Of awards and magical moments

27Feb08

One of my most memorable TV moments was when Cuba Gooding Jr. got the best supporting actor award for Jerry Maguire. In a moment of spontaneous madness he went on to thank every one long after his speech had been drowned by the music of the orchestra. His joy for the achievement was infectious and [...]

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Mithya – A Review

18Feb08

Director Rajat Kapoor’s take on the gangster genre is a refreshing change than the usual RGV School of power struggle and intrigue. A dark humor, it’s a comic take on the life of an ordinary guy which takes an extraordinary turn.
VK (Ranvir Sheory) is a struggling actor whose daily grind begins with waking up early, [...]

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That Plane’s Dustin’ Crops Where There Ain’t No Crops

11Feb08

The Hollywood obsession with Hitchcock continues.After the brilliant Scorsese short, Vanity Fair seeks inspiration from Hitch for their 2008 Hollywood Portfolio in their 14th annual Hollywood Issue. They have recreated some of the most iconic scenes of the master auteur using some of the best current talent in Hollywood. And there is Scarlett Johansson replaying [...]

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Tags: Cary Grant, Hitchcock, Hollywood, Kim Novak, Rene Zellweger, Scarlett Johansson, Scorsese, Vanity Fair