Comments on: Phir Bhi Dil Hai Filmistani

By: IdeaSmith

IdeaSmith — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:03:39 +0000

@ Ms Taggart: Yes, excessive hype does have that effect, doesn’t it? My premise is that just because you can’t stand the salesman’s hard-sell, don’t assume that his product is bad. (too much marketing gyaan?).

@ A: Thank you very much. I was constantly conscious that I was being too pushy. Incidently both day 1 and 2 were similar – equally good, that is. And yes, I’m sure there would be a lot I’d love to discuss with him but it goes back to my reluctance to impinge on someone’s space. Moreover for an accomplished writer like him, I’m sure there are plenty of people vying for his time and attention and I wouldn’t want to take advantage of his niceness.

By: A

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:49:29 +0000

Hmm. Well I thought you weren’t badgering Omair for the feedback…in fact you were the one most analytical in your questions and actually ‘used’ his presence to the good effect. I was there only on the second day so don’t what preceded it on the first

And as for the reluctance, hmm there’s always many more things to discuss than just feedbacks, isn’t it…?

As last idea: The Curious Case of S…

By: Ms Taggart

Ms Taggart — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:32:17 +0000

It does touch, and some in some part in your heart, you are feeling good after seeing that movie. But for me, all that good feeling vanished when I saw the over hype the media created around that movie. For Pete's sake.. thats not an Indian movie. Its just filmed in India with Indian actors.. yes, its a matter of pride that it won Oscars, but that does not show in any way that Bollywood has arrived! Ms Taggarts last idea: Amnesia!

By: IdeaSmith

IdeaSmith — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:02:03 +0000

@ Shantanu:

@ A: I remember that scene. It made me snigger but didn’t touch me that way. The falling in s@#t and tearing to get the star’s autograph scene was really impactful, I thought. I haven’t kept in touch with Omair…somehow I’m reluctant to intrude into his time, badgering him for feedback (the way I did at the workshop). But I’m glad that it’s working well for you – he did come across as a very nice, approacheable person.

@ which Main? What Cross? Hmm, I don’t know, I liked the entire run. In fact the early bits with the kids were really poignant, or so I thought.

By: which Main? What Cross?

which Main? What Cross? — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:52:04 +0000

You are right. It's a powerful story and beautifully shot. But the first half of the movie was difficult to watch. Only the visuals held your attention. Luckily the movie picks up in the second half. which Main? What Cross?s last idea: Bada Makaan Cross, Off H Siddiah Road

By: Pragni

Pragni — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:24:18 +0000

Now that you put it that way.. I was just writing a post about how I did not like Slumdog, but it is steadily wearing away my dislike day after day, the more I think about it.. Also, I sent you an email about a week ago.. Just letting you know, coz we have a history of our emails landing up in spam!! Pragnis last idea: Delhi 6, a letter to the director

By: A

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:50:17 +0000

You remember that scene when Jamal gets beaten up for the stolen car-parts and that firang holds him bleeding…and he says “You wanted to see some real India, this is it”…and the lady extends out the dollars and gasps “Well this is from a real Amreican…” something like that.

I’m not sure about that reply – but that whole scene captures something quintessential in the movie…something thematic. Because if you interchange the identities, it’s still right, genuine! It went a little unnoticed.

And I had lot other ways to relate to the movie

Between, tell you what – I’ve been in touch with Omair after our session…and he has been very assisting in all the discussions thereafter What abt you?

As last idea: The Curious Case of S…

By: Shantanu

Shantanu — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:12:38 +0000

This is so in the face.. well said..