Friday, February 18, 2011

Anis Birthday

Feb 18... Today Anis had turned 20.. He is not a teen anymore. I too am gonna miss my sweet teen in another 35 days ;)

Deciding the Undecidable:
Today is the release of Gowtham Vasudev Menon's new ('A' certified) movie Nadu Nisi Naaygal. I, Arun and Muthu decided to give him a surprise by taking him to the theater. We booked for the movie evening show (330pm) in Sangam Cinemas couple of days before. We didn't tell him about it. Anis asked us last nite whether shall we go for the movie. We told tickets would have been already booked out so we will go on sunday. Today morning after classes over at 1030 am (due to Techofes 11), Anis told we will go today outside for lunch. Before our ever busy Muthu came and we decided of what hotel to go, time turned 1240. We decided to start in ten minutes to have lunch at Adyar Sangeetha hotel. It became1'o clock when we started and Anis still dint know about  the movie.

Funny without a penny:
Before mentioning about the lunch experience in Sangeetha, i gotta write the funny comedies that had happened today. We walked till CLRI where we decided to catch a bus. The hotel is at the next stop in Gandhi Nagar. A MTC bus came. I thought i will ask the conductor whether the bus will stop at conductor. It was my mistake that i got into the bus without informing the other 3, for what purpose i am getting in. They thought since i got in the bus will stop there and they too got in. When i asked the conductor, and when he is about to reply that it wont stop there the bus had just started. I asked him to whistle to stop but he didn't. Meanwhile Muthu got down from the running bus and i too did. Anis got down third when the bus changed to 3rd gear. It was nearly impossible for Arun to get down then and he didn't. He travelled alone in that bus looking at our faces. But the most funniest part of this is that he had had not even a penny in his wallet. There is some problem with his debit card and so his wallet was empty.  Finally he got down in the next stop when the bus slowed down a little due to some traffic. We walked eventually to the hotel. It would have been better if we had decided that earlier.

The Lunch:
In the hotel, we had a nice lunch. I and Arun decided to take North Indian Thali and Anis too already had decided the same. Muthu (who never knows to make an order of his own) too ordered for the same. We had a nice lunch except for the fear in my mind that clock is ticking and with every tick, the probability that we will be late for the movie got increased.  We already had told Anis that we will go to a church in Egmore. We told him we will go to Sangam Cinemas first and we will book tickets for sunday for the movie and we will go for the church. We unduly had the advantage that Anis will believe whatever whomever says. He is too lazy to think or analyse what we are saying and he is ready to accept it rather than analysing it.  When we had finished our lunch it was 230pm already. We had two options either to take bus route or train route.

The Strike:
Gowtham, my school friend, who then just entered the hotel, suggested me to take 29C bus. It will take only 20 to 25 mins to the theater and we walked till Malar Hospital stop to get that bus. When we boarded into the bus it was 250pm and Muthu told we will be in theater by 315pm. Yeah he was rite on any day except for today which was destined already to make as much fun as possible on us. The bus reached Sterling Road by 305pm. The theater was mere 4 kms away and 3 stops away. So on any other day the bus would have reached there by 315pm. But today, as if it was to be happened for us, there was some college strike near KMC and traffic is blocked. We dint know the reason of the traffic and stayed in bus for next half an hour when the bus just had travelled a mere 100 metres. At 345 we were not too far from Sterling Road.

BUN:
We decided to go by walk and for next half an hour it was just walking and joggin before we reached the theater at 415pm. Once again we unduly had 'Anis Advantage'. He did ask why we are running for just getting a ticket but he asked that only after running 3.5 kms already. We were close to the theater by then. But what is the point in still hiding it from him. After all we got a big BUN(Big Unexpected Nosecut) in our student's language. 10 mins before reaching the theater itself (at 4.05pm) Vicky Vijay called me from theater and told me to get back and not to come to the movie. He told the movie is so far so mokka and so its better if we dont come to theater only.  But we decided to give a go for it.

The Movie:
So we were in the theater at 415 already having missed half of the movie as this is a short movie for around 90 mins. We just heard what had happened in the first half during the interval from other friends in the theater. They said nothing much had happened and we watched the second half. I, Anis and Arun kinda liked the movie but others felt it very worse to sit in the theater. But i was satisfied that Anis finally liked the movie much(but note that we watched only the second half.. Had we watched first half our view would have been different too).  Followed by the movie was Arun's comedy once again when he took us to the railway station from the theater with the help of a photo of google map in his mobile. Actually he took us in the wrong turn but for God sake it turned to be a shortcut. Everyone was praising him for taking in shortcut but only we two knew that it was by a mistake. At 645 we reached Guindy, where it is time for me to make the next fun. I got into the running bus and others dint get in and as Arun travelled alone in the morning, this time its my turn.

But overall, this was a nice day and we loved it this way despite we got big BUNs and everything. In the evening was a concert from 'Thaman' in our college where many singers and actor 'Nakhul' came. Nice enjoying day again. And the swear that i did yesterday that i will study today surely had again gone in vain ;)

நடு நிசி நாய்கள்


CAST

  • Veera Bahu as Veera (Samar)
  • Sameera Reddy as Sukanya
  • Deva as Vijay
  • Swapna Abraham as Meenakshi
  • Ashwin Kakamanu as Arjun
  • Samantha in a guest appearance



First of all before writing a critique about this movie i first have to admit that i hadn't watched the complete movie. I have missed out the first 40 to 45 mins of the movie. So i am not gonna write about the complete movie. I am just writing how i felt in the rest of the movie i had seen.



Nadunissi Naaygal (English: Midnight Dogs; Tamil: நடுநிசி நாய்கள்) is a 2011 Tamil Psychological Thriller written and directed by Gautham Menon that stars Sameera Reddy, Veera Bahu and Deva in the lead roles. The film is simultaneously released in Telugu as Erra Gulabilu. Another notable feature is that the film does not feature any kind of background film score or music.


First of all, if you are a weak hearted person, dont go to watch this movie. The movie is taken completely under the midnight sky. And if you are not a weak hearted person, and if you had already decided to go for this movie, just give it a shot(atleast watch the second half like me). People may say that it is not worth watching and everything but there are many good aspects in the movie. If you are looking for some nice songs or some funny comedies it is not the right movie. If you are looking for a nice screenplay, again it is not a the right movie. Yes, the movie is not fit with an amazing screenplay, yet it is worth watching once.  If you are good in admiring one of the best cinematography or good camera skills, this movie is worth giving a shot. Veera Bahu gets applause in his acting considering this is his debut film. Except for these three, otherwise the movie may not be a favourite for anyone.






‘Nadunisi Naaygal’ is the story of a boy who turns a psychopath with multiple identity disorder. Gautham has stuck to the theories of this disorder perfectly. But a placid narration is bound to test your patience. Veera Bahu as the psychopath is there in almost every scene. He gets a fairly long solo sequence at the climax to perform. His ‘Anniyan’ acts there of course are déjà vu. Considering he is a new comer, Veera passes with above average marks.



Sameera Reddy as Sukanya takes the seco
nd half along with him. As a traumatized girl waiting to be killed by a psychopath, Sameera has shown fear good. She can claim to have acted in this film as she is better off than her earlier Tamil films. Veera Bahu can be given 4.5 marks while Sameera is worth for 4 marks for the scenes in which she had shown fear.


Technical department as always prove big strengths to Gautham Menon. Manoj Paramahasa’s cinematography is worth writing. The climax sequence where light and rain play games together is at his best. As almost the entire film was shot at night it gives the cameraman the challenge. Another notable act is the re-recording. 4 marks can be given for Manoj Paramahasa's cinematography.


The movie resembles an old tamil movie Sigappu Rojakkal (சிகப்பு ரோஜாக்கள்) directed by Bharathi Raja in 1978 starring Kamal and Sri Devi, except for that there is an included multiple disorder masalas and improved tricks in cinematography. The movie overall can be awarded 2 marks out of 5.


Gautham Menon's earlier claim that this film is for the multiplex audience only  is a good foresightedness. May be he knows already that this movie is not going to get any repeated audience or going to bring as much collection as his earlier movies. It is just that he had taken a movie in the way he wanted to. 


In simpler words, another English movie in Tamil in the direction of Gautham Menon.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Mother

Mother India stepped into her 64 today. Great day to remember and celebrate for all Indians. In this remarkable day, 'The Hindu' came up with an idea really appreciable. In order for the younger generation to feel the glory of the special day, it came with the excerpts of the contents of 'The Hindu' that was published on 15th August,1947 on the first two pages. Hats off to you 'The Hindu'. 


On this glorious day, let us all decide to do some favor in helping the nation to fight against poverty, natural disasters and terrorism. Youngsters should stop complaining about the nation and its leaders. We should understand that its stupid of us to complain about the system because we ourselves are a part of the system.  If we want a change, we should try and change it. 


Youngsters should come to services like IAS,IPS and also to politics. As our former President APJ Abdul Kalam said, "youngsters are the beam of our nation and we should take great part in the country's future". Hence youngsters should effectively enter to politics. It is our responsibility to make sure that atleast after a decade Castes and Religions are not supported nor any discriminations based on them. 


Now, Here is some small information for you about ID.


Why Red Fort is chosen for unfurling the flag on ID?



This venue for unfurling the flag on Independence Day was chosen because the massive complex had served as the capital palace of the Mughul empire till 1857 when the British overthrew its last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, to start its rule over India. 


Down are some of the pictures of of the glorious Independence Day celebration on 1947 and 2010.


Union flag getting replaced by Indian Tricolor flag on August 15th 1947


Monday, July 12, 2010

Octopus Paul and Spain wins once again



  


Fifa world cup 2010 comes to an end with an excellent match between Spain and Netherlands with Spain finally holding its grip on the trophy.. 


It was a close match with both teams scoring no goals till the scheduled 90 minutes time.. With extra time of 30 minutes provided, finally Iniesta hitting the goal to bring Spain closer to the trophy after more than 110 minutes..


With ten more minutes to hold the cup in their hand, Spain defended really well, winning their first ever world cup.. It is the first time they were in world cup finals.. Netherlands lost the finals of fifa world cup the third time.. Earlier two occasions were against West Germany in 1974 and Argentina in 1978..


Earlier both teams were trying too hard to hit goals, that made their play more aggressive which resulted in more than 15 bookings in that match.. More than 30 to 40 free kicks were given to either of the teams. Both teams had a lot of attempts at the goal which either they wasted themselves due to pressure or defended by their counterparts. Cassillus took chances twice when he attempts to come forward from goal to get the ball from the Dutch leaving the goal alone but both the times he did succeed in saving the goals.


It was a disappointment to Spanish fans and Dutch fans that neither David Villa nor Sneijder hit a goal to make their tally of the world cup to 6. Hence now 4 men fit into the golden boots, one each from the 4 teams which qualified for semis.. Villa from Spain, Sneijder from Netherlands, Muller from Germany and Forlan from Uruguay..  


Earlier before the match starts was the excellent closing ceremony of the fifa 2010 world cup.. Colored by lcd projected high intensity lights, the entire ground was used as if it was an erasable art-slate.. The fifa anthem, "Saaminaamina waka waka" sung by Shakeera, along with her dance welcomed everyone to the final with the broad beautiful smile from her.  

Madharasapattinam- film review


Madharasapattinam.. 

Cast
* Arya as ElamParithi
* Amy Jackson as Amy Wilkinson (Durai amma)
* Alexx O'Nell as Robert Ellis
* Nassar as Ayyakanu
* Cochin Hanifa as Nambi


Plot
         The movie  begins more like titanic with Amy Wilkinson almost in death bed in London in present and wants to come to Chennai (or madharasapattinam) to finish an unfinished work here. With then as she comes to Chennai after more than 60 years, the changes of Chennai visualises in her eyes the old pictures and the best memories of her life that she had here earlier.. With that director Vijay takes as to the past, making us stunned to move in astonishment to see the beautiful Madharasapattinam 60 years ago..


        The movie moves with a beautiful coordination between past and the present as Amy searches for Parithi, her young age lover, in this large city of Chennai with the picture that she had taken 60 years ago. Vijay does succeed in depicting the entire character of Arya (or parithi) in his first scene in movie when he stops the empty car of Commissioner Ellis that was moving backwards in a sloppy road when they all were listening on Emy's camera for a picture thus missing to notice the car moving.. There comes our hero and stops the car only to save his donkey after which he lets the car move again.. It reveals that parithi is a valorous dhobi in madharasapattinam. 


        As the movie moves, Governor of Madharasapattinam (also the father of Amy) orders the dhobis to leave their dhobikhana near then Buckingham canal as they plan to bring a golf ground in that place.. Parithi revolts against the British officials.. Amy, daughter of Madras Presidency Governor, develops an affinity towards Parithi. She is friendly and helpful. Sequence of events leaves romance blossoming between them. Parithi calls her affectionately as Duraiamma.


       Despite they facing trouble from the angry White officials, their love blossoms beautifully on each other. There comes 15 August 1947 which brings freedom to India. Duraiamma is now forced to go back to England. Parithi runs from pillar to post and fights to hold his sweetheart’s hands. But he couldn’t achieve his mission. Cut to present, Duraiamma is back in search of Parithi. Did she realise her mission forms the climax.

The movie has wonderfully picturesqued madraspatnam, the principality of the then Madras state. The picturesque of the boat ride on the Buckingham canal, which is today the dirty Cooum was extraordinary.



The song Vaama Duraiamma is very beautiful and it shows the wonders of nature in our motherlands like Elephant's blessing and snake's dance, etc. The way in which the song "Pookkal pookkum dharunam" begins is really superb. Many other songs were also touching our souls and makes to feel us inside the characters. The climax was wonderful as the director lets us see from Amy's eyes as she is about to die.


Overall, the movie is an excellent love movie.. According to Rediff review It would be another landmark in the history of Indian cinema after Slumdog Millionaire in showcasing Indian films and culture to the world. Madrasapattinam transcends the language boundaries and takes Tamil cinema to the world arena. 


PS:
            It wouldn't be nice to mention the excellent participation of the late Cochin Haneefa as nambi, a brahmin translator to the Governor's daughter. Hats off to him. Though he dies, his excellent dedicated work to art will live with us forever.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Muller, Diego Forlan join top scorers as Germany pip Uruguay for bronze



Thomas Muller and Diego Forlan became five-goal joint top scorers at the 2010 World Cup finals as Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 in the tournament's third-place play-off. It was the third time, a record, that Germany have finished third; it was also a record third play-off defeat for the South Americans.


An entertaining game despite the driving rain saw Germany exerting the early pressure. A Mesut Ozil corner was headed against the bar by Arne Friedrich in the ninth minute before Muller scored in th 20th after keeper Fernando Muslera had spilled a swerving 35-metre drive from Bastian Schweinsteiger.


The 20-year-old from Bayern Munich had been recalled to the German attack after being suspended for their semi-final defeat by Spain; his return only balanced, however, the absence of club-mate Miroslav Klose after injury and illness. Klose thus missed the chance of the two goal which would have seen him surpass Brazil's 15-goal Ronaldo as the World Cup's overall leading marksman.
Schweinsteiger had an unwitting hand in the Uruguayan equaliser in the 27th minute when he was  caught in possession in midfield by Alvaro Pereira and the ball was swiftlty moved on by Luis Suarez for Edinson Cavani to score.
Return pass
Uruguay even took the lead five minutes into the second half when Egidio Arevalo took a return pass from Suarez and crossed from the right for Forlan to volley spectacularly past keeper Hans-Jorg Butt. This was also Forlan's fifth goal of the tournament and he and Muller were thus now on level terms with Spain's David Villa and Holland's Wesley Sneijder.
The advantage lasted only five minutes. Then Jerome Boateng slung over a right-wing cross at which Muslera flapped ineffectually so Marcell Jansen, almost to his own surprise, could head home.
Uruguay, last South American survivors in the finals, went close to regaining the lead through Suarez only to be foiled by Butt whose reflexes thus paved the way for Germany to launch yet another counter-attack and grab the winner. Sami Khedira nodded home from close range after Uruguay failed suicidally to clear a right-wing corner.
The Celeste surged forward in desperate pursuit of an equaliser of their own in stoppage time but were out of luck when Forlan's last-kick ricocheted away off the top of Butt's crossbar
But it was really a great match between the two teams. Muller and Forlan will extend their toes to golden boot if both villa and Sneijder dont shoot any goals today.
PS:                                                                                                                            Shakira is going to perform for the final ceremony going to start in another five minutes with her waka-waka song.. I am going now.. Bye.. Shakiraaaaaaaa... ;)








Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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