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Movies are the next best thing to dreaming.
Nope, that’s not a famous quote by some one consequential. Well, it could turn out to be one soon enough when my charm reaches its much deserved peak of fame.
Till then, I guess we’ll just live with quoting these words of acquired wisdom in the trusted anonymity of conversations on these pages.
And speaking of more ‘wisdom under the pretext of an indulgent one sided monologue’, how ever bad the latest spate of blockbusters must be doing at the box office, One never needs to pay up huge monies for one’s taste of fantasy. Simply cozy up with cushions, dim the lights a bit, get yourself a warm cup of coffee with something to nibble and catch one of these movies to spend the most amazing weekend, home alone!
Priceless(2006)
This is one Priceless movie watching experience!
Aptly, name this gem is a French film and whoever said French movies are all about deep reflection and layered meanings, too tedious and too dry, well watch this!
Irene meets Jean; they fall in love and live happily ever after. Not quite, I must say.
The pretty lady in question is actually a manipulative escort, who lives off at the expense of rich older men and uses mercilessly the poor head over heels in love bartender to get what she wants. Only of course to eventually realize, that what she wants is to be loved and that’s when they drive off into the horizon on a scooterette! Shot at exotic locale (which refreshed memories of Monaco and Monte Carlo) this movie is as delightful as a French puff pastry – a truly priceless 2 hours of heartfelt smiles and sighs!
Watch the effervescent Audrey Tautou, trample over hearts and teach the tricks of the trade to the shy Gad Elmaleh only to run to him when she’s just about to lose it all & catch the most amazing on screen adventure of a kiss (I am told won the best kiss award that year at a lot of international fests – catch it here).
Tip of the day: A regular on World Movies!
Before Sunrise( 1995)
Soulmates for a night - Before Sunrise
One of those very rare movies , which keep you wondering what happened after the titles began to role? Jesse and Celine meet up on the Euro-rail. He is an american tourist dealing with a recent heart break travelling to Vienna on his last day in Europe , and is flying out the next morning.She is a young student , on her way to Paris where she studies. They hit it off and on an impulse he persuades her to get off at Vienna for a night that turns out to be the most romantic journey of their lives. They talk and explore the city and connect in a way that they never did with any one before . Fighting the urge to not commit to a long distance relationship that both of them feel would kill what they shared and an attraction that they just cant deny , they eventually part ways with a promise to meet exactly 6 months from the day they met , this time at Paris.
Watch this and you’ll know what it means when you ‘really connect’ with a person. You talk with out inhibitions , share ideas and dreams and open up in the most endearing ways. No mush , no melodrama , pure conversations – This is definitely my idea of romance.
Tip : Watch Before Sunset (2005) that was made exactly 9 yrs after the first movie that captures their meeting again. nope , they dont meet after 6 months(aww…) but they do meet .. after 9 yrs. Heart wrenching , isnt it? Catch my favourite scene when they have a ‘fake phone conversation with friends’ here
Clueless(1995)
When you have everything , what really are you looking for?
Who says classics are boring? You can take an Emma and spin it on its head and here you have the most contemporary adaptation placed right here in your high school. Cher , is rich , pretty and popular. There’s nothing really she can’t talk herself out of . Other than staying at the top of the social ‘high-school’ who’s who list , her immediate worries in life are playing matchmaker , indulging in the retail therapy and rescuing the down-trodden in terms of trends!
Josh , her step brother calls her selfish & superficial. She tries to prove otherwise by evangelising the social life of Tai , the new kid on the block in a purely unselfish act. But soon all hell breaks loose , she flunks her driving test , is losing out on popularity charts to her latest ‘project’ and is confused about her feeling for her Mr Right , Josh! All ends well , when she gains back her popularity , friends and love and giving us the cutest poor little rich girl of the screen ever. Lots of fizz and attitude , this movie’s like soda pop – lifts up your spirit and leaves a sweet after taste. Watch it for Alicia Silverstone , and you ‘ll know where the movie gets its sparkle from.
Amelie (2001)
Meet your neighbourhood Robin Hood - Amelie !
If you feel romantic movies are sweet, this one’s a French Patisserie. Amelie’s been a lonely girl since childhood and as a young woman she’s shy and introvert. After a sudden realisation one fine day that she’s perhaps wasting her life , she takes upon herself the task of bringing joy and happiness to everyone around her. As she goes about on her secret mission of fulfilling dreams of her father , neighbours , co-workers at the cafe where she works and this lonesome stranger she comes across – she makes the biggest mistake which blows off her cover- She falls in love. Watch this fairytale that give every spy movie a run for its money as you watch the impossibly pretty Audrey Tautou plan the most amazing set ups playing match maker ,wish fulfiller and revenge seeker for all those around her. As reality meets fantasy , you cant help thinking to your self , if only we could come across some one like her . Sigh!
Vicky Cristina Barcelona(2008)
Alrite , this one’s quite a twisted affair. But what makes this movie , so damn neat is its non adherence to norms. Vicky and Cristina are as different as chalk and cheese. Vicky is practical and traditionalist , knows what she wants and has planned her entire life around . Christina , on the other hand is free spirited and bohemian , and perhaps knows what she doesnt want , and is okay with trying to finding the answer to this question all her life.
On their trip to Barcelona , they chance upon Juan a painter with quite an eccentric view of love. What starts off as a casual meeting becomes a complex tale of unfulfilled love & deep passion that both of them share with not only Juan but also his ex wife Maria Elena with whom he has an off and on relationship. At the end of it all , both the women , end up where they started . Each more assured than ever of their belief in life – their view of love and the way they wish to live.
Tip : Watch this one , for the most amazing views of barcelona , rediscover the beauty of the spanish language and a fresh take on love , if you’ve ever been confused , this one makes you feel – its all right!
Not the first time. and am sure not for the last time either.
But there s something strangely calming about being on my own at this hour.
Not that that i am not on my own 24 hrs a day.
But when one has the freedom to just get up at 2 , put on some music , switch on tv to discover Preity and Abhishek having a wild time on Koffee with Karan. All you can do is thank your lucky stars for being a single!
you make some coffee , even though its absolutely warm , you get online as the mad trio fight over the coffee hamper and run match-making polls for AB jr.
you swift through some more random blogs before something catches your eye that you feel like commenting on. you create another pseudo connection online , while you struggle to form something more meangful in the real world. And you think and think some more abt what exactly is going on!
You click on “new post” feeling this urge to capture this moment when you are all mixed up – strangely calm , totally chaotic.
Its 3:43 AM. Hmm.. 20 minutes . 20 lines . Does it give away everything?
Time to sleep and dream of something other than me falling off yet again from a cliff!
Havent been writing , quite consciously . Coz have been thinking too much , but then what’s new . Just that instead of penning down my thoughts , i am just pushing them aside to the corners of my mind.
Have been trying to keep myself ‘too busy’ to notice that there are some very important things in my life that i need to sort out.
But I think there ‘s a reason for everything.So if there are important decisions to be taken , then that must have a strong enough reason . And if they are still pending , then maybe that’s how it should be.
Life as it appears now is a little different from how it was when i last wrote. And somehow i felt that documenting a little bit of this phase is quite necessary.
I am talking to some one whom i am supposed to ‘know better’ as a requirement. That’s something i ve never done before. It’s a little awkward to know that two people are talking to each other – each one fully aware of the fact that they have an agenda .
Maybe every word is getting judged , every thought is going through an autopsy. And its like an ‘understanding ‘ or ‘pact’ . so supposedly its completely acceptable. Being judgemental is one thing i cant stand. i ve had bitter experiences that only bruised my self – respect , when i ve dealt with judgemental people . Should i be okay with this arrangement? Do i really have a choice? Is it really so bad?
How can I always look at both the perspectives so objectively. But i think i am doing that.
Maybe this would work out , maybe it wouldnt . Maybe i share this link with you and maybe you read all this some day. Maybe that day is nt too far , maybe it never happens at all.Maybe , its happening right now ( hmm… ). Sometimes I wish we could crystal gaze the future and unravel all the mysteries that it holds.
I am talking a lot , and i am not sure if its making any more sense in black and white than it did when these were just thoughts floating in my head. hmmm…. this surely would take more time than a night.
Like my status says , “I am not confused , I am just well – mixed”
