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Aired in the U.S. since 2007 by the AMC, the series Mad Men was successful in two seasons to emerge as the new model of social-historical fiction that everyone was waiting for without knowing it. Critics were not as unanimous acclaim and since the cessation of Soprano. Coincidence, the creator of Mad Men none other than Matthew Weiner, a former writer and executive producer of the adventures of the famous mobster Tony Soprano.
For his new fiction, Mr. Weiner focuses on the daily life of an advertising agency, Sterling Cooper and its employees in the early 60s. These ambitious advertising and pretentious at the time dubbed the "Mad Men" perfectly symbolize the pinnacle of capitalism after the war. They can afford almost anything, a vast apartment in the heart of Manhattan or a comfortable home in the suburb and boring, a nice car, riding lessons for Madame, and mistresses galore for sir.
In developing campaigns and slogans they draw their inspiration from long hours drinking whiskey and smoking cigarettes. If it still does not come, they ask their opinion on the clerks products designed specifically for the ladies. Among it, there is Peggy Olson Secretary Donald Draper, the creative director appealing agency, which is distinguished by its creativity and physical particular. She embodies the career woman who struggles to be recognized in an environment where the macho and misogynistic woman should have no other ambition than to be married and at home.
Series edge very subtle flaws in a system economic growth in consumption without filling the empty interiors. The sublime Betty, wife of Don Draper, a mother of two children, a girl and a boy, seems to lead the perfect life in all its magnificent features Grace Kelly. Yet the truth is quite different, is revealed gradually as the two seasons to make way for a strong woman, burning desire for independence and buried. It sinks slowly into a violent loneliness and a gentle madness that led him to shoot pigeons from his grumpy old neighbor. Her husband sees nothing. He is too busy to spend quality time with his mistresses where to go, only to his office, his painful memories he conceals. Like Betty, Don seems to have everything to be happy. The couple is also a model of physical perfection. But Mad Men should never trust appearances. The Chief Secretary, the allure of the femme fatale independent, but deep within her lies a deep and romantic dreams of marriage. A creative Italian manly physique that endears women pushes with all his might his homosexual tendencies. The young advertising just married a girl of good family secretly loves the "ugly duckling" of the agency.
All these characters are intended to selling the dream of the American way of life but are unable to know what they want. The weight of their loneliness prevent them from hearing each other and meet their needs. An individualistic society, based more on appearances than on being, is revealed slowly in Mad Men. The characters intersect and wander as sad puppets caught in time and their condition. Often filmed from behind, their silhouettes stand out in an empty space which echoes loneliness. From the beautiful Generic inspired by those of Saul Bass (Vertigo A. Hitchcock), we know that fall is inevitable. A character in costume falls slowly from the top of buildings to get lost in the illustrations of women, alcohol, family, etc. ... The characters in Mad Men have the same beauty that these fictitious images and will undoubtedly be lost permanently by the overflow of artifice and pretense.

Westjet Salaries 2010

Controversies. Photographs stories



Until May 30 exhibition stands Controversies the BNF Richelieu in Paris. It offers a journey through 80 photographs that have marked the history and spirit of 1840 to 2007. From a simple portrait, the picture of war, through the image of fashion or contemporary design, we discover the reasons that his trials are the source of many debates and lawsuits. A brief explanation accompanies each of his images and discusses the contexts that gave rise to great controversy.

Christian Pirker, a lawyer in Geneva and Daniel Girardin, curator at the Musée de l'Elysée in Lausanne, both the curators have opted for a neutral circuit and chronologically. Some images are drawn in a larger format than others, but the strength of these pictures puts almost all the same levels. The goal here is to examine the role, status and limitations of the photographic image. How far can it photojournalist go without being accused of voyeurism or non-assistance to persons in danger? Who owns the copyright? A performance artist and immortalized or contact the photographer? How to photograph the nude body of a child without seeing a turn pedophile? The photographs exhibited challenge our sensibilities and our relationship to a real or fictitious image that are closely related to the evolution of our society.

Since its inception until today, we question the notion of ethics in photography. If it still hurts, is undoubtedly due to the realism of the image worked or taken from life. A Unlike paint, it is more difficult to remove when a pictorial composition is known to exist before being set to negative. Should we witness a tragedy if the popular image may offend public opinion? Was it disrespectful to the little Omayra Sanchez as the picture taken knowing his death is imminent or more a duty to remember?

Besides the ethical question, the photographic process triggered much discussion. A photographic image can it still claim the title of a work of art? What makes a photograph an original creation rather than purely technical reproduction of a moment accurate? In 1882, Napoleon Sarony a portrait of Oscar Wilde. For copyright will explain in court how the staging, the choice of lights and costumes make this an original photograph.

In 1999, the publication of the book The Other , which includes the series of portraits of "stolen" in the Paris metro by photojournalist Luc Delahaye, relaunch the debate over image rights. A man who recognizes one of the photographs on a complaint for using his image for commercial purposes. The court ruled in favor of the artist who carries in his "testimony sociological particular artistic and human behavior. " This very contemporary concept of image rights poses new problems for artists who need to be extra careful in their work to avoid any form of trial.

It's a gamble for the show succeeds controversies which have no excess of images that have shocked and upset several generations. It was feared a staged too provocative and voyeuristic but the bottom is shaped. The speech is not preachy or hypocritical, it is merely designed to show how the image is viewed and approved by a changing society. Without not pretend to be exhaustive, the curators of the exhibition opened debate on the status of the image, its representation and its interpretation. Here is perhaps the weakest point of this exhibition, in trying to address too many different themes, an amalgam of highly sensitive photographs such as the little girl dying of hunger taken by Kevin Carter and other more anecdotal as sodomized by barbie kitchen mixer Tom Forsythe.

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Into the Wild Sean Penn (2007)



Christopher McCandless, bright young man of 22 years decides to leave her family and her comfortable life to escape from a materialistic society that the revolt. For two years he explores, under the pseudonym Alexander Supertramp, the wilds of America before reaching its ultimate goal, Alaska.


Into the Wild is an adaptation of Jon Krakauer's novel, inspired by the true story of Christopher. The film traces the events that the protagonist told his travel book without ever trying to interpret them. Her sister is the narrator of this expedition and tried to understand how this leak was inevitable.

Using flashbacks and flash-forwards, Sean Penn modest vignette of a family that did well despite the lies of the past and parental conflict. The image is yellow when the past is evoked highlights the weariness and rejection of a life of Christopher violent and monotonous. Dramatic tension arises from this arrangement that selects and compares the different stages of his initiation.

The viewer accompanies Alexander, grew up with him, went from rebellious adolescence, impulsive and full of ideals to explore the world of maturity and wisdom. Through several quotations from his diary we feel the deep humanity that drives the young man and his need for exchange. For him, "Happiness is only real when shared." The simplicity and generosity of people they encounter soothe his anger and reconcile with the man while leaving intact its desire to be alone "into the wild."

Nature is at the heart of this epic of modern times. It is both mirror and metaphor for the spiritual quest of our hero alone. It seems to draw its strength from its landscapes which become alternately lush, arid, desert and polar. They push Alexander to defy the ban and giving him freedom and inner peace. The remarkable work of cinematographer, Eric Gautier, emphasizes the duality of nature that appears primarily as protective and generous and ruthless and elusive. They are filmed in panoramic, long lens or close-ups, the smallest elements are captured with grace and translate the essence of this exhilarating environment.

Into the Wild is a hymn to liberty is for all of us. Very quickly they identify with Alexander Supertramp and his inability to find his place in an individualistic society. Sean Penn skillfully to image this quest for identity that becomes a spiritual journey where sharing and the return to nature appear as elements simple and necessary for happiness. The soundtrack, composed and performed by Eddie Vedder adds a fluidity to the events that we are told in this contemporary odyssey. On leaving this movie, a sudden urge to live life to the fullest and go see the country we invaded. It is recovering, but the idea is still there. So, we imagine new horizons hoping to see you soon ...

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Brussels, Ma Belle





For lovers of small weekend for two, getaways friends or a solo escape, Brussels is a good choice for a change. We too often underestimate the potential of "exoticism" of neighboring countries. While in Brussels speak French, but Walloon, German, Dutch, English, English, etc. ... The mix of this city is impressive and guarantees a real disorientation. This mixture of cultures can sometimes make you forget that French is spoken in the shops!

The architectural style varied from Brussels is a reflection of its diverse population. If the city is known to be a European capital of Art Nouveau art movement it also combines Art Deco-style buildings and modern. From the Grand Place and its small alleys, the Marolles district, through the modern buildings of the European Quarter, the visitor changes each time landscape. It has existed since 1991 a special tour for fans of comic strips that provides a score of frescoes painted on the facades of the city by famous artists such as Edgar P. Jacobs, Franquin, Geluck ... We can visit Brussels through an artistic route that is also found with its underground metro stations decorated with modern and contemporary. For the more adventurous or the most lazy, the ideal is to move through the maze of tramway lines in the capital, which saves considerable time!

As in many parts of northern Europe, human warmth takes over from the cold and damp climate. Here, rain and smile are not incompatible, far from it. Whether you stroll through downtown to the surrounding areas where we find the generosity and sympathy of their inhabitants.

cultural richness Brussels does not let its people get bored. Between concerts, festivals and exhibitions, the tourist, like Brussels, is spoiled for choice. Among the many museums in the city it is advisable to visit one priority of musical instruments (MIM), which offers the discovery of hundreds of instruments arranged on four floors. The visitor explores different times, equipped with infrared headphones that gives the sound of each instrument on display. To do so to please the eyes and ears.

Although the Belgian cuisine is known for its French fries can be surprised by the flavor of certain dishes like fritters shrimp or a traditional soup with his bread and butter. It goes without saying that you can decorate the whole by the 680 Belgian beers available! Among them is retained mainly the variety of Trappist or Gueuze. To discover the authentic Gueuze with raspberry or cherry without added flavors, a trip to the Cantillon brewery is a must. Always On, this brewery is one of the few to follow the natural process of making beer. After an open house in different rooms, which still works great machines mainly made of copper, one end our tour with a tasting Gueuze taste so special.

For the sweet tooth, the temptation will be constantly on your way. There are countless confectionery, biscuits and chocolate and of course with a mixed biscuit, waffles and chocolate flavors very original. If you want a free stay flat, you'd better avoid the Chocolate Museum whose entry is expensive for a demonstration uninteresting and expeditious route that will leave a bitter disappointment.

few days suffice to attach to Brussels and its cosmopolitan atmosphere. Culture lovers will be delighted by the richness of this city that lets you see and share. Walkers will never tire of wandering the flea market instead of the Game Bale and wander the streets nearby. Partygoers will always find a friendly pub with a delicious Belgian beer. Brussels, compact metropolis, shines by its history, modernity, openness and culture.