Category Archives: Artsy-Fartsy Culture Stuff

Spencer Tunick goes Bolivarian!

Posted on March 19, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Mass nudity for art’s sake–in Caracas? Por que no? More than 1,500 Venezuelans shed their clothes on a main city avenue Sunday to pose for American photographer Spencer Tunick, forming a human mosaic in front of a national symbol: a … Continue reading →

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Wish I’d been there too

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Yes, I realize this probably gives away more about my age than I’d care to admit.So what?

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For those in need of a Monday smile…

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Oh, this is so Brokeback.I mean, what could be better than six hot cowboys?Shaking their booties?To Elvis?On SKATES?Well…the ending of this clip sure could be. Heh, heh, heh.(And they say women aren’t visual? HA!)

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Soy loco por ti, Simon Bolivar?

Posted on March 5, 2006 by Sabina Becker

At last, my suspicions can be laid to rest–the provenance of the tune for Vila Isabel’s winning samba (in the Rio carnival) is revealed: According to percussionist and composer, Jose Carlos Capinan, the chorus, title and even the samba beat … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging, Too: Tropicalia comes to “London, London”–again

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Anyone know where I can get really, REALLY cheap airfare from Toronto to London so I can catch this?Wacky TV variety-show host Chacrinha (José Abelardo Barbosa de Medeiros, 1916-1988), an inspiration to the Festive Left artistic movement, adorns a poster … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: The art of Marti

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Raul Martinez’s painting “Marti y la Estrella” during the first day open to public of the “Art of Cuba” exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil. (Photo credit: AFP/Mauricio Lima)

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Where’s Hugo?

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Sabina Becker

In good company, of course. Marching through downtown Caracas, February 4. (Photo credit: Luigino Bracci)

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A shot of Victory Gin (and tonic)

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Here’s a little free advice for y’all: Don’t EVER watch “1984” all in one sitting. It will depress the shit out of you. In fact, even in two sittings, it’s damn near unbearable. That’s what I’ve been up to in … Continue reading →

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A rare film review

Posted on December 15, 2005 by Sabina Becker

There aren’t many movies out there that I’d want to watch twice, but Donnie Darko is the happy exception. It’s not only worthwhile; it’s also necessary if you really want to get it. I’d recommend two viewings as a bare … Continue reading →

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A shot from the Gonzo Cannon

Posted on March 11, 2005 by Sabina Becker

Who does vote for these dishonest shitheads? Who among us can be happy and proud of having all this innocent blood on our hands? Who are these swine? These flag-sucking half-wits who get fleeced and fooled by stupid little rich … Continue reading →

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