Tuesday, 22 April 2008

Waking Up.

The transition from Dream-World to Reality is so annoying. It brings with it a horrible sense of disillusionment and shattered hopes.
I felt that the Dream was REAL, somehow. I had a sense that that was the Reality. And then I woke up. To find out it wasn't true at all. To find the real Reality staring at me in the face. And in that bitter morning light, I shed a few bitter tears.
For losing the Dream that had seemed like Reality for a few minutes.

Thursday, 17 April 2008

Across The Universe

Across The Universe is a brilliant movie. There are plenty of people out there who don't like it, I have looked at reviews by Beatles fans who say it's an insult to the band, and I have heard that the movie isn't worth watching. However, ami konodin porer mukhe jhal khayi ni, (other Bengalis will know what I mean.) and I decided to give it a shot anyway.

The movie is fantastic. I've not been disappointed at all. The acting is subtle, the use of colours is so psychedellic, so 60s, somehow. The cinematography is great. There isn't much of a script, there isn't much of a story either. But that's inconsequential. Even though the story is very basic, I found myself warming upto the characters and their lives. And the music- aah! The music! It's fabulous. A very very interesting take on The Beatles' music. That's what I thought, atleast. There are loads of die-hard Beatles fans out there who know much more on the subject than me, and would probably say that the versions of their songs are terrible. I've just recently been hooked onto The Beatles, but I am proud to say I loved the music! I am passionate about their songs as well, true- I am relatively new to their music, but I loved the songs in Across The Universe very much, in fact, I liked a couple of songs better than the originals, if truth be told.The movie gets so trippy in parts too- it's almost surreal. Certain parts like the bus-ride (I am the Eggman), the strawberry scene, and of course, the underwater kisses- they're so vivid, so unreal, somehow.

I recommend this movie very highly to everyone. It doesn't matter whether you're a Beatles fan or not. Just watch it. You might feel it's good, you might think it's great, you might think the movie is a stain on the history of the Beatles. But just watch it. It's worth the watch.

As I said, the storyline is basic, the acting subtle- you may think, "What the heck is the big deal? This movie doesn't make sense!" But, "Music's the only thing that makes sense anymore..." What a memorable quote. Didn't get it? Watch Across The Universe. You'll know what I'm talking about.

Saturday, 12 April 2008

An Interesting Tag.

Ten things you wish you could say to people right now (Don't take names):
1. Why are you so pretentious? That fake accent, the pseudo smartness- you make my hands itch to slap you.
2. My life has changed so much since I met you. You've made me a better person. Thank you for everything.
3. It's unbelievable how you've come up in the world. Who would have thought it possible? You deserve every bit of the recognition you're getting now. I'm very proud of you.
4. Are you on drugs? Why do you have such erratic behaviour? You have become very pretentious lately.
5. I wish I could tell you, but I just can't. Damn circumstances coming in between, you see.
6. You have really grown up. You've become a man, in the true sense of the word. Good going!
7. I feel like you're always there with me. Never leave my side. I don't know what I'd do without you.
8. Learn to pick up your phone once in a while! (I'm sure most people will guess who THIS is for!) *wink*
9. You're really pretty nice, but your need for constant attention is a little irritating.
10. Hang in there. Things will get better. They always do.
Nine things about yourself:

1. I am very very random, and can say the most irrelevant things.
2. I am obsessive. And finicky.
3. I tend to bottle things up when I'm upset. And sometimes, I can lose my temper very badly.
4. I can be extremely rude and sarcastic if I feel like it. Otherwise, I'm a pretty nice person.
5. I love my cats, and I coochie-coo over them. It sometimes freaks out other people.
6. I make great chocolate cakes. And great omelettes.
7. I never step out of the house without wearing earrings. I feel incomplete without them.
8. I can't stand hypocrites, and double-faced people.
9. I am scared of heights. And lizards. And flying cockroaches. And of crossing busy roads.
Eight ways to win your heart:

1. Have good manners- open the door for me, pull out a chair for me- I swoon over chivalry.
2. Know stuff- about current affairs, music, books, movies, etc.
3. Have good dress sense.
4. Be kind-hearted. I don't like unpleasant or unkind people.
5. Don't try to be someone you're not, I can't stand fake pretentious people.
6. Stand up for what you believe in. Have a strong character.
7. Be a good friend. A good listener. A good shoulder to cry on.
8. Most importantly, have a sense of humour!
Seven things that cross your mind a lot:

1. I really must start studying!
2. Dammit- so many books lying around waiting to be read. And me with no time.
3. Must start with violin lessons.
4. Did I remember to take the keys?
5. I am broke.
6. Why doesn't someone invent a portable AC that can be attached to the body to make it feel cool?
7. Do I look fat in this?
Six things you wish you never did:

Umm.. I don't think I have any regrets. I wouldn't take anything back, because I learnt something from every bad decision or mistake that I made, or from every wrong path that I mistakenly travelled.
Five turn-offs:

1. Pretentiousness.
2. Hypocrisy.
3. Cruelty.
4. Lying.
5. Bad manners.
Four turn-ons:

1. A good sense of humour. And sarcasm.
2. Intelligence.
3. Quirkiness in some way or the other.
4. Being generally nice, and good-hearted. I'm a sucker for it.
Three things you want to do before you die:

1. Write and publish atleast one book.
2. Give my mother and brother everything they have wanted, if it is in my power to give it.
3. Tour Europe.
Two smileys that describe you:

;) and :)
One confession:

I used to have a huge crush on Nick Carter (of the Backstreet Boys) when I was a kid. Now you can laugh your guts out.

Thursday, 10 April 2008

The Second Anniversary


Happy Anniversary to us. Two years. Wow.
You rock my world.

Thursday, 3 April 2008

Change in decision.

Staying faithful to my eternal habit of being indecisive, I have changed my Term Paper topic.
Now it is: "A Clockwork Orange- The Juxtaposition of Fine Arts with the Depiction of Sex and Violence".
Or something along those lines.
I shall not give away anymore. If you really want to know more, you shall have to read it.