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Post by Dil Bert on Jan 6, 2014 14:20:03 GMT
movies.fullhyderabad.com/prema-katha-chithram/telugu/prema-katha-chithram-movie-reviews-5464-2.htmlI found this to be an enjoyable comedy-horror film. It will probably help to keep expectations low and the FFWD button handy if like me you rely on subs, as some of the endless comedy scenes don't come through the subtitles all that well. The leads are good sports if not great actors; Nandita does a nice turn as the mousy girl with a crush on Sudheer's character. Kind of creepy to watch this film last night, as it is about youth wanting to commit suicide, then hear about Uday Kiran's suicide this morning.
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Post by Dil Bert on Jan 4, 2014 10:03:00 GMT
The Four - from Netflix, OK timepass, with OTT super special powers and martial arts, - lots of colourful sets, costumes, and shots. Good entertainer. The TV series is much better, FWIW.
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Post by Dil Bert on Jan 3, 2014 16:54:48 GMT
Very impressive, MrB. That must make for a fascinating pursuit, with many facets to explore.
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Post by Dil Bert on Jan 3, 2014 10:58:44 GMT
I also can't find a show to watch. I stuck with Grey's out of loyalty and the hot guys. Alicia and her conflicts got tired for me. Scandal is so out there that even Olivia's fantastic office wear is not enough to drive me in. Have you tried Elementary? I think it's an interesting take on Sherlock Holmes/Watson. Luther might also be of interest. The first four seasons of Prime Suspect were very good.
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Post by Dil Bert on Jan 3, 2014 10:51:55 GMT
Whether you buy into the 10,000 hours idea or "practice makes perfect," there's clearly some benefit in doing things every day or week or month. lifehacker.com/seven-52-week-challenges-for-an-incredibly-productive-y-1491978476onegameamonth.com/jonathanmann.net/ (created one song a day) Jerry Seinfeld's Productivity Secret: He revealed a unique calendar system he uses to pressure himself to write. Here's how it works.
He told me to get a big wall calendar that has a whole year on one page and hang it on a prominent wall. The next step was to get a big red magic marker.
He said for each day that I do my task of writing, I get to put a big red X over that day. "After a few days you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain."
I'm currently wrapping up an iPhone app, and doing something on it most every day has been key to getting it done. So my challenge to you is, what do you want to improve, and what will you do throughout the year to make it happen? Film comedy video sketch a month? Write a page a day of a novel? Read a page a day of something in a language you are learning? Public commitments can be motivating, so post what you are going to do in this thread or your blog.
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Post by Dil Bert on Jan 1, 2014 18:01:51 GMT
Kind of old news, but interesting nonetheless for SI action film fans: www.deccanchronicle.com/130529/news-current-affairs/article/tiruppachethi-can%E2%80%99t-make-aruvalsMadurai: Tiruppachethi known for its veecharuval (machete) will not make them anymore. For, the Sivagangai police have banned the manufacturing of veecharuval in the district. “Concerned over the rising murders in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu wherein the accused predominantly use veecharuvals, the manufacturing of the weapon has been prohibited,” said Manamadurai DSP Velladorai. Though Tiruppachethi, a village on Madurai-Rameswaram national highway, has its own religious significance as it came to be known so after the palm leaf released by Jains in the duel between them and Saivaite saint Tirugnana Sambandar reached this village, it acquired fame because of the fine quality of aruvals made here which is why it has a special mention in many Tamil movies. It is said the region is engaged in the production of aruvals since the days of Marudhu Pandiyar kings who ruled Sivagangai towards the end of 18th century and fought the British valiantly for which they established the smithies. “Besides veecharuval, manufacturing of vaal (sword) has also been banned,” says Velladorai. Exemption has been given to machetes used for farming activities but in the name of being used for agricultural purposes, the deadly iron weapons are many a time misused, say police. While Tiruppachethi has over a dozen units, there are about 30 of them in the Manamadurai sub-division. Reasoning why a decision on ban has been taken, Velladorai says, “Tiruppachethi and Manamadurai are the main routes for the jayanthi (Thevar jayanthi and Immanuel Sekaran jayanthi) processions during when untoward incidents happen leading to caste flare-ups. Sometimes, participants carry aruvals with them in their vehicles. [Dil Bert: And wave them out the window. ] The move could to some extent curtail their accessibility to the weapon.”
Tirupachethi Aruval banned to curb crimes www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Tirupachethi-Aruval-banned-to-curb-crimes/2013/05/29/article1610423.ece[...] Justifying the ban, Manamadurai DSP S Velladurai told Express that rowdy gangs and people involve in communal clashes in the southern district were found to have used veecharuval. He also made it clear that the police did not ban the use of iron tools like rods and sickles, which are used for agricultural purposes. “ Those handling Veecharuval require less force, but with one sweep, it would cause deep injuries in the body resulting in the death of the person,” said Velladurai, explaining the nature of the weapon. Investigations into several murder cases in the southern districts pointed at the use of the veecharuval. Incidentally, the police also found many veecharuvals at the spot where Sub-Inspector Alwin Sudan was murdered by a mob near Tiruppachethi village in Oct 2012, said a police source. [...]
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 30, 2013 22:58:03 GMT
Anything to put a stop to those depressing Madurai films in which everyone kills each other with aruvals, right? Thalaivaa got a U, as far as I can tell. Shootings, stabbings, explosions...
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 30, 2013 10:23:52 GMT
I think I side with the authorities on this one. Aren't there enough dreary, downbeat 'adult' Tamil films already?
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 30, 2013 10:13:39 GMT
"I'm so gangster I hold my gun sideways and don't even point it at what I'm shooting!"
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 29, 2013 17:06:19 GMT
His choice of location for their date left her stumped.
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 29, 2013 10:11:21 GMT
South Indian beauty queen Shriya.
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 28, 2013 10:58:33 GMT
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 28, 2013 0:34:23 GMT
"For the last time, I want nothing to do with you or your sweater, Rishi!"
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 28, 2013 0:30:11 GMT
Thalaivaa - Vijay and Amala Paul steam up the screen, then shoot it dead.
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Post by Dil Bert on Dec 28, 2013 0:26:34 GMT
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalaivaa (Spoilers) To get the bad out of the way, the Five Star Laser DVD did not subtitle songs, subtitled Hindi only in Tamil, and had poor-quality English subtitles for the Tamil dialogue. The fight scenes were poorly done. The good: 2 particularly good dance numbers Where Vijay's characters is drunkWhere Amala's character is injured and the dancing has to compensateGood humor in the first half, smoking chemistry between Vijay and Amala, great twist before the interval, then the usual SI 'you killed my father, prepare to die' spiked with humor second half we all know and love from Vijay. Not a bad introduction to Vijay for the sad few who aren't already in his camp.
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