Into The Wild (1996)

by Jon Krakauer



This book follows Chris McCandless, who gave up a life of certain material life to exit society and live a rugged life of travel and wilderness. As he went along, he left a profound impact on all of those whom he came into contact with. Eventually he died in the Alaskan wilderness, alone and starving. This book leaves a profound emotional impact, especially when you remember that this was a real person, not entirely different from all of us at the outset.

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Who's Next (1971)

by The Who



The Who played half time at the Super Bowl this year. It was not their best performance. In fact, they have a reputation as being one of the best live shows in the history of Rock and Roll. Overshadowed in the 1960's by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, this album represents The Who's moment on top of the music world. The album features a few songs that we have all heard before, most notably Behind Blue Eyes and Baba O'Riley, but the work is consciously album oriented. Also, we get a few bonus tracks on the cd that weren't on the original vinyl.

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Hoop Dreams (1994)

Directed by Steve James



Hoop Dreams is a documentary that follows two Chicago high school basketball players, Arthur Agee and William Gates, as they chase their dreams. For five years, the film follows two inner-city kids as they overcome the obstacles laid by their families and environment. A mix of basketball action and scathing social commentary, this film's snub in the 1994 Oscars forced a reform of the nomination process for documentaries.

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