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Bollywood: An Unassuming Little Movie
You know how it is…sometimes, only a dose of Bollywood will do.
But over 95% of what is churned out is simply a waste of time. Which is why I have had very little to watch (or write about on this topic) for ages. Too long!
Well last weekend I happened upon an unassuming little Bollywood movie that charmed me.
Here is the official trailer:
The name of the movie is a mouthful – Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, but the contents are quite delectable.
No big name stars, no big budgets, no item songs…but one critical thing that those others seem to skip, yet ultimately makes a movie worth the time – a good script. Combine that with competent direction and you’ve got yourself some satisfying, if not fine, cinema.
Why is this simple formula so tough to follow in Bollywood?? Come on, it’s not like we’re aiming for Academy Award Hollywood fare! Our expectations are more realistic than that. We want something watchable, halfway intelligent and decent. That’s all.
It’s truly been a famine for me as far as good Bollywood entertainers. Happily, I found a little movie with heart that I could enjoy last weekend.
Now, it’s back to the next long wait for another good one to show up. Sheeeesh!
Until then, go ahead and catch this one in the theaters if you’re in the mood for some sweet Bollywood.
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Welcome to a Brand New Day in America. Again!
I am so thrilled I could sing and dance all night (it’s night here on the other side of the world)!
Well, not really.
But, feeling mucho happiness for America the beautiful today? Definitely.
This was no wishy-washy result. This was a decisive win for Obama. Yes!
A couple of the stand-out excerpts from this Acceptance Speech:
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“What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth.
The belief that our destiny is shared; that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations.
The freedom which so many Americans have fought for and died for come with responsibilities as well as rights.
And among those are love and charity and duty and patriotism. That’s what makes America great.”
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… [Watch at 21:30 minutes]
“America, I believe we can build on the progress we’ve made and continue to fight for new jobs and new opportunity and new security for the middle class.
I believe we can keep the promise of our founders, the idea that if you’re willing to work hard, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from or what you look like or where you love.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, able, disabled, gay or straight, you can make it here in America if you’re willing to try“.
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Now, please repeat after me:
Yes. We. Can.
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