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Cindy Lee: Commercial Expert

dee_gee — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:28 GMT

Cindy Lee is an emerging commercial director from none other than South Africa. Her commercials range from beyond hilarious to heartbreaking all the while are effective in selling the advertised product. But she walks a fine line between some of the subjects she uses for her commercials and offense material. She knows what will sell a product but its not always what the producers want to hear nor do they want to show her commercials with their slightly veiled controversy. But they are going to have to deal now that she is finally being recognized around the world after years of hard work. So watch out, if you starting laughing hysterically at a Nando's commercial just think of all the work Cindy Lee has put in to make you laugh for just a few moments.

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Soldier artist

teragram33 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:28 GMT

This artist, serving in the Territorial Army, speaks on how his art influences his experience in the war surroundings. Through his art, he is distanced with the reality of the surroundings, reflecting on what is happening around him and making connections through history. By studying everyday life in the area, he achieves contrasting emotions through his work. View the link to see his work and hear him speak about his work and experience

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Planning a Romantic Getaway

asanol — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:28 GMT

The Maiden Heist, a new movie, will be coming out this fall. It describes how the new curator of a museum want to sell it's paintings in Europe in exchange for more contemporary work. Two guards of the museum, however, have strong feelings about certain paintings and do what they can to make sure the precious paintings aren't sold off, even if it means copying them and running off with the originals.

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The Rape of Europa, The Thieving of Art

Ninjappear — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:28 GMT

This stunning documentary now on DVD tells the story of how during WWII, the Nazis caused the biggest looting, destruction and survival of many of the most important of European art up until that time. The story tells of many of the famous works of art are being returned to the rightful homes, being repaired, and are being fought over by the greedy nations. One major piece the movie talks about is the Gold Portrait, the most expensive piece of art today, and its tale of being taken from the Jews in 1938. Now after the end of the Cold War, these pieces are emerging, each spinning a tale of their survival. This documentary shows how the Nazis wanted to control the world in all manners, including culturally. Each piece of art is taken through its journey from beginning to its current location.

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"Nuclear Video Art"

evanwang — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:06:28 GMT

So this group, they supposedly did something really technical and made a video of a nuclear war head going off in the countryside of Czechoslovakia . They hacked into a TV station and posted their artwork for the world to watch. They got a "lot of attention". They want to manipulate the people of Czechoslovakia by fear but they are not terrorists.

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