual completion of the Big Dig? Nah, probably not." photo from bodhisoma, commentary from korrileigh04......

So, Gawker started up this feature on "The Poors," in which they ruthlessly mock media encounters with those of us who don't have trust funds. Gawker might be interested in a recent front-page article by the Globe about the South Bay Center, the big ol' mall that is apparently a crossroads of class conflict. The form of Sarah Schweitzer's article isn't the problem. Well, maybe the fact that the Globe put a story about a......

The Boston Teapot in black and white from Irisell.......

In a world where there's nothing to do but watch movies. In a city full of theaters, museums, and libraries. One moviegoer who can be in three places at once. This week, Al Franken becomes a politician, David Hasselhoff dresses up as a scifi hero, every girl becomes a star, and ancient religious art turns into modern heaps of rubble. Friday 9/29 Piccadilly The Hays Code, adopted by the American film industry in 1930, didn't......

If you're not into traveling all the way to the Tweeter Center for Journey and Def Leopard, check out this week's picks. Even if you are into heading down to the big name act's show you'll need something to do the rest of the week. There's no joking about it this week. Fall is here. By the time the weekend hits it's time to break out the cider and make some pumpkin pie. We're......

Yesterday the Fung Wah Bus Line agreed to conditions of operation outlined by State and Federal regulatory agencies. One of the provisions was that they would no longer allow drivers who could not speak or read English to operate their vehicles to make trips between New York and Boston. It isn't clear how many drivers they had in their employ that didn't have a basic command of the English language, but if such a rule......

Today's edition of the Spare Change News went on sale for the usual dollar price. 75 cents goes to the seller and a quarter goes back to the paper. Sam Scott, editor and executive director of the paper, continues to make changes to the publication which is printed as a project of the Homeless Empowerment Project. The black and white broadsheet goes to four-color production with the help of MassWeb printing, part of the Phoenix......

In a world where there's nothing to do but watch movies. In a city full of theaters, museums, and libraries. One moviegoer who can be in three places at once. Tuesday 3/21 Open Screen Like an open mic, but for filmmakers. Bring your movie and the Coolidge Corner Theatre will show anything that's under ten minutes long and screen it all in order of submission until they run out of time. Coolidge Corner Theatre 7:30......

Yes, we know it’s cliché to love the Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” but every time we see lil’ Zuzu talk about an angel getting its wings, Bostonist goes straight into tears. The1946 Frank Capra film is like a bad habit we just can’t kick. Well, if you are jonesing for some George Bailey vs. Mr. Potter action tonight, the Brattle Theater is showing the black and white film tonight at 7:15 p.m. for......

This past weekend Franklin Park again played host to the annual Puerto Rican Festival. Boston seems to have lost interest in the festival overall. The only imagery, besides our own, found in local media came in the form of a single picture run in black and white in the Boston Globe and in color in the Metro. The Boston Herald used some imagery from the parade to discuss the recent filing in U.S. District Court......

Everyone in Boston has seemingly fallen in love with the tabloid. The Herald—classic tabloid, The (Weekly) Dig—stapled, redesigned tabloid, The Metro—free tabloid, The Phoenix—booted the fold tabloid. The Boston Globe goes tabloid today with the launch of their new six times weekly (Mon-Sat) feature "Sidekick." Unlike the recent redesign over at the Phoenix, the Boston Globe will still fold twice, horizontal and vertical rise will be creased. James Reed will be editing Sidekick, which......

Today's Globe mentioned Boston Magazine's recent flub over this month's "Power Issue" cover. Listing the Top 100 Most Powerful People in Boston, the issue has been getting a lot of press in the local media. Well, the list might be all well and good, but the black and white cover of Governor Mitt Romney with a green "POWER" across his chest is not great. Turns out the February 2005 issue of Texas Monthly had this......

Bostonist is super-excited about the fact that Martin Scorcese's coming to town to film The Departed, his adaptation of the Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. Hopefully this film will be one of the Boston-based films that will do this town proud. Most Boston-based films are simply about thugs. Or dying collegiates. Or Jimmy Fallon. And while Bostonist agrees that Marty was simply robbed of Best Director a couple of times, (and he tends to lose......