Q: Identify the animated character and the guy on the right who created it?
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1.The picture on the right appears on a movie poster. Identify the movie.
2.Identify the source of the picture on left side.
And what’s the connect?
Ans: The connect is…Heath Ledger.
1. That picture appears on one of the posters of “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus“. This was Heath Ledger’s last film as an actor.
2. The pic on the left is a snapshot from a music video called “King Rat” which Ledger had directed few months before he had passed away. It was designed for a campaign to stop whale hunting.
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Connect these two maps…and what do they depict??
Ans: The Connect is…Che Guvera.
Pic1: That’s the trip he took on a motorcycle along with Alberto Granado.
Pic2: This trip had him travelling across South America as a revolutionary and finally he became a part of the Cuban Revolution
P.S: Not Totally sure about the “Red” arrows in pic1…am guessing that he must have be travelling either on water or flying in a plane.
(Ranga, Vinay, Sid, Katherine, Ashok cracked this one….:)..)
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Identify the two locations and the man there. And what’s the connect?
Ans: The connect is…James Bond.
Pics:
1. The building is the United States Bullion Depository, commonly called as Fort Knox, where large portions of US gold reserves are kept… it was featured in James Bond’s movie “Goldfinger”.
2. The fort on top of the hill is the Monsoon Palace in Udaipur, India which appears in James Bond’s “Octopussy”
3. Ian Fleming, the guy who created “James Bond” series.
Note: The “007″ code in Agent007 is not the ISD code of Russia, as some of us believe. James Bond belongs to a special secret cell of MI6, which also has 11 other secret agents…Agent001, Agent 002….Agent 012. And James Bond is Agent 007 in that list. All secret agents in this group have the license to kill.
Caution: The review is offensive. Period!…contains spoilers… [NSFW]
“Jaganmohini” starring Raja, Namitha and Mira Chopra is an embarrassing film to begin with. To even call it embarrassing is a huge compliment in itself. I haven’t found a term yet in Oxford dictionary to describe the film. There are films which are mundane, there are films which are pointless, but “Jaganmohini” is neither of them. It’s a disgrace to the film fraternity that films like this are even made in the first place. Since most of you haven’t even heard of the movie and chances of you watching the film are almost zilch, allow me you to elaborate more than what you general expect from a movie review.
In the kingdom of Matsya Deevi (Fish Island), an announcement is made that Prince Jagan Prathap(Raja) and another princess
Jayanthi (Mira Chopra) will enter a wedlock. However this marriage is stopped when a water demon, Mohini (Namitha) wrecks havoc in the kingdom at the same time. She’s stopped by a tantrik (Kota Srinivas Rao) who has a plan of his own. The rest of the plot unravels the mystery of Mohini and why she wanted to stop the marriage…
Five minutes into the movie, you begin to wonder if the director Vishwanathan is playing a practical joke on you. The film which is supposed to be set in medieval times (although shot in Ramoji Film City) has Tar Roads, Electric lamps. Moments later, a water demon walks into the kingdom…it’s so HUGE that you wouldn’t think twice before concluding that it has to be the Jumbo Queen, Namitha! And few minutes later, the tantrik after capturing the demon in his Kamandalam, slices his head like a lemon as an offering to please Goddess Kali. (Wait..there’s more!). Suddenly out of nowhere, hundreds of eyes pop out from the huge lemon garland on the goddess! She’s pleased with the subject’s devotion and hints him to go to the Shankam island (Conch Island) where he will find the boon he has been asking for. But little does he know that he cannot find it so easily….Spalsh…Kaboom…ahh…yes, Mohini (Namitha) has just jumped into a swimming pool (Oops…Sea!) to collect pearls. She finds a special one and shows that to her mother (Jyothilaxmi) and the mom-daughter duo start dancing in ultra-minis clothes…yikes! Well…this was just the beginning of what turns out to be a nightmare.
The hero turns up on Mohini’s island out of nowhere and the two almost instantly fall in love. Raja should be declared the strongest man on earth. He survives the bone crushing body frame of Namitha on more than one occasion. At one point of time, he had to even suffer an extra ton of iron, as if the already 3 tons of the jumbo rani wasn’t enough! (Pun intended!). Before they can do some chiggy-wiggy (of course, they sing songs), the prince’s mission is accomplished and he must leave the island. His parents are devastated when they hear about his affair with a fisherman’s daughter and yes, the King issues orders to kill the girl. And she dies in the sea after the king’s stooge stabs her. Woah..that’s one hell of a sharp knife! Since she didn’t get laid and her love for the boy is unfulfilled, she returns as a ghost both to avenge her death and regain her love.
The embarrassment just doesn’t end for a moment. After a point of time it turns out that you have been laughing your arse off at the seriousness with which the film takes itself. In one particular scene, Mohini invites her friends to accompany her long-last brother. You begin to wonder if the director was shooting for a condom ad!!! Everyone walks in with long hair, white masks, white pullovers, white gloves! It’s acceptable if someone says that it’s a low budget film, but the representation of “Ghosts” in this fashion is a mere insult to them. However, it couldn’t have been a low budget film, the reason being Namitha looks like she has cut down some of her flab. Possibly a huge chunk of the budget was utilised for her fitness program. It’s still embarrassing to look at her in those minis…unless of course you have altered your sexual preferences..:). She’s still an eye sore, occupies more than half of the screen space and has an expression which is somewhere between a constipated one and a horny MILF. Heyyy…don’t blame me for the crude language…she almost succeeds in man-raping the hero in the film.
If all this wasn’t enough, the film has arguably some of the worst visual effects and graphics you have seen in recent times. I bet, Alif Laila had much better graphics and a great storyline with ample thrills to scare you. Mohini gets so horny at one point of time that she stoops to a new low, she almost manages to have Ghost-Segz with her lover boy. Oh…you poor thing! You can thank your stars that the cute Jayanthi saved the day for you. And how can I forget the climax! Now, the prince is in love with both of them…and being the genius our writers and directors are, they come up with a smart tactic. Mohini’s soul replaces that of Jayanthi’s!!!! Hey…dude…that’s so cool!!…Now, it’s double the fun…only problem being, there’s a danger of Jayanthi turning into a la Mohini inside. After all, you never know, in a movie like this I wouldn’t be too surprised if the two switch places or have a threesome by some miracle..:D
Acting, although non-existant for most part, is terrible. You would have seen better acting by those kutti kids in fancy dress competitions held at schools! Everyone makes an effort to appear so serious all the time, but it falls flat like a big lump of cow-crap on the roads! Raja really acts as if he’s out there to save the world. Namitha croons, dances and does all sorts of nonsense to bring her career back on track. She’s so much suited for the prano business…wouldn’t you agree? she could make a bomb in that field…:P..The only two people I really pity for being part of this film are Mira Chopra and Illayaraja! They have done the film makers a huge favour by signing on the dotted line and hopefully this will be the kind of film which they wouldn’t talk about. Ever! If the film makers are under the impression that the film has some great graphics, then I must suggest that they should recover all the money they have paid for that Visual Effects company. Clearly, you have been cheated and tricked into believing that it’s a masterpiece, or maybe you have just woken up after a 30 year coma!
But why would I call this a cult classic? Because, there will never be a film like this in near future! The dialogues, story, acting, editing, screenplay, direction are some of the worst in years. But then, this is exactly the kind of film you should watch with a huge gang. The trick is to know when to laugh and when to curse your fate for landing on that seat! This is film making at a new low, a disgrace to the existence of cinema and a nightmare in all its glory. The producer could have donated the money for a good cause instead of investing in this film. All I can say is, a sleeping pill with every ticket will be an excellent strategy to save the film.
Rating: Not Applicable [NA]
P.S: I have nothing against the film unit or the actors in the film, especially Namitha. All I am saying is, she’s in the wrong field and I am so damn pissed that this film was made in the first place.
P.P.S: The film has the potential to win hundreds of awards in all the major “Worst…” categories!
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Who are these three? And the connect??
Ans: The connect is..”Marge Simpson” from “The Simpsons”…The lady in the pic here is…Julie Kavner…who gave the voice over for Marge Simpson. The guy to the right is Matt Groening, the creator and designer behind the Simpsons…and the third guy is Hugh Hefner-”Playboy”.
Marge Simpson will be the first ever cartoon character to be featured on the Cover page of “Playboy Magazine”.
Well Hemanth has been barraging with a string of googlies one after the other. You just have to be maniacally enthusiastic about trivia to get those questions and I havent had much luck yet. I like the idea of Cinema quiz but why not go a little wild with a Too Much Cinema quiz?
Here is not one but a set of questions, 6 in all, which all build up to something. All the 6 answers stacked up together should lead to what we call a connect. The questions are easy but will you get the point is to connect. So here they are:
Q.1) Convinced that it would fail, the Hollywood film industry labeled the film “Disney’s Folly”.
The British Board of Film Censors gave the film an A-certificate upon its original release. This resulted in a nationwide controversy as to whether the enchanted forest and the witch were too frightening for younger audiences. Nevertheless, most local authorities simply overrode the censor’s decision and gave the film a U-certificate.
This was the first film to ever have a soundtrack recording album released for it.
Which movie am I talking about?
Q.2) We all know the movie but do you remember the name of the character who says these lines
“Fiddle-dee-dee.”
“My life is over. Nothing will ever happen to me again. “
“As God is my witness, I’ll never be hungry again!”
“After all, tomorrow is another day.“
Q.3) Identify the movie from lyrics of this song
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
brown paper packages tied up with strings,
these are a few of my favorite things.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels,
door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.
these are a few of my favorite things
Q.4)Identify the movie from the image 
Q.5) These are the last lines of the movie touted as the “father of the summer blockbuster movie “
Brody: What day is this?
Hooper: It’s Wednesday… eh, it’s Tuesday, I think.
Brody: Think the tide’s with us?
Hooper: Keep kicking.
Brody: I used to hate the water…
Hooper: I can’t imagine why.
Q.6) Academy award for the Best Director
Herbert Ross – The Turning Point
Steven Spielberg – Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Fred Zinnemann – Julia
Woody Allen – Annie Hall
Find the missing Nomination in this category.
Now these six movies all point to what I call a ‘Double Indemnity’. So go ahead. Give me the six answers and What is so special about these movies which are in a particular order?
The first one to get all 6 answers along with the connect wins!
Thanks for participating. Let me know if you like the Quiz and do come over to my movie blog called Too Much Cinema sometime. For reviews in a 100 characters or less, follow @toomuchcinema on twitter
by Vemana
http://vemana.in
The guy on the left is handing over something to Pervez Mussharaf. This was something remarkable…who’s the guy on the left? What is he handing over to Mussharaf? And what’s the significance of this event?
Ans: Mr.Akbar Asif, the grandson of Asif, director of Mughal-e-azam. He is presenting a reel of the re-coloured print of the film for its re-release in Pakistan. Mughal-E-Azam was the first Indian film to be released in Pakistan after more than 40 years. A complete ban on Indian films was enforced after the war in 1965.
Trivia: 1. Shoaib Mansoor’s “Khuda ke Liye” ,a Pakistani film was released in India soon after “Mughal-E-Azam” was released in Pakistan. Good Politics? Maybe…:)
2. “Taare Zameen Par” was also to be released in Pakistan. But, they dropped the idea when the Censor board in Pakistan raised a red flag saying that “There are no Pakistani actors in the film and the film was not even shot in Pakistan”!! Bad Politics? Maybe..:D
(Anantha Krishna and Swagath cracked this one…)
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Who are these three gorgeous actresses? And the connect..:)
Ans: (starting clockwise from top left)
Annie Parillaud – of La Femme Nikita fame
Milla JovoVich – The Fifth Element
Natalie Portman – Leon
The connect is Luc Besson…he was the director of all those movies.
P.S: Leon was the debut film of Natalie Portman!
(Sidharth, Revanth cracked this one…)
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Identify these three actresses and what’s the connect…(a slightly toughie..but easy to figure out if you know one of them…)
Ans:
The connect is…Dev Benegal. All these actresses have acted in three of Dev’s movies…starting clockwise from top left
1. Laila Rouass (Split Wide Open)
2. Mita Vashisht (English, August)
3. Tannishtha Chatterjee (Road, Movie)
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Who is this guy? And why’s he in the news?!
Ans: The director in the pic is Paresh Mokashi. His low-budget Marathi film “Harishchandrachi Factory” has been selected as India’s entry to the Oscars. It will be competing with hundreds of movies from across the world for the “Best Foreign Feature Film”.
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Identify the people in these two pics and find the connect….! (Damn..easy if you follow movies..)
Ans: Karunanidhi and Prakash Raj…connect is Mani Ratnam’s “Iruvar”. (Check out Swagath’s comment for the complete answer)
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Identify the two film makers and find the connect.
Hint: They did something which they shouldn’t have!
Ans: The director on the left is “Jean Jacques Annaud”. He made a film on Dalai Lama-Heinrich Harrer, titled “Seven Years in Tibet” starring Brad Pitt in 1997. The guy on the right is “Martin Scorsese” (a pic back from 60’s). Incidentally he too made a film on Dalai Lama in 1997, titled “Kundun”.
Connect: Dalai Lama (or Tibet).
China had banned filming in Tibet for a very long time. However, after 2 years of its release, Jean Jacques Annaud confirmed that parts of the film were shot in Tibet. On the other hand Chinese authorities had their own doubts about the kind of propaganda Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun” has since it’s essentially sympathises with Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Freedom Movement. Scorsese didn’t relent to the appeal of Chinese authorities to stop the film’s release and consequently, Martin Scorsese and several members of the film were banned from entering China.
Trivia: Major part of ”Seven Years in Tibet” was shot in the outskirts of Mendoza, Argentina. A special set was constructed for the film, including the chambers inside the “Potala Palace”.
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The person on the left had a nightmare at the box office. A film which he had directed was a complete washout, it couldn’t even recover 2% of the total production cost. However, things seem a little different now! Identify these two…and how are they connected?
Ans: The guy on the left is Jason F.Maurer, he had co-directed an animated film called “Delgo” in 2008. Made with a budget of $40 million dollars, it grossed just under $700,000 when it released thereby making it the worst grossing for an animated film.
The other one is, James Cameroon (of course!). His latest visual extravaganza is “Avatar“.
Connection between them is “Avatar“. When the initial promos and designs of Avatar were released, Fathom Studios which had produced “Delgo” realised that there were striking similarities between the two. Now, they are planning to file a case against James Cameroon for Plagiarism!
(Anantha Krishna, cracks this one!!)….
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Identify these two film makers and their films…and what connects them?
Ans: First person name is Arun Vaidyanathan who directed the Tamil movie titled ‘Achamundhu Achamundhu’. That was first film in Indian Cinema which was shot on Red One Camera. The second person name is Chakri Toleti who directed ‘Unnai Pol Oruvan’ in Tamil and ‘Eenadu’ in Telugu which used the same Red One camera..
(Swagath J cracked this one!..:)…)
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(Rephrasing the question..)
Identify these three and their husbands. The connect has to do with what their husbands do!..
Ans:1. Amala (Nagarjuna’s wife)
2. Anjali Tendulkar
3. Mehr Jesia (Arjun Rampal’s wife)
And the connect is…all their husbands are into restaurant business.
Nagarjuna owns a restaurant named “N” in Hyderabad, India
Tendulkar has Tendulkar’s in Mumbai, India
Arjun Rampal recently started one called “Lap” in New Delhi, India
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In the pic, Morgan Freeman and a (lesser known) Hollywood actress starred in an independent movie. The film was shot within 15 days. National Board of Review had named this movie as one of the “Top Independent Films” in that year.
1. Name the actress and the movie?
2. The film is also the first one to do something which had never been done before in the history of Cinema. What am I talking about?
Ans:
1. Paz Vega. Movie is, 10 Items or Less.
2. This was the first film in the history to allow legal downloads from the Internet. The film had released just 14 days before it could be downloaded!
(AK Goyal cracked this one!)
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The first one is a poster of Sivaji and the next is an Electronic Voting Machine. Connect the two!…:)
Ans: The connect is….Sujatha Rangarajan. He’s the writer of the movie-Sivaji. Also, he was the chief of the team in BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) which made the EVMs…:D
(Gucha cracked this one!)
Earlier this year Ravi Teja-Illeana’s Telugu film “Kick” had just about everything to make you laugh! Amidst all that, a debutante who played the role of Illeana’s sister caught our attention. Her name is Aasheekaa. A graduate from Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, NY, Aasheekaa hails from New York, US. She talks about her dreams, passion for cinema and her foray into films…and how life has changed over the past few years.
“There is something to be said about Dreams. Not the type we see when we’re floating in the clouds, or when we close our eyes at night, or even the ones we blankly stare at in the space of our heads. But the type we see with our eyes wide open. The type we feel trickling through every nerve, every limb- dancing with every beat of our heart. The type that we just know will become Reality.
Little did I know, at the young age of three when I dreamt of becoming an actress, it was a passion that would shape my life.
Growing up, the interest began with dance. I danced all around the house,
observing the movements of my hands and expressions in anything that gave me a reflection- a mirror, a window and even a television [my favorite!] Before my parents mistakenly assumed their lil’ one was self-obsessed, I announced to them, at my pre-school, during a fancy dress competition [I won - and appeared in the paper for the first time], that I want to become an actress. Lucky for me, they didn’t write me off as a pestering child, and chose to harbor my ambitions.
Mom and Dad would accompany me to dance classes, stage shows, competitions and pageants [eventually the baby brother also dragged along]. I loved being on stage, center stage and SOLO! The desire to entertain was evident from the very beginning. Every special occasion, at anyone’s house, I would seat down all the guests, put on a colorful chanya choli that someone had brought over from India, and dance to “Mere haathon mein naun naun choodiyan hain.” A few years later, the choice of song had changed. And I was quickly christened with an exotic nickname at that time. Of course now, the discerning reader would understand the true meaning of its “exoticness.” Lets just say…the lyrics of a popular song from “Khalnayak” are not all-audience approved.
At a young age, my NY based family thought it was time to return to the Mother Land. I was thrilled to have set foot in the Mecca of Bollywood- Mumbai. My supportive and patient mother (God bless her for tolerating all my nakhras) continued to support my endeavors. I shot for ads, a TV show and even played a child’s role in Rani’s debut film. That’s when I knew for sure- that the camera and I have an ever-lasting relationship.
Flash forward: Return to NY.
I started to train myself in Kathak, and also in Bharat Natyam [I loved Kathak’s grace and stuck with it for 5 years]. I participated in school plays, and stage shows and then went for my first official summer acting program at 14. I wanted to stay connected to the arts and learn about my field.
The time for college [post 12th] came around. I remember speaking to the parents one day, wondering if I should even get a degree! I wanted to act-and now that my schooling was over- I could pursue my ambition full-time. However, they encouraged me to educate myself, and I agreed… the impact an education can have, combined with real-world experience, will always prove to be beneficial. And so I went for a degree in Marketing & Finance at Fordham University, NY.
During college, I studied acting at the “Lee Strasberg Theater Institute”- it was by far one of the best experiences of my life! I learnt Method Acting, a process in which actors draw upon their own emotions and memories. I worked with a TV channel as an anchor, was the President of the Indian cultural club on campus, and worked as a marketing intern at major business institutes. I did all this, while working hard to graduate a year ahead of schedule… after all, I had not lost sight of my goal.
Finally! Three years of blood, sweat and tears later- I received a VERY expensive piece of paper. But for me, graduation meant much more…. it meant the time for me to set path on my ambition. The path was unclear [the only obvious point was a one-way ticket to Mumbai], but I felt good about it; I knew it was my calling.
I moved to India and learnt the meaning of the word struggle. For me, it was not an external challenge, as much as it was internal. I had to cope up with the environmental changes between India and America, accept the chaos of the city, of the industry and come to the terms with a harsh reality- that one must deal with tons of rejection! I struggled with my heart, missing home and my family, but wanting to make the unfamiliar- familiar- and fast. I realized at the very onset, that the faster I make Mumbai my home, the sooner it will accept me into its home. The positive intentions did work…and how!
Cut To: 1st portfolio shoot, followed by a few ads. (fade out)…
Cut To: Getting a call one morning from the Direction department of “Kick”!
I knew almost nothing about Tollywood! The first thing I did was to rent the DVDs of Surender Reddy’s films. I loved Atthonokkade, along with Athidi and Ashok…and it was quite obvious from the moment the film began, that he is an extremely talented director.
I gave a screen test, they liked me, I liked the project, and that’s how “Kick” happened.
My goal was to associate myself with a good project and “Kick” had all that and much more. Not many debutantes can say they worked with one of the top directors of the industry- and were a part of a super hit film. I can 
…
Post-“Kick”…I look forward to the next best thing meant for me. They say that for your first film- the script chooses you…but for the second film…you must choose your script. And choose wisely I will….but as they say… “Picture to abbi baki hai mere dost.”..”
-Aasheekaa
Aasheekaa, is an actress, model based in Mumbai. She currently endorses a jewellery brand in Hyderabad. You can follow her twitter updates at http://twitter.com/Aasheekaa
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It’s difficult to say how good a movie “Baanam” is, right after you walk out from the theatre. It is one of those rare films which seems to be a culmination of years of contemplation and intelligent writing. Out of many facets, one thing which stands out majorly is it’s utter sincerity and conviction to narrate a simple story. Directed by Chaitanya Dantuluri, the film starring Vedika kumar, also introduces Nara Rohith, the newphew of Chandrababu Naidu to Tollywood. “Baanam” is the story of an ambitious young man whose life changes when a girl enters his life.
The Year: 1989. Nara Rohit stars as Bhagath who’s leading a normal life in the quaint town of Ranasthali. When his father returns after 20 years of exile, Bhagath has all the more reason to rejoice. One day he comes across a girl, Subbalaxmi (Vedika) who’s neck deep in trouble and after some contemplation, he suggests that she should stay with him. Meanwhile a local gangster, Shakthi (Ranadheer) is spreading his tentacles and building an empire eliminating everything which obstructs his growth. One fine day the lives of Bhagath and Shakthi criss cross each other and it leads to a….
Telugu films often tend to be conscious about how interesting the scenes are for the audience. No wonder, when someone runs out of conversations they include fights, songs, comedy…etc. “Baanam” is however different in a lot of ways. It doesn’t get sucked into the quagmire of a notion that Cinema is meant to entertain the audience. We as the audience are expected to slowly understand the environs and personality which shapes Bhagath. The house where he stays is away from a lot of things. Hustle bustle of civilization, bunch of moronic friends are completely missing in Bhagath’s life. He doesn’t talk much, doesn’t express his emotion in a flamboyant manner, doesn’t even flap his eyelashes. The only time he smiles is when he’s about to propose to Subbalaxmi. On the other hand, his father Chandrasekhar (Shayaji Shinde) is hot headed but understands his son without trying to reason with him for everything. Subbalaxmi (Vedika) enters Bhagath’s life when her own life is in shambles. She’s often too shy to express her gratitude and although she has fallen in love with Bhagath, she doesn’t express it openly. Maybe her own life doesn’t let her to move closely with Bhagath so easily. On the other hand, Shakthi (Ranadheer) is every bit of villainy personified. He spews threats with terrific simplicity, the very mention of which can slither the opponents. I think, Shakthi is one of the best written characters for a villain in recent years.
Anil Bhandari’s cinematography was probably the main reason why I saw this film. The scarlet sky, lush green mountains and sun burnt brownish earth compliment each other so much “Ranasthali” does indeed look like Utopia. Mani Sharma’s music and background score are undoubtedly his best in years! The lyrics have the distinction of being just too pleasant for your ears and you will end up gasping for more. Marthand K Venkatesh’s editing is wonderful and never lets any unnecessary scenes creep into this film. Well, what can I say about Chaitanya Dantuluri? It’s a terrific debut…I wonder why nobody came forward to produce this wonderful film in the past couple of years. He deserves all the respect and admiration possible for his debut film as a director. Some of the scenes depicting the “machoism” of Bhagath without any violence are brilliantly shot. Tollywood has found someone who’s sensible enough to make good films.
“Baanam” is the kind of film which doesn’t try too hard to attract your attention. If you are a movie buff who has some patience and penchant to watch sensible stuff, this is your best bet. Couple of days ago, when I wrote a review on www.123telugu.com, I saw that people posted quite a few comments about the film. Someone asked me how much money did I take to give a good rating for this film? Well, what can I say?!! I live in a world, were people have stopped thinking. I live in a world where boundaries of good and bad are not so distinct anymore. I am no genius but atleast I am sensible enough to understand what makes a cinema “watchable” and “Sensible”. Go watch Baanam…it’s one of the best film of the year which has a simple story, stunning cinematography, outstanding music and brilliant direction….
Bottomline: Let this “Arrow” pierce through you…you won’t regret it!
P.S: Ohh…by the way, Chaitanya Dantuluri, the director of the movie blogs too…@http://chaitanya-dantuluri.blogspot.com
-Hemanth
(The author can be reached at hemanth.cr@gmail.com)
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