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Alaipayuthey vs. Saathiya ∞

This post is about spotting the difference between the original Alaipayuthey vs. Saathiya, using the song ‘Mangalyam’ as the case study. Thanks to Rakesh for showcasing both the clips.

Now after you watch both clips, notice the cinematography, direction, editing and acting:

• The golden temple pillar.
• There’s no walking-in scene to the temple. The build up to that scene is created in other ways in the movie.
• The couple were standing together opposite the registrar while signing and how they are shot as silhouettes.
• The effortless affection between the couple, the sister and friends.
• No unnecessary sprint for the bus.
• The over reaction from Vivek Oberoi’s character or rather the lack of over-action from Madhavans.

It must be difficult reworking a masterpiece. Both deserve their respective credits. But if you choose to have a better viewing moving experience, do give Alaipayuthey a chance and do it the justice it deserves.

Mémoires ∞

It’s perfect. Just what I was looking for, but better.

Life In Perpetual Beta ∞

Life in Perpetual Beta is a documentary film about the ways in which technology has/is/will change the ways in which we think about ourselves as individuals and a society. It is exploring the cultural shift that technology creates as it enables people to live less planned and more passionate lives.

I found this topic quite intriguing. The concept of living in the moment and making changes as you discover a passion for something; and breaking the norm of a planned and goal oriented culture. I’d say that’s interesting. Curious to know how these different personalities would approach such a notion. Now to hope that spring arrives soon.

Helvetireader ∞

A minimal, anti-social theme for Google Reader

Having incorporated this stylesheet, it could easily be replacing my primary feed reader app.