Arthur Bell, Author at The Village Voice

CRIME ARCHIVES

Death Comes Out

“With the gentrification of Chelsea came trouble. Gay witchhunts abound. There have been unprovoked attacks on gay males by bands of white teenagers, with robbery almost an afterthought”

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: November 26, 1980

CRIME ARCHIVES

The Fatal Consequences of the Secret Life of John S. Knight III

“Evidence in Knight’s apartment indicated that he moved in three worlds: the world of wealth and comfort to which he was born, the creative world of artists and writers, and the underworld of teenage hustlers. He kept the worlds separate”

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: January 26, 1976

FILM ARCHIVES

Why The Warriors Rumble

Three killings have been linked to showings of 'The Warriors' during the first week of its release. “They don't come here looking for trouble, but they see this movie and it ends up trouble”

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: March 5, 1979

PRIDE ARCHIVES

Gay Rights: Forget It

“Once gay power was a joyous cry in this town. Then the thrust toward radicalism died. The stuffed-shirt gay politico appeared. Lethargy set in”

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: December 11, 1978

PRIDE ARCHIVES

The Year 2: Toward a Gay Community

Coming out is a beginning. Marching to Sheep Meadow is a beginning. Dancing our way to liberation is a beginning. But only a part of it.

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: July 1, 1971

From The Archives

Mike Umbers: Christopher’s Emperor

"Mike's three big Christopher Street operations are Christopher's End, when it's open, the Studio Book Store, and Gay Dogs. Mike calls himself a gay catalyst and flesh peddler. He deals in boy-boy sex"

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: July 22, 1971

FILM ARCHIVES

On ‘Cruising’: The Hollywood Hassle

“William Friedkin, his crew, and his star, Al Pacino, invaded Jones Street August 10. Residents on the block hadn’t received prior notification. Nor had they been asked how they felt about ‘Cruising’ being shot on their block.”

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: September 3, 1979

From The Archives

Crazy Joe Gallo, Playing the Godfather Game

"Gallo and company had been to the Copacabana earlier for Don Rickles's opening and to celebrate Joey's 43rd birthday. About 4 a.m. they hopped into Joey's 1971 Cadillac and drove to Little Italy for an early morning snack...."

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: April 13, 1972

FILM ARCHIVES

Backstage at the Oscars: “Raging Bull” and Raging Bull

"Televisions blare from every room in the Chateau Marmont. Reagan's in surgery... Jim Brady's near death... Dan Rather's in tears. The country's gone crazy. The world's about to collapse... And the Oscars have been postponed until tomorrow."

by Arthur Bell

February 8, 2020

From The Archives

Littlejohn & the Mob: Saga of a Heist

On the scene of a dog day afternoon in Queens

by Arthur Bell

Originally published: August 31, 1972

Arthur Bell

“With the gentrification of Chelsea came trouble. Gay witchhunts abound. There have been un­provoked attacks on gay males by bands of white teenagers, with robbery almost an afterthought”

“Evidence in Knight’s apartment indicated that he moved in three worlds: the world of wealth and comfort to which he was born, the creative world of artists and writers, and the underworld of teenage hustlers. He kept the worlds separate”

Three killings have been linked to show­ings of 'The Warriors' during the first week of its release. “They don't come here looking for trou­ble, but they see this movie and it ends up trouble”

“Once gay power was a joyous cry in this town. Then the thrust toward radicalism died. The stuffed-shirt gay politico appeared. Lethargy set in”

Coming out is a beginning. Marching to Sheep Meadow is a beginning. Dancing our way to liberation is a beginning. But only a part of it.

"Mike's three big Christopher Street operations are Chris­topher's End, when it's open, the Studio Book Store, and Gay Dogs. Mike calls himself a gay catalyst and flesh peddler. He deals in boy-boy sex"

“William Friedkin, his crew, and his star, Al Pacino, invaded Jones Street Au­gust 10. Residents on the block hadn’t received prior notification. Nor had they been asked how they felt about ‘Cruising’ being shot on their block.”

"Gallo and company had been to the Copaca­bana earlier for Don Rickles's opening and to celebrate Joey's 43rd birthday. About 4 a.m. they hopped into Joey's 1971 Cadillac­ and drove to Little Italy for an early morning snack...."

"Televisions blare from every room in the Chateau Marmont. Reagan's in surgery... Jim Brady's near death... Dan Rather's in tears. The coun­try's gone crazy. The world's about to col­lapse... And the Oscars have been postponed until tomorrow."

On the scene of a dog day afternoon in Queens

“With the gentrification of Chelsea came trouble. Gay witchhunts abound. There have been unprovoked attacks on gay males by bands of white teenagers, with robbery almost an afterthought”

Three killings have been linked to showings of 'The Warriors' during the first week of its release. “They don't come here looking for trouble, but they see this movie and it ends up trouble”

"Mike's three big Christopher Street operations are Christopher's End, when it's open, the Studio Book Store, and Gay Dogs. Mike calls himself a gay catalyst and flesh peddler. He deals in boy-boy sex"

“William Friedkin, his crew, and his star, Al Pacino, invaded Jones Street August 10. Residents on the block hadn’t received prior notification. Nor had they been asked how they felt about ‘Cruising’ being shot on their block.”

"Gallo and company had been to the Copacabana earlier for Don Rickles's opening and to celebrate Joey's 43rd birthday. About 4 a.m. they hopped into Joey's 1971 Cadillac and drove to Little Italy for an early morning snack...."

"Televisions blare from every room in the Chateau Marmont. Reagan's in surgery... Jim Brady's near death... Dan Rather's in tears. The country's gone crazy. The world's about to collapse... And the Oscars have been postponed until tomorrow."