SAY AMERICA ! --- "okay... ameDica"

I've been a fan of the land of opportunities, even before I knew it was called UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Before I felt like counting the stars in the STARS n STRIPES flag. Before I knew how to read a comic magazine. Before Osama Bin Laden was given CIA training. Before Americans learned that MCCARTHYISM was bullshit. Before I found the lines in the Asoka blue wheel in our flag confusing. Before American Presidents bombed several countries. Before my Kindergarten Girlfriend and I were torn apart (damn her father, he put her in an all girls school... bloody mallu). Before my mother told me that TOM AND JERRY was not made in India. Before George Herbert Walker Bush became President. Before I read "MADE IN CHINA" on my He-Man Action figure. Before Bruce Timm produced the Batman Animated Series. Before I saw the Superman animated series on Doordarshan. Before TERMINATOR JUDGEMENT DAY. Before Popular Mechanics for kids on Doordarshan. Before Elisha Cuthbert's appearance on Popular Mechanics for kids. Before Adam Sandler entered Saturday Night Live. Before The Beverly Hills Cop. Before my parents knew everything about ABE LINCOLN. Before the COPS show was first broadcasted. Before HULK HOGAN jumped to the cheap WCW. Before I saw Lucky Luke. Before I knew Jonah Hex. Before WONDER YEARS (which I saw when kids my age were not allowed to see or never saw). Before the first telecast of Garfield and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Before I went to an ALL BALLS school for 6Th grade. Before I knew that it was the same guy who was behind the creation of the EIFFEL TOWER was also behind the creation of THE STATUE OF LIBERTY. Before I knew that Miss Liberty was a gift from France. Before some of my elder family friends tried to sound SUPER COOL with the FAKEST accent. Before some friends who put down USA to irritate me. Before people my age started flaunting about the 70's show. Before some friends who were not SUAVE AND GENTLE MANLY. Before I introduced "POP music" to their ears. Before girls changed them into complete men. Before American children learned to fire Arms with ammunition @ schools. Before collecting various imported magazines. Before a Disneyland in Tokyo. Before I was interested in Fashion Photography.
Before George Walter Bush became President. Before my classmates thought about going to USA. Before my classmates were forced to study Engineering. Before I knew I was going to be part of history. Before I knew that I never give up. Before I knew who my grandfather was. Before I remembered my father's face. Before my grandfather died (my mother's daddio). Before stupid people thought he was a KANAKKU PILLAI (the guy couldn't figure what 547 minus 365 was, he only studied till 5Th grade school it seems... heheh RIP Grandpa, I will never forget you). Before Indians began populating every corner of the earth without knowing each other. Before I knew that the weird thing inside the pants was a reproductive organ (weapon of mass destruction). Before Saddam was blamed for hiding weapons of mass destruction. Before The National Rifle Association had 4 million members. Before Indians learned the word STAND UP COMEDY (which is being raped by Indians... almost everyday). Before I had sissy friends.
After the India's "Independence" (thank you Gandhi-joth). After USA lost the first baseball world cup to England. After Americans were interested in GANDHIAN THOUGHTS X-{
(In master Yoda's words... Greatly misguided, they are!)
After Indians stole movies and music from the OVERSEAS (unfortunately, they've been doing this even before some of our parents were born). After I learned that the theme music of THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY was composed by an Italian. After I saw The Good The Bad The Ugly. After the first broadcast of WW(F). And obviously before the AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2008.

I have been to USA (L.A. New York, New Jersey, Las Vegas and back to L.A.) Once. Although I did enjoy the trip as a tourist, it's been a dream to study and work with the highly artistic and creative entertainment industry (BEFORE ANYTHING and EVERYTHING). Unfortunately, things have not been positive for me and when it did seem positive. The economy of USA has fallen deep into Mephisto's realm. I'm hoping the right person gets elected. As it will help both USA and the world's economy greatly and not leave another dark mark in the history books of the future. So that my chance(s) of going to USA will not fall apart completely (it doesn't matter even if I don't go soon, some day I should be able to).

Hope this post was fun, knowledgeable, offending and insulting.

Love you all

X - P


Sayonara


Love for a country that could merely spell my name right... Guess this is where you say "aww..LOVE IS BLIND"

TIME FOR SOME HAMMERTIME!

Back with a BAM!
Been a while since I "SCREAMED" about a few things. So get ready for some...

You got that right!

I miss my man GEORGE CARLIN, very much. May he REST IN PEACE.
I miss my friends [thanks to the word(s) "proper planning" and my home].
I miss Dakota and Svetlana.

I caught this with my phone-cam, Check this one out...























Isn't that sweet ?

Whoever did this deserves some ...

Time for some videos, check this one out... called IN THE BUTT
(thanks to my buddy BRUTALITY for this one)



Enjoyed that one ? The following is an all time favourite of mine, saw it back when I was in college. Check this one out... called I LIKE TURTLES



Hah hah hah hah That one, truly is CLASSIQUE !

And here are 4 other BABY videos, must see. All just take a minute. So no biggie.

Starting with the awesome KICK *** *** (thanks to my buddy SELF-LOVE for this one)



Here is the amazing FIRE TRUCK video



I Dont Like You Mommy



HEHEHEHEH Here's The Classic CHARLIE BIT MY FINGER



The Evil Look


Those were the awesome MUST SEE videos. Hope you had fun.

If anybody's spoiling yer happiness, tell them you have a friend who will...

...them!

And here's a little message to the ones who wish to GIVE a little, to the world.

From the Star of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and 30 ROCK, the fantabulous TINA FEY!

Action Center to End World Hunger Briefing Video with Tina Fey


Check out these songs:

Stereophonics - Dakota
Emilie Simon - Femme Fatale
The Verve - Love is Noise
Above & Beyond - Alone Tonight

HAVE A GREAT LIFE EVERYBODY!


SAYONARA! (for now)

SEPTEMBER 11

First of all... A moment of silence for the twin towers and those many sad souls, whose lives was sacrificed by premier GEORGE WALTER BUSH, few years ago.

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May "The Asshole" die the most painful death.

Been a while since I put some words out here.

Srivats has left to France. I wish the man all the very best in what he has chosen to do there.

My recent work was to edit a documentary with Srivats. Work was at its best. With quality
output. Where you had a great deal of limits, you try to make it look not so boring. Pretty TIRING stuff.

When you are single for a long time. Then you meet someone and fall in what you both believe is
love. And when its over for GOD KNOWS WHAT REASON. Being single again, is different. Know what I mean?
Moving on and all is nice and wise. Still, SINGLE AFTER BEING DOUBLE is not the same single that you used to be when you said, "NAH, I HATE GIRLS." "NAH. ME? NO WAY! I CAN'T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND." You know, hiding what you really want to be or want to do. "It's hard for me to find the 'sacred place' now that I'm not in the age of love anymore." I'm a raging Cajun, hot rod redneck who is not "trying" you could say. Question is, am I ready for another BUMPY RIDE on the JUST GOT close to HITCHED WAGON ? I don't know. Only time will tell.

Speaking of HITCHED... Some princesses getting busy with finding suitors. A couple of good friends. Good luck to you all. May life not
feel like a pile of junk anymore.

I haven't had luck in flying away for training in film making yet. Either don't get in or do get an offer but wont be able to make it there. Still trying for some best places. Meanwhile, "freelancer" for film and TV production.


Sayonara



"....And the truth is... I miss"

Good Place Given Away

This time, the content is in a video that I created. I don't know if it should be referred to as, "a tribute" or not.
Few years back, my ma had managed to get an apartment. Over all usage to-date, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS and 8 DAYS.

Have a look at this:



8-/

I'll miss this place. Peeps who've been here, liked the peaceful calmness...

HAPPENING again and

Forget UTV. I felt bombed when I thought SPYGLASS ENTERTAINMENT had let things slip for this movie, THE HAPPENING. But I was wrong. Dammit. I'm glad I was wrong. Everything seems to be pretty cool. 50% of the peeps I know have been reporting that they enjoyed the movie without any appearances of the "microphone." (Came from those who are not in India) But for those of us who are here (in India), our movie theaters do not actually have proper Projection Gates. (Most of our theaters are busy counting money bills, while forgetting to fix their surround sound speakers. I guess some of us expect too much as usual from our beloved ancient land with varied heritage) .

THE HAPPENING now gets 120/100 in my book. (After research and confirmation, some theaters in the USA too had the projection problem, and the 'mic' was seen)

So I end this tiny post by informing you that, there's no one to blame. But the movie theaters. Not the Director, the Cinematographer, the Editor or even the sad Boom-operator. Just the Movie Theaters.

THE HAPPENING - M.NIGHT SHYAMALAN

I'm back with my blog. Nope, my silly keyboard couldn't stop me.
I saw THE HAPPENING, today- June 15Th 2008. I wont say this was a bad movie. It scores many points but gets as much as negative points too. Be sure to get scared when you see the movie. M. Night will give you the creeps. Thats for sure.

The bad part was the "BOOM OPERATOR" or "CINEMATOGRAPHER" or "EDITOR." I'm not sure whom to blame along with M. NIGHT.
You'll be able to see "microphone" often. The microphone is to record the voice of the actors and the person who holds it is called the BOOM OPERATOR. Now this was bad. Super-bad! Our Indian people like to act smart all the time. So these parts of the film where the microphone was noticeable gave them the chance to laugh and shout smart stuff! My problem wasn't even the microphone (not really), but the disturbance from the SMART-DISTURBED CROWD.
Also, the microphone took out the seriousness and stole the spotlight when the actors were at the peak of their brilliant performance.

I am still wondering why did they have to show the microphone so damn much. Of course, I am not proud of this movie. But on the long shot, I'd give it a 99/100. If it wasn't for the "microphone-invasion", it would be a full 100.

Just like, how you tried to freak out yer friends after seeing THE SIXTH SENSE by saying, "I CAN SEE DEAD PEOPLE." I'm not sure this movie is gonna have that much of an effect, but yeah. Some of you will start WALKING BACKWARDS or TALK SILLY (not like you don't do that already) or ACT LIKE A MORON. But you sure wont forget "the invasion of the boom operator."

Be prepared to get scared, wonder about the whole concept and to listen to the smart shouting of people who come to see the movie (because of the mic).

Someone has to right to M. Night. And must let him know about this personally. (again, not that no one would've already asked, but I don't want some lame microphone to be stopping him from becoming the next big film-maker)

Leave that. This movie was touching. Scary. And it will make us remember, that we are part of this planet. The planet and nature are not part of us!

The Mighty Oscars

It was the 80th Academy Awards and it's like DA DAY, for some of us (you guys know who you are). I got to see it at my good friend's place this time. I had already come home the night before and we began talking about you know, WHO'D WIN AND WHO WONT and ended up saying, I THINK THEY ALL DESERVE IT, SO LET 'EM ALL WIN! Well, it was tough competition this year alright. Michael Clayton, There Will Be Blood, Once, Atonement, No Country For Old Men, American Gangster and so many WOWIES this year. And then, time jumped in a flash! It was 5:30 am already, time for the red carpet show.


Starting with my favorites, Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman. They looked amazing. And they were pregnant (which made them look more good). Cate wore a deep purple gown by Dries Van Noten.
















I wanted to put a single picture of Nicole Kidman, but there was a pic that I couldn't resist.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban wore BALENCIAGA.
Clutch by Bottega Veneta, 1,399-carat diamond necklace by L’Wren Scott.





(sigh, what a pose)










Julie Christie and Helen Mirren, the two hot grandmas. (Oh I love those dames).

They just looked fabulous.
Julie Christie wore a red Tanya Gill designed dress.

And Helen Mirren in George Chakra. Swarovski crystal sleeves, H. Stern and Fred Leighton jewels, Jimmy Choo “Idol” shoes (exaggerated platform dyed red).












Here's another scoop from the red HOT carpet!








Well, thats as far as I go in-fashion-detail. Here are the precious others at the Oscars.





Harrison Ford and Callista Flockheart.
George Clooney and girlfriend.
Johnny Depp and Vanessa.







And then, the Oscars began. And it was nice to see this man again.



John Stewart. This was his second time, hosting the show.
Ever so creative and bold.
He made sure that everybody gave their winning speech in full.
Never thought he'd point out the OBAMA vs OSAMA thing, I have always wondered and thought it would be cool if Obama won the presidential elections. Well, it was strange that... whatever!









And then... all of it happened and without any expectation, THE ROCK showed up. At the oscars to present an award. I mean, WOW. The Rock. One of my Idols and on top of the list. This sure is an achievement.



Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
{For those of you who were worried that you'll never see The Rock in the Wrestling scene will not have to worry. This year THE GREAT ONE will be at WRESTLEMANIA 08 to induct his Dad and Granpa into the WRESTLING HALL OF FAME}











Like DUDE WHERE'S MY CAR. And then...
There were great performances of songs, mostly from the wonderful disney movie Enchanted. Amy Adams was at her best on stage.

Here is what you really need to know.

Rattatouille was nominated for more than just one award, which all of us should be proud of.
Golden compass deserved the Visual Effects, no doubt.
Bourne Supremacy did not deserve all the SOUND awards. I was angry that they didn't give either one SOUND award to TRANSFORMERS. 'Cause the sound-editing and sound-recording was perfect and is not that easy to create for a movie like Transformers.
Other than that, George Clooney and Jack Nicholson were THANKED again, by everyone. All four actors deserved the awards. I thought Cate would win again, 2 strong performances. Anyways, Tilda is not a bad actor. So it's okay, it's alright. Javier did a great job, and you dont even have to see NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN to judge that, all you have to see is just the trailer and you'd know it. And I was happy to see NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN win the best picture. It sure deserves to.

It was great to see the Coen Brothers go home with awards for both best direction and best picture of the year. This was their second time to have won the oscar(s).












And finally, I have to say, the set design was of the roof as always, but too good this year. The music was great (thanks to Bill Conti). Great Montages were shown this year. And I missed one man.

We miss you HEATH.

R.I.P.

Be sure to catch his final performance in full role in THE DARK KNIGHT, summer 08. And an upcoming Terry Gilliam movie, which Heath Ledger completed half and rumor has it that the other half will be played by 'a mysterious actor'
(HA! the girls wouldn't know now.)

Well, he was too young to have passed away.

This isn't the best-ever-blog-post, but this sure is one of my fav posts. Gathering info on the fashion and jewels and all. Have a great month everybody. And Happy Birthday to all of you who have yer birthday this month.