The Descendants

A 2011 American comedy-drama is based on the novel of the same name by Kaui Hart Hemmings. Tracing the journey of land baron George Clooney, struggling with unexpected occurrences in his monotonous life, The Descendants was released to widespread acclaim from critics and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as two Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture - Drama and Best Actor - Drama, George Clooney.

I am Inspired

Sometimes we let time lapse, many times we remember to 'forget'!
If you want to let someone know you care, its Now!

Trivia: Near the beginning of the film, Matt says "I don't want my daughters growing up entitled and spoiled. And I agree with my father: you give your children enough money to do something but not enough to do nothing". This is actually a paraphrase from one of the world's wealthiest men, and the richest person in the world in 2008, Warren Buffett. In reference to how much money he would bequeath to his children, Buffett replied: "I want to give my kids just enough so that they would feel that they could do anything, but not so much that they would feel like doing nothing."

Limitless

A 2011 thriller film, based on the 2001 novel 'The Dark Fields' is a story about a writer who discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human abilities. The movie stars Robert De Niro & Bradley Cooper.

I am Inspired

When I watched this film, I was driven to explore the possibility of using 100% of my brain capacity.

Ray

A 2004 biographical film focusing on 30 years of the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. This independently produced film starred Jamie Foxx in the title role for which he received an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Ray Charles was set to attend an opening of the completed film, but he died of liver disease several months before its premiere.

I am Inspired

Despite facing many hurdles in his journey, Ray Charles moves on fearlessly. The courage he shows was inspirational at all levels.

There is an intense sadness and yet there is a spontaneous willingness to walk alone in the dark, which sure looked magical!

Trivia: Jamie Foxx had to wear eye prosthetics that really did make him blind for up to 14 hours a day during shooting.

Celluloid Decoded: The Beach

Celluloid Decoded: The Beach: A 2000 adventure drama film based on the 1996 novel of the same name, which was adapted for the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio. Leonardo Di...

The Beach

A 2000 adventure drama film based on the 1996 novel of the same name, which was adapted for the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio.

Leonardo DiCaprio travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it.

I am Inspired

Hoping that life will be better some place else is a myth. Yet it may be worth taking a risk to find out why...!

Trivia: The actual beach is not totally surrounded and enclosed by mountains, hiding it from the sea. In fact, there is a large gap between two gigantic boulders, and the films editors superimposed a fake mountain there in post-production.

Celluloid Decoded: Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen

Celluloid Decoded: Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen: A teenage girl (played by Lindsay Lohan) is convinced that her home city revolves around her until her family packs up and moves to the su...

Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen

A teenage girl (played by Lindsay Lohan) is convinced that her home city revolves around her until her family packs up and moves to the suburbs, where she finds herself competing for attention.

I am Inspired

A circle of emotions and so much energy to cope with all of that stuff, was a fun observation.

Celluloid Decoded: Before Sunset

Celluloid Decoded: Before Sunset: A 2004 American romantic drama film and the sequel to Before Sunrise (1995) that scores very high in reviews is a must watch! Before Sunset...

Before Sunset

A 2004 American romantic drama film and the sequel to Before Sunrise (1995) that scores very high in reviews is a must watch! Before Sunset received broad acclaim, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The film picks up the story in Before Sunrise where a young American man and a young French woman meet on a train and spend one night in Vienna.
Nine years later in Before Sunset, their paths intersect again. It plays out in real time as they spend one afternoon together in Paris.

I am Inspired

I am inspired to not question the situations that turned out differently than my expectations of them.

Trivia :This film was made 9 years after the first film, which is the length of time between the events in each story.

Celluloid Decoded: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Celluloid Decoded: Vicky Cristina Barcelona: Two girlfriends i.e. Rebecca Hall & Scarlett Johansson on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his...

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Two girlfriends i.e. Rebecca Hall & Scarlett Johansson on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife (played by the 'Spanish enchantress' Penélope Cruz), with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.

I am Inspired

It seems as though the confusion & mental chaos in each one's personal life is inevitable. The most important thing then is to ACCEPT and welcome that too!


Trivia

- Vicky Cristina Barcelona grossed 96 million worldwide, in relation to its 15 million dollar budget. Its one of Woody Allen's most profitable films.

- The city of Barcelona offered to pick up the tab of production costs if the film was shot there, the amount rose up to two million Euros from public funds. Ultimately, the filmmakers shot in Barcelona.