Americans might remember that an American nun was murdered by ranchers in Brazil in 2005. She had opposed the
Lately, Brazilian environmental activists have been getting knocked off and it's turning into a bloodbath as a third is murdered. Hopefully, the federal government is sensitive to the bad press with the world cup and olympics looming. Are you listening, Dilma?
27.5.11
Festive Land: Carnaval In Bahia
Nice trailer here of a very recent documentary on "a folia baiana":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN315PygcoE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN315PygcoE
25.4.11
Now Out: Rio in 3D
On the one hand, it's a standard-fare family-friendly animated feature, the kind that hits the multiplex about once a month ever since the Pixar folks started drawing imitators. But on the other hand, it actually is rooted in the real Rio, the real Carnaval, and some of the real music of Rio de Janeiro. A big step up from the Simpson's visit to Rio, which cast a samba school as some sort of Arthur Murray franchise.
Cinematically, 2.5 stars out of 5. Low point is when you realize Anne Hathaway is actually supposed to be a Brazilian hottie. And when the carnaval floats are shown to have motors -- never gonna happen. And not nearly enough Brazilian music.
In the trailer, look for the Disney quotes from Aquarela do Brasil (included in the full-length film Saludos Amigos):
The first 2 minutes of Rio
Cinematically, 2.5 stars out of 5. Low point is when you realize Anne Hathaway is actually supposed to be a Brazilian hottie. And when the carnaval floats are shown to have motors -- never gonna happen. And not nearly enough Brazilian music.
In the trailer, look for the Disney quotes from Aquarela do Brasil (included in the full-length film Saludos Amigos):
The first 2 minutes of Rio
28.2.11
Film on Brazilian art-art-in-landfill project missed Oscar
It may not have won an Oscar but this film seems to shed an interesting light on a striking artistic trend I've seen myself in Brazil -- endless reuse of modern detritus.
A video from The Economist
A video from The Economist
16.2.11
The Best of Brazil
Nebraska-based DJ Randy Morse has been promoting Brazilian music for a long time. That's right, from Nebraska. But now he has a new venture that's packed with info for Brazilian music fans, The Best of Brazil. Named for his radio show, it promises audio archives, links to artist sites, and more. And any site that turns us on to a new Harvey Wainapel release is worth a visit!
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