Thursday, August 28, 2008

talking movies

Considering the fact that i tend to watch more movies nowadays than footy matches, it's only fair that i spend some time talking about them as well.

No critical analyses. Just a line or two will do, i guess.

Here's a list of what i saw in the past couple of days...

Das Leben der Anderen (2006)
Lan: German
Dir: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Rating 9.5/10

To be honest, this tale just blew my mind away. The mood, music, acting, storyline and ending... everything is oh so perfect. This one has surely booked a permanent spot on my Top-10 list.

Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982)
Lan: English
Dir: Amy Heckerling
Rating 6/10

Disappointing. This flick owes its cult status to the tits of Phoebe Cates (whoa!) and Jennifer Jason Leigh more than anything else. Bubblegum affair.

Goodbye Lenin (2003)
Lan: German
Dir: Wolfgang Becker
Rating 7.5/10

My second East German experience in two days. Lovely story. Steady work overall, but never reaches the heights of Das Leben...

robinho and the curse of no 7

It's been a while, eh!?!

Well, a combination of laziness and busyness meant that i never had any time for this little pursuit of mine.

Gotta thank TheDropper for unwittingly reminding me of all the fun i used to have out here.

Rumour has it that Robinho is as good as a Blue boy now.

The last time i checked the Beeb and the Guard, nothing ain't official yet. But some websites are reporting that the official store is already minting money by selling Robinho shirts.

So, is he the final piece of the jigsaw puzzle, as Big Phil sees it?

Well, he could be.

He didn't do anything spectacular at Real. Fifteen goals from 40 games last season is not a stat that sets yours pulses racing. But, it's a huge improvement from the previous season (8 from 40). Oh, that boy can dribble and do a stepover or two. Eat that, not-so-fat Ronaldo!

Robinho could well kick-start the Samba revolution into motion.

But if he's gonna slip into that dreaded No 7 jersey, then gawd save the Blues.

Remember Sheva, Mutu, Maniche, BOGARDE!

Somebody please retire that shirt!

Amen.