Wednesday, June 27, 2007

WILL SMITH?

I dont care...

Will Smith's interview in the Reader's Digest made for such a refreshing read... The man seemed to bare his heart out in those replies. Very endearing!

It did seem he was low on the Mystique Quotient that the Hollywood gurus and the celebrities in general are usually high on.

Nice couple and a very likeable son, all make for a nice picture.

He has come such a long way from being a part of those tellywonders to the megabudget mainstream lollypops like Independence Day, i-Robot, more academy friendly Ali...

...The Pursuit of Happyness was one of the nicer beauties that came out of idea starved Hollyland in recent times. I was happy. The fact that he was on board as the Executive Producer showed his conviction while he played Christopher Gardner.

Very inspiring, and Indian colleges would do well if they could have it on their screening menu compared to the other melodramatic fare.

I hope Smith's charisma doesnt wane because usually he is pure joy to watch.

As for the question to do with the Oscars,

I don't care...

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

PATHETICALLY PEDESTRIAN...

Why is it that we expect only motorists, and the ilk to follow the rules of the traffic to the tee?

While it may seem logical and natural of us to do so I believe it's imperative on the part of the ones on the land also to maintain some decorum and decency on roads.


What gets my goat and that too at an alarming frequency is the fact that the elder members of the fairer sex are the main culprits here. I don't mean to sound sexist, but unfortunately my observation has been ratified time and again. Shouldn't the elders in general be setting an example for the younger lot?

Is it too much to expect them to follow the road conveniences, meant for them, atleast at places where they are available?!

Monday, June 25, 2007

nun the less

Why does god have to send those pristine grey angels as my co-passengers on trains all the time in the rare instances of I getting a confirmed seating?

azharbhaijaan

wonder where he is!

my childhood superhero.

lazy bones, class and grace par excellence

wonder where he is!


I hope it's all khairiyat...

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Kitsch Kitsch Hota Hai...

Shaad Ali's "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom" and McCann-Erickson's Happydent TVC for Perfetti, I think have taken "in-your-face" publicity and propaganda to new levels...

Unapologetic to say the least...

PS: Vineel Matthew of Footcandles impresses with his work for Reliance Communications; diverse, straight to the point, and effective with no nonsense.

Friday, June 01, 2007

my barber makes the cut

I don't have to look beyond my barber for a good movie critic. The Khaled Mohammeds, Deepa Gahlots, Rajeev Masands of the other world, well, seem to be from the other world.

"movie katthi saab"

"100 days compulsorry"

"first half full comedy, second half light"

"ek baar dekh sakhthe"

"aise film kaun dekhtha aaj kal... director bana leke khud dekh lena apne preview theatre mein"

"first song mast hai... baaki sunte sunte achha lag saktha"

"rahman story finish, ek kabki Roja hit diya... aaj kal dera kya Roja jaisa music... Himesh ko dekho, ek ke baad ek, ek ke baad ek"

My barber seems to voice the opinion of many, rendering whatever I opine immaterial.

Well going by his track record, my barber seems to make the cut.

Perhaps he was an editor in his past life.

...he seems to make a fine cut

my barber makes the cut

"I just came in for a trim, you can't charge me the usual fare"

"But sir, when you come in with birds' nests, I don't charge you more either!"


mouth shut...

exit door...