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TOP 20 OF 2010
Over the next few days, I'll be trotting out my favorite albums from 2010 (as well as a post or two about the top movies and songs). Below you'll find my first post, #20. I hope everyone enjoys!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
An Important Film, 'Waste Land' Is Equal Parts Art and Love
In Rio de Janeiro, there is a landfill that is the largest in the world. Named Jardim Gramacho, the island of garbage is filled with catadores, Brazilian garbage pickers who troll through the trash in search of recyclables. Halfway across the world, Vik Muniz makes art in Brooklyn. He has done well for himself, focusing mainly on the photography of images made from quirky materials like chocolate syrup and sand. He decides that his next project will be working with the catadores to give back to the region. This is Waste Land, a startlingly moving film that recently made the Oscar Documentary shortlist. The movie quietly arrived at the Kendall Square Theater on Friday, but it is the type of film that should really be greeted with the type of attention garnered by the new Harry Potter. Equal parts about the importance of recycling and the interpersonal connections that can be shared by the creation of art, Waste Land is a stunningly breathtaking movie that explores just how easy it is to bring joy where there previously was despondency.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
'Fantasy' and 'Friday' Are The Best of 2010
The mere mention of Kanye West one year ago would surely elicit a sneer, while Nicki Minaj’s name might bring about a furrowed brow with a “who?” It’s funny how so much can change in just one year. Minaj is now the queen of the rap world: her first single “Your Love” peaked at 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and conquered the Rap Charts with a number one position. Just last month, Minaj became the first artist to have 7 songs on the Hot 100 chart at one time. Artists like Christina Aguilera, Diddy, and M.I.A have featured her on their songs. This summer it was almost impossible to turn on a rap radio station without hearing Minaj’s trademark growls.
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