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FoliageGold
Thanks. I hope you can get to see the film. I noticed you joined Blogit recently. Welcome and hope to read more of you. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 24, 2007 at 8:56 PM
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Greenfields
I read the book a while back and loved it. Thank you for writing on the film as I hadn't known it was made it into a movie. I'll seek it out!
posted by
FoliageGold
on March 24, 2007 at 10:30 AM
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Great
I hope you get to see it soon!
posted by
Greenfields
on March 24, 2007 at 10:25 AM
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Thansk richinstore
glad you liked it!
posted by
Greenfields
on March 24, 2007 at 10:22 AM
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Thanks
I look forward to it.
posted by
Shalian
on March 24, 2007 at 7:02 AM
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Greenfields,
nice commentary on THE NAMESAKE.
posted by
richinstore
on March 24, 2007 at 5:42 AM
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Whacky
Thank you for the smile and the rose! It brightened up my day!!! Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 10:34 PM
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proc
So true. The beauty of the film is that it is global in it's appeal. No matter what country you live in, there is something to identify with, in many parts of the film. Hope you get to see it soon. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 10:34 PM
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Ukie
According to the Web:
The Namesake opened on the 9th and is now showing at the Laemmle Monica. Good luck. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 10:32 PM
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Ukie
I am sure it has released in the LA area. Maybe you could check with the not very large thetres. Although, given the rave reviews, I am sure other theatres will be vying for it. Good luck.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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Afzal
I think it is already relased in the Kolkata theatres. You will enjoy the Bengali-ness of the film, not to mention the scenes of Kolkata. It certainly brought back fond memories of my time in the city, when I studied and worked in Kolkata in the late 60s.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 10:18 PM
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I'll have to put it on my 'must see' list.
I brought you a smile
and a rose!
posted by
Whacky
on March 23, 2007 at 9:02 PM
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I would love to see the film as family relationships fascinate me.Its funny
how at different stages in our lives we are blind and deaf to certain issues.Like the young couple in your story.I know people just like that who then had kids and became the mushiest most loving individuals you dont recognise them.
posted by
proc
on March 23, 2007 at 12:28 PM
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I would like to see the film, too!
Tell me where I can find it?
Anywhere in the LA area?
posted by
QuailNest
on March 23, 2007 at 8:27 AM
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Hopefully , I would like to see it very soon .
posted by
afzal50
on March 23, 2007 at 4:39 AM
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Thanks TAPS
let me know if you get to see it. The book is good too!
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 4:22 AM
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Greenfields
It sounds like one that I must see. Very good post.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 23, 2007 at 3:11 AM
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Great Chilitree
I am sure it will. Mira Nair has started a drama school in South Africa, if I remember right. Her husband, Mahmood Mamdani, is a Ugandan. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 2:44 AM
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If it gets to South Africa, I will see it.
posted by
Chilitree
on March 23, 2007 at 2:04 AM
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rihwik.lancs
Welcome to Blogit. I think you will see many parallels to the Asian immigrant community int eh UK and USA. There are real issues about identity - who we are, where we belong, what are th evalues we hold, etc. Do try and read the book and see the film. Cheers.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 1:57 AM
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Thanks Justi
Do look for the film. I think you will enjoy it too.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 1:55 AM
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Rondon67
I am sure it will come. I think you will enjoy it.
posted by
Greenfields
on March 23, 2007 at 1:55 AM
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i have not seen the movie.not read too.I live in UK for past one year.yes a lot of differences.i find the camouflaged sorrow on the face of every Indian parent I meet.i find the confusion in the faces of teens i see in Emergency unit .they are there following suicide attempt,drug or being a rape victim.I myself find confused at times.two worlds merging and some are in between.
rithwik.lancs
posted by
rihwik.lancs
on March 23, 2007 at 12:39 AM
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Greenfields
This is such an awesome review. I have not seen it I will look for it. Be blessed. I saw you were at the food blog of mine enjoy the shrimp.
posted by
Justi
on March 22, 2007 at 11:42 PM
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It sounds like an interesting movie Greenfields. I shall see if it comes out in Australia.
posted by
robdon67
on March 22, 2007 at 10:31 PM
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