How times have changed........

As a kid growing up in the 90’s I was privilged to watch great tv shows like Happy Days,Mork and Mindy,The Wonder Years.These shows had a subtle positive message for children in each episode and more importantly they were”clean”.It's sad that children today are exposed to such crap tv.It doesn’t matter which channel you tune in to.It's all 'reality'.
I still remember the days when I used to rush home from school to watch the Fonz and the gang in “Happy Days”.Makes me feel nostalgic and think about my friends who are now, in different parts of the globe.Those were were the good ol’ days.

The Steps of Immortality

I’m referring to the 72 steps outside the Philadelphia Musuem of Art.These steps were first featured in the 1976 motion picture ”Rocky”.The movie boasts of the famous scene in which the protagonist runs up the steps and does his famous victory dance which culminates with Rocky raising his arms in the air in triumph.It symbolizes overcoming adversity despite all odds.
When Rocky first attempts the run up the steps he is hardly able to run and huffs and puffs and by the time he reaches the top he is walking and not running.Then he starts training and works so hard and improves so much and does the feat successfully the second time around.This scene has inspired millions of people all over the world to travel to Philadelphia to emulate Rocky.When you're up there,you feel invincible,untouchable and yes,immortal even.I grew up idolizing Rocky Balboa.Bill Conti’s theme song”Gonna fly” gets me pumped up every time I am in need of some motivation.He is the true symbol of the strength of the human spirit.
My biggest dream in life is to somehow,someday make it to these steps.It seems a bit out of reach at the moment.But I know it will happen.

Some Thoughtful Verses

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What’s this..
A round world, a round clock
Struggle to get out of our own plot
Time make things right, though never fits tight
Breaks up again and again and again

A square window, a square route
Drive to the end but to see the beginning
Pleading no greed, blaming ma unknown creed
Breaks up again and again and again

A straight path, a straight rule
Decisions and mistakes is part of a wonderful life
Tears fill the dried river, by time it goes down the sewer
Eventually clouds of life form again to only pour grief
Comes back again and again and again

~ Anush

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Just thought I'd tell you about a song which very few people in India have heard.The name of the song is "Somewhere over the rainbow".This is my all time #1 favourite song.The artist's name was Israel Kamakiwo'ole.It wasn't just his name that people found hard to comprehend but also his apprearance.Israel weighed in at an astonishing 768lbs.But he had a rare talent and a love for the people of Hawaii.

Nicknamed "Iz" and popularly called "The Gentle Giant" Israel has touched the hearts of millions of people the world over, including yours truly.The video of this song is one of the most watched videos ever with more than 10 million views, last time I checked.The song literally pulls at your heartstrings and makes you feel as if you are in a beautiful place devoid of worries.

"Somewhere over the Rainbow" has been featued in many movies including Finding Forrester,Fred Claus and 50 First Dates.The lyrics "..Someday I'll wish upon a star...Wake up with the clouds far behind me ee ee eh...." gets me everytime.

If you haven't heard this song, I strongly urge to dowload it.If you're one of those guys/girls who prefer heavy metal,then this isnt for you.But if you are someone who wants a break from this hectic world we live in,and wanna listen to something that would make reality vanish for five minutes,then this song was tailor made for you.

May the magic of Iz live on in our hearts. R.I.P Iz

Not Godfather 2 but still good

Robert de Niro and Al pacino star in John Avnet’s psychological cop drama “Righteous Kill”.Turk(De Niro) and Rooster(Pacino) are two NYPD cops trying to stop a serial killer who leaves a poem at the scene of each crime.The victims are lawbreakers who are freed on legal technicalities.Without a doubt,the film’s best element is the acting.Two of Hollywood’s greatest legends share screen time. Robert and Al are fantastic and have great chemistry together. It is their back and forth playful banter that makes the film worth watching.They turn an average script into an enjoyable crime thriller.

Al’s smooth talking Rooster complements Robert’s unstable Turk perfectly.The cinematography is dark, consistent with the mood of the story and the tone is rather cynical.Rapper 50 Cent plays a drug dealing club owner.

The story is not all that great and the movie is not a classic by any means,but it is entertaining. What it does have is a good amount of comic relief and a fair share of action.