THE Movie Marathon

I know,I know.All I’ve been writing about for quite some time is movies.But when one has been away from something for a really long while and is suddenly given the chance to break that long break,one truly indulges oneself [ No prizes for counting the number of ones in that sentence.].

So finally,after 8 long months,I got a chance this weekend to watch most of the movies that I’ve been wanting to watch for real long.Naan Kadavul did the honors.Followed by 13B.Was pretty decent.Felt like all the horror,thriller movies that I’ve seen so far rolled into one.But it was nice .I liked it.Not too scary or gory.Works for me.And ,there were no unnecessary scary characters who simply pop their face into the camera just to give you the jitters.

Also waiting to watch Raman Thediya Seethai and Anjathey on TV tomorrow.

Anymore suggestions? I seem to have lost it for English movies of late.I just don’t know what are the ones I should watch and what I’ve missed.Any suggestions are welcome.

LOL

From Madagascar 2

This is the captain of your plane speaking.

I have good news and bad news.

The good news is that we are landing immediately.

The bad news is that we are crash landing.

Naan Kadavul

Whats the point ?

• Aham Brahmasmi [The Self is Supreme ?]
• Maranam Varam [ Death is a boon.Salvation from this wretched life.And,oh ,did they show wretched ! ]
• What are you still looking for ??Thats it.

Halfway through the movie,spouse commented ” Ithu sariyaana pitchkaara padama irukkum polirukkey”.A little later,I said “Where’s the story,man ?”.At the end of the movie,spouse was growling Aham Brahmasmi every five minutes.He liked the movie so much.I’m still wondering what the fuss was all about.No strong storyline.Not my type.Though,I did look up stuff about Aghori Sadhus after watching the movie.It quite intrigued me that such people exist.

Shoo..Shoo.

This whole shoe throwing business is getting out of hand.At this rate,press meets will soon be akin to places of worship – ” Please leave your shoes outside”.

Footwear will soon appear on the things-not-to-be-carried list aboard flights.We’ll all be travelling barefoot on planes.

I see a real shoeless future.

Height of ..what?!!

One of the contestants in Femina Miss India ‘09 had something of this sort to say,about herself – “I not only have a healthy body and mind ,but also a beautiful and caring heart”.

How can one say this with a straight face,that too,on camera ? And,isn’t there a limit to gloating about yourself ?? How do you know if you have a beautiful and caring heart ??! Shouldn’t other people be the judge of that ?

Ennamo ponga.The things people say to win a crown,I tell you..Atrocious.

Enna Vannam !

A breezy evening.A beautiful sky.A cuppa steaming coffee.The love of my life and the apple of my eye beside me.

Could life get better than this ? And ,oh ,yea ,beautiful lyrics and music playing in my mind.

Alaiyillaatha aazhi vannam,

Mugillilaatha vaanin vannam..

Mayilin kazhuthil vaazhum vannam,

kuvalai poovil kuzhaitha vannam.

Oothapoovil ootriya vannam,

ellaam sernthen kann munn minnum. [ithu mattum paathi original lyric ] “

And a mediocre mobile phone camera to capture the kodak moment.