Canvas of self expressions – Nine

“I think most women are perfectly gorgeous and beautiful the way they are…”

“Stop fixing your bodies and start fixing the world”

sleep thinking

2.30am. sleepless and having chocolates.weird. and my brain has already started thinking. i said, “wow” 12 times today and it definitely shows the way life is leading these days. or rather the way im leading life. it’s kind of surreal when you feel your life is taking shape like that of a song. the music keeps playing in your mind and you start searching for words. syllables. sounds. that would add some sort of meaning to the music. and sometimes one just gets lucky. you find the perfect words for that perfect note. it all fits in systematically. as if some master conductor is in control of your own song. the pace in which you move and the probability of better happenings compels you to lazily abandon the controls to the master conductor. and sometimes you wonder how similar this master conductor is to your own alter ego! allegoric sentences try to meander into your expressions. but then its fine. you are in the mood for experiments. and chances are that it may succeed. or fail. but you would like to believe that it would succeed. you hope. you pray. you just… try to believe.

most importantlly. you don’t want to wake up. at least not now.

maybe never.

“Maybe”

Maybe is not for the strong hearted

It’s not for the believers

Maybe is for the souls that are stranded

For the doubtful set of seekers.

Maybe is never a misunderstanding

It’s an affirmation of not being in control

It never takes pride in it’s understanding

Rather, its humilty served in a tea pot one can easily hold.

Maybe is the shelter for a higher ground

It is where hopelessness takes refuge

Maybe is where I am often found

You are too wise for its boots!

(dedicated to @ideasmithy)

Canvas of self expressions – Eight

“The man who said ‘I would rather be lucky than good’ saw deeply into life. People are afraid to face how great a part of life is dependent on luck. It’s scary to think so much is out of one’s control. There are moments in a match when the ball hits the top of the net and for a split second it can either go forward or fall back. With a little luck it goes forward and you win. Or maybe it doesn’t and you lose.”

Lost Dream

Trapped in a feeling

That stole my orange sky

Looking out the window

My bones are sucked dry

Don’t show me your name

Blinking out the touch-screen

Can’t blame you for

Merciless, random blitzkrieg

Feigned Indifference

Bubbles beneath my smile

Lost Happiness

Drifting times and an irking mile

Want of a miracle

Leap of faith that stands still

On my wobbly web of willful

Indulgences, nubile

I’m too tired to even try

Give this a name or an alibi

Wake me up when it’s all, done and dry

I’m sleeping in lost dreams, goodbye!

Coming Soon – Four

Canvas of self expressions – Seven

“I am a guy that has a lot of hope. But to arrive at the light, you have to go through a very painful or dark process.”

Coup-de-maître (Part four)

Not many of us know that Annie Hall was actually named after Diane Keaton’s orginal name – Diane Hall. She changed it to Diane Keaton – which is her mother’s maiden name – because there was an actress already in the industry at that point in time with the same name. A classic movie – with a great starting sequence, this movie is surely one of Woddy Allen’s best piece of work. Its dense, rich story telling provides the audience with ample occasions for reflections. I loved this movie for its sheer simplicity and honesty! Great watch!

A brilliant story about relationships, ambitions, opportunities and destiny. From the first frame to the last, Woody manages to capture the attention of the audience. Good acting, great story and superb casting makes this another brilliant film.

I remember watching this film without much expectations. And yes, this movie managed to surprise me. This movie is a classic example of beautiful people, beautiful locations and a beautiful story. Woody’s characters are so much real and complicated! Yet their backgrounds and desires are so simple! Woody surely has something for Scarlett Johansson and it must be said that he really knows how to capture her “completely” in his films. I’ve also read that Woody gives a lot of freedom to his actors while shooting – leaving room for improvement. And it surely shows. If you are looking out for a light-hearted movie about romance, friendships and relationships – this should be your choice!

For starters, I feel really happy when I see great actors like Ben Kingsley in business. Especially when they are not casted in those typical roles of an old man / father / uncle, etc. This movie is really profound as it beautifully captures the state of a scholar (who happpens to be a professor) falling in love with his student. I’m also equally surprised to see a woman profoundly capturing the male ego in its most difficult of times! Isabel Coixet is too good. I can never forget the shot of Ben Kingsley’s character  genuinely admiring Consuela’s (Penelope) body and the realistic maner in which they interact. Poetic stuff!!

I found this Woody Allen film very similar to Matchpoint. The only extra angle to this was: family. Nevertheless, I enjoyed watching this movie – again for its story telling. Could easily identify with it. Also once again a rare piece of great casting.

A great piece of work!! Another angle to the great Columbian drug tale. And thankfully its not in Hollywood style. In many ways this movie portrays the extent to which humans could go as they push the limits – only to wake up in the other side of reality! Catalina Sandino Moreno makes sure that she doesnt overact. I liked her strong sense of confidence captured in this movie. A must watch!

For many reasons I thought this movie was simply over-hyped! But then credit should be given to its idea and a multitude of people coming together to make a film on a particular theme. And it also gives us an opportunity to see the various shades of Paris. My favorites were Faubourg Saint-Denis (Xe arrondissement) directed by Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run fame) as I thought it was very poetic, Quartier de la Madeleine (VIIIe arrondissement) by Vincenzo Natali for its sheer brilliance and Pigalle (IXe arrondissement) by Richard LaGravenese for its authenticity! If you like Paris, this is a must watch.

I havent seen much of Florian Henckel con Donnersmarck’s work. But after watching ‘The Lives of Others’ (Das Leben der Anderen) I’m convinced that this man has a great potential to make it really big! His cinematic excellence, depth of story telling, screenplay is just outstanding. Another firecracker on the lives of people belonging to East Berlin in an unimaginable time and age! Masterpiece, I say!

It wont be a difficult task to grasp the essence of this movie in one word – simplicity. Simple story, simple lives. These kind of movies stand in stark contrast to the belief that one needs to have special effects, crazy camera angles, heavy duty cast and a well known production house funding a movie – just to make sure that it’s a success. These kinda movies are such a relief to watch and kudos to Israeli film maker Eran Kolirin for such a wonderful debut. Love his keen eye for simplicity when complexity is the order of the day.

My long thirst for intelligent horror was quenched by REC. Try to be alone at home, switch off the lights, turn on the volume and all the best!

piece of personal plateau

the night is fast asleep

the guilty roads have taken a leap

hollow hearts club share their bleed

amidst skeptic shelters and emotional keep

take a look at the naked shape

of my vulnerable heart beat

jesus christ hanging on your neck

laughs at my helpless sweat

try now the unbeaten track

enamored souls and pillow talks

whisper a wish and pack your bag

opportunity is your shoes and it seldom knocks

a culture plagued by shades of colour

theories and theologies battling their guts

morality is crucified and glorified (forever)

god, angels, demons – mere helpless mascots

pledge your faith, seek your liberty

radicals on loose, declaring infidelity

nobody is anybody’s somebody

fate, destiny and luck keep me company

fake charms and artificial smiles

define your part of sanity

bad breath, unkempt hair and natural glows

is what i call reality

plant now, your desires

for the time is ripe and the weather is fine

dig now, my heart

for who knows? you could be forever mine!

loan me your consciousness

as you gaze at my other side

leave me all the hopelessness

in a sacred space you’ll confide

Canvas of self expressions – Six

“I’m happy to be alive, I’m happy to be who I am”