Well I am not a die hard fan of Leo, so for fans who are expecting a huge amount of ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ might be disappointed. Coming to the movie it took me and the poor man a good 15 minutes to understand what the movie was all about – I strictly protest for a narrative before the scenes start to unfold or fold. It would not hurt the image of the movie if it had an epilogue of what “extraction” or “inception” is all about before the plot thickens.
I cannot give credit to the protagonist for his immense ability of mesmerizing or at least acting. On the other hand, I found the concept quite intriguing – who can think of weaving such a complex mixture of frames from dreams? The editing and special effects in the movie were awesome; especially when the movie comes to an abrupt end before the top stops (or not) revolving.
Highlights of the movie include the anti-gravity kick in the elevator and the run in of water when the white van touches the river in the end. The editing and clarity of the image magnifies the situation and the magnanimous set is glorified with the story line. I would not know who else would have made justice to the character other than Leo but he certainly is not my favourite for this kind of screenplay which is quite heavy and complicated.
It certainly is worth watching once but I would not bother to view it again just to understand the plot when there is Wikipedia on my fingertips.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
The story of a cross- eyed bee
It was spring; what is not to like about it and what more could you ask for? The bee lived with his mates and found spring very encouraging to travel to unknown land and discover new flowers; there was one thing Boris the bee did not like- being alone. He was gregarious and always wanted other bees around him, showing off his new crib and trying to make other bees identify with his desire of being so.
One day Boris the bee and his friends decided to visit the nearby forest to look up new spring flowers. The plan was to meet at one of the mates’ place and start flying in a group as the forest was a good few miles away. The date and time was set and all the bees agreed on the timelines. Boris the bee managed to get to his mates’ place on time to find that his mate had gone out for a quickie with a few others and left a message that they would soon be back to collect Boris the bee and had left the drone of the crib to take care of him.
Boris the bee was upset about the change in plans; more than the plan he was upset that his mates had left him waiting – how often have one of us felt the same as Boris? Do we really take our friends for granted? We do feel that we know someone inside out and decide to take liberties with the formality and attitude; how long should you know a person in order to relax on the formal attitude?
What should be your attitude towards your friends? I can never be formal with my best mates and it’s the same with the person I am in relationship with but when it comes to good friends do they still expect me to be formal in behaviour? Does it depend on circumstances or the occasion you are meeting them for? I physically and mentally live at Ponders end always with my thinking cap on – what amount of formality would you maintain with your good friends!!!
One day Boris the bee and his friends decided to visit the nearby forest to look up new spring flowers. The plan was to meet at one of the mates’ place and start flying in a group as the forest was a good few miles away. The date and time was set and all the bees agreed on the timelines. Boris the bee managed to get to his mates’ place on time to find that his mate had gone out for a quickie with a few others and left a message that they would soon be back to collect Boris the bee and had left the drone of the crib to take care of him.
Boris the bee was upset about the change in plans; more than the plan he was upset that his mates had left him waiting – how often have one of us felt the same as Boris? Do we really take our friends for granted? We do feel that we know someone inside out and decide to take liberties with the formality and attitude; how long should you know a person in order to relax on the formal attitude?
What should be your attitude towards your friends? I can never be formal with my best mates and it’s the same with the person I am in relationship with but when it comes to good friends do they still expect me to be formal in behaviour? Does it depend on circumstances or the occasion you are meeting them for? I physically and mentally live at Ponders end always with my thinking cap on – what amount of formality would you maintain with your good friends!!!
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
"Tubed"
Stuffy, smelly and overcrowded – if any one of you out there has been working in London city you might catch what I am trying to convey here; yes I am referring to the famous London Tube which started as the city’s pride and honour in 1867.
It is an unusual experience travelling with so many people for brief periods of time in a confined box. You stand so close to another human being yet you are so far away from their world. If you are an “Anthro-enthusiast” (I don’t know if this word exists but I hope it does) and do not might staring at people – not rudely but subtly, I find Tube journey can be quite interesting.
I find work for all my senses even though the olfactory one gets a bit more work to do – if you are bit lucky you get to sample all the latest perfumes if not there is a chance you might get out of the carriage feeling sick. My safest approach to life has always been pragmatic - any interview my best answer would be that I am a quick learner and a great team player; observing people had made me realise how fortunate I am for being a human.
I learnt a lot about culture and the differences in it, the emotions of human heart and the ubiquitous sense of freedom and race and finally the timings of prime time traffic
It is an unusual experience travelling with so many people for brief periods of time in a confined box. You stand so close to another human being yet you are so far away from their world. If you are an “Anthro-enthusiast” (I don’t know if this word exists but I hope it does) and do not might staring at people – not rudely but subtly, I find Tube journey can be quite interesting.
I find work for all my senses even though the olfactory one gets a bit more work to do – if you are bit lucky you get to sample all the latest perfumes if not there is a chance you might get out of the carriage feeling sick. My safest approach to life has always been pragmatic - any interview my best answer would be that I am a quick learner and a great team player; observing people had made me realise how fortunate I am for being a human.
I learnt a lot about culture and the differences in it, the emotions of human heart and the ubiquitous sense of freedom and race and finally the timings of prime time traffic
Thursday, 17 September 2009
What is in a Present
A lot of things are taken for granted when you are familiar with a set of people, be it from work, family or friends. One can never guess what the other person’s likes or dislikes are. I have been in a dilemma lately thinking of the stuff I need to get my sweet heart for his birthday. Well I might be blamed for not knowing what the person closest to me would like for a birthday but I have said it .. there you go.. It is difficult to get things for men especially when you know them inside out.
What would be an ideal occasion, to gift someone you love with a token of appreciation? Since the time I started to make my own decisions I have learnt to appreciate people around me. I understood that things should never be taken for granted and even though not everyone is in anticipation of a favour, it is always good to give for a change. It is not the quality or quantity of the present but the mere gesture of giving something makes one feel happy.
Things apart, I did cook him a nice meal and got him all the knick knacks he desired without him knowing that he desired them and that was a warm hearty surprise.
What would be an ideal occasion, to gift someone you love with a token of appreciation? Since the time I started to make my own decisions I have learnt to appreciate people around me. I understood that things should never be taken for granted and even though not everyone is in anticipation of a favour, it is always good to give for a change. It is not the quality or quantity of the present but the mere gesture of giving something makes one feel happy.
Things apart, I did cook him a nice meal and got him all the knick knacks he desired without him knowing that he desired them and that was a warm hearty surprise.
Monday, 20 July 2009
Whodunit
Being my favourite subject both to read as well as watch, I have had the privilege to attend a different kind of party the other night. The pair of us got invited to a weekend party at my colleague’s place which had a theme to it. We were given invitations which had an introduction to the kind of night we would be entertained with, as well as the dress code. Normally, the dress code for a dinner party in an English household would be evening gown for ladies and dinner jacket with a bow tie for men but we were in for a surprise – my costume was a waitress gear from top to bottom with the half white apron and a colourful waistcoat with a punk hairdo for the dude.
Well, the story begins in such a way that guests are invited to an island named Isythia in Turkey and the timeline is of 1875 after the Crimean war for the grand opening of Thistledome Manor Hotel. The host Hector Sprocket had made sure that all the parties arrive in time for the opening of the hotel. The plot starts with the murders of the host Mr. Sprocket and one of the guests Lady Grey on the opening night of the hotel. Mysteriously all the guests and the employees had a motive to kill the host and the task of the cast and crew at hand is to find who had done it. The plot unfolds all the dark secrets being held by the guests and also the entangled relationship between the waitress and the host and the maid and one of the guest couples.
I commend the ingenious effort of my colleague in writing a ten scene script over a period of six months and also making sure of the flow of character from one to the other. I was surprised at the commitment of the guests as well. Even though it was supposed to be a weekend summer night, each of us was flared up with enthusiasm till the end of scene ten. The crowd enjoyed the spread and the punch kept flowing through the scenes to quench the thirst of the dialogue readers. None of us knew the script in advance but the flow was never compromised. When it was time to make educated guesses as to whodunit it was a classic tumble down the molehill. None of us could get the plot right for both the murders.
However, I won the prize for getting close to exposing the murderer; there were two other prizes for the best costume and best orator. It was a fun filled night with a group of audience to encourage the protagonists and an overall success for my colleague. I think it takes immense attention to detail and loads of skill to succeed in an act like this. This experience gave an impression to my colleagues that I could rightly guess any murder plot, but I myself know the truth that any average reader of Agatha Christie could do what I had done.
Well, the story begins in such a way that guests are invited to an island named Isythia in Turkey and the timeline is of 1875 after the Crimean war for the grand opening of Thistledome Manor Hotel. The host Hector Sprocket had made sure that all the parties arrive in time for the opening of the hotel. The plot starts with the murders of the host Mr. Sprocket and one of the guests Lady Grey on the opening night of the hotel. Mysteriously all the guests and the employees had a motive to kill the host and the task of the cast and crew at hand is to find who had done it. The plot unfolds all the dark secrets being held by the guests and also the entangled relationship between the waitress and the host and the maid and one of the guest couples.
I commend the ingenious effort of my colleague in writing a ten scene script over a period of six months and also making sure of the flow of character from one to the other. I was surprised at the commitment of the guests as well. Even though it was supposed to be a weekend summer night, each of us was flared up with enthusiasm till the end of scene ten. The crowd enjoyed the spread and the punch kept flowing through the scenes to quench the thirst of the dialogue readers. None of us knew the script in advance but the flow was never compromised. When it was time to make educated guesses as to whodunit it was a classic tumble down the molehill. None of us could get the plot right for both the murders.
However, I won the prize for getting close to exposing the murderer; there were two other prizes for the best costume and best orator. It was a fun filled night with a group of audience to encourage the protagonists and an overall success for my colleague. I think it takes immense attention to detail and loads of skill to succeed in an act like this. This experience gave an impression to my colleagues that I could rightly guess any murder plot, but I myself know the truth that any average reader of Agatha Christie could do what I had done.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Wales
Wales was originally a Celtic land and belonged to one of the Celtic Nations and it emerged as an identity after the Romans left Great Britain in 5th century. Like many other tourists we have been drawn to the wild and picturesque landscape of this country. The highlight of this tour was the pure bliss of non commercialised touristic spots which needed a bit of physical energy to enjoy every bit of their scenery. I confess that I always disliked tiring myself on a holiday but this one was different as I could feast my eyes on great earthly delights.
Our tour was planned for 3 days which in the end was only perfect for 2 days as the climate refused to co-operate with us on the third day. Our journey started with a peaceful encounter with the three cliffs at Gower bay and came to an end with a chilly whiff up the Snowdon Mountain in Gwynedd. The three cliffs bay was truly a masterpiece to start the journey with. The emerald green waters of the sea when mixed with the pale brown sand, churn up a delightful mix of shades and it is worth spending a whole day to observe the change of colours as the sun advances inland. Three Cliffs Bay also appears in a music video entry for The Red Hot Chili Peppers made by Swansea film company, Studio8.
Our next destination was Martin’s Haven where we had to catch a boat to the translucent waters of Skomer Island leaving behind the treacherous waters of Jack Sound. Skomer is best known for its large breeding seabird population, including Black-legged Kittiwakes, Atlantic Puffins, European Storm-petrels, Eurasian Oystercatchers and gulls, as well as birds of prey including Short-eared Owls. The island is also home to Grey Seals. Our next destination for the day was the beach which made to the top ten most beautiful in the world, the Barafundle Bay. This bay is secluded as it is covered by limestone cliffs on three sides and makes it a proper hiding place for love birds. We decided rest our quest at this beautiful bay.
The second day started with exploring the city of Merthyr Mawr in the city of Bridgend. Although we expected to see sand dunes we were exhausted before we got to the water front. The next two stops were the natural waterfalls one of which was a home to a corn mill and a tin factory in early 18th century and the other being the tallest in England and Wales (Rhaeadr). Once amused with the water falls we drifted to the Hall of Mountain King at Ogof Craig a Ffynnon, the most decorated show caves of Britain. The calcite formation was interesting and could take any form to an imaginative eye.
Our tour was planned for 3 days which in the end was only perfect for 2 days as the climate refused to co-operate with us on the third day. Our journey started with a peaceful encounter with the three cliffs at Gower bay and came to an end with a chilly whiff up the Snowdon Mountain in Gwynedd. The three cliffs bay was truly a masterpiece to start the journey with. The emerald green waters of the sea when mixed with the pale brown sand, churn up a delightful mix of shades and it is worth spending a whole day to observe the change of colours as the sun advances inland. Three Cliffs Bay also appears in a music video entry for The Red Hot Chili Peppers made by Swansea film company, Studio8.
Our next destination was Martin’s Haven where we had to catch a boat to the translucent waters of Skomer Island leaving behind the treacherous waters of Jack Sound. Skomer is best known for its large breeding seabird population, including Black-legged Kittiwakes, Atlantic Puffins, European Storm-petrels, Eurasian Oystercatchers and gulls, as well as birds of prey including Short-eared Owls. The island is also home to Grey Seals. Our next destination for the day was the beach which made to the top ten most beautiful in the world, the Barafundle Bay. This bay is secluded as it is covered by limestone cliffs on three sides and makes it a proper hiding place for love birds. We decided rest our quest at this beautiful bay.
The second day started with exploring the city of Merthyr Mawr in the city of Bridgend. Although we expected to see sand dunes we were exhausted before we got to the water front. The next two stops were the natural waterfalls one of which was a home to a corn mill and a tin factory in early 18th century and the other being the tallest in England and Wales (Rhaeadr). Once amused with the water falls we drifted to the Hall of Mountain King at Ogof Craig a Ffynnon, the most decorated show caves of Britain. The calcite formation was interesting and could take any form to an imaginative eye.
The journey to the top of Snowdon Mountain was amusing and slow as the chill factor was dominating the quest of the eye. However, we did manage to get to three fourths of the summit and called it quits as there was absolutely nothing visible. Thus we decided to end the journey and catch the holiday crowd on the M6 on the way back home. It was a heart warming experience as I have never been to a perfect country side and given a chance I would never miss a chance again.
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Spiritualism
The odd conversation that sparks a few well known facts when you are travelling on the tube or waiting at the bus stop really gets interesting when it starts paving its way to personal choice.
Stranger: Ohh what a nice evening!!
Me: Yes! Indeed!!
Then it goes on with a couple of yaade yaade yas etc to politics.
Stranger: I don’t think the government can afford to go on with benefits anymore with the recession!
Me: How long ago was it when they last decided to cut on benefits?
Stranger: Don’t you remember 1985 when the blah blah affected the pensioners
Me: Well I am afraid I don’t because I am new to the country.
Stranger: really then where is home?
Me: India!
Stranger: oh so are you a Hindu?
The epitome of conversation lies on the onus of my reply – err Yes I am!! I was asked the same question twice in a week and thats when I decided to give it a thought.
How would you describe Hinduism as a religion???
Well!! How would I? I replied in short saying that it is most religious and probably the oldest religion in the world. Then comes pat another one – Is it easy to follow?
What is easy and what is not is I guess more of a perception than a definition. All I could tell him was that it if given account of the principles, it gives one the right to choose between right and wrong and guides one to attain what one thinks as one’s spiritual attainment. My learned friend attending the seminar of Stephen Covey’s Industrial Vs Knowledge age, said that he found similarities between Hinduism and Daoism where both of them preach about personal tolerence. I could not comment on it as first I need to know about Daoism as a religion.
This discussion had led me into thinking about religion and how much do I really know about any religion.
Stranger: Ohh what a nice evening!!
Me: Yes! Indeed!!
Then it goes on with a couple of yaade yaade yas etc to politics.
Stranger: I don’t think the government can afford to go on with benefits anymore with the recession!
Me: How long ago was it when they last decided to cut on benefits?
Stranger: Don’t you remember 1985 when the blah blah affected the pensioners
Me: Well I am afraid I don’t because I am new to the country.
Stranger: really then where is home?
Me: India!
Stranger: oh so are you a Hindu?
The epitome of conversation lies on the onus of my reply – err Yes I am!! I was asked the same question twice in a week and thats when I decided to give it a thought.
How would you describe Hinduism as a religion???
Well!! How would I? I replied in short saying that it is most religious and probably the oldest religion in the world. Then comes pat another one – Is it easy to follow?
What is easy and what is not is I guess more of a perception than a definition. All I could tell him was that it if given account of the principles, it gives one the right to choose between right and wrong and guides one to attain what one thinks as one’s spiritual attainment. My learned friend attending the seminar of Stephen Covey’s Industrial Vs Knowledge age, said that he found similarities between Hinduism and Daoism where both of them preach about personal tolerence. I could not comment on it as first I need to know about Daoism as a religion.
This discussion had led me into thinking about religion and how much do I really know about any religion.
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