Cherishing Julie and Julia………..

There are few things in life that one cherishes, moments so etched in time that you never want to forget, but invariably you forget. This is one such moment. I have just finished watching "Julie & Julia". Somehow it never felt that I was watching a movie the whole time. I know this felling would sure pass, but this moment is definite. This may be because not only do I love cooking, but somehow I can feel some of there feelings. The movie with its beautiful cinematography and excellent acting is on par with one other movie I loved so much ‘Ratatouillue’ . Meryl Streep as Julia Child was more than excellent. I was a big fan of her, but I am bigger fan today. Amy Adams as Julie is just perfect. The casting is on dot. This is one such movie which I would love to see again and again and again, which for me is rare, very rare…. I am going to get hold of Julia’s book and try some recipes which are suited for Indian palate. Maybe you could see them sometime later in my cook blog :)

By the way it reminded me of a book with similar theme (cooking) it’s called ‘Eat Cake’ by Jeanne Ray.

James Dean weekends.

When I first watched the movie GIANT the only name I knew before was that of Elizabeth Taylor. But after watching the movie the only character I remembered was that of James Dean’s. I don’t even remember the name of the character now. But I cant seem to forget his brooding look in the film. Long after GIANT, I watched "Rebel Without a Cause". Now this man, is a movie, a cult one which truly deserves the status. Beautiful story and simply superb superb performances from all; not just Dean. But its Dean who shines and whines and steals your heart in the process. I don’t know what would have become of him if he was alive, but the movie was much more effective when we are watching after his death. Lucky fellow, never experienced old age and remains 24 forever.
I am planning to watch "East of Eden" this weekend and again watch Giant.

The Surprise week.

This week is a sort of surprise to me!!! So many reasons too…….
First of all, I didn’t see a single movie in 3 days.
Second, I didn’t read a single book except news HURRAY.
Thirdly, I didn’t practice Guitar, Hmmm.
Fourth, I didn’t get stay late so that I could finish a book , Oh God ! I can’t believe it.

This is just good :)

A liking for the old..

I have watched 4 films these past weeks (read since my last update) and all of them made between 1930 to 1960.

Singin in the Rain: At last I saw the movie that made me curious from the time Vadivel sang the song…….
The movie is awesome. I will recommend it for solid entertainment.
This is movie as at least one seen that I have watched in recent movies and thought they were beautiful. Its like a creative directors dictionary. Watch it and you will know it.

The Heiress: A powerful adult drama, of a plain, shy good hearted heiress losing becoming a heard hearted woman due to the treatment meted out by the males in her life. (I have to say something here. I never use these terms males and females in general conversation apart from scientific ones, for as taught by our school father it is sort of derogatory, but today I have it mentioned in the blogs so because after watching the film I cant call them men).
Such moving acting by Olivia de Havilland, she sure deserves her Oscar.

A Street car named Desire: One of the best movies I have ever watched, if Marlon Brando’s handsome and animalistic character makes you detest. The schizophrenic and fading Blanche DuBois played by Vivien Leigh leaves you dumbstruck with a performance so real that I kept remembering the character very long after seeing the film. A film with such sincerity and a story so beautifully told and delicately handled is so rare to find.

Gone with the wind: A classic in every sense… You can never forget Vivien’s Scarlett. A rare film were a daring woman is portrayed as a heroine and not as a vamp.

“Paradise” for the escapist.

When browsing for new books this week, I came upon books by Judith McNaught.
This lady sure knows how to write a thorough romantic book, pure escapist fare. No exaggerations and that’s true. The book I read was titled “Paradise”. The story is about Meredith who grows up wanting to be able to run her family business and who accidentally marries the working class Matt and how they are separated and joined at last to be in Paradise. It’s not boring at all. Great time pass.

Tara Road - Good in parts.

This is a kind of book that you can read with a cup of tea on a boring day.
While i was reading the first few chapters i thought the book was regular fare and after that i felt it was going to be depressing but surprisingly when i finished the book none of the feelings lingered. It doesn't leave you with much impact , well nothing really and i dont like that in a book.

The book is by Maeve Binchy. And is mostly about Ria Lynch who meets, falls in love, marries in hurry, becomes mom in succession, gets heart-broken, falls out of love and rediscovers herself in that order.
Marilyn a women with disintegrating marriage after the accidental death of her son, who lives in America and Ria , who is in Ireland exchange homes and this brings the happy ending.

I know tear jerker soap opera stuff. But while reading it seems OK. Mostly because of Binchy's writing , she doesnt comment too much on the characters, they are just characters living in the book.

I heard there was a movie in the same name. Havent seen yet. Anyway i dont think the movie will be good.

I have seen 'The Holiday' though. when i read the book it was kinda i was watching the movie in reverse situation sometimes, so many similarities. You know Kate Winslet from England Cameron Diaz from America (A house with a pool ... GOD!).
And Cameron falling for the brother of Kate and Ria falling for the brother of Greg (Marilyn's husband) and Kate ending up with Jack Blacks character ( A friend of Cameron) like Marilyn ending up with Colm (Ria's friend AWW..)

So this was the bad book i mentioned about in my previous blog, although i wouldnt say its bad its FINE, just fine.

This month so far..

I spent most of this month watching movies. You know India played real bad in all their T20 matches and it was so depressing to watch and surprisingly all my predictions about India turned true to my dismay :(.

I am watching all romantic movies coz i am building a collection., here's the list.

1. Giant (Very Good)
2. A walk in the clouds (Okay)
3. Green Card (Not bad)
4. Funny face (Audrey Hepburn - Very Very good)
5. The wedding date (Nice)
6. A walk to remember (Sob story)
7. Sleeping beauty (Cartoon - Fun)
8. The princess bride (Good)
and the list is growing..

And i read a really bad book so iam not mentioning it here.......