tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post5789709287258470082..comments2023-05-13T19:12:11.470+05:30Comments on More Than Films: The Multiplex Decade: The Best of Bollywood (2000-2009)Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-56484375213217459062010-03-24T21:07:30.050+05:302010-03-24T21:07:30.050+05:30@Dr. Gonzo: Some fab writing on your blog! Especia...@Dr. Gonzo: Some fab writing on your blog! Especially love the <i>Dev D</i> pieces. <br /><br />@Pradosh: I do love <i>Socha Na Tha</i> (it's in the honorable mentions before this list). I understand that <i>Jaane Tu</i> is a very personal pick here and it's unlikely to end up on anyone else's "Best of the Decade" list. But such idiosyncrasies are what make "personal" lists fun for me. Films can connect with us in many ways and it's always interesting to find the ones that appealed to you more than they did to other people. <br /><br />I would certainly love to know what films you'd place on such a list! I know it's tough to single out just a few films from the decade (I'm working on a similar list for International cinema and it's driving me nuts).Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-60218016318790331962010-03-24T20:33:00.386+05:302010-03-24T20:33:00.386+05:30Doing a top 10 list for a single year can be such ...Doing a top 10 list for a single year can be such a tough job, doing for the entire decade is a minefield !!<br />I am not sure I myself can condense the best hindi movies of the decade into just 10, but even then I wouldnt agree with most of your top 10<br /><br />Jaane Tu just doesnt have enough in it to make it to a best of the decade list - best of the year maybe, but not decade. (And have you watched Socha Na Tha - the original ?)<br /><br />And I am one of those who never understood Luck By Chance - sure the internal jokes were there, and the scene you have have described is the highpoint of the movie - but I just dont find the movie anything more than good.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me about Mr & Mrs Iyer though - it definitely deserves the top 10 place.Pradoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230031903157593972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-53431879786017774822010-03-22T18:37:50.975+05:302010-03-22T18:37:50.975+05:30Also, there is a reason why I am very dissatisfied...Also, there is a reason why I am very dissatisfied with my writing on Maqbool. Figured out why when I was writing about Ishqiya<br /><br />http://theevilp.blogspot.com/2010/02/mujhe-ishqiya-dekhne-do.htmlDr. Gonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593056958061152496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-72846661217665798042010-03-22T18:33:40.604+05:302010-03-22T18:33:40.604+05:30My list would definitely have Johnny Gaddaar, Oye ...My list would definitely have Johnny Gaddaar, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, and Manorama 6 feet under (which can be an honorable mention). I am glad you dug out Monsoon Wedding, that brilliantly flawed masterpiece! And Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi! Waah!<br /><br /><br />My Maqbool review is http://theevilp.blogspot.com/2005/04/study-in-guilt.html<br />IMHO, One of the best hindi films made. Ever.<br /><br />Dev D affected me very personally and very deeply. A collection of my outpourings on Dev D are here http://noputhyfooting.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/moments-in-cinema-2009-dev-d/Dr. Gonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593056958061152496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-54026476696228417092010-03-01T22:48:17.317+05:302010-03-01T22:48:17.317+05:30would agree every bit of this list.. Bang on targe...would agree every bit of this list.. Bang on target about RGV was at his best with Company.hulishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734471059980194376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-5878038831019586012010-03-01T15:05:56.279+05:302010-03-01T15:05:56.279+05:30Thanks for stopping by, Shantanu. I agree with mos...Thanks for stopping by, Shantanu. I agree with most of what you said -- <i>Swades</i> is a beautiful film and it would've been up there in the top ten for me if I didn't have issues with the length and the editing. It's easily SRK's best performance to date -- and the only one where he seemed to be playing out of his comfort zone, to brilliant results.<br /><br />As for <i>Kaho Na Pyaar Hai</i> - never really liked it, not even as a Bollywood masala product. Though I think it's significant for being one of the last films of its kind -- for better or for worse, that old-school Bollywood masala style seems to be a dying art now.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-75272681687277731462010-03-01T03:08:25.080+05:302010-03-01T03:08:25.080+05:30This is a good list even though any list of this t...This is a good list even though any list of this type is bound to be criticized.<br /><br />A couple of thoughts <br /><br /><br />Jaane tu... & Luck by Chance were possible only because of the success of Dil Chahta Hai and the urban, hip cinema it spawned. Similarly, Dev D owes its success to Maqbool, Omkaara and Hazaron.<br /><br />Swades would probably make my Top 5. Gowarikar succeeded in getting SRK's most sincere performance in decades while touching upong social issues like brain-drain, rural development & the caste system.<br /><br />Honorable mentions to Kaho Na Pyaar Hai for doing what Bollywood does best and Johnny Gaddar and Ek Hasina Thi for true-blue masala thriller entertainment<br /><br />@ddk :-)Shantanunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-54883940809428899362010-02-28T13:47:44.162+05:302010-02-28T13:47:44.162+05:30@hugoBLISS: I completely forgot about Johnny Gadda...@hugoBLISS: I completely forgot about <i>Johnny Gaddar</i>. Should add it to honorable mentions. I love Raghavan's pulp-y style (though I must admit I'm quite surprised he has fans in New Mexico!).Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-59103718484913606562010-02-28T12:56:38.416+05:302010-02-28T12:56:38.416+05:30White guy from New Mexico USA says: what about the...White guy from New Mexico USA says: what about the films of Sriram Raghavan? I think they (all two of them) are killer films!Charles Wemplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212054874153696170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-58313606928666658652010-02-27T00:58:50.729+05:302010-02-27T00:58:50.729+05:30@Diu: 6 of those films match on our lists -- YAY! ...@Diu: 6 of those films match on our lists -- YAY! I think <i>Rang De Basanti</i> is electric in many ways (that's the only word I could think of to describe the amazing film-making) but I have issues with the ending, which I think is far too irresponsible. That's the film's only flaw, but to me its a substantial one. On a pure film-making level though, it's up there with the best.<br /><br />@Mangesh: I loved <i>Rock On</i> when I first saw it, but I've seen it again a couple of times and it didn't hold up well on repeat viewings. It's a very good film, but I think it lacks depth -- or rather, there was nothing new to be discovered in the second viewing. I don't know if that should be a criteria for judging films but it does make a difference on a subconscious level, I guess.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-47344078932735030772010-02-26T12:42:03.846+05:302010-02-26T12:42:03.846+05:30Dude- What do you think about 'Rock On' fo...Dude- What do you think about 'Rock On' for honorable mention?Mangeshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-54807820277243594132010-02-26T12:19:28.343+05:302010-02-26T12:19:28.343+05:30Divya: Here are my 10
10) Company
9) Lagaan
8) Dev...Divya: Here are my 10<br />10) Company<br />9) Lagaan<br />8) Dev D<br />7) Hazaaron Khwaeeishein<br />6) DCH<br />5) Omkara<br />4) Monsoon Wedding<br />3) Maqbool<br />2) RDB<br />1) TZPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-62715533851771106652010-02-26T12:06:11.142+05:302010-02-26T12:06:11.142+05:30Oops that was me, DivyaOops that was me, DivyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-87665859667915032492010-02-26T12:05:46.107+05:302010-02-26T12:05:46.107+05:30I guess different folks, different strokes. Except...I guess different folks, different strokes. Except for Pratik Babbar no other supporting character was worth even mentioning. I cannot forget the fat one who looks like he is their uncle more than a same-aged friend. Genelia cannot act as much as even my big toe nail can. The nly thing worth remembering from that movie was Pratik and the songs. Wasted Naseeruddin and Ratna, disgusting Khan brother cameos and so many things...I can just go on and on. But it's ok. Like I said, different folks, different strokes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-39626180764292325702010-02-25T22:36:36.850+05:302010-02-25T22:36:36.850+05:30@Divya: Omkara is in the honorable mentions. I hav...@Divya: <i>Omkara</i> is in the honorable mentions. I have no excuses for not including it except that maybe I liked ten films better than it. It's probably #11. <br /><br />I think <em>Jaane Tu</em> is extremely underrated, and I underrated it myself when I first saw it, but I've noticed new details every time I watch the movie -- I have no hesitation in saying that it's one of the best screenplays in recent years, the characters (mostly the supporting ones) have been drawn beautifully. <br /><br />Having said that, I can see why <i>Jaane Tu</i> would seem out of place here. And I tried to say that in the write-up but I guess I didn't get the point across too well there. <br /><br />PS: I sorta had a feeling you'd call me out on the <em>Jaane Tu</em> inclusion :)Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-52486551594974161092010-02-25T22:15:52.018+05:302010-02-25T22:15:52.018+05:30Divya: I cant believe you have Jane Tu on the list...Divya: I cant believe you have Jane Tu on the list but not a masterpiece like Omkara...I'm just stunned...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-3815862553997096502010-02-21T23:39:28.057+05:302010-02-21T23:39:28.057+05:30OK dude, thanks for the new task for this coming M...OK dude, thanks for the new task for this coming Month, let me go flash back and research - to come up with my choice of movies that had huge impact on my life something kindaa life time feeling.. i hope there is no linguistic barrier - i will include Hindi English Hinglish chinese korean telugu tamil Bhojpuri and kannada.... keep some vacant space for guest writers..RVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-8350246385005435142010-02-21T23:23:40.229+05:302010-02-21T23:23:40.229+05:30@Ravi: I love Lage Raho, it almost made it in. I t...@Ravi: I love Lage Raho, it <i>almost</i> made it in. I think I tend to go for more complexity in characters and films, but Lage Raho is definitely a gem. I'm on the fence as far as Munnabhai and especially 3 Idiots are concerned (you know that!). Though I would definitely love to hear what your choices would be.Sidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647511701225586270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-50245177743357170852010-02-21T22:36:24.585+05:302010-02-21T22:36:24.585+05:30Lagaan and DCH definetly gonna make in my list.. r...Lagaan and DCH definetly gonna make in my list.. rest bool ja..RVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8405080951197044980.post-77554698735844211282010-02-21T22:34:18.328+05:302010-02-21T22:34:18.328+05:30i loved every bit of ur writing .. keep it going, ...i loved every bit of ur writing .. keep it going, as i said u earlier, and i will by abide my statement .. our choices will never match.. ur top 10's.. i dont know y but i like Hirani's kindaa screen magic, saying it simple and with deep impact.. movie shud b something- which shud refresh ur mood- thought provoking.. once u c that.. each frame gotta stick to ur mind..Ravinoreply@blogger.com