tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post3086057006490149163..comments2024-03-09T15:11:29.350-08:00Comments on Exotic and irrational entertainment: Slumdog Millionaire at the OscarsPessimisissimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-29589122312787986562009-03-09T07:58:00.000-07:002009-03-09T07:58:00.000-07:00Bollyviewer, like Memsaab I'm not a big fan of the...Bollyviewer, like Memsaab I'm not a big fan of the Oscars, but the <I>SM</I> cast's sheer excitement at being there was great to see. And <A>Gautam Singh's photo</A> of Mohammed Ismail's entire neighborhood watching the show on a single television sure puts the whole thing into perspective...Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-57673467098324807742009-03-08T23:56:00.000-07:002009-03-08T23:56:00.000-07:00Hey thanks for the plug, Pessimisissimo.I meant to...Hey thanks for the plug, Pessimisissimo.<BR/><BR/>I meant to watch the Oscars since I was convinced SM would take some awards but got kind of bored 30 min into it and didnt make it to the SM awards! Have to catch the clips on youtube. I've just finished watching the Filmfares though, and the <I>Slumdog</I> kids were there, too!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-7451557400825528292009-03-03T07:09:00.000-08:002009-03-03T07:09:00.000-08:00Thanks for the recommendation--I'm looking forward...Thanks for the recommendation--I'm looking forward to seeing it as soon as I have a chance.Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-77366063031574796382009-03-02T12:34:00.000-08:002009-03-02T12:34:00.000-08:00Slumdog is definitely a Bollywood(genre) piece, an...Slumdog is definitely a Bollywood(genre) piece, and does it well with style. A good film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-51598630058476268102009-02-25T07:14:00.000-08:002009-02-25T07:14:00.000-08:00One of the most enjoyable things for me was that w...One of the most enjoyable things for me was that when a <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> nominee was mentioned the cameras would often cut to Dev Patel and the other cast members urging on their colleagues with chanting and cheering from the back of the hall.<BR/><BR/>There's a <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/02/23/movies/awardsseason/0223-SLUMDOG_9.html" REL="nofollow">great photo</A> by Monica Almeida of The New York Times of the cast and crew mobbing each other onstage after the Best Picture award. Anil Kapoor cheers in the foreground while Dev Patel and Danny Boyle hug in the background; the expressions on their faces are priceless.Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-10189731510697002252009-02-25T06:41:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:41:00.000-08:00I don't usually watch award shows (too boring) but...I don't usually watch award shows (too boring) but I was riveted to this one, and it was FUN.<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-2422554968516315692009-02-24T07:35:00.000-08:002009-02-24T07:35:00.000-08:00I haven't seen Slumdog Millionaire yet--taking cla...I haven't seen <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> yet--taking classes and working absorbs all too much of my free time. But I do notice that the movie has gotten both positive and mixed responses from some of my fellow bloggers. I'm looking forward to seeing it, but I'm keeping my expectations in check. After all, it has only one dance number!Pessimisissimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223566131580795337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186118329509553435.post-49592805220115699652009-02-24T02:53:00.000-08:002009-02-24T02:53:00.000-08:00Slumdog Millionaire is really a great movie, i'm h...Slumdog Millionaire is really a great movie, i'm happy for the Oscar !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com