Comments on: Before the Rains – press conf. http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/ India & Ireland, film & more Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:43:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kadwahat http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-102240 kadwahat Sat, 10 May 2008 12:00:25 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-102240 Please let me know more abut Ramchand Pakistani. Please let me know more abut Ramchand Pakistani.

]]> By: Pessimisissimo http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-101388 Pessimisissimo Thu, 08 May 2008 00:42:05 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-101388 Filmiholic and Neelam, many thanks! I'll try to track down your recommendations. Filmiholic and Neelam, many thanks! I’ll try to track down your recommendations.

]]> By: filmiholic http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-101232 filmiholic Wed, 07 May 2008 16:48:48 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-101232 Neelam, Great tip - thanks! Neelam,

Great tip – thanks!

]]> By: Neelam http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-100915 Neelam Tue, 06 May 2008 18:20:06 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-100915 One of Nandita das' memorable performances is in the 2001 Tamil movie "Azhagi" (means Beautiful Girl). She made her Tamil movie debut. Here's a review from The Hindu. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/01/18/stories/2002011801400202.htm One of Nandita das’ memorable performances is in the 2001 Tamil movie “Azhagi” (means Beautiful Girl). She made her Tamil movie debut.

Here’s a review from The Hindu.
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/01/18/stories/2002011801400202.htm

]]> By: filmiholic http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-99912 filmiholic Sun, 04 May 2008 14:14:29 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-99912 Pessimisissimo, you know, as I stopped to think about it, I realize that I have not seen that many of her films either. I have seen Fire and Earth, and one other film that I would highly recommend: Kannathil Muthamittal. She is not the lead in the film, but she is in an important role, and it's also a great film of Mani Ratnam's (the other actors in it are solid too). Beyond that, I know she's gotten a lot of praise for her role in Bawandar, so you might consider that one. I had wanted to see her as the lawyer in Provoked, but I've just not gotten around to it; maybe that's another one to check out. Also, keep your eyes out for a film called Ramchand Pakistani. It was also at the Tribeca Film Festival, and looks good on the trailer (but they ALL look good on the trailer, don't they?). I haven't had a chance to see it yet. Pessimisissimo, you know, as I stopped to think about it, I realize that I have not seen that many of her films either. I have seen Fire and Earth, and one other film that I would highly recommend: Kannathil Muthamittal. She is not the lead in the film, but she is in an important role, and it’s also a great film of Mani Ratnam’s (the other actors in it are solid too).

Beyond that, I know she’s gotten a lot of praise for her role in Bawandar, so you might consider that one. I had wanted to see her as the lawyer in Provoked, but I’ve just not gotten around to it; maybe that’s another one to check out.

Also, keep your eyes out for a film called Ramchand Pakistani. It was also at the Tribeca Film Festival, and looks good on the trailer (but they ALL look good on the trailer, don’t they?). I haven’t had a chance to see it yet.

]]> By: Pessimisissimo http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-98854 Pessimisissimo Fri, 02 May 2008 03:39:47 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-98854 Filmiholic, I would pay money to watch Nandita Das read the phone book--I think she's fabulously talented (and, from the few interviews I've read, very thoughtful as well). I confess that I've only seen her in Deepa Mehta's <i>Fire</i> (1996) and <i>Earth</i> (1998)--do you have a particular recommendation of any of her other films? Filmiholic, I would pay money to watch Nandita Das read the phone book–I think she’s fabulously talented (and, from the few interviews I’ve read, very thoughtful as well). I confess that I’ve only seen her in Deepa Mehta’s Fire (1996) and Earth (1998)–do you have a particular recommendation of any of her other films?

]]> By: filmiholic http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-98508 filmiholic Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:18:38 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-98508 V, thank you very much for the personal recommendations. I have seen Satya, Rangeela and DDLJ, I just haven't written them up here on the blog. I bought quite a few of the others that you mention on my last trip back to Bombay. Am interested to see that you mentioned Ek chaalis ki last local, as I had heard it wasn't that good. You must tell me what you liked about it.... Joseph, you're welcome! I liked The Terrorist a lot and I think he's a terribly gifted man also, and I will be putting up a review soon, but I have to admit that, as much as I love a lot of Sivan's previous work, and he seems like a genuinely nice guy, I have reservations about Before the Rains. Yes, indeed, that is the same Linus Roche, he of "Priest" fame, and also a blink-and-you-miss-him role in The Namesake, and now the DA on Law and Order. It came out during the Q & A that he loves India and has been there many times. He made reference to something spiritual and/or the soul being able to breathe there (I think that's the quote; don't have my notes at hand). I confess I kinda started to do one of those laughs you have to cover up with a cough at that comment, as I find this "Western" notion that India has some corner on the market when it comes to all things spiritual rather funny. Which is not to say that the natural beauty of much of the country can't inspire an almost sacred awe or wonder, but the whole firangi guru-yoga-ashram fetish gives me pause...but hey, I'm a devotee of 2.5-hour (and longer) colorful song and dance extravaganzas that often defy logic. :-) V, thank you very much for the personal recommendations. I have seen Satya, Rangeela and DDLJ, I just haven’t written them up here on the blog. I bought quite a few of the others that you mention on my last trip back to Bombay. Am interested to see that you mentioned Ek chaalis ki last local, as I had heard it wasn’t that good. You must tell me what you liked about it….

Joseph, you’re welcome! I liked The Terrorist a lot and I think he’s a terribly gifted man also, and I will be putting up a review soon, but I have to admit that, as much as I love a lot of Sivan’s previous work, and he seems like a genuinely nice guy, I have reservations about Before the Rains.

Yes, indeed, that is the same Linus Roche, he of “Priest” fame, and also a blink-and-you-miss-him role in The Namesake, and now the DA on Law and Order.

It came out during the Q & A that he loves India and has been there many times. He made reference to something spiritual and/or the soul being able to breathe there (I think that’s the quote; don’t have my notes at hand). I confess I kinda started to do one of those laughs you have to cover up with a cough at that comment, as I find this “Western” notion that India has some corner on the market when it comes to all things spiritual rather funny. Which is not to say that the natural beauty of much of the country can’t inspire an almost sacred awe or wonder, but the whole firangi guru-yoga-ashram fetish gives me pause…but hey, I’m a devotee of 2.5-hour (and longer) colorful song and dance extravaganzas that often defy logic. :-)

]]> By: Joseph Gonsalves http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-98454 Joseph Gonsalves Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:30:51 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-98454 Oh wow Maria, This looks great.Thank you for bringing this to attention! I'd never have known about this one otherwise.I'm a great admirer of Santosh Sivan's work.I still think his 'Terrorist' is one of the best films ever been made in India. I'll be sure to catch this one. One more thing---Is Linus Roache(The lead actor in this film) the same guy who plays the D.A on Law & Order(My favortie TV show) Oh wow Maria,
This looks great.Thank you for bringing this to attention! I’d never have known about this one otherwise.I’m a great admirer of Santosh Sivan’s work.I still think his ‘Terrorist’ is one of the best films ever been made in India. I’ll be sure to catch this one.

One more thing—Is Linus Roache(The lead actor in this film) the same guy who plays the D.A on Law & Order(My favortie TV show)

]]> By: V http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/comment-page-1/#comment-98439 V Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:44:10 +0000 http://filmiholic.com/2008/04/29/before-the-rains-press-conf/#comment-98439 Just happened to get to your blog. You're a true filmaholic :-) Some good, important hindi movies (not TOO old, and in no particular order) missing from your list are - Masoom Qayamat se Qayamat tak Anjali Waisa bhi hota hai - part 2 Halo Chupke Chupke Satya Shiva Angoor Maine Pyaar Kiya Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Rangeela (the list can go on and on !!) 2006/7 must watch - Samsara Ek chaalis ki last local Yatra thats enough for now, have fun ! Just happened to get to your blog. You’re a true filmaholic :-)

Some good, important hindi movies (not TOO old, and in no particular order) missing from your list are –

Masoom
Qayamat se Qayamat tak
Anjali
Waisa bhi hota hai – part 2
Halo
Chupke Chupke
Satya
Shiva
Angoor
Maine Pyaar Kiya
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
Rangeela
(the list can go on and on !!)

2006/7 must watch –
Samsara
Ek chaalis ki last local
Yatra

thats enough for now, have fun !

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