Edward Burtynsky
This was sent to me by a friend at work. It's the photographic works of Edward Burtynsky -- who takes large scale pictures of human-made environments -- often beautiful -- but sad on reflection. Some of the images are really shocking. He's currently showing his works at the AGO -- on until April 4th, in case anyone is so inspired to go see it. As well, the AGO has the Picturing the Land exhibit, as a compliment to Edward Burtynsky's -- the exhibit focuses on landscapes as seen through the eyes of photographers present and past.
Of Movies ...
Some movies that I have an interest in this month -- I will not get to them all. X-Men III: The Last Stand -- 'nuff said! No Logo - Brands, Globalization & Resistance -- based on the book of the same title, this movie is playing at the Bloor Cinema on June 29 & 30. Sophie Scholl: The Final Days -- the story of Germany's most famous anti-Nazi heroine , who, as part of the White Rose, was dedicated to the downfall of the Third Reich. The movie plays at the Bloor Cinema from June 25-27. Thank You For Smoking -- playing at the Bloor Cinema from June 23-37. Tsotsi -- a look at life in the ghettos outside of present-day Johannesburg, South Africa, through Tsotsi, a young thug. There is redemption for Tsotsi, and the film won the 2006 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. It plays at the Bloor Cinema on June 14 & 16. Why We Fight -- a documentary that explores why America goes to war and the role of the military-industrial complex. This played today at the ...
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