As of late, checking the news on TOI/Hindu App first thing in the morning after waking up has become one of my standalone habits. It helps me in opening up my eyes, widening them after a 6 hrs sleep. So today as well, I followed up the same routine. Terrorist Attacks in Paris: The first and only news flashed across my Mobile Screen. Eyes Wide Open, Jaws on the floor and mind completely numb. Next moment: TV Switched on. All the infamous Indian News Channels blaring their coarse voice, their necklines sore. Irony: Some are making news space for Ind/SA test matches like the Indians are caring for it too much now. Perhaps tomorrow. Perhaps day after tomorrow but at least, not today you morons. Tickers are running at a frenetic pace. Emergency Numbers flashing across TV boards. World Leaders showing solidarity in condemning the gruesome attacks. Pretty common stuff, regulation you can say. Talk about 'growing intolerance' now. I'm listening. Lives and achievements of 160 citizens done and dusted and Paris is still burning. Don't grieve friends, that won't do......avenge them........#PouteOutuvre........#NakedEmotions
My infatuation with the movies is well known but my involvement with the actors and their characters is even more heartwarming. There are innumerable movies that I saw simply because they featured my favorite actors, however they themselves were not great. Examples could be infinite, however for the sake of this article I'll have to produce something here. Anger Management for Jack Nicholson (boy, isn't he a legend?), Swing Vote for Kevin Costner, Snatch for Brad Pitt, Legends of the Fall (Brad Pitt), Leon: The Professional, Immortal Beloved, Bram Stroker's Dracula, State of Grace & Prick up your ears; all for Gary Oldman (mind you, he is a chameleon). Meanwhile, I started accumulating some of the finest performances by some of the legendary actors of all time. Very recently, as anyone who follows me regularly knows, I grew very much fond of the craft and artistry of Daniel Day-Lewis. He is a fine, fine actor whose study and impersonation of a character is often pictur...
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