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Monsoon Wedding has anyone watched this movie ... i watched it last night and was amazed at the beauty of the women ...
did you like the movie ? 
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it's a very good film. i think it blends the happiness and the trauma quite well.
and i agree, of course, about the beauty.  | |
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TheFrogSpawn said: it's a very good film. i think it blends the happiness and the trauma quite well.
and i agree, of course, about the beauty. and i loved the colors ... the men too were beautiful  | |
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Mach said: TheFrogSpawn said: it's a very good film. i think it blends the happiness and the trauma quite well.
and i agree, of course, about the beauty. and i loved the colors ... the men too were beautiful it is quite disturbing in parts though.  i love the music and the dancing, especially.
made me want to go and watch a full blown hindi bollywood film. | |
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would this be classified as 1 of those "Bollywood" films??
I still don't quite get the whole "Bollywood" phenomenon, or why it's even called that.. I'll see you tonight..
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mltijchr said: would this be classified as 1 of those "Bollywood" films??
I still don't quite get the whole "Bollywood" phenomenon, or why it's even called that.. no, i wouldn't say it was a Bollywood film, really. The Bollywood phenomenon is brilliant! Wonderful films. I love 'em. 
uhm...they're called Bollywood, i guess, because Bombay + Hollywood = Bollywood.  | |
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I watched it about 2 weekz ago...I loved it:) I thought it waas hilarious....I got a big kick out of the little "trendy" dude. Great movie  She stole my medallion n she called me a BITCH!!! | |
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TheFrogSpawn said: Mach said: and i loved the colors ... the men too were beautiful it is quite disturbing in parts though. i love the music and the dancing, especially.
made me want to go and watch a full blown hindi bollywood film. yes... it was alittle disturbing made me want to be invited to a wedding like that the dancing was fun ... mydaughter belly dances so i LOVED the music too | |
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Mach said: TheFrogSpawn said: it is quite disturbing in parts though. i love the music and the dancing, especially.
made me want to go and watch a full blown hindi bollywood film. yes... it was alittle disturbing made me want to be invited to a wedding like that the dancing was fun ... mydaughter belly dances so i LOVED the music tooi went to one last saturday! 
brilliant fun, outstanding food, beautiful day.  | |
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ah okay.. thanks for the explanation, TheFrog..
since you're familiar with the genre.. could you recommend a film or 2?? something funny &/or.. "sexy"?? I'll see you tonight..
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mltijchr said: would this be classified as 1 of those "Bollywood" films??
I still don't quite get the whole "Bollywood" phenomenon, or why it's even called that.. It's called Bollywood because there are many movie coming out of Bombay. It's like a type of Hollywood. I can't believe this thread came up today. Last night I rewound a tape too far and ended up watching THIS movie again. My favorite part is when the women are getting henna on their hands for the wedding and everyone is singing this really cool song.(pic #3) I think it's about choosing a bride. I also love the subplot between the wedding planner and the maid. Very romantic and sweet. Bombay edit M [Edited 4/29/05 8:53am] [Edited 4/29/05 8:59am] MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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"Monsoon Wedding" is class! It has delightful little sub-plots and pressing issues all fused around the growing middle class culture of modern Indian (wedding apart  ).
Nicely dealt with by Meera Nair. The soundtrack is gorgeous too  (if it's your kind of thing. Give it a whirl Mach ).
Check out Nair's "Salaam Bombay" if you get the chance
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: mltijchr said: would this be classified as 1 of those "Bollywood" films??
I still don't quite get the whole "Bollywood" phenomenon, or why it's even called that.. It's called Bollywood because there are many movie coming out of Bali. It's like a type of Hollywood. I can't believe this thread came up today. Last night I rewound a tape too far and ended up watching THIS movie again. My favorite part is when the women are getting henna on their hands for the wedding and everyone is singing this really cool song.(pic #3) I think it's about choosing a bride. I also love the subplot between the wedding planner and the maid. Very romantic and sweet. M [Edited 4/29/05 8:53am] i love the henna too... we do henna before my daughters haflas ...
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senik said: "Monsoon Wedding" is class! It has delightful little sub-plots and pressing issues all fused around the growing middle class culture of modern Indian (wedding apart ).
Nicely dealt with by Meera Nair. The soundtrack is gorgeous too (if it's your kind of thing. Give it a whirl Mach ).
Check out Nair's "Salaam Bombay" if you get the chance
SENIK!!!!! Everyone's been looking for you. Welcome back buddy!!!!! It's great to hear your opinion on this movie. I loved SALAAM BOMBAY!!!  MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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i tend to look forward to seeing a movie like this so much that when i do finally watch it there is no way it can live up to my expectations.
i enjoyed the movie though... and the music. ever since someone let me try on a sari when i was 10 or so i have wished just a little i was indian... that and i tend to be attracted to indian men 
ok mach! let's get some mehndi done! 
(funny, in the time it took to post this message you posted mehndi too! )  She couldn't stop crying 'cause she knew he was gone to stay | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: It's called Bollywood because there are many movie coming out of Bali. It's like a type of Hollywood. [Edited 4/29/05 8:53am] Hiya Miguel! 
It's actually called "Bollywood" because the heart beat of 'mainstream' Indian cinema is located in what used to be called Bombay (now Mumbai )
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mltijchr said: ah okay.. thanks for the explanation, TheFrog..
since you're familiar with the genre.. could you recommend a film or 2?? something funny &/or.. "sexy"?? they're nearly all funny. particularly like Shahrukh Khan
sexy - just hit anything with Aishwarya Rai or Preity Zinta or [loads of others] in it. 
won't find any sex scenes tho - not even any kissing, normally. 
loads of great films. Wonderful recent film was called Devdas, starring Rai and Khan. 
Other films that are easy to get into - Asoka, Lagaan and for just outstanding music, Dil Se | |
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senik said: "Monsoon Wedding" is class! It has delightful little sub-plots and pressing issues all fused around the growing middle class culture of modern Indian (wedding apart ).
Nicely dealt with by Meera Nair. The soundtrack is gorgeous too (if it's your kind of thing. Give it a whirl Mach ).
Check out Nair's "Salaam Bombay" if you get the chance
the dude. 
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senik said: MIGUELGOMEZ said: It's called Bollywood because there are many movie coming out of Bali. It's like a type of Hollywood. [Edited 4/29/05 8:53am] Hiya Miguel!
It's actually called "Bollywood" because the heart beat of 'mainstream' Indian cinema is located in what used to be called Bombay (now Mumbai )
I'm a dork! Thanks for the info. Geography is not my forte. MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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and this part ...i was like OMG 
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thanks again for the recommendations, TheFrog..
I will check some of these out, eventually! I'll see you tonight..
in ALL MY DREAMS.. | |
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Mach said: and this part ...i was like OMG
I cried.....yeah I'm a sucker for romance. Believe it or not I got that from my dad. He cries at weddings. M MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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emm said: i tend to look forward to seeing a movie like this so much that when i do finally watch it there is no way it can live up to my expectations.
i enjoyed the movie though... and the music. ever since someone let me try on a sari when i was 10 or so i have wished just a little i was indian... that and i tend to be attracted to indian men
ok mach! let's get some mehndi done!
(funny, in the time it took to post this message you posted mehndi too! ) we could have a ORG henna party | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: Mach said: and this part ...i was like OMG
I cried.....yeah I'm a sucker for romance. Believe it or not I got that from my dad. He cries at weddings. M i cried too... it was so beautifully romantic | |
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mltijchr said: ah okay.. thanks for the explanation, TheFrog..
since you're familiar with the genre.. could you recommend a film or 2?? something funny &/or.. "sexy"?? Drop me an Org.Note and I can run you off a huge list of mainstream bangers and independent gems with many different and varying themes (Although there's a lot of 'formula' junk that gets churned out from the mainstream, but it's all fun though! )
The golden oldie to watch is SHOLAY I'd recommend it without doubt for all things classically Bollywood
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senik said: "Monsoon Wedding" is class! It has delightful little sub-plots and pressing issues all fused around the growing middle class culture of modern Indian (wedding apart ).
Nicely dealt with by Meera Nair. The soundtrack is gorgeous too (if it's your kind of thing. Give it a whirl Mach ).
Check out Nair's "Salaam Bombay" if you get the chance
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senik said: mltijchr said: ah okay.. thanks for the explanation, TheFrog..
since you're familiar with the genre.. could you recommend a film or 2?? something funny &/or.. "sexy"?? Drop me an Org.Note and I can run you off a huge list of mainstream bangers and independent gems with many different and varying themes (Although there's a lot of 'formula' junk that gets churned out from the mainstream, but it's all fun though! )
The golden oldie to watch is SHOLAY I'd recommend it without doubt for all things classically Bollywood
hey senik, what did you think about "Fire" ?  | |
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Great film Mach | |
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Just a great film, great story/stories, great actors and great music. Just adorable!
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senik said: "Monsoon Wedding" is class! It has delightful little sub-plots and pressing issues all fused around the growing middle class culture of modern Indian (wedding apart ).
Nicely dealt with by Meera Nair. The soundtrack is gorgeous too (if it's your kind of thing. Give it a whirl Mach ).
Check out Nair's "Salaam Bombay" if you get the chance
I really dig Bollywood films. It is really interesting to see how Western culuture has impacted India over the years . | |
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