Posts Tagged ‘Danny Boyle’

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    The pleasures of being interviewed
    Sometimes I get asked to do interviews, and while this is deeply flattering, deep down I know that it has little to do with the high regard in which editorial staff hold of me and more to do with convenience and a (wonder what gave them the idea) sense that I am always available to do interviews. Every now and then one comes across a real journalist who’s sharp...
    by Ashvin Kumar at February 3rd, 2010 at 12:02 am
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    Salaam Bombay to Slumdog Millionaire
    In 1988, a film centered on Mumbai’s slum-street-kids attracted international attention. It won quite a few awards at major film-festivals and even got an Oscar nomination as the best foreign film. That film was Hollywood-based director Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay. 20 years later, British director Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire portrayed the same world and did even...
    by Dr. Mandar V. Bichu at April 21st, 2009 at 08:04 pm
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    Chakra : Slum woman becomes poorer in every field of her life
    [ Remembring a significant film on the lives of slum dwellers. Advisable for those who want to know about it and its premise and for those who have seen it and want to refresh their memories about the film]. There are few directors who could make only 1 film and there w’d be very few directors who died before the release of their very first film. They could not see...
    by Rk at April 6th, 2009 at 03:04 pm
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    Manjha in Slumdog Blu-ray disc
    If you have not yet got a chance to watch Manjha by Rahi Anil Barve (http://passionforcinema.com/this-manjha-comes-with-a-sharp-edge/#more-3513) – chances are you haven’t, because after the 10th MIFF it has not been shown anywhere – here’s a chance to get hold of it. The Blu-ray disc of Slumdog Millionaire will have Manjha as an exclusive feature...
    by Runumi G at March 8th, 2009 at 08:03 am
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    Watching the Oscars…
    My friends irrespective of whether they liked or hated or ignored the movie Slumdog Millionnaire, were all thrilled that it swept the Oscars last night! I guess it would be mainly because the presence of so many Indians was overwhelming. Many American responses on NYTimes fumed about “foriegners” taking away all the awards. We were so all over the red-carpeted...
    by Valli Bindana at February 23rd, 2009 at 10:02 am
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    slumdog millionaire – a true story
    This is an astounding achievement. Slumdog Millionaire sweeping the Oscars, just as it had done at the GG and Baftas. Its a true story of survival, of destiny and of dreaming big. I am not talking about Jamaal and Saleem, I am talking about Rahman and Resul and all other Indians involved with this movie. These guys, from a humble background, on the dint of their hardwork,...
    by crazyrals at February 22nd, 2009 at 09:02 pm
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    Slumdog Millionaire: Today is Slumdog’s Day
    The poster of Slumdog Millionaire reads: What does it take to find a lost love? Money? Luck? Smarts? Destiny? Now how the hell one distinguishes between Luck and Destiny. Come to think of it even ‘Money’ gets mixed up with these two options. And then you find yourself crying for a fifth option, ‘None of the above’. Oh! forget the details. Just...
    by Padmaja Thakore at February 22nd, 2009 at 02:02 pm
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    Why Slam Slumdog?
    What do the decision makers in the media think? How much conflict do the readers need to satiate their appetite? Isn’t conflict in our regular lives not enough? Isn’t conflict in the movies and theaters and books not enough. Isn’t conflict in the political systems and economies and natural resources not enough? Apparently no. Slumdog Millionaire is a...
    by Valli Bindana at January 27th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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    This is what Danny Boyle was thinking
    A couple of weeks back I had a conversation with a friend currently stationed in one of the non-descript mid-west towns. After a few abuses and other pleasantries were exchanged, our discussion turned to Slumdog Millionaire. When I told him about my fondness for the film, the abuses turned into torrents. From the screenplay glitches to the human excreta to gratuitous show...
    by Subrat at January 26th, 2009 at 12:01 am
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    Slumdog Millionaire – Is there a cultural agenda?
    I have kept quiet on the slumdog debate for a long time because of a lot of conflicting thoughts that I needed to sort out. What started off as a response to Avdesh’s well-articulated comment (#67, 79) on Medha’s post has turned into this current post. When a film goes on the floors, no studio or executive can predict how it will turn out. It is all a gamble....
    by dabba at January 25th, 2009 at 11:01 am
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    Slumdog Millionaire, GG’s, Oscars and All That
    iview Author: Pratik (Cleveland, US) Email: mailpratik [at] gmail.com Content: Slumdog Millionaire, GG’s, Oscars and All That Slumdog Millionaire !! Yes – 4 Golden Globes and all that, and dare I say it, maybe even a few Oscars come February 22nd. Slumdog Millionaire – sweeping away every neighboring nomination in sight. Everybody’s...
    by PROJEKT iVIEW at January 23rd, 2009 at 06:01 am
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    Salaam Danny, you got the best MASALA….
    ……and what a delicious masala it is!! (The writer of the post is supergreedy when it comes to number of views and comments. The post was written a month back, before the Globes, Baftas and Oscars. But the greedy writer decided to wait till its friday release. And what a day today! those who could enjoy/loved it…hurray…those who could not/did not…as...
    by Phoenixnu at January 22nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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    Slumdog Millionaire : An Indian tale about Love, destiny and Karma for West
    Tulsidas, with respect to love between Rama and Sita, writes in Ramcharit Manas Jehi ke jehi par satya sanehu So tahi milenhi nahin kachu sandehu An approximate translation : If one truly loves something There is no doubt that one gets it. Few things are pre-decided. Seed decides the fate of the crop. Few manipulations can be done but fate can never be changed entirely....
    by Rk at January 13th, 2009 at 05:01 am
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    David Fincher & “ The Curious case of Benjamin Button”
    iView Author: BIPIN VADDI (BOSTON, U.S.A) Email: bvaddi@gmail.com David Fincher & “ The Curious case of Benjamin Button” When someone’s resume starts with some rock video’s for the MTV generation, then takes on a super franchise like Aliens and then delivering a disillusioned sequel, you would imagine, that they would go back to making music...
    by PROJEKT iVIEW at December 31st, 2008 at 01:12 pm
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    Not a Million Reasons for Slumdog Millionaire making Millions
    iView Author: Naram garam (Los Angeles/U.S.A) Not a Million Reasons for Slumdog Millionaire making Millions… This post is dedicated to Kenny who urged me to quit complaining and write a bit. Young, mid-twenties, blond haired woman: “Two for Slumdog.” Old white man in his Southern accent: “Hi, I would like four seniors for Slumdog Millionaire...
    by PROJEKT iVIEW at December 29th, 2008 at 05:12 pm
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    All Time Horror Movies to watch on DVD – (in case you missed)
    iView Author: BIPIN VADDI (Boston/U.S.A) Email: bvaddi@gmail.com All Time Horror Movies to watch on DVD – (in case you missed) Ok, I don’t know many who can actually enjoy and appreciate horror movies this is for them and as for all the other sane people, who don’t want to scared witless, well there’s always those cuddly rom-coms to go home to...
    by PROJEKT iVIEW at December 29th, 2008 at 08:12 am
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    Slumdog Millionaire
    Except childhood portion, hyped & bit illogical at times. Many weaknesses are not expected in a film made by world famous director. IMDB Link
    by Rk at December 28th, 2008 at 06:12 am
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    Slumdog Millionaire – Questions/Glaring hole?
    Disclaimer: Please avoid this post if you haven’t seen the movie. If you have, come and join in the fun. Quite a few questions came to my mind after watching the Slumdog millionaire. One thing followed to another and we(PFC authors) started debating on some of the things in the movie. The debate came to an interesting point and we thought of sharing it with everyone....
    by Tanul Thakur at November 25th, 2008 at 09:11 pm
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    Problems of “English” Slumdogs
    Slumdog Millionaire Review Everyone seems to be going crazy on Slumdog. People are watching Free Screenings everywhere. Dany Boyle is all over NPR. Even KCRW is talking about it. NPR even had a segment on “HINGLISH” as a related Looks like FOX is backing it in a big way. In next few days you’ll read a lot of great things about the film. And thats...
    by Mainak at November 14th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
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    Danny Boyle’s movie playlist… just take a wild guess!
    With Slumdog Millionaire releasing in a few hours… things get hotter, spicier and very, very interesting… David Chen of /Film met Danny Boyle for an interview and guess what’s Danny Boyle’s Playlist? Click the play button below to hear the interview (courtesy : /Film) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio...
    by oz at November 12th, 2008 at 08:11 am
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    It’s out! Slumdog Millionaire Official Trailer
    This is the one film in 2008 that I’m most excited about! The official trailer at last gets released! For larger screen, check YouTube and for HiDef check Yahoo Check out Ravptor’s review of the movie here
    by oz at October 30th, 2008 at 02:10 pm
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    Slumdog Millionaire – Review
    To what lengths would you go to get an autograph from a superstar actor? What all would you be willing to jump to get close, very close – in you face close – to a star that has sold you dream after dream after dream all your life? Jump from a chopper! Fly your family from Bay Area to Chicago and pay tons of money? Swim through a sewer??? Nah… the mentioned...
    by ravptor at October 30th, 2008 at 02:10 am
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    Slumdog Millionaire – New Teaser
    Another teaser surfaces. Watch out for A.R. Rehman’s peppy background score! And in an exclusive discussion with Cinematical we get to know that Danny Boyle is upset over the ‘R’ Rating given to his movie
    by oz at October 28th, 2008 at 02:10 am
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