Yes, I am still unable to break free from the clutches of Gautham Menon's VTV.
It's mesmerising - just that you need to be ready for that emotional outlash.
Also, there is this film critic, whose language, more than the criticism itself, shines.
He calls Nee thaane enthan pon vasantham as Nee thaane enthan poison Ivy.
Some of his reviews transport you into a Victorian era. His language is tough for me, but that's the fun, isn't it?
A while ago I had read his ruminations about his job as a critic.
http://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/bitty-ruminations-75/
I'll just post some bits from Gautham's past and Baradwaj's past and you can make the connections.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautham_Menon
One left his Engineering career and pursued film making. Another left it to become a writer - film critic!
The similarities are endearing. I think Baradwaj is even trying his hand at screenplay. Don't know how well that will turn out. Reviewing what's been created by someone is a totally different art than the art of making something. Similarly I don't know if Gautham ever wanted to be an actor :-) He does feature in 1 sec parts as a background dancer in some songs. Was he interested in acting too? Did he hold back because of the 'stereotype' required for a Tamil hero? Never know.
Being an English teacher is so different from being an English book author!
To know so precisely what is it that you want, and what is it that you are good at and also what is it that can keep you afloat - is a talent in itself. Kudos to all those with a crystal clear vision.
P.S: On 23-Sep I read this piece about Jabberwock. It echoed many of my thoughts too! Maybe I should take this kind of thing too!
http://jaiarjun.blogspot.in/2009/12/private-luxury-doing-your-own-thing.html
It's mesmerising - just that you need to be ready for that emotional outlash.
Also, there is this film critic, whose language, more than the criticism itself, shines.
He calls Nee thaane enthan pon vasantham as Nee thaane enthan poison Ivy.
Some of his reviews transport you into a Victorian era. His language is tough for me, but that's the fun, isn't it?
A while ago I had read his ruminations about his job as a critic.
http://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/bitty-ruminations-75/
I'll just post some bits from Gautham's past and Baradwaj's past and you can make the connections.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautham_Menon
One left his Engineering career and pursued film making. Another left it to become a writer - film critic!
The similarities are endearing. I think Baradwaj is even trying his hand at screenplay. Don't know how well that will turn out. Reviewing what's been created by someone is a totally different art than the art of making something. Similarly I don't know if Gautham ever wanted to be an actor :-) He does feature in 1 sec parts as a background dancer in some songs. Was he interested in acting too? Did he hold back because of the 'stereotype' required for a Tamil hero? Never know.
Being an English teacher is so different from being an English book author!
To know so precisely what is it that you want, and what is it that you are good at and also what is it that can keep you afloat - is a talent in itself. Kudos to all those with a crystal clear vision.
P.S: On 23-Sep I read this piece about Jabberwock. It echoed many of my thoughts too! Maybe I should take this kind of thing too!
http://jaiarjun.blogspot.in/2009/12/private-luxury-doing-your-own-thing.html
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