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November 17, 2008

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1.) Amma, I was kissing a boy for the first time and he was stoned, and I think he did not know what he was doing. And even though we were completely dressed I think he tried to hump me. How do tell him that it was not okay? And that he should not do it next time.

Aiyo!!! my hump my hump my hump my lovely little lumps!! In my village we usually don’t wear clothes so I have never had such an opportunity to be dry humped. 🙁 Maybe he did not try to hump you but was dancing oddly, or was easing an itch. That you read too much into. But either way the next time you find yourself in such a situation just tell him that he should stop and behave himself. Incase the guy you are with is inebriated then you can always throw water on his face and walk off. Since it is the first kiss, (sigh my first kiss) one entertains all these notions about how romantic they are. But let me tell you. The first time I kissed a man was everything but the knee popping Ann Hathaway princess Diaries smooch. So just make the right choices when you decide to let some one close enough to your lovely lady lumps…

2.)I was in a relatioship with a guy for over 2 years but we broke up because of some familial problem at his end. After that he blamed me for the break up and told everyone in our friend circle about our sex-life. This really hurt me and i was determined to not talk to him ever again. However, a few months later he came back and apologised, promising to make it work this time around. He was so convincing that i believed him and took him back into my life. Recently, he dumped me again and this time for something very trivial. What worries me more is that though i’m upset with him, i am still not angry enough to cut all contact with him. I feel like i would forgive him again if he came back to me and somehow that doesnt seem like the most sensible thing to do. Please help!

It sounds like you’ve already made the decision and the more sensible option is also very clear to you. This person has, for whatever reason, not treated you very well but you’re still clinging on to the relationship you once shared. People do regret their mistakes but the fact that he left you a second time around should be indication enough that he isnt taking this as seriously as you are. Perhaps you should reconsider if this is the sort of person you want to be with. If inspite all the information you have, you choose to go ahead with him as and when he comes back then you must prepare youself to live with some uncomfortable consequences. Be very careful how you treat your own self, don’t forget that your own joy matters too.

The name’s Bond…James Bond. The single dialogue which made James Bond so famous. But, what if this dialogue is missing from the film? Well, that’s exactly what has happened in this latest Bond offering, Quantum of Solace. Starting from the last Bond offering i.e. Casino Royale in 2006, Barbara Broccoli has been trying hard to re-define the role of James Bond i.e change the characteristics of Bond by leaps and bounds. This ambitious change resulted in the replacement of Pierce Brosnan ,suave, sophisticated, sexy by a not so popular British actor, Danial Craig. Even though the statistics show that the film did very well but hardcore James Bond fans like me know that somehow James Bond lost its charm and that standing in the hearts of a majority of people. I feel that Brosnan was the best Bond ever. He carried forward the role from where Sean Connery had left it. Even today when we ask someone that how they like the new Bond, all they say is that he’s good but Brosnan was the best. He could have easily enacted the role in atleast 2 more films after Die Another Day.

The film continues from where Casino Royale left off with the events, which happen within an hour’s time from the previous film’s. A car chase sequence followed by an assassin attempt to kill M where one of her most trusted bodyguards betray her. In his journey he encounters Camille Montes, whose seeking revenge from her parents’ killer. Together they destroy the secret criminal organization. Locales of the film are strictly okay. Even the look and the presentation of the film hardly tell you that you are watching a Bond film. One has to really keep on reminding oneself that it’s the latest Bond. All said and done once the film ends you don’t really dislike the film, the title track of the film, Another Way to Die, performed by Jack White is nothing much to listen to.

All in all Quantum of Solace is a good second half and a boring forced action oriented first hour. In all I would also like to say that somehow now James Bond has lost that special place it enjoyed in my heart, after Die Another Day which clearly show that somehow the producers plan to re-define Bond hasn’t really paid off well.

My Rating- 3.2 / 5

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Directed By- Madhur Bandarkar

Produced By- UTV Motion Pictures (Ronnie Screwvala) & Bhandarkar Entertainment

Starring- Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Samir Soni

Review- Madhur Bandarkar has done it again! Continuing his theme of movies drawn from real life, Fashion incorporates all the elements of a mainstream bollywood flick without losing the realism which has been traditionally associated with art films. With each movie Bandarkar manages to dive into an alien world and teach us its nuances while keeping us thoroughly entertained. After many successful films such as Chandni Bar, Page 3 and Corporate, his latest movie Fashion is set to take the audience by storm.
As the name suggests Fashion targets the fashion industry, lending an insight into how the whole system works with all its corruption, ugliness and of course beauty. It follows the story of a small town girl (Priyanka Chopra) who comes to Mumbai to pursue her dream of becoming a supermodel. Unlike many struggling models she actually manages to rise in the industry, only to find that keeping her position on top might be harder than actually attaining it. By displaying the trials and traumas aspiring or professional models face everyday, Bandarkar intends to shed some ugly truth on the glamorous world of fashion. This is further reinforced by the guest appearances by real models, designers and actors which lend authenticity to the movie.

Excellent performances on the part of Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Renaut and the newcomer Mygdha Godse as well as the memorable music tracks makes this movie well worth the viewing

My Rating- 4 / 5 (Very Highly Recommended)