Over the weekend, was watching one of those award ceremonies for Hindi Cinema and was shocked to know more than hundred movies were made in the year 2012.
But funny thing was i could not name more than ten movies. I cross two or three movie house everyday and Bollywood catches my attention. Point here I'm trying to make is how many of us have actually heard of all the hundred movies? Take a minute or two and think about it. I'm sure you can't name more than twenty. Why is this? We all know of one fact that, first thing we look at in a movie trailer is the cast and if the music is attractive. So obviously we are not going to even watch the preview of the ones with the unknown cast and not so impressive music. Do we ever think of scriptwriting, editing, screening? Its a shame that i can't name more five Directors in Bollywood.
I love watching movies, not just the ones with a message but also those that make me laugh for three hours. But never ever thought about looking into the details of the movie. Loved the movie Raavan but not once thought about how the sound effects are recorded or who is the art director. Just lost myself in the beauty of what i could see. Watched Rock On and was so happy to have watched a movie like that without knowing who the music director was. Did not really like Devdas (new one) but loved the clothes, jewellery and dance. Did i care to learn about the costume designer and the choreographer? No.
One of my favorite actor, Boman Irani once spoke about how he was asked by his mother to watch a movie over and over again for a whole week. But with a different purpose everyday. One day was to concentrate on the story, one day to the direction, one day to acting, one to listen to the songs and understanding the lyrics and so on. No wonder he is so good at what he does.
And no wonder I have nothing to say more than "I loved it" when asked about movies.
But funny thing was i could not name more than ten movies. I cross two or three movie house everyday and Bollywood catches my attention. Point here I'm trying to make is how many of us have actually heard of all the hundred movies? Take a minute or two and think about it. I'm sure you can't name more than twenty. Why is this? We all know of one fact that, first thing we look at in a movie trailer is the cast and if the music is attractive. So obviously we are not going to even watch the preview of the ones with the unknown cast and not so impressive music. Do we ever think of scriptwriting, editing, screening? Its a shame that i can't name more five Directors in Bollywood.
I love watching movies, not just the ones with a message but also those that make me laugh for three hours. But never ever thought about looking into the details of the movie. Loved the movie Raavan but not once thought about how the sound effects are recorded or who is the art director. Just lost myself in the beauty of what i could see. Watched Rock On and was so happy to have watched a movie like that without knowing who the music director was. Did not really like Devdas (new one) but loved the clothes, jewellery and dance. Did i care to learn about the costume designer and the choreographer? No.
One of my favorite actor, Boman Irani once spoke about how he was asked by his mother to watch a movie over and over again for a whole week. But with a different purpose everyday. One day was to concentrate on the story, one day to the direction, one day to acting, one to listen to the songs and understanding the lyrics and so on. No wonder he is so good at what he does.
And no wonder I have nothing to say more than "I loved it" when asked about movies.
It's a bad habit not to be a movie freak...did you watch Shawshank Redemption yet??
ReplyDeleteNoo.. :-( Do you have the movie with you?
DeleteYes, I do...I have watched it several times...
DeleteGive me the movie.. Want to watch coming weekend.
DeleteI am aware of the fact that there are a large number of movies are made every year. But can only name a few. I agree music and cast play a big part.
ReplyDeleteYes.. I was not even aware that so many movies were made every year..
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