Da Blogs Da Thang: 1 to 400

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Published Friday, July 14, 2006 by lecram sinun | E-mail this post

So, here it is... 1 post to the 400th. I'm wondering what I'll actually do for this? Need to figure out some kind of party post. Well, I guess you'll just have to come back and see, won't you?

Anyway, for now here is the...

weekend movie selection

Such A Long Journey is adapted from the novel of the same title by Indian born Canadian writer Rohinton Mistry and follows the life of protagonist Gustad Noble circa 1971. To even attempt to outline the plot of this film would be futile. This is a multi-layered, intellegent and compelling story that captures the grace and compassion of a clerk living in India while the madness of life swirls around him. It is both funny and poignant and deftly weaves the complexities of life into a unified whole.

Starring Roshan Seth and the late Om Puri whom you also probably saw in both "Gandhi" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." A truly sublime movie with powerful and quiet performances from all involved. Another strength is an unflinching look at life in India from a very local perspective... treat yourself to an experience that will continue to reveberate for days after you watch it. One of those grand small films that deserves more.

And yes, it is in english and is available for rent from netflix.

Cheers!