The world stands divided on two sides after the 9/11 strikes on the World Trade Center. It is the point which Karan Johar makes with his magnum opus My Name Is Khan. There is sincerity, belief and hard work in the execution of it as well but there is too much of mess created by the director that takes the film away from its central point.
The film has many positives going for it and that includes several messages portrayed in it. The film goes on to teach us the value of being good and shows the constant crumbling of humanity across the world. The mother of the protagonist (Rizwan Khan) says that there are only two kinds of people: either good or bad. Here we can sense where the film will proceed as the message is clear that we should be able to dissociate religion from terrorism. This is where the film works big time.
Thus it has many heart touching scenes for the viewer but never becomes an epic and inspiring one for public like Rang De Basanti. The film starts on a strong note with the protagonist Rizwan Khan (Shahrukh Khan) being frisked at the airport just because of his religion and the film marks a straightforward punch when Rizwan says: "My Name Is Khan and I am not a terrorist". It is after that incident the film delves into flashback mode and we can witness some of the grittiest scenes in the film. We see Zareena Wahab staging a fine comeback as the mother of Rizwan and taking proper care of his son who is suffering from Asperger Syndrome which even she doesn't know. There is fine skill involved in the execution of these scenes by actor Tanay Chheda. He is not able to communicate himself socially and has odd behavior patterns.
Rizwan is diagnosed of the disorder when he reaches the United States. He finds love in Mandira (Kajol) and gets married to her who is divorced and has a son. The scene depicting Rizwan proposing to Mandira and its subsequent acceptance is also a nice one where we can reminisce the golden days of Shahrukh and Kajol romancing onscreen. They soon get married and the family is happy, but the things do change after 9/11. There is upsurge in crime against a community on the basis of religion and there is a major setback to the happy Mandira Rizwan Khan family. Thus Rizwan embarks on a remarkable journey to meet the president to say he is Khan and definitely not a terrorist.
The emotions and the message in the film are fine but the film quivers when the narrative focuses to San Francisco and we see the romance of Rizwan and Mandira. This was supposed to be the strongest part of the movie but it appears as deliberate and over-sentimental to a viewer. The loud outcries by Navneet Nishan don't please the viewer either. Kajol as usual is good in the role of Mandira but struggles to look thin. The film definitely loses its ground on these occasions.
The cinematography by Ravi Chandran is nice and tries hard to cover the flaws of the film. The film is messed up in the later parts when our super human manages to teach a lesson on Islam to a doctor in a mosque and have him arrested by FBI later on. He is also arrested and later released on the uproar in public and media and also moves to St. Georgia to save its residents from the floods as he has a special connection there.
The director has tried to pinch so many things in the film that it leaves the viewer fatigued and people would be ranting about having no more of drama from Rizwan.
My Name Is Khan is without any doubt a top class performance from Shahrukh Khan and the film deserves a watch for his strong performance as an autistic and a good human being. He looks to be in charge of his character and we can see him controlling his emotions on screen. So watch the film for Shahrukh's performance alone.
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Dienstag, 16. Februar 2010
TV Review - Survivor 20 Episode 1 - Best Season Yet
So, I'm sure many of you watched the season premiere of Survivor 20 last night. I managed to watch it this morning and was thrilled to see some of my favorite cast members returning to battle it out against "nature" and against each other in Heroes vs. Villains.
There were some highlights for me this episode that are worth mentioning. First, the hints made at love brewing between the dragon slayer and the black widow. You all know who I'm talking about: Coach and Jerri. They would make the perfect TV couple, wouldn't they? You know you were hoping for it, so maybe they will play it up in episodes to come.
An interesting aspect was how my favorite survivor, Russel, seemed to drift into the background toward the second half of the show. He's either quietly working his magic behind the scenes, or he's found his match and will quickly fall prey to the veteran players.
Finally, I was very glad to see Ms. Sugar get the boot at the end of the episode. I can't stand her at all. She seems like she's 12 years old and constantly whines. She must have been picked for the show just so they would have someone to vote off in the first episode. It was hilarious watching Colby try to distance himself from her. Yikes! Getting turned down by Colby. Not good.
At any rate, this first installment stood up to the promises made by its promos. As one of the many around the world to have watched every Survivor episode since it started with season 1, I can say this should be the best one yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed that Russel will come out of the shadows and truly take his rightful crown as the Best Survivor to ever have played the game.
Steven Veach has several books in print and a new thriller novel coming out in April 2010 called, THE PREPARATION. You can find out more about Steven at http://www.stevenveach.net or order his books by clicking here. For a limited time, you can get a signed copy of The Preparation for a discounted price. Just go to his website and click on the link for Pre-Ordering.
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There were some highlights for me this episode that are worth mentioning. First, the hints made at love brewing between the dragon slayer and the black widow. You all know who I'm talking about: Coach and Jerri. They would make the perfect TV couple, wouldn't they? You know you were hoping for it, so maybe they will play it up in episodes to come.
An interesting aspect was how my favorite survivor, Russel, seemed to drift into the background toward the second half of the show. He's either quietly working his magic behind the scenes, or he's found his match and will quickly fall prey to the veteran players.
Finally, I was very glad to see Ms. Sugar get the boot at the end of the episode. I can't stand her at all. She seems like she's 12 years old and constantly whines. She must have been picked for the show just so they would have someone to vote off in the first episode. It was hilarious watching Colby try to distance himself from her. Yikes! Getting turned down by Colby. Not good.
At any rate, this first installment stood up to the promises made by its promos. As one of the many around the world to have watched every Survivor episode since it started with season 1, I can say this should be the best one yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed that Russel will come out of the shadows and truly take his rightful crown as the Best Survivor to ever have played the game.
Steven Veach has several books in print and a new thriller novel coming out in April 2010 called, THE PREPARATION. You can find out more about Steven at http://www.stevenveach.net or order his books by clicking here. For a limited time, you can get a signed copy of The Preparation for a discounted price. Just go to his website and click on the link for Pre-Ordering.
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How Clean is Your House - BBC America's Cleaning Hit
If you have BBC America network, I really recommend that you watch How Clean Is Your House. That's especially true if you've ever asked yourself that particular question. The show can answer a lot of questions about your cleaning needs.
The show's stars are Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie, who are Britain's top cleaning experts. The women go to some of the messiest homes in Britain, and occasionally in the USA, and not only clean them, but also give the homeowners valuable information and cleaning tips.
Kim handles a lot of great household tips. For example, she's fond of teaching people the uses for lemon, salt, banana peels and more. The tips save both time and money.
Aggie, meanwhile, is more of a grime detective. She's often taking swabs of people's beds, carpets and refrigerators and sending them off to the lab to see what sort of dirt, bacteria or bugs the people might be dealing with. Her goal is to shock people into action by showing them the bacteria and mold that are contaminating their homes.
At the end of the show, the home owners are sent away, finishing cleaning touches are handled and they're brought back for a big reveal. Often, the show will also show clips from a few weeks later to show whether the family turned over a new cleaning leaf or went back to their old ways.
The thing I like about How Clean Is Your House is that it actually teaches the family and the viewers great tips for easier, faster cleaning. I've learned a lot from the show that has actually saved me time and money in my own life.
Jane Mattson has been writing articles about television shows for the past three years. She also likes to write about clothing, specifically why it is smart to wear a linen suit or skirt suits in warm weather.
Jane Mattson
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The show's stars are Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie, who are Britain's top cleaning experts. The women go to some of the messiest homes in Britain, and occasionally in the USA, and not only clean them, but also give the homeowners valuable information and cleaning tips.
Kim handles a lot of great household tips. For example, she's fond of teaching people the uses for lemon, salt, banana peels and more. The tips save both time and money.
Aggie, meanwhile, is more of a grime detective. She's often taking swabs of people's beds, carpets and refrigerators and sending them off to the lab to see what sort of dirt, bacteria or bugs the people might be dealing with. Her goal is to shock people into action by showing them the bacteria and mold that are contaminating their homes.
At the end of the show, the home owners are sent away, finishing cleaning touches are handled and they're brought back for a big reveal. Often, the show will also show clips from a few weeks later to show whether the family turned over a new cleaning leaf or went back to their old ways.
The thing I like about How Clean Is Your House is that it actually teaches the family and the viewers great tips for easier, faster cleaning. I've learned a lot from the show that has actually saved me time and money in my own life.
Jane Mattson has been writing articles about television shows for the past three years. She also likes to write about clothing, specifically why it is smart to wear a linen suit or skirt suits in warm weather.
Jane Mattson
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TV Shows That Make You Think
A lot of people think that TV sucks the brain cells right out of a person. There are actually plenty of TV shows still around that teach valuable life lessons, though. Let's look at a few of them.
Psych is a great detective drama on USA network. The premise is that Shawn, the main character, is pretending to be psychic to help solve crimes. In reality, though, he just has a photographic memory and a sharp wit. It's always entertaining and also gets a person using their deductive reasoning skills.
Another of my favorite shows with a point is Super Nanny. New episodes are on once a week on ABC network and the Style network has reruns on daily. In that show, the Super Nanny, Jo Frost, visits homes in both Britain and the USA where the kids are out of control. Jo teaches the parents great tips for teaching their kids values and responsibility without yelling or unnecessarily rough discipline. Any parent could learn a lot of great things from Jo's techniques.
There are also a lot of shows on about the power of self-esteem. For example, What Not To Wear and How Do I Look are shows that take people who are, quite possibly, the worst dressed in the USA and turning them into fashionable people with higher self-esteem. Although I don't think people should be judged by their looks, I also know that they often are. So, learning tips for improving your look can really improve your life.
The CSI shows, The Law And Order shows and shows like NCIS are also full of great educational information, although they may not be suitable for a younger audience. They show a lot about the United States legal system and they also discuss morals, ethics, conflicts of interest and other problems that are relevant to everyone's daily lives.
Jane Mattson has been writing articles about television shows for the past three years. She also likes to write about office supplies like how to find the best black envelopes and why you should consider using padded envelopes when sending important materials.
Jane Mattson
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Psych is a great detective drama on USA network. The premise is that Shawn, the main character, is pretending to be psychic to help solve crimes. In reality, though, he just has a photographic memory and a sharp wit. It's always entertaining and also gets a person using their deductive reasoning skills.
Another of my favorite shows with a point is Super Nanny. New episodes are on once a week on ABC network and the Style network has reruns on daily. In that show, the Super Nanny, Jo Frost, visits homes in both Britain and the USA where the kids are out of control. Jo teaches the parents great tips for teaching their kids values and responsibility without yelling or unnecessarily rough discipline. Any parent could learn a lot of great things from Jo's techniques.
There are also a lot of shows on about the power of self-esteem. For example, What Not To Wear and How Do I Look are shows that take people who are, quite possibly, the worst dressed in the USA and turning them into fashionable people with higher self-esteem. Although I don't think people should be judged by their looks, I also know that they often are. So, learning tips for improving your look can really improve your life.
The CSI shows, The Law And Order shows and shows like NCIS are also full of great educational information, although they may not be suitable for a younger audience. They show a lot about the United States legal system and they also discuss morals, ethics, conflicts of interest and other problems that are relevant to everyone's daily lives.
Jane Mattson has been writing articles about television shows for the past three years. She also likes to write about office supplies like how to find the best black envelopes and why you should consider using padded envelopes when sending important materials.
Jane Mattson
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Clean House - A Clean Show on Style Network
Clean House on style network is usually hosted by Niecy Nash, though they do occasionally have other hosts. It also typically features Trish Suhr, the "yard sale diva", Mark Brunetz, who is a great interior designer and Matt Eismann, the "go to guy."
The premise of the show is that the team goes to some of the most messy and cluttered homes, mainly in the California area, and cleans out the clutter. They then hold a yard sale to raise funds to redo the interior of the home. They generally have a project budget in mind and reveal that budget during the yard sale. Then, Niecy Nash matches up tot he first $1,000. So, sometimes they are well over budget and sometimes they are well under, which adds to the drama.
Clean House is more than just a show about house cleaning, though. It often fixes rifts between couples sleeping in separate beds or parents and children. Many times people have been so displaced by their clutter that they're sleeping on couches and chairs for months or years. The team comes in and straighten out not just the physical mess, but also the emotional mess.
Clean House is a favorite show of mine because it's family-friendly and accomplishes a lot of great things. It can also teach entire families the value of organization and communication. Of course, it also doesn't hurt that the team is funny and entertaining to watch, either. So, if you have Style network and get a chance, try watching Clean House. You might just find that you learn a few things about physical and mental clutter control.
Jane Mattson has been writing articles about television shows for the past three years. She also enjoys writing about women's personal care like why you should always own black nail polish and the differences between various nail polish sets.
Jane Mattson
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The premise of the show is that the team goes to some of the most messy and cluttered homes, mainly in the California area, and cleans out the clutter. They then hold a yard sale to raise funds to redo the interior of the home. They generally have a project budget in mind and reveal that budget during the yard sale. Then, Niecy Nash matches up tot he first $1,000. So, sometimes they are well over budget and sometimes they are well under, which adds to the drama.
Clean House is more than just a show about house cleaning, though. It often fixes rifts between couples sleeping in separate beds or parents and children. Many times people have been so displaced by their clutter that they're sleeping on couches and chairs for months or years. The team comes in and straighten out not just the physical mess, but also the emotional mess.
Clean House is a favorite show of mine because it's family-friendly and accomplishes a lot of great things. It can also teach entire families the value of organization and communication. Of course, it also doesn't hurt that the team is funny and entertaining to watch, either. So, if you have Style network and get a chance, try watching Clean House. You might just find that you learn a few things about physical and mental clutter control.
Jane Mattson has been writing articles about television shows for the past three years. She also enjoys writing about women's personal care like why you should always own black nail polish and the differences between various nail polish sets.
Jane Mattson
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jane_Mattson
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