I have finished reading Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (both versions) and I loved both of them very much.
Also last night I have watched special features dvd of Fanaa. Loved Kajol and Aamir once again and I like Kunal Kohli - yeah I even liked Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Actually I think my least fave film of his is the one that everyone loves Hum Tum.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Fanaa
Fanaa (2006)Directed by Kunal Kohli, written by Shibani Bahtija
This film is actually a lot better the second time. Because now I know what will happen, started to cry at the beginning.. Beautiful music, excellent cinematography and two leads who are perfect actors who also appreciate and excell at "filmi" acting. I enjoyed the film very very much.
Still reading Chekov.
This film is actually a lot better the second time. Because now I know what will happen, started to cry at the beginning.. Beautiful music, excellent cinematography and two leads who are perfect actors who also appreciate and excell at "filmi" acting. I enjoyed the film very very much.
Still reading Chekov.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Fighting for Love
Fighting for Love (2001) Directed by Joe Ma, written by Yi Han Chow, Oi Wah Lam and Joe Ma
This is an old favorite of my starring Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Sammi Cheng. It was not as loved by the audiences but there is something good in this rom com. I especially like the beginning.
I have finished Cat on a Hot Tin Roof only to find out that Elia Kazan directed the third act differently and now I want to read the different third act but I have already started the story The Peasants by Chekov which is very good, oh well...
This is an old favorite of my starring Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Sammi Cheng. It was not as loved by the audiences but there is something good in this rom com. I especially like the beginning.
I have finished Cat on a Hot Tin Roof only to find out that Elia Kazan directed the third act differently and now I want to read the different third act but I have already started the story The Peasants by Chekov which is very good, oh well...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Lost and Found and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Lost And Found (1996) Directed and written by Ching Ngai Lee.
I can't believe the thing I remembered about this film was Michael Wong playing bag pipe! It is such a good film that wooden acting by both Michael Wong and Kelly Chan has not ruined it at all. Kelly having that beautiful, natural looking face probably helped, and Michael is very easy on the eyes too. But the real gem in the film is Takeshi Kaneshiro. Everything he does is spot on. I liked this film even better the second time around. HK films rock!
Last night as I was looking into my "to read" pile, I discovered plays by Tenessee Williams. Of course I started reading Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and I'm amazed by how good the play is. I have to watch the film now - and I love films from Williams plays. I keep reading Chekov's stories too.
I can't believe the thing I remembered about this film was Michael Wong playing bag pipe! It is such a good film that wooden acting by both Michael Wong and Kelly Chan has not ruined it at all. Kelly having that beautiful, natural looking face probably helped, and Michael is very easy on the eyes too. But the real gem in the film is Takeshi Kaneshiro. Everything he does is spot on. I liked this film even better the second time around. HK films rock!
Last night as I was looking into my "to read" pile, I discovered plays by Tenessee Williams. Of course I started reading Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and I'm amazed by how good the play is. I have to watch the film now - and I love films from Williams plays. I keep reading Chekov's stories too.
Monday, July 27, 2009
The Proposal, Dry Wood Fierce Fire and Chekov
The Proposal (2009) Directed by Anne Fletcher, written by Pete Chiarelli
It is an OK film, nothing really impressive but it was enjoyable and I was entertained. Sandra is nice.
Dry Wood Fierce Fire (2002) Directed by Wilson Yip, written by Kwok Chin Kin, He Gu, Eileen Yeung
This film is special to me since it is the first Hong Kong film I have watched at a Hong Kong cinema. I can't help but enjoy it at every viewing. Miriam Yeung is very lovable and I love how Louis Koo makes fun of his own good looks.
Meanwhile Remember Me is finished and I'm reading Chekov's short stories which are delightful. This is a book I read from time to time. Chekov is a bit gloomy at times and stories are not really that dramatic but his sense of humour and the wonderful prose sucks me in and I find myself sometimes laughing and sometimes pensive.
It is an OK film, nothing really impressive but it was enjoyable and I was entertained. Sandra is nice.
Dry Wood Fierce Fire (2002) Directed by Wilson Yip, written by Kwok Chin Kin, He Gu, Eileen Yeung
This film is special to me since it is the first Hong Kong film I have watched at a Hong Kong cinema. I can't help but enjoy it at every viewing. Miriam Yeung is very lovable and I love how Louis Koo makes fun of his own good looks.
Meanwhile Remember Me is finished and I'm reading Chekov's short stories which are delightful. This is a book I read from time to time. Chekov is a bit gloomy at times and stories are not really that dramatic but his sense of humour and the wonderful prose sucks me in and I find myself sometimes laughing and sometimes pensive.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Kabei, Our Mother
Kabei, Our Mother (2008) Directed by Yoji Yamada, Written by Yoji Yamada, Hiromatsu Emiko, adapted from the authobiography of Nogami Teruyo.
I liked it very much despite the fact that the lead actress looked a bit old for the title role. I liked the set design and art direction and also the chemistry among the cast. This director handles melodrama and his actors well. Twilight Samurai is still my fave among his films followed closely by Bushi no Ichibun, I liked Kabei better than The Hidden Blade.
I liked it very much despite the fact that the lead actress looked a bit old for the title role. I liked the set design and art direction and also the chemistry among the cast. This director handles melodrama and his actors well. Twilight Samurai is still my fave among his films followed closely by Bushi no Ichibun, I liked Kabei better than The Hidden Blade.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Kismat Konnection
Kismat Konnection (2008) Directed by Aziz Mizra, written by Vibha Singh and Sai Kabir (there are lots of other people credited in imdb, but I suspect most of them are to do with lyrics and dialogues.
This one suprised me in a good way. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I don't really care for Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan, despite being a good actress does not really impress me. I liked the story in all its predictability and a decent rom com. It reminded me a bit of that Lindsay Lohan film about luck. And some parts reminded of KANK, not plot wise but visually. And I admired Karan Johar even more. Anyway this is a nice story with a good message.
This one suprised me in a good way. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I don't really care for Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan, despite being a good actress does not really impress me. I liked the story in all its predictability and a decent rom com. It reminded me a bit of that Lindsay Lohan film about luck. And some parts reminded of KANK, not plot wise but visually. And I admired Karan Johar even more. Anyway this is a nice story with a good message.
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