Rin- Sakura Sakura

I am listening to some Japanese music. I am not an authority on this subject, but it seems to be an amalgamation of traditional and modern. Anyone know more about this please enlighten with a comment.

Whatever it is, it is very soothing and relaxing. Enjoy!!!

Book Review: It's Not About the Bike

Although I had heard about Lance Armstrong, truth is I din know much about him until my friend Pinky thrust his autobiography into my hands. I found the book very inspirational. The best part is, it's not fiction. It's the true story of one man's fight against all odds. U gotta read it to know all the nitty gritty. Anyhow he is a world famous cyclist who won the Tour De France a record 7 times. Towards the second half of the book he describes his first major win. At one point I felt some muscle movement and looked down. My feet were pedalling and I was climbing the Pyrenees!!!
His mom has been a pillar of support and goes to prove that behind every successful man there is a woman....:) She sorta raised him alone. well I ain't giving out too many details. You go read it...

Kerala Cafe

There are 10 or 12 shot movies here...all connected by the Kerala cafe. I found 3 of the stories memorable. The one with Jagathy is the funniest. He plays the role to a hilt. Jagathy is a person who travels by public transport daily.

The story starring Siddique had an interesting twist which was also good.

Now all these stories have small names which I just can't seem to remember.. You can see Salim Kumar in a serious role which he does very well.. another story with an unusual plot....

The Bridges of Madison Country

I finally saw The Bridges of Madison Country starring Meryl Streep & Clint Eastwood. Streep is just too good- her acting subtle. The movie has been taken by Clint eastwood and is based on the book of the same name.

The story takes place in Iowa where Robert Kincaid goes to photograph a bridge, the Roseman Bridge. Francesca, an Italian married to an Iowan farmer shows him the way to the bridge.....

Well I don't want to spoil the suspense for anyone. All I will say is that it's romance.

Movie Review:Angel John

I must say I did not have any expectations for this movie. Truth be told...I wasn't aware of it's existence ....When a friends' son said he wanted to see this, I just went along with the crowd. But when I heard that Mohanlal was playing the lead...I was like" Heaven help us!!!" Although he is a versatile actor, I wasn't quite sure of him playing an angel and all that and with a name John to boot. But I was in for a pleasant surprise. I liked the movie. It had a good story. Something different from the ordinary. Jagathy and Salim Kumar are really funny in the movie. I also liked the new girl who acts in the movie. By the way I can't say that the songs are exceptional or anything...so don't go by the songs....

Movie Review: Mamma Mia

A family entertainer which keeps you engrossed from the beginning to the end. Plenty to laugh about. Also gets mushy midway. But its' mostly a fun movie. Even guys who like watching stuff like Black Hawk Down might enjoy. There are songs throughout the movie. All ABBA songs. Rehashed with new words which make sense from the stand point of the story. A moving performance by Meryl Streep. It also stars Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seygfried.

There is somehing to laugh about through out the movie. alo liked the performnace of the small woman who is Streeps friend, thechef and writer. She is also very funny.

Movie Review:Swades

I found the movie Swades very inspiring. Especially when I saw the villagers making electricity on their own. It is a different story for a Hindi movie and the songs are all so very soothing. But then Rahman has set the tunes for this movie. I love the song " Yuhi Chalo". Ashuthosh definitely knows how to tell a good story. I really liked Lagaan as well. The casting is also good. Choosing people who fit the role so nothing is jarring. This makes the story believable.

Shah Rukh acts in this one and its' a different role for him. Something different from the usual.