tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post2043903652946146325..comments2024-01-11T02:44:30.916+01:00Comments on Lime Reviews and Strawberry Confessions: That's How You Do TragedyMettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-58068264234538128862013-07-24T21:18:42.863+02:002013-07-24T21:18:42.863+02:00Oh my God, I don't know what to say. I always ...Oh my God, I don't know what to say. I always try to convince people to watch Indian movies but it almost never works. Awesome!Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-70016602749478159842013-07-24T00:51:07.020+02:002013-07-24T00:51:07.020+02:00I just started watching Indian movies because ther...I just started watching Indian movies because there are quite a few in your top 100 and your #1 is one. So thank you again! I watched Kahaani before Pyaasa and Kahaani is officially in my top 100. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-91779109490883787162013-07-23T20:47:28.904+02:002013-07-23T20:47:28.904+02:00Wow, awesome Teddy and thanks for your comment! I ...Wow, awesome Teddy and thanks for your comment! I didn't know you watch Indian movies!<br />Philosophical musical drama is a good description I think... As for the darker tone, I knew about it since it's known for that but I was very surprised by its modernity. <br /><br />I also love the songs, though I can't listen to them all the time. Jaane Kya Tune Kahi, Waheeda's song, is my favorite. So glad my promotion of free youtube movies is working, finally :)Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-6130963621157587362013-07-23T03:22:41.830+02:002013-07-23T03:22:41.830+02:00I just watched this (mega thanks for the link!). A...I just watched this (mega thanks for the link!). And I have to agree with you, Pyaasa is definitely not a romantic movie. I think its lyricism is the reason for this type casting. I totally wasn't prepared for the darker tone of the film as a result. It caught me by surprise, which may put off some and make others cherish it more. I guess I'd call it a philosophical musical drama?...<br /><br />And I fell in love with the songs. My faves being Waheeda's and the oil masseur's. Gorgeous movie and you more than did it justice with this review. It's definitely how it should be described/analyzed. Pyaasa is not just a sappy melodrama, folks! There's more there for reflection. Thank you, Mette.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-28550328213331844802012-12-27T17:21:38.515+01:002012-12-27T17:21:38.515+01:00I meant "remark" - iPod spelling.
Anywa...I meant "remark" - iPod spelling. <br />Anyway, I changed the reason for having Pyaasa in my favourites list, in case you want to check it out.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-12535579109708846612012-12-25T21:25:11.530+01:002012-12-25T21:25:11.530+01:00An interesting demarkier that makes me consider ch...An interesting demarkier that makes me consider changing what I wrote in the 100 list... I mean youre perfectly right - there are a lot of positive things about the Film too! Thanks for reminding me of that.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-45533973824181259642012-12-24T09:56:20.496+01:002012-12-24T09:56:20.496+01:00I found this review from your Top 100 list, and si...I found this review from your Top 100 list, and since I am completely paagal for the film that would always top <b>my</b> 100 list, I couldn't resist the explicit invitation you made: <i>"the main story and message is anything but romantic, in my opinion. Or is there? It's a tough question. Anyone who has seen the movie and is up for a discussion?"</i><br /><br />First off, I agree that <i>Pyaasa</i> does not belong on a list of the most romantic movies ever. It is a largely tragic film. I very deliberately say largely, because I also disagree with your summary on the Top 100 list "Because of the tragedy that is expressed through <b>every single detail</b> of the film". There are many details of the film that are not tragic. Vijay's rage is against society, not individuals, and while one man against society is inevitably gonig to have tragic consequences, one man interacting with individuals can find both friendship and love, as Vijay did. The brilliant Johnny Walker was not just there for comic relief, but ended up proving to be one Vijay's two true friends. The other, of course, was Gulabo, and that story was very romantic. Not romcom romantic, but the closing scene is pure romance, and devoid of any tragedy. At the very end, where society used and betrayed them both, their love saved them both. That's pretty romantic, hai na? <i>jaane vo kaise log the jinake<br />pyaar ko pyaar milaa</i> :)mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042500344000182850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-88835133000352467872012-08-20T07:17:26.245+02:002012-08-20T07:17:26.245+02:00I liked it because it was so poetic and I think it...I liked it because it was so poetic and I think it was my first Indian movie from the 70s. Of course, Amitabh was fantastic - but I agree that there were too many characters.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-87377744182468173322012-08-19T23:26:21.536+02:002012-08-19T23:26:21.536+02:00Kabhi Kabhie was a rather average movie overal IMO...Kabhi Kabhie was a rather average movie overal IMO. It had too many characters and Yash Chopra apparently had no idea whose story he actually wanted to tell.Gaja Gaminihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706070560137160651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-41194417348445702682012-08-18T19:08:22.620+02:002012-08-18T19:08:22.620+02:00Hah, we finally agree about a movie!
I really like...Hah, we finally agree about a movie!<br />I really like Waheeda, as I said, just in Kabhi Kabhie her aura didn't really you know... glow that much.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-88468795038907275332012-08-18T16:28:10.957+02:002012-08-18T16:28:10.957+02:00Pyaasa is possibly the most perfect Bollywood movi...Pyaasa is possibly the most perfect Bollywood movie I´ve ever seen. SO powerful, so sensitive and oh so beautiful. The songs, the performances... Ah.... Indeed, as perfect as a film could be. I think Waheeda´s magic was in her aura, which is completely overwhelming. I love that woman so dearly. And her voice and dialogue delivery are stunning.Gaja Gaminihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706070560137160651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-77785260345679746512012-08-16T06:58:31.049+02:002012-08-16T06:58:31.049+02:00I'm glad I convinced you. I still have to see ...I'm glad I convinced you. I still have to see Kaagaz ke Phool and Khamoshi too.Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219108510988412397.post-54047866010430667612012-08-14T20:38:49.780+02:002012-08-14T20:38:49.780+02:00I don't normally watch old movies, but this mo...I don't normally watch old movies, but this movie, Kaagaz ke phool and old Khamoshi are on my to watch list.Thanks for reviewing it..ill definitely watch it now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com