Sunday, October 11, 2009

i love updating stuff. ive been sick with swine and butt infection.

i had nothing to do and felt like i was dying, and couldnt move, or sit up, or stand, so i was forced to lie down for like 7 days or something, so i watched all kinds of artsy movies so for my update to the world i wanted to review one for yall. basquiat. a film about jean machel basquiat. a black new york graffiti artist. friends with warhol, and supposedly let andy steal all of his talent and stuff. the movie showed a great portrayal of what his life must have been like. constantly hopped up on something, coke to stay up all night and paint, and heroin all morning to sleep. he started creating amazing paintings exponentially that were not not sold. he is arguably the first amazing black painter to be hugely recognized. unfortunately he died at the age of 27 because of a massive drug (mainly heroin) overdose. anyways, incredible dude and incredibly moving piece of film and i highly suggest it. 

2 comments:

Karen said...

matt - effing great way to spend your time sick
artsy movies are the best

Cecci said...

is it a true story ?