"Southpaw jinx nothing"

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I always wait for Jake Gyllenhaal's movies and Southpaw is one of his movies that I so wanted to watch. If you are a Rocky fan, you would have gotten the blog title "Southpaw jinx nothing" where I quoted Apollo Creed. Here for this movie 'Southpaw' is quite a smart choice for a movie title. 

Similar to Rocky, Billy Hope in Southpaw faces ups and downs in his life. Only here Billy Hope when facing the downs, goes terribly down because of his wife's death. So this movie even though clearly will have a boxing match ending, is an emotional rollercoaster if we have to put it in generic words. 

Like Adrian for Rocky, Maureen (Rachel McAdams) for Billy is the driving force for the boxer. Oh Rachel Rachel. Even though she comes on only for the fist few minutes in the movie, oh boy did she kill the role (pun intended). She was amazing as a tough wife of a boxer who makes decisions for him. 

Now about this Billy Hope, he is just simple to judge. A reckless, defenseless boxer who loves his family. So, clearly the death of Billy's wife turns the speed of the movie around and what factor makes the boxer to get back on a better path ? Getting his daughter back from social services who took her obviously because of his recklessness. 

That girl Oona Laurence who plays Leila Hope can really do intense roles at this age. Impressive. Usually kids trying to play mature roles annoy me but this one just impressed me. 

And Forest Whitaker's role could have done more justice to him. Yes I said it right. 

50 Cent who ? haha 

Did you know Eminem was supposed to play the lead role for this movie ? But he later decided just to write songs for this movie. I love "I am phenomenal" and "Kings never die". Playing on repeat right now while I am writing this. 

Jake always makes good movies better. He did a great job again here. His voice and speed of speech everything was different here. And woah that guy got ripped as hell.

I would easily give Southpaw a 9/10. 

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Purple Wedding - #LetsGetEntertained

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Game of Thrones fans * SPOILERS * ahead. 

So another bad wedding that ended badly at Westeros. It's probably the time for them to change their wedding planner guy. So the kid from Batman Begins who became the most hated on screen villain ever is now finally dead. Btw this is the best compliment any actor could get. I want to mention what I heard about the note that George R.R Martin sent to Jack Gleeson which said "Everyone hates you. Congratulations".

And about the purple wedding which is called that because of the colour of the wine that caused his death, if I am not wrong. I actually thought King Jeoffrey's death would be a very gore death like beheading by one of the Starks or may be the Snow. Even though we still don't know who did it now. I am guessing Hodor. Hmmm. 

Also this episode made everyone wanting Tyrion to lose his patience but it just made it more better. So, from this point is where we could expect a lot more 'edge of the seat' events in Westeros. 

And I can't pretend not seeing where the dragon flew over in the previews. Woo ! 

P.S - If you guys want to check out some pretty awesome reviews of GoT, you have to check comicbookgirl19 's YouTube channel. 

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Midnight Run - #LetsGetEntertained

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Today I am going way back and gonna talk about the classic movie 'Midnight Run'. Not only because I have to talk about Robert De Niro's movies here but also because I recently watched the movie on TV and it was still like watching it for the first time.

Its a movie about a bounty hunter, an accountant, the FBI, another bounty hunter and ofcourse the Mafia.

Btw I just want to clarify whether do all Italian Mafia names end with an 'O' ? 
Serrano, Kattano, DeVito, Cicero, MARIO ? Just wondering.

One of my favorite movies which I like for its screenplay. According to me a movie with a good screenplay is that, if you write about the story of the movie or narrate the story to someone, its only 1/10th of how the movie is actually being projected. In other words, a movie with a simpler storyline can be made very much more than that by its screenplay. Well, Midnight Run is the best example.

And, Robert De Niro - I don't have to tell you fellas how much of an actor is in proportion with this guy. He wasn't the Jason Stathom in his time with rock hard muscles all around the body but just the fierce grim on his face with ofcourse a hint of cursing would make anyone feel threatened. And here in this movie, the fact that he made us laugh with all those fierce mannerism is beyond what could be explained about him.

The opposite role to De Niro played by Charles Grodin (Duke the accountant) might have been played by Robin Williams, Bruce Willis or even Cher. Well we'll keep to our imagination. But truth be told, Grodin did a great job.

So, if I had to spoil this movie for you, I have to narrate the entire movie. I think thats the most relevant compliment I could lay on this movie.
If you haven't watched it yet, just go watch it.

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P.S - If at all someone out there is following my blog 'regularly' I apologize for posting a little late that it should be and my posts might also disappear suddenly cos I am a little busy with work these days. I ll try to keep up. Thanks to blogger app on my phone. 

And today I started using my legal name Saravanan Pitchai Pandiyan, Saravanan being my first name, in all the social media possible. There are many reasons for that. 
1. My first name is the most common name from where I come from. 
2. I don't want to be confused with anyone else, socially or professionally.
3. Ofcourse I will want myself to be able to google my full name in the future and find something interesting. 

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FC Barcelona banned from 2 transfer windows - #LetsGetEntertained

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First of all kudos to MUFC and Bayern Munich for an awesome game 1-1. Although a red dart on the Tiger was kind of a bummer. Cannot wait for the second leg away match on 10th April. (Ya, I am red)

So, FIFA banned FC Barcelona from transfers for a year, for breaching rules on transfer by registering under-18s in international transfers. The Spanish FA was fined 360,000 GBP.
Wow, not so much of a shocking news but who saw this coming  ?

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This old pic is so funny today. Hahahaha ! 

Apparently, transfer of minors can be established only under certain circumstances. The FIFA stated "FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of art. 19 of the Regulations in the case of 10 minor players and to have committed several other concurrent infringements in the context of other players, including under Annexe 2 of the Regulations." 
This is understandable when they state it as a violation of rules. Ok Got it. But the reason behind this particular rule makes me go WHAT ? WHY ? 

The gist of the reason is, 'to protect the minors'. Ok may be legally your point is valid and the past might suggest the same and make your point but I still don't understand how they the probable downfall over the benefits. 

The FIFA also stated, "Young football players are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse in a foreign country without the proper controls. This particular fact makes the protection of minors in football by the sport's governing bodies, especially by FIFA, even more important."

The lawyers and social welfare committees might agree to that statement without a doubt but all I am seeing here is, how many of us even know anyone getting a great opportunity in international football BEFORE they turn 18 ? I don't think I need to ask anymore questions. May be I am not seeing the safety of the under-18s but I am pretty sure you are taking away something big from those players. Anything could happen tomorrow. In-fact there is no tomorrow. Yeah, I am totally entitled to my opinion, I know. 

Poor, lucky minors got unlucky and not rich yet. Hahahaha ! 

Above all FCBarcelona with the already ending contracts and planned contracts, is now probably gonna have to do some changes on the bench and line-ups, and need to do a lot of paper works to sort this out. Missing out two transfer windows ? Doesn't sound good at all. 

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The Walking Dead S04 (Before Season Finale) - #LetsGetEntertained

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I wanted to talk about The Walking Dead S04 so badly after episode 14. If you don't remember, its the Look at the flowers episode. Best line of the season. Hahahaha ! 

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First of all I really want to know whether I am the only one who thinks that they are building up the stories in many episodes for the finale ? We clearly know some firing and biting are gonna happen in the Terminus and most of the new characters might die. 

I still like The Walking dead as much as I liked it in the first season but why am I rarely in the edge of my seats these days ? Do you feel otherwise ? You still think there are as many crisp moments in this season as it used to be in the previous seasons ? 

Some might feel that the long talks that the characters are having in this season as boring, but I find em as some essential drama. 

So there is Rick, Caaaarl and Michonne who finally has more lines; 

Daryl and the 'Claimed' gang; Kidnapped Beth; 

'Look at the flowers' Carol and Tyrese;

Glenn united with Maggie + Tara and the new gang with the scientist guy who looks soooo much like a walker food to me. (Says the walker part of my brain).

So overall, this season was a bit slow but still interesting. Could've been better to be honest. But still I can't wait for the Terminus Finale. And why did it say "The End is here" in the 'On the next The Walking dead' ? This is not the series finale. Ain't it ? 

Caaaaaaaaarl ! Arrrrrrrghhhh ! 

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Pewdiepie - #LetsGetEntertained

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Post 2010 arose the era of Youtubers. That was from when every talented youtuber got their names established almost everywhere in that part of the universe. Ofcourse I have a lot of favorite youtubers. The first youtuber I started following was Grace Helbig. She is WOW !  

But today I have to give the WOW TO THAT factor to Mr.Pewdiepie. I have been watching his videos for more than two years now I guess, and he made his own genre of youtube videos and thats actually a brilliant and simplest idea. Playing video games, which is already cool and his reactions while playing the game either makes you feel like you are playing the game or makes you want to play the game yourself with the extra fun factor of Pewdiepie in your head.  

Recently, you might have seen many articles whirling around about Pewdiepie which is because he has the biggest youtube channel. He has over 25 million subscribers which is a BIG deal. I don't want to compare the pop celebrities' channels with his. No one deserves comparison. Its the worst for the both. But the fact that the rate of increase in his subscribers is hiking rapidly every month is unbelievable. 

The thing that confuses almost everyone is that, he does not act like a celebrity. He acts exactly what he portrayed himself when he started the channel. 'A funny guy who loves playing video games and likes to make videos'. That made me say WOW TO THAT. I have also heard about him donating a heck lot of share of his earnings to charity. That is so cool and one cannot be surprised for that coming from him. 

And I like youtubers who edit all their videos by themselves. It defines you. Being an amateur photographer, I know how sad is it to make someone else edit the photos that you took. Pewdiepie once mentioned he even likes making the thumbnails for his videos. That is cool. Liking every single thing that you do. Man, this guy makes the whole world jealous. Coolest job for the coolest person. 

Go check out his channel on youtube and get stuck there forever ! 

www.youtube.com/pewdiepie

Oh wait, I did not know until last year that his actual name is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg. I actually did not care what his actually name was until I watched most of his videos. I mean that as a compliment. hahahaha ! 

Here comes the Brofist !

P.S - I will talk about a lot other youtubers in the coming weeks here on Wow To That Wednesdays.

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Disconnect - #LetsGetEntertained

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Again, we need an introduction on what I will be talking about here on Wow To That Wednesdays ? 
Well what other than being in a geeky club entertains us ? Movies, TV series, some Rock Music, some Sports etc., And I hate spoilers and I will not spoil anything for y'all. But don't expect me to not spoil a movie that was out 6 months back. I am saying this because whenever or wherever I start discussing Breaking bad with some group, there is always someone who plugs the ears and yells 'Don't Spoil it for me'. Its been too long finger plugs. Leave the room. Haha ! 

Alright, before I watch another good movie, I have to tell you fellas how awesome was the movie 'Disconnect' (2012) 

The movie runs three independent stories with some common characters interwound. If you like those techie movies illustrating today's technology playing either a part in the movie or being the basis of the movie, you will certainly like this movie.
The very first thing I liked about the movie is the screenplay and the photography. The colours in the movie are exquisite. You will know what I meant about the screenplay after you watch the entire movie. Also all the characters in this movie have shown some intense acting. When I say intense, I mean 'you will not take your eyes off the screen even for a second'.

I would give this movie a 9/10.

If you haven't watched this movie yet, try to watch and let me know what you guys think of it.

P.S - In one of the future Wednesdays I will be talking about the movie 'Donnie Darko' with Spoilers OFCOURSE, in addition to whatever I come across from now which makes me say Wow.

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Rush cast interview by Jake Hamilton (@jakestakes) - #LetsGetEntertained

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'Jakes Takes' is one of the very few movie interviews I watch. Jake Hamiltons questions and the way he puts out the questions is what that takes Jakes Takes above the mark.

Recently I watched him interview the major cast and director (Ron Howard) of the movie Rush. 

My favourite questions were, 

1. To Chris Hemsworth - If James Hunt was alive what is the one question you would like to ask him ? 

2. To Daniel Brühl - Did you have learn all the technical aspects of F1 racing to play Niki Lauda who was really good technically ? 

My favourite answer was - 

By Daniel Brühl when he was asked whether working with Chris Hemsworth was a competitive situation : 

He said, being too competitive is not wise. The better your partner is, the better you are. Words of wisdom. 

Also I have to mention Ron Howard's awesome effort and result. I liked when he said he is happy that he convinced the F1 world in the accuracy. 

Good going Jake, as always. 

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The place beyond the pines - Movie Review (Mild Spoilers) - #LetsGetEntertained

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First and only reason I wanted to see the movie was for the lead casts - Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and EVA MENDES :^)

After buying the tickets in spicinemas.in, I read the one line description of the movie and thought it is going be the usual good guy bad guy movie with their love affairs in the side. Well I was wrong.

First thing I liked was cast director and the casts. The cast director and the director should have convinced the actors so well to have agreed to such a small but meaningful characters. First example - Ryan Gosling had less screen time but he is the one who sets the storyline. Second and my favourite example - Ray Liotta. He had the least screen time but no one could've done a better job on such a small and convincing character.

Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper - As usual never disappoint the audience. Also the sons characters were really convincing.

The way the story is being told in a movie is the foremost thing that decides whether or not it will give a good feeling after watching it.
Speaking of which, the peculiarity I liked in this movie was the pass between scenes where the audience are let to think about what just happened and why that happened. And the director of photography filled those passes with pleasant scenery or some good shots of simple objects.

And the title of the movie - Two most important parts of the story happens in the middle of pine trees.

So this is a kind of movie which I would watch to relax but at the same time will not fall asleep.