The "Many" People

"These people should be hanged, life term isn't enough", is what I heard when entering into the local billiards club. There's nothing to be amazed about, I know how to play pool. Any who, I couldn't ignore the discussion, not cause that I wanted to participate, but cause they were so loud. The discussion was over Indian supreme court overruling the high court verdict of categorizing of section 377 of IPC as unconstitutional.

The views of these guys were just a mere reflection of the rigid and conservative Indian culture and mentality. This has nothing to do with education. This has everything to do with upbringing. Many people don't like changes and the sad part of being in a democracy is that the "Many" people form a majority. And these "Many" people are scared of the up coming changes. There "Many" people believe homosexuality is not natural. There "Many" people believe that its a disease which can be cured and is against their religion.

This post is not to change anyone's view on the issue in hand. I don't have the convincing power, same's the reason I'm not into sales or marketing. But this is just to the induce a thought that if you are among the "Many" people then be ready for the change. You may not want it, but it will come in.

src: twitter.com

Mulholland Dr. - Hitchcock would be proud of this movie

Hey All,

It's been exactly two month since i wrote about Shutter Island and today, i bring another master-piece. Well, now after i have seen it, i have listed it in one of my most favorite suspense movies.

The best thing about the movie is the intelligence, how intelligently David Lynch has, also called the "master of macabre", presented the movie. If you don't understand the movie, you'll find it absolutely absurd but if you do understand the movie, you'll admire the intelligence of David Lynch and you'll, for sure  become a fan of his.

Cast

Well, other than Noami Watts, i knew nobody from the cast but i don't know many of the great actors. Well, this movie is also has an ensemble of good actors which brought out great performances  and made the movie an absolute treat to a suspense/thriller fan.

Noami Watts, playing two characters of "Betty/Daine Selwyn", has pulled of her best performance in the movie. She plays a key role in the movie and has totally justified both the characters. It's actually her character which weaves the whole story.

Laura Harring also plays another important character in the movie and delivers a credible performance. She playing the character so convincingly makes the plot more confusing.

Plot


"Spoiler Alert" - I'm writing with spoilers to make it understand the movie easily.


The movie starts with Daine(Noami) falling asleep which kick starts the movie and also her fantasy world. There is an accident at Mulholland Drive(dr.) and the lone survivor(Laura) of the accident walks away from the crime scene. But later she finds out that she has lost her memory. She hides out at the nearby apartment in the city whose owner is leaving the city. She gets locked inside. Enters Betty (Noami), who is in Los Angles/ Hollywood with a dream to make it big in the movies. When she finds the girl in her aunt's apartment, who have lost her memory, she tries to help her to find out what happened to her. Then, begins a series of illusions which metaphorically describes the story. However, these illusions are the best part which hides the story and reveals all at the end. When, Daine wakes and finds out guy hired for killing Camilla(Laura) has killed her. Earlier, laura finds out that her love interest Camilla is sleeping with other men and women.


Scene Discussion

The whole story of the middle part of the story was all in Daine's head who was trying to live the ideal life she wanted in her dreams.

First, she picks the name "Betty" from the restaurants where she met the killer.

She also dreams about the director/boy friend of Camilla, is being cheated by his wife too and had to forcefully take Camilla as the leading lady in her movie though she didn't deserve it.

She also shows herself as dead in the movie. 

She also showcases the killer as clumsy to justify the survival of Camilla.

The Club Silencio was also a part of fantasy ......... where they were repeatedly saying that there is no band and still the music is playing which was the metaphor for Daine living a fantasy. Daine/Betty also starts shaking in the club which describes her perception being torn away.

In the end, Daine sees also these illusion about her loneliness after the death of Camilla. So, she kills herself at the end.

Good Things

If you understand the movie, it's all good. You'll love this movie. With prefect background score, prefect direction and awesome performances by the cast, i can say this is cinematic brilliance achieved.

Bad Things

You can only find it bad if you don't understand the movie ....... else, you tell me one.

9/10 for me.

A Single Man - A Single, Lonely Man

Hey All,

A Single Man - well, i heard about this movie during the Oscars this years as Colin Firth was nominated in the best actor male category for his performance in this movie. He was one of the favorites for winning Oscar too because he won BAFTA for the same. So, my expectation were high for this movie for the same reason and also cause it is also rated high at IMDB too.


Cast

Well, other than Collin Firth, Jullianne Moore and Ginnifer Goodwin, i knew nothing about the cast. So, there were chances of surprising good performances.

Collin Firth, i have always rated him as a good actor. I have seen a lot of his movies and was always amazed that he comfortable he was even when performing in a multistarer movies Love Actually, The Last Legion  or while playing the second lead in the movies like Bridget Jones or The Accidental Husband. This made me felt that he is one of those people how are absolutely sure of what he is doing.

I have only seen a couple of Jullianne Moore movies and had a feeling that she a matured actress and know how to play characters very well. I was expecting another good performance from her.

Other than the lead character of Collin Firth, there are couple of supporting roles and i liked the performances put in by both the supporting actors. Nicholas Hoult playing the student attracted to his professor, Collin Firth, did full justice to the character. He was so convincing through out the movie. Also, Jon Kortajarena who played a small character in the movie however, left a impression on me that he can come up to be good actor. 


Plot

Set in the 1960's, George Falconer, English Professor, whose has recently lost his partner, Jim, with whom he was in relationship since last 16 years. After loosing Jim to a car accident, George is trying to return to his normal life but he can't move on in his life and makes several attempt to kill himself but couldn't do it. He also didn't get the last chance to see Jim when Jim's family disallowed him to participate in the funeral ceremony. He decides to kill himself by the end of the day after doing something which he planned for. He fixes a dinner with his ex-girl friend / best friend. He goes on to spend the day as usual, however, he finds out that one of his student Kenny Potter, is coming close to him. He also meets Carlos, a Spanish guy who wants to be an actor and also a gigolo, who tries attract him.

How the days goes ? Will George fall kill himself or Will he fall in love with Kenny?

Good Points

The star cast lives up to the characters and everyone portrays their characters perfectly. You won't be disappointed after watching this one. Also, as the protagonist in the movie is homosexual or gay, so be ready to see a lots of naked men. The background score will also compliments the movie.

Bad Points

Well, i felt it and may be others too, the movie is slow and may give that draggin kind of feeling.


9/10 from me.