Saw Amelie last night

May 20, 2008 | Filed Under Books, Theatre & Movies 

She was on my computer screen. Even little Amelie was cute. The grown Amelie, she was special. If I ever find her I will take steal her from the world and keep her safely with me. Much like Smeagol and his love for the ring – “My Precious Audrey.”

It has obviously jumped to my list of top ten movies. Which currently, in particular order are:
Amelie, Ratatouille, Pyasa, American Beauty, Life is Beautiful, Andaz Apna Apna, Little Miss Sunshine, Rashomon, Jaagte Raho, Guide.

Amelie feels like a grown up Alice from the wonderland. How did I miss the movie when it came?

I love how the movie is made, with so much tenderness and care, like a litte baby with minute needs.

Last few days have been an interesting mix. Had gone to the idea camp pune and came across some interesting ideas. Felt bad that techies are a little emotionally challenged when it comes to Social Change related ideas. Anyways I won’t mull about it. Otherwise the event was great and had some great ideas. As usual there were some ppl trying to promote their companies. I was responsible for something like that in one of the earlier camps and I detest myself.

Also saw Clockwork Orange. What a brilliant movie. Kubrick makes you feel like the protagonist.

Also reading – Shalimar the Clown – so far the book has been a pleasure to read. Rushdie is brilliant with words and with how he makes the book flow. Read Hari Kunzru’s ‘Transmission’ before this and the difference in the quality is so stark. Very disappointed with Kunzru. Makes me feel nice about my book. I should try publishing it.

So overall, life has been interesting – at least as far as books and movies go.

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