tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post1313698073658480654..comments2024-03-25T01:20:22.817-04:00Comments on a bengali in TO: One Book and Three Movie Reviewsmezbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-67724580547593131882006-12-15T10:11:00.000-05:002006-12-15T10:11:00.000-05:00If you REALLY want to talk about an AWFUL desi sty...If you REALLY want to talk about an AWFUL desi style book... Lond0nstani by Guatam Malkani... GOOD GOD IT WAS AWFUL!!!<br /><br />I read White Teeth before the movie came out... both were very good, but the book was definitely better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-87434789251883424542006-12-15T02:15:00.000-05:002006-12-15T02:15:00.000-05:00My problem with Brick Lane was a more frivolous on...My problem with Brick Lane was a more frivolous one. It's BORING. <br /><br />OK Mezba, I know i gotta not see that money money film. OK, if the dialogue is in Hindi, what word does he use for boobs btw? I just have to know. <br /><br />You're one crazy mezba, you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-70964372637045666982006-12-13T21:17:00.000-05:002006-12-13T21:17:00.000-05:00No Mango, those coughs were directed at your frien...No Mango, those coughs were directed at your friend, who sadly does not read this blog.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-61344002332013856672006-12-13T21:16:00.000-05:002006-12-13T21:16:00.000-05:00if by your innumerable coughs you mean me, sadly y...if by your innumerable coughs you mean me, sadly you're gravely mistaken. I was never one to ogle at John "I spend 6 hours a day in front of a mirror" Abraham. For the record, I abhored every bit of that movie, actors included, and if you hadn't noticed, haven't really been going on those group movie trips since. I get my "paisa vasool" via torrents, thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-84321797587510204352006-12-13T19:06:00.000-05:002006-12-13T19:06:00.000-05:00Mango Addict and others who hated Brick Lane:
It ...Mango Addict and others who hated Brick Lane:<br /><br />It was terrible book. Yes, I know when a 40 year old guy in Britain employed as a lowly worker goes back to his village in Bdesh to marry a 16 year old virgin, there are bound to be problems. The girl will not be able to speak English and will be in a bind and an unhappy marriage.<br /><br />What I didn't like was the fact how Ali magnified each stereotype and focused on trivialities. Why does Naznin hate her husband? Not because he cannot satisfy her, but because he got a drop of jhol (gravy) on his torn white vest. Oh please!!! Gimmee a break.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-42401578956745942272006-12-13T19:04:00.000-05:002006-12-13T19:04:00.000-05:00Maleeha: Baabul has been hyped up big, especially ...Maleeha: Baabul has been hyped up big, especially because Amitabh, Hema and Salman are back in it after the highly successful Baghbaan, to be joined by Rani. To tell you the truth I didn't have high expectations of it (thought it would be another overhyped movie) but it had a good script and story, even if the cinematography left a little to be desired.<br /><br />Mango Addict: We were at T's house in the village, and it was either Table tennis (which I suck at), poker (which the others sucked at coz I rule) or a movie. Honestly we put it on to make fun of the movie, but soon it was so silly it was funny. I love the picturization of the song Dil Mein Baaji Guitar.<br /><br />As for Kaal, I remember *cough*some*cough*people*cough* didn't complain when John Abraham was on screen.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-67756124501152924762006-12-13T19:00:00.000-05:002006-12-13T19:00:00.000-05:00Maliha: Thank God you and Maleeha have different s...Maliha: Thank God you and Maleeha have different spellings of your name, unlike the famous Suroors. Do let us know what you think of White Teeth. There are so many things wrong with Brick Lane.<br /><br />Shabina: Opposites attract! Maybe you can explain to your fiance why Kite Runner was good. I heard Ms. Smith actually got better (but she also said her mentor was Salman Rushdie so I don't know if I believe that). I don't like Rushdie's writing, not because of their controversial content but because I find it boring.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-80537338508882478692006-12-13T18:57:00.000-05:002006-12-13T18:57:00.000-05:00Aisha: There is a movie for White Teeth? This I go...Aisha: There is a movie for White Teeth? This I gotta see. If I knew earlier wouldn't have bothered to read the book! Yes the ending was a bit anti-climatic.<br /><br />Maleeha: I was going to say yes :) but your namesake proved me wrong. I thought it was a great book, even though the hero was a bit gayish. It was very informative though. I got it when I was in New York, and it was my subway read. Time just flew by!<br /><br />SF: Oh they do play some good movies on OMNI but usually it's old stuff. Also with the commercials you are stuck stretching a 3 hr movie into 4.5! Hindi movies aren't so bad though, especially some of the new ones. Get your husband to check out Don - it's presented very slickly, almost like a Hollywood movie.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-23917184211110012292006-12-13T18:52:00.000-05:002006-12-13T18:52:00.000-05:00I can never understand how you can bring yourself ...I can never understand how you can bring yourself to watch tapori movies from beginning to end! Even with Kaal, I was surprised no one else had the strong urge to just walk out of that theatre after 5 minutes! <br />Anywhoo, I've heard great things about White Teeth as well, I shall pick it up during winter break InshaAllah, and I hated Brick Lane too. In fact that book made me really depressed, so I guess it was well written, but I hated everything else about it. <br />Another depressing book that kinda deals with the immigrant situation in London "Maps for Lost Lovers" by Nadeem Aslam, I've never felt so depressed after reading a book after this one. It questions a lot of Islamic rulings, but then the characters (and the author too methinks) were highly misinformed about the religion itself. The one good thing about that novel was the poetic prose it used, very rich, thats why I finished it. <br />Since you're such a big Aish fan, ever cosidered reading Mistress of Spices? Heard the book was good, even if the movie sucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-49301902192378910932006-12-13T18:12:00.000-05:002006-12-13T18:12:00.000-05:00Shabs, your fiance's got good taste. Obviously ;)
...Shabs, your fiance's got good taste. Obviously ;)<br /><br />Maliha...Thank you! I seriously did not like that whole book, but the ending was just the confirmation of how much I disliked the whole thing. <br /><br />Hmm, Mezba this Baabul movie sounds promising, but I'm surprised I havent heard anything about it here. Just the title makes me want to see it, b/c it reminds me about randomly crying around the time of my wedding, when I used to listen to songs about girls leaving their father's houses when they get married. Sweet times :)...https://www.blogger.com/profile/08641974853033207241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-73131990035522332152006-12-13T15:51:00.000-05:002006-12-13T15:51:00.000-05:00mizzle, fret not, my fiance thought it was awful, ...mizzle, fret not, my fiance thought it was awful, too :) <br /><br />(i liked it though)<br /><br />i already love white teeth, thought it was hilarious. havent read zadie smith's newest stuff, though, b/c i heard it wasn't as good...Shabinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501205319317829947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-20351169611626892192006-12-13T14:41:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:41:00.000-05:00Salamaat,
Maleeha it has to be in the name again:)...Salamaat,<br />Maleeha it has to be in the name again:) I absolutely hated Kite Runner. It's not just the ending, but so many parts were just too contrived for me...<br /><br />and i hated the spineless, whiny protagonist, which really meant the book didn't stand a chance.<br /><br />okay there's my venting for the day, sorry Mezba. I hated brick lane too, if that helps:)<br /><br />I have to check out white teeth now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-87819001901160298072006-12-13T13:38:00.001-05:002006-12-13T13:38:00.001-05:00Naah,we are the only ones here(no family)so,we jus...Naah,we are the only ones here(no family)so,we just got each other, and kinda creating our own. Times like these, you wish you had someone to just take care of the kids. The closest thing I got is TMN,so atleast,when the kids are sleeping, I can watch by myself,which I look forward to! My husband wouldn't watch indian movies, I haven't watched that many recently,just the ones that are shown on omni tv (sometimes).sf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-59330948987405456712006-12-13T13:38:00.000-05:002006-12-13T13:38:00.000-05:00Am I the only one in the world who didnt like Kite...Am I the only one in the world who didnt like Kite Runner? The ending was too fake for me....https://www.blogger.com/profile/08641974853033207241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-22446198441936928932006-12-13T10:57:00.000-05:002006-12-13T10:57:00.000-05:00I adore White Teeth.
I learned of it first when ...I adore White Teeth. <br /><br />I learned of it first when we got bumped to business class on british air and had our very own console to watch any movie we could dream of (ahhhh it was fabulous) anyways back to the point, the movie we saw was WHITE TEETH.. apparently it was made into a miniseries/show. We saw a few episodes of it and were riveted. So naturally I had to read the book. I like the book though I found the ending a little off puttingt. I hate endings that ar enot real endings.Aishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756390674173743871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-86339099688429382102006-12-13T10:38:00.000-05:002006-12-13T10:38:00.000-05:00Isheeta: Enjoy the rental! It starts off a little ...Isheeta: Enjoy the rental! It starts off a little corny but then picks up as soon as Ritesh Deshmukh makes his entry. And the girls in the movie... oooomph personified.<br /><br />sf: Aw, really? Isn't it possible to get a mother-in-law or some family to take care of the babies for 2-3 hours? I think the bloodshed/chick flick conflict is universal. That's where Hindi movies come in - they are both!mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-13768035614720276572006-12-13T10:12:00.000-05:002006-12-13T10:12:00.000-05:00Ahhh!Haven't been to the movies for ages!I used to...Ahhh!Haven't been to the movies for ages!I used to enjoy the times we went with dh(seems like centuries ago!)I have a 5 yr old so I can't take her to see movies I want,but right now,am waiting for her to start grade 1 and I can go with the baby at front st where they have this mummy/baby movie place. Yes, boring, but what can I do,I just love movies,and when we go with dh,we have to come to an understanding,he likes bloodshed,I like chick flicks and now, we have to consider the kids,so we are stuck!sfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-45730280784060312332006-12-13T09:51:00.000-05:002006-12-13T09:51:00.000-05:00Also check out AMC COurteney Park in Mississauga, ...Also check out AMC COurteney Park in Mississauga, if youre in the burbs anon.. I saw a big poster with Big B and Rani there.<br /><br />And my Friday night rental shall now be... boobs and guitar movie, how can one not be motivated to watch that?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-90621190552084779672006-12-13T09:41:00.000-05:002006-12-13T09:41:00.000-05:00AMC theatres. Check out toronto.com and show Babul...AMC theatres. Check out toronto.com and show Babul listings. AMC Commons in Scarborough and AMC 30 in Vaughan I know for sure are playing it.mezbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450639860657867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600258.post-810601845092861652006-12-13T09:39:00.000-05:002006-12-13T09:39:00.000-05:00hey Mezba, which theatre is babul playing in? I on...hey Mezba, which theatre is babul playing in? I only found a listing for brampton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com