We all know that as we reach season finale of Game of Thrones, we enter dangerously uncharted waters. The existential crisis of having no more episodes of your favourite show is maddening. So we’ve assembled a few series you may like to check out while waiting for winter, Azor Ahai and season 7 to arrive and chill out a bit.
Read more at: http://www.thefeathers.in/outfocus/2016/06/shows-until-game-of-thrones-7/
On the tenth anniversary of ‘Pudhupettai,’ a look at other antihero films and what made this one special.
The anti-hero has always been a prominent presence in Tamil cinema, but he usually came with a “but only because.” Sivaji Ganesan, in Andha Naal, took to selling Indian secrets to Japan, but only because his big idea was spurned by the Indian government. Kamal Haasan, in Sigappu Rojakkal, went about killing women, but only because of the women from his childhood, who behaved in ways that turned him against them. Rajinikanth, in Baasha, became a don, but only because a rival don murdered his best friend. There was always an extenuating circumstance, something about the environment, or something other people did, something that made us empathise with – at least understand, if not root for – the protagonist who behaved like an antagonist.
The first film that…
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My first time Chennai visit was nothing but an OMR Traffic Jam. And then Dadri occured.
Again Without purpose : The Road to GIP*
THUD, THUNG. SILENCE. A silence that reminded me how this route would be memorable in my life. Not because of the THUD, THUNG. Might be the connection I had with it. All I knew is that there are three routes to Noida* from SNU*. The One that local buses take (via Surajapur), the one that CABS take and the other what DADRI* AUTOs take (over the newly constructed bridge, but eventually it would connect to the bus route). I am more familiar with the Surajpur route than others.
Hailing from a village Surandai*, traffic jam was entirely a new and an irritating moment to me. My first time Chennai* visit was nothing but an OMR Traffic Jam. And then Dadri occured. A pure dystopian. That’s what the silence said to me.
My close friend once told that it is not the destination but the journey. For me it is the opposite.There is only one reason why I loved GIP. The silver lining that GIP gave to that dusty + risky journey.I still remember my first trip to GIP. Being new to both language and the place, I accompanied a pack of 20 guys who were going for a movie. I had only one requirement. Engineering Graphics Equipments and few academic books (which I never used after 1st Year). I spent 6 hrs wandering in GIP without a purpose. People and the ambience. Moments of Nihilism.
Notes To Self: […]Take Left and I will reach my house.
Directions. This what everyone who is new to a place would remember. The same applies to me. I knew how to reach SNU. I knew where Dominos outlets are.I took string of autos to chase my classmate who left me and went for Age of Ultron.
You don’t need Dr.Stephen Strange* to open up your perspective. Visit Dadri during it’s busiest hour. The evening Market. Dadri is not entirely a hell. I had spent an entire day at Dadri (again without purpose). It is its people that defines Dadri. Bargain, Horn, Chit chat, “Aavo sir, Andar baito” (Come and Sit inside the Share Auto). Its true. Silence is an endangered species.
Few threatening moments. After Raanjhanaa *, our auto toppled. I was walking right in the middle of the market a day after a shooting without knowing it. And now this THUD, THUNG. …SILENCE
Written by Ganesh. M
Notes:
GIP – thegreatindiaplace.in A Mall in Noida Sector 18 ( http://binged.it/1UwUFxg )
Noida – Noida, short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a planned city in India under the management of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority. 28.535180, 77.386240 http://binged.it/1UwSQ3l
SNU – Shiv Nadar university (snu.edu.in) , Greater Noida – http://binged.it/1UwTjTj
Dadri – Dadri is a town city and a municipal board in Gautam Buddha Nagar District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. ( http://binged.it/1rroaF2 )
Surandai – Surandai is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. (http://binged.it/1UwTCgP)
Chennai – Chennai is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ( http://binged.it/1rrofsh )
Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange, best known as Doctor Strange, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A former neurosurgeon, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats.
Raanjhanaa – Raanjhanaa (English: Beloved One) is a 2013 Indian romantic drama film, directed by Anand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma. It stars Dhanush, in his Bollywood debut, Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol in lead roles.
Words From An Idiot 