Month: February 2004

“Totully Tullified!”

Published by Anita

I see that my smart cat has kept you updated on my moves. It’s true, I’ve been distracted lately. But first things first. Let me tell you what happened yesterday. For starters, I had nearly left my entry pass to the Tull-Chaurasia show behind. I remembered at the last moment and scurried back home to retrieve it! Then, on the ride to the venue, I suddenly noticed a January 31, 2004 date printed on the pass. My heart did a double take. It sank. I had trouble breathing. Did they accidentally send me tickets for the wrong day? Had I missed the event I had been preparing for the whole of the week? Then across the other corner, I noticed the February 1, 2004 date printed. Aaahhhhh….. I let out all my relief. Reached the venue nice and early. There was quite a crowd. All dressed up for the show. I passed my time looking around. There was a woman in tight leather trousers. Another in a shiny black and white top with silver thingies …

At the movies

Published by Anita

If you haven’t watched Maqbool, then you definitely should. Convinced a friend of mine who’d already seen it to watch it again on Saturday night. And I didn’t need much convincing, so that’s more proof! Reasons to watch it: Brilliant performances, led by Pankaj Kapur. His mannerisms, voice and speech all honed to a T, for this role as an underworld don. Irfan Khan is pretty good too. He has large brooding eyes and dark foreboding looks. And he uses them well in his role as Kapur’s protege turned betrayer. Tabu – whether it is seducing Khan or breaking down – a great actress and a delight to watch for the nuances she brings into her roles. And of course, brilliant cameos by Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah who complement each other perfectly. Great direction by Vishal Bhardwaj. He keeps a tight rein on the story and does not allow it to stray. I think that the length of the movie (a little over two hours) and what he’s fit into it was a good …