Being a avid cinemagoer, I have grown to the fact that there is a lot of crap out there. So I see myself as a gold digger trying to find the prize out there. AFter all good cinema is like a gem out there, amidst all the wannabes and the hype.
A year that boasts of a score of blockbusters every friday churns up not more than a few.
But this weekend was special....two delightful movies I managed to capture back to back.
First up was Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na...it was an extremely delightful watch. Never knew a plot so stale could end up this entertaining. And I know for sure, having watched it twice in the space of three days. The last time I did that was I guess when Rang De Basanti released. Great attempt from Abbas Tyrewala though I know that this is only a slice of his genius up there. But then again, that was more enough to give me some fun at the movies. So if you havent caught it, please do. One of the few movies I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone- be it the masala movie freaks or the high brow critical intellectuals. A wonderful entertainer, and the best from mainstream Bollywood so far this year.
But it only got better when the next day I happened to catch the other new release in town - WALL E. And boy, was I right. It always looked to have that extra charm about it, the kind that promises something special. And with WALL E I got something special indeed...a touching romantic tale in the future that has the magic to touch us all. Emotions have never strongly been blended in any Pixar movie as this one. There is magic in simplicity, be it now , be it in the future. IT is then no surprise that WALL E is being touted already in the top ten movies ever!!
So what did I avoid...the uninspiring Love Story 2050 and the big Hollywood flick HANCOCK. Both have opened to lousy reviews, and knowing me I would have been attempted to even give them a try. But nah, not after these two delight...i would like to believe that good cinema is all around. Don't wanna ruin the feeling for now!
So guys, those who like to give good cinema a shot... JAANE TU or WALL E it is....
Enjoy your popcorns!!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
The breeze, the dreams and she!
IT certainly been a long time since i wrote something romantic. The wind blew em away , i guess ...but today i felt a breeze. A little bit of it that came back...and so had to pen down some lines. And since it came , i thought jolt it down so that I don't forget em tomorrow
Sometimes the night lingers on,
and with me she stays on
until the dawn breaks
and the world wakes!
My dreams she maketh her home
carefree in them she roams
for my thoughts is what she takes over
as she embraces her midnight lover!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Indians humble the Kangaroos
Yes, it is a proud moment for every Indian. And the victory is just as sweet as the 2001 Kolkota moment. Indians stopped them back then and now in 2007 too, it was the Indians that stopped the Aussies from taking their 17th consecutive Test victory.
It was a victory that you had to be a part of. The morning session where Ishant Sharma was troubling the Aussie captain was something that had to be seen. How the 19 year old tormented Ponting, the No.1 batsman on the ground, throughout the morning was riveting stuff. And how Sehwag pushed Ishant for that one more over would be told for years to come. And the joy in the Indian camp the very next ball as Ponting edged a fine one into the hands of Dravid was a moment that will go into history.
Sachin was the first to tame the pitch in the first innings with a 50, and Dravid hung in there strongly for a marvellous 93. Irfan Pathan proved once again that he is no pushover with a bat in his hand. Sehwag goes on to remind us in the second innings that he has not lost it. And then how can an Aussie victory be complete without the input from VVS Laxman. And how RP Singh stole the show in the partnership with Laxman is another great tale in itself.
RP Singh, Ishant and Irfan made the best out of the furious pitch of Perth. Kumble got the right wickets at the right time. And even Sehwag chipped in with that wicket of Gilchrist...
Aussies are a great team. No two ways about it. They proved that in the way they fought till the end. Even a Mitchell Johnson got the Indian camp nervous as he helps himself to a half century.
But in the end, they were outplayed. Indians got the better of them. Kumble proved to be a captain of high calibre.
One Hour that Shook Ponting - Cricinfo
A Great Rivalry Revived - Cricinfo
Pak Great Hails India's victory - Cricketnext
Monday, December 31, 2007
Not the best time for a bunch of boys!
Well, everyone seems to be all geared up and ready to go and have a blast this new year.
However not so for a bunch of boys (or rather aged men) who sit around Sydney clutching their heads thinking on how to get it right. After the disastrous start that they had to the India-Aussie series, the Indian cricketers just are clueless as the rest of the cricket fans about what their strategy is to be.
The problem is that the team still has not managed to get a consistent and dependable opening partnership. And how long has this been? Can the team make a resolution to this effect immediatley, please!
On the other hand, all our batsmen are so legendary overseas that we cannot drop any of them. The team simply must have Dravid, Laxman, Sachin and Saurav. All four are here in Australia for the last time and so experienced that we cannot afford to keep anyone on the bench.
Then we have the talent of Yuvraj. One of the best timers of the ball in Indian cricket and a notorious name now in the ODI and Twenty20 circuit. However test is a different ball game which many claim that the young Yuvraj is ready for. Yet that is not what his first two trips to the crease at Australian soil proved.
So what do we do for the next test?
Keep Yuvraj out for the next, and try the Sehwag-Jaffar combo to get Dravid back to his famed No 3 slot.
Or discard Dravid to keep the faith in young Yuvraj alive.
Or Steve Waugh comes with yet another strategy. Let Jaffar be the one taking the axe and let Dravid and Sehwag open the batting giving seed for the style of obvious opposites to bloom. However this is totally risky as neither Sehwag or Dravid are exactly the kind of people into whose hands we can trust the task of opening the innings against super champs Australia.
The sydney test is sure going to mean a lot to the Indian players. Most of them shall never play the Aussies again on Aussie soil. It is one last chance to redeem themselves. Most of them were not even part of the winning Test 20 team, and shall have to settle in for the memories of the lousy first round crash of the 2007 World Cup.
So will the boys...ahem Men in Blue walk away with their heads high? Will their strategies ensure that we get something fitting and worthy of their true talents?
However not so for a bunch of boys (or rather aged men) who sit around Sydney clutching their heads thinking on how to get it right. After the disastrous start that they had to the India-Aussie series, the Indian cricketers just are clueless as the rest of the cricket fans about what their strategy is to be.
The problem is that the team still has not managed to get a consistent and dependable opening partnership. And how long has this been? Can the team make a resolution to this effect immediatley, please!
On the other hand, all our batsmen are so legendary overseas that we cannot drop any of them. The team simply must have Dravid, Laxman, Sachin and Saurav. All four are here in Australia for the last time and so experienced that we cannot afford to keep anyone on the bench.
Then we have the talent of Yuvraj. One of the best timers of the ball in Indian cricket and a notorious name now in the ODI and Twenty20 circuit. However test is a different ball game which many claim that the young Yuvraj is ready for. Yet that is not what his first two trips to the crease at Australian soil proved.
So what do we do for the next test?
Keep Yuvraj out for the next, and try the Sehwag-Jaffar combo to get Dravid back to his famed No 3 slot.
Or discard Dravid to keep the faith in young Yuvraj alive.
Or Steve Waugh comes with yet another strategy. Let Jaffar be the one taking the axe and let Dravid and Sehwag open the batting giving seed for the style of obvious opposites to bloom. However this is totally risky as neither Sehwag or Dravid are exactly the kind of people into whose hands we can trust the task of opening the innings against super champs Australia.
The sydney test is sure going to mean a lot to the Indian players. Most of them shall never play the Aussies again on Aussie soil. It is one last chance to redeem themselves. Most of them were not even part of the winning Test 20 team, and shall have to settle in for the memories of the lousy first round crash of the 2007 World Cup.
So will the boys...ahem Men in Blue walk away with their heads high? Will their strategies ensure that we get something fitting and worthy of their true talents?
Happy New Year 2008
The wind has blown, and the leaves are left to dance
for comes along another hope, another year, another chance
For memories of the past you shall take along
they say that is what eventually makes you strong
And oppurtunities of the future you look to seize
of aspring dreams and hopes of conquering seas
However a moment be spared to thank the Superior we love
The one with an eye on all us mere mortals below
for letting us be here, standing, looking at the year ahead
rewarding us for believing in His words that he said
For his love and grace saw us through
in times deserving and otherwise too
So holding His hands let us make the next pace
step by step, we walk under his watch and grace
For with him, oppurtunites of the future you look to seize
of aspring dreams and hopes of conquering seas!
for comes along another hope, another year, another chance
For memories of the past you shall take along
they say that is what eventually makes you strong
And oppurtunities of the future you look to seize
of aspring dreams and hopes of conquering seas
However a moment be spared to thank the Superior we love
The one with an eye on all us mere mortals below
for letting us be here, standing, looking at the year ahead
rewarding us for believing in His words that he said
For his love and grace saw us through
in times deserving and otherwise too
So holding His hands let us make the next pace
step by step, we walk under his watch and grace
For with him, oppurtunites of the future you look to seize
of aspring dreams and hopes of conquering seas!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Cuckoo Delight!
Check out this video....one of the most impressive of shorts I have seen recently. One of the reasons that justify YOUTUBE. This creation has wonderful thought and creativity put into this, humurous and thoughtprovoking at the same time. Commendable work.
We always keep complaining our mechanical our life is, how boring it is etc, but this one speaks for itself. To compare it to the cuckoo bird...brilliant work, guys!
We always keep complaining our mechanical our life is, how boring it is etc, but this one speaks for itself. To compare it to the cuckoo bird...brilliant work, guys!
Afterall, Boys will be Boys!
Its been exactly a week. But such was it that cannot be erased, need not be forgetten, in fact needs to be cherished!
Last week we three, school buddies got together. Deep back from States, Hen still hanging around in AUH and it is not everyday that you get them all aligned together. So when it does get aligned, there is something in it for sure.
That is what exactly happened as me and Hen after a bite we called Dinner picked up Deep from his place at around 1.00 am. Then what followed I know not, but it was zany and crazy. We just talked and talked and talked, but what we really ended up doing through that night was laugh and laugh and laugh. Really havent had such a hearty laugh in quite some time and definitely it was worth the trip, and definitely worth stayin up that night!
IT was one of those few days where for once, I felt like I was still back at senior school. Lazin around that beach at 3 am, I realised sometimes friends are all you need.
However next day woke up and life was back where it was. Well guys, my only wish is that whereever we end up from now on....hope we can get together like this, and just sit back and enjoy the times kingsize. Afterall, boys will be boys!
And Hen, you definitely need to give me your price charts! starting from Dhs 15 all rite! I am sure if you get it all compiled, Deep will surely get a publisher for the same.
Last week we three, school buddies got together. Deep back from States, Hen still hanging around in AUH and it is not everyday that you get them all aligned together. So when it does get aligned, there is something in it for sure.
That is what exactly happened as me and Hen after a bite we called Dinner picked up Deep from his place at around 1.00 am. Then what followed I know not, but it was zany and crazy. We just talked and talked and talked, but what we really ended up doing through that night was laugh and laugh and laugh. Really havent had such a hearty laugh in quite some time and definitely it was worth the trip, and definitely worth stayin up that night!
IT was one of those few days where for once, I felt like I was still back at senior school. Lazin around that beach at 3 am, I realised sometimes friends are all you need.
However next day woke up and life was back where it was. Well guys, my only wish is that whereever we end up from now on....hope we can get together like this, and just sit back and enjoy the times kingsize. Afterall, boys will be boys!
And Hen, you definitely need to give me your price charts! starting from Dhs 15 all rite! I am sure if you get it all compiled, Deep will surely get a publisher for the same.
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