It’s gonna be a humdinger (Skyfall)

On the eve of James Bond’s 50th anniversary, the big question Bond buffs are asking is: Is 007 bisexual? The purists might squawk, but nothing has pepped up more interest in the latest offering from the world’s longest-selling film franchise; besides Daniel Craig’s swimming trunks scene, of course. 

The evidence so far is a scene in which Javier Bardem, playing a smooth villain named Silva, has Bond all tied up and then caresses his chest. To which 007 asks coolly (but of course): “What makes you think this is my first time?” Ah, the mystery, the suspense. 

All Craig has confirmed is that he doesn’t “see the world in sexual divisions”. But that is obviously enough to stir up passions, and, no doubt, acquire a few million more drooling fans. And, as a bonus, 007 will be seen in his trunks again. 

Add that to a storyline in which Bond fakes his own death, a theme song by Adele that has already hit the charts and the usual assortment of glam girls, slick gadgets and the formidable M and you have a humdinger in the 23rd Bond film. 

But it is director Sam Mendes (American Beauty, The Road to Perdition, Revolutionary Road) who is going to make the winning difference in this film. Many of his movies have a haunting quality about them but he sees this film differently. A Bond fan since his youth, he has said he wants to make “a big, entertaining, glamorous, escapist movie that also says something about the world we live in.” 

The storyline is about a Bond adventure gone wrong that results in an attack from within on MI6. Bond’s loyalty to M is put under strain as is MI6 itself. The action is global of course, with Turkey and Istanbul featuring scenically. There are also some dramatic scenes in London itself, for a change. (No news, however, on whether Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth will do a cameo in this one, too.) 

Back home, the movie will release in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Clearly, language is no barrier for the quintessentially English superspy. 

Skyfall

 

Cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, 

Bérénice Marlohe, Albert Finney 

Director: Sam Mendes 

Releases: November 1 

- The Hindu News

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Telugu Cinema Hyderabad Diary 2012 released

Much water has flown under the bridge ever since Tollywood shifted its base from Chennai to Hyderabad. There's development on all fronts. Many studios including some with world class standards and the graphics, creative wings and of course the post production suits have come up. The availability of artists is also easier and in one sense, Hyderabad has almost become the hub of Tollywood. As the city sleeps, Tollywood awakens.

 

Krishnanagar, Filmnagar, Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills buzz with life as the film world prepares for a day on the sets. A workforce of around 1 lakh people cook up dreams for all of Hyderabad and the rest of the state. In a city where theatre has been reduced to a hobby and music is an afterthought, Cinema provides entertainment and escape.

Keeping all these thigs in mind a theme-based diary detailing the long journey of Telugu Cinema was released by a city based Hindi daily Hindi Milap. The diary is a tribute to our city and captures the flavour of our streets, our people, and our culture.

Hyderabad Diary 2012 is a tribute to the Telugu Film Industry or Tollywood as it is popularly referred to. The film industry has played a major role in popular culture and Hyderabad as a city has absorbed elements of Telugu cinema. The diary showcases 75 year history of Telugu Cinema through glorious posters with a small focus on depicting the effect of Tollywood in Hyderabad – on the streets, amongst people and in their daily lives.

Written by noted film maker Sandeep Gunnam, and introductory remarks by Gangaraju Gunnam, the diary has over 50 spectacular posters from all eras. The cost of the diary is `365.

Take By: The Hans India News

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