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Rich Goldstein is a producer for The Daily Beast.

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La Lunchonette’s Sad, Sold-Out Farewell

Sincerely

After 30 years in business, Chelsea restaurant La Lunchonette is vanishing, as the neighborhood around it is paved under to remake Manhattan’s West Side.

Rich Goldstein | Published Feb 06, 2016

Why Jon Stewart Must Host the Debates

NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON

A New Jersey resident has created a petition calling on the late-night TV host to bring some Indecision 2016 magic to the presidential race.

Rich Goldstein | Published Aug 27, 2015

Blood, Shakespeare and Hollywood Royalty

LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER

<p>Acclaimed director Peter Bogdanovich produces daughter Antonia’s feature film debut, <i>Phantom Halo</i>. The pair talk about tragedy, Hollywood history, and their famous family.</p>

Rich Goldstein | Published Aug 12, 2015

Life With New York’s Bloods

GANGS, GIRLS, AND GROWING UP

<p>New York’s housing projects get their close-up in the alternate universe of <i>Five Star</i>, starring James “Primo” Grant, a real-life member of the infamous Bloods gang.</p>

Rich Goldstein | Published Aug 10, 2015

The Plight of the Transgender Prostitute

REVOLUTIONARY

Inside the groundbreaking film ‘Tangerine,’ a stunning film shot on the iPhone 5s about sex work, drugs, and the plight of transgender women.

Rich Goldstein | Published Jul 19, 2015

‘Kids’ at 20: A Wake-Up Call to America

CULT CLASSIC

The cast and crew of kids—including director Larry Clark, writer Harmony Korine, and stars Leo Fitzpatrick, Chloë Sevigny, and Rosario Dawson—reflect on the seminal 1995 film.

Rich Goldstein | Published Jun 27, 2015

America’s First Teen President

ROSS 2036

Donald Trump and Vermin Supreme have nothing on Beth Ross, America’s first teen president elected via Twitter.

Emil Lendof, Rich Goldstein | Published Jun 18, 2015

Pitch Perfect 2’s Viral Villain

GUTEN TAG!

<p>The German viral video sensation behind “Jennifer is a Party Pooper” is Anna Kendrick and The Bellas’ a capella nemesis in <i>Pitch Perfect 2</i>.</p>

Rich Goldstein | Published May 17, 2015

How Ellis Island Survived a Hurricane

PAPERS PLEASE

The People of America Center at Ellis Island finally opens to the public after storm-related delays, and tells the rich and vexed story of America’s immigrants.

Rich Goldstein | Published May 08, 2015

Sarah Hyland’s Unwavering Courage

RISING STAR

<p>The star of the hit ABC sitcom <i>Modern Family</i> discusses her latest film <i>See You in Valhalla</i>, which she also produced, and why there needs to be more nuanced roles for women.</p>

Rich Goldstein | Published Apr 27, 2015

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