So you want to be a trophy kid....

Well first, I guess you should know what a Trophy Kid is-

trophy kid (trf kd)Part of Speech: nDefinition: Also called "Millennials," they often received trophies and other praise just for participating and not necessarily for excelling. They were rewarded to avoid damaging their self-esteem. As a result, trophy kids feel confident and accomplished, but the coddling has led them to feel entitled and to have great and often unrealistic expectations about their jobs and life in general.

Left: Brandon Yankowitz, Right: Josh Sugarman

If making movies is an "unrealistic job expectation," then Brandon Yankowitz, Josh Sugarman and Duke Greenhill are the poster-boys for "Millennials" every where. Yankowitz and Sugarman both left lucrative careers as attorneys to co-write Trophy Kids, and chase their dreams of filmmaking. Greenhill, a former producer of controversial political ads (remember the Swift Boat ads?) did the same. There's even a reality show in the works about their "irresponsible" departure from stable, lucrative occupations to search for filmmaking fame.

So, what is their maiden project together? A movie about Manhattan Trophy Kids, of course.
And what better way to launch the development of the movie than with a gathering of real-life Millennials at one of Manhattan's most exclusive night-spots?

"We wanted to bring together the people that inspired this film to celebrate the beginning of this journey of ours," says Greenhill, "and to show that we may be 'Trophy Kids,' but that doesn't mean we can't do it.

In attendance will be the filmmakers themselves (Yankowitz, recently designated by Gotham Magazine, one of Manhattan's Most Eligible Bachelors), cast members from Project Runway and America's Next Top Model, and a host of Millennial representatives from the spectrum of the New York social scene, including Entertainment Weekly, GQ, Broadway, and Manhattan's fashion and underground music scene.

Below is one of their films for TRUTH THROUGH ACTION:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWQrAoAhD4I

See ya there tomorrow night :) As good as it's guests

A Very Lucky Strike

We were busy last week with so many new places opening such as Aspen Social, Citrine and Cain Luxe. However, our new favorite spot is .......Lucky Strike Lines. The new bowling bonanza is located on 42nd street. Yours truly was there for the Grand Opening and ran into everyone fabulous. Upon entrance we saw a few of our favorites being photographed on the Lucky Strike Red Carpet: Kimberly Leemans from America's Next Top Model, our friend Jessica Marquez, Jason Prestons Blondie pal with Wet & Wild Party Boy Ralph Iken, Secret new designer, our blogger buddy Micah Jesse and on the bottom Vh1's Glam God Winner Indashio.Artist Cassie about to hit some pins. Mario Lopez looking like a stud, while taking his game very seriously. Some of the Nightlife Metro group who run events for Porky's NYC, Bar Social, Dizzy Lizard, Nacho Mama's and *shhhhh* The Eldridge.This place strikes gold as being a great New York City hang out!

Photo Courtesy: Marion Curtis and Moises De Pena