It’s a Wonderful Life.

“Remember no man is a failure who has friends.” That being the tagline of the movie, to an extent, reflects our own lives. No one can do without friends. Not me, not you, not George Bailey.

Released in 1947 in black and white, directed by Frank Capra, the movie is based on a book called “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. The movie was shot just after the Second World War, starring AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner, James Stewart and Academy Award winner, Donna Reed.

A little bit of fantasy mixed with drama and romance, the movie is a classic. It is set in the story-bound town of Bedford Falls. On Christmas Eve, George Bailey, who manages the Bailey Building & Loan Association, decides to commit suicide because of financial bankruptcy. This stirs the angels in heaven and Clarence (Henry Travers) comes down to the Earth as George Bailey’s Guardian Angel and “saves his life”. He shows George how the world would be without his existence and how he makes a difference to his kith and kin.

It was not the kind of movie that would make me check the time frequently. In fact, it did not feel like two hours at all. The movie was very entertaining indeed, which is quite contrary to what I expected when I saw the “angels” (asteroids and starts) talking to each other. Donna Reed looks absolutely stunning and James Stewart can wear super high pants and still look smart! Remarkable among all of them was Little George Bailey (Robert J Anderson, who died in June, 2008). I felt he has acted very well. The movie put across a rather strong message but in a very good manner. Anyone can easily relate himself to the movie. The movie is flawless and will certainly awaken your emotions. The aftermath of the movie is the best part! It leaves you all optimistic and gives you that nothing-can-go-wrong feeling. It is the sort of movie, which you are speechless about! It makes you think “Oh! It’s a Wonderful Life!” I would give it a nine on ten.

17 going on 18

December is around the corner, which means my birthday is around the corner. :)

I’m turning eighteen this year. I remembered all my other birthdays. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, blah, I don’t remember. :P

Although, I remember, that on my 12^th birthday, when I was in 7^th std, I was highly discontented. My stupidity of course! I cried twice that day. Once in school- I had somehow managed to drink a whole lot of ink from some low quality gel pen. My lips, my tongue and my teeth were blue. I looked so bizarre, especially with that shiny red and golden dress. Ugh! I looked like a peculiar red and golden snake with a blue tongue. I wished I could disown myself. Later, I cried at home because my friends wanted to dance (usually part of every party, now turned into paper dance) in Pranjali’s house. Obviously I couldn’t go because my relatives were in my house. Foolish me, I threw a tantrum and started crying. That, I can say, was my worst birthday. My 13^th, 14^th and 15^th birthdays were normal kiddie parties, with cutting-the-cake ceremonies and passing the parcel and all that.

16^th birthday was sort of exciting because it was the first time I treated people of my own age. :P Bowling, McDonald’s, again, quite normal.

17^th was nice, I loved the surprise that night. I so didn’t expect it! Hell! Supriya was in the bathroom right next to my room while talking to me over the phone, whereas Sunayana and Sunetra were decorating downstairs. One Blueberry Cheesecake and one Rich Chocolate Cake will make anyone happy! :) Thanks you guys!

Well, on my 18^th birthday, when I’m turning into an adult, I want to do something BIG. Something that will have a big impact on me, something that will make me feel like a big girl! So, I was thinking maybe, losing my virginity. How about that??

Ok ok I’m kidding. I’m kidding big time! I just felt like Robin Scherbatsky’s little sister. Hehe. Anyway, maybe I’ll get a tattoo, or get drunk with my friends. Or maybe I’ll just slap a raging bull on his ass and run! :D

My first movie review :)

I just returned from the theatre after watching Dostana. I’m listening to Jaane Kyon from the movie at present. Until I watched the movie, I disliked the song. Now, I love the song, although I’ll get bored of it by tonight. Weird. The movie is hilarious through out, especially the first half. It got me cracking. I have not laughed so much in a theatre as far as I can remember. Abhishek is super funny. In fact, I think he has acted well. Maybe acting gay is his cup of tea. Except for his selection of clothes, he is excellent. As for John, it’s all about his good looks and ability to woo girls. Not much acting from his side, except when Neha’s (Priyanka Chopra) boss visits them. He “acts like a girl, but thinks like a man”. That part was uproarious. Abhishek and John make a great pair on screen! Priyanka Chopra looks dazzling all through. She wears very pretty clothes and carries herself well. A few scenes may lead you to reminiscences of Fashion; the homosexuality, the fashion shows and Priyanka’s hair do-which never seems to change. On Bobby Deol, I have no comments. Watch out for Neha’s aunt. Although appalling, she is ludicrous. The movie is filled with a whole lot of perverted jokes. I felt a little awkward because I was sitting next to twelve year old, who, I assume, did not understand quite a few parts of the movie.

The plot is an archetype of any Karan Johar movie. Three guys fall in love with one female and the obvious guy manages to be the victor. The story is very predictable. Nevertheless, the movie is super fun. All in all, Abhishek, John and Priyanka form a great trio and the movie is definitely worth watching at least once.

You’re so vain, Cristiano.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been revealed as a vain person by his ex-girlfriend Nereida Gallardo. Gallardo, 24, who had been dumped by Ronaldo by means of a text message after eight months, revealed that the Man U ace has an extreme beauty regime with which to keep his body hair-free. “He likes his body to be smooth all over and would even use hair-removal cream. He would also use tubs of moisturiser, coating every part of his body, at least twice a day,” News of the World quoted Gallardo as saying.

She also said that she had found out earlier on in their relationship that the only love in Ronaldo’s life is himself. “His house is full of mirrors so he’s walking around and glancing at himself,” she revealed.

Besides preening, the 23-year-old winger also liked to scrawl his initials and the number seven all over the place, even on doors, coffee tables, and mirrors, and even looking at himself and playing with his hair. “He has curly hair and liked me to use my straighteners to do it for him,” she said.

The one thing that is still making Gallardo fume about is the way that Ronaldo broke off with her. “He is a coward who couldn’t end it face-to-face,” she said.

Source: Times of India

Heh. Talk about being a self-obsessed, gay, show-offy, gutless wimp.

Yes, you are a good footballer, but not the best.

You can call him a nice guy if you want to but I am calling a spade a spade; that guy is a scum bag.

Go fly your own kite Ronaldo!