#India Song

[jonimtchell]

India Song (Marguerite Duras, 1975).

#marguerite duras #India song #delphine seyrig #france #classic movies #lana del rey #vintage #film stills #film photography #classic film #cinema #aesrhetic #writer #movie quotes #quotes #madness

[sundaynightfilms]

India Song, 1975

#india song #marguerite duras #delphine seyrig

[criterioncollection]

Announcing our FEBRUARY 2023 Criterion Collection titles!  A sublime adaptation of Shakespeare’s immortal romantic tragedy, two mesmerizing films by a beloved French literary figure, and a riotously funny satire of Black typecasting in 1980s Hollywood. Explore more!

#romeo and juliet #franco zeffirelli #marguerite duras #india song #baxter vera baxter #delphine seyrig #french cinema #hollywood shuffle #robert townsend #dazed and confused #richard linklater #three colors trilogy #Krzysztof Kieslowski #polish cinema #1990s movies #the criterion collection #Blu-Ray #4k #dvd

[frnndlcs]

India Song, Marguerite Duras, 1975 

#india song #marguerite duras

[kestarren]

'The Flight to Freedom, Durbar Hall, Juna Mahal, Dungarpur', 2010. Photography & art, from the 'India Song' series, by Karen Knorr. Whole image & upper detail. General background info touching on many projects:

#Karen Knorr #photography #art #India Song

[ferretfyre]

#india song #film #review #criterion channel #criterion collection #marguerite duras #delphine seyrig #michael lonsdale

[bixels]

The idea that uni protesters are "elitist ivy-league rich kids larping as revolutionaries" on Twitter and Reddit and even here is so fucking funny to me if you actually know anything about the student bodies at these unis. Take it from someone who's going to one of the biggest private unis in the US, 80% of the peers I know are either from the suburbs or an apartment somewhere in America, children of immigrants, or here on a student visa. I've heard about one-percenter students, but I've never met one in person. Like, don't get me wrong, the institution as a whole is still very privileged and white. I've talked with friends and classmates about feeling weird or dissonant being here and coming from such a different background. But in my art program, I see BIPOC, disabled, queer, lower-income students and faculty trying to deconstruct and tear that down and make space every day. So to take a cursory glance at a crowd of student protesters in coalitions that are led by BIPOC & 1st/2nd-gen immigrant students and HQ'd in ethnic housings and student organizations and say, "ah. children of the elite." Get real.

#also idk how to tell you this but even if it were true. wealthy children potentially sacrificing their educational careers to protest is #a good thing actually. idk how to tell you that caring about people from other nations is good #personal #“this war has nothing to do with most students cuz nobody's getting drafted” idk how to explain to you that we should be angry #that our tuitions of 10s of thousands of dollars that we pay every year for an education is being used to fund a genocidal campaign #also the implication that if you go to a uni institution you are automatically privileged by participation no matter your bg #i didn't /want/ to go to this school. i was supposed to go to a school with an art/animation program. but i realized my immigrant #parents have been working their whole lives to get me here. and turning the opportunity down would be a disservice to their sacrifice #this is getting into convos of “what 2nd gen kids owe their parents” which is different for everyone but. yeah #i just get pissed off at seeing people misrepresenting student bodies as “wealthy” and “privileged” and “elite” when it's such a blatant li #i remember a year ago a friend told me they can't fly home to hong kong for winter break because the plane tickets are too expensive #so they have to find temporary housing around the area #last quarter for a film doc class my film partner made a doc on a small group of marxist grad students from india discussing praxis #during a rally a few months ago in response to police presence the coalition invited palestinian students to speak about their experiences #and lead songs and read poems they wrote. these are STUDENTS. are they elitist too? #this is not to disregard my own personal privilege either. #this whole narrative's just to rationalize a lack of empathy to me. seeing a 19yo student get shot by a rubber bullet and your first #reaction is “HAW! HAW! bet richy rich didn't see THAT coming when she put on her terrorist hood!” #newsflash. these big uni campuses are HAUNTED by the violence of past protests and revolutions and police brutality. we know. #why do you think these coalitions have been making reinforced barricades at record speed

[hauntingyourself]

He haunts the narrative!!!! Anyway

#lyrics are from that viral o Superman song #myart #fester #Evan Perry #India perry #blood #death

[sword-swallower-pin]

we're in such a strange era where men will just casually wax poetic for several paragraphs in mainstream media outlets about how john and paul were in love with each other but no one dares to explore the real questions (were they having gay sex? when were they having gay sex? what kind of gay sex were they having?) mate you're a journalist, do your job

#rob sheffield what do you think of mclennon top/bottom discourse #john and paul #its genuinely jarring seeing the theories you thought niche to your strange little internet community in newspapers #but like nobody is bothering to go any furher with this #oh yeah john wrote several sad yearning song about how much he misses paul. why would that open up any intresting questions? #someone write a book please. if peter jackson can make get back then we should be able to find out what happened in india #john lennon #paul mccartney

[serxndgifites]

India Westbrooks in NLE Choppa - S.LUT ME OUT 2

#india love #india westbrooks #indialoveedit #indiawestbrooksedit #wocedit #dailywomen #underused fc #* song was funny asf ngl #* stayed for her #nle choppa

[desigirldairies]

Unleashing Your Inner Geet ♡

In the vibrant tapestry of Bollywood cinema, there are characters who transcend the screen, becoming beacons of inspiration. Geet, from the iconic movie "Jab We Met," is one such character the most adorable character I've seen so far whose mindset and approach to life leave an indelible mark on our hearts. If you any of you is not from India or is not a bollywood fan go and watch it rn! I beg you 😭 and Ik every desi person has watched this movie. Anyways let's get started ✮

Embrace Spontaneity : Geet's spontaneity is infectious. She lives in the moment, unafraid to express herself fully. In our lives, embracing spontaneity can lead to new experiences, deeper connections, and a sense of freedom from constraints.

Find Joy in Small Things : From dancing in the rain to relishing a simple cup of tea, Geet finds joy in life's small pleasures. This mindset shift reminds us to appreciate the beauty around us, even in the mundane aspects of daily life.

Pursue Your Dreams Fearlessly : Geet's dream of traveling to Manali reflects her fearless pursuit of what she desires and even the determination and trust she held onto anshuman 😭. We can learn from her determination and courage to chase our dreams relentlessly, overcoming obstacles along the way.

Embrace Change and Adaptability : Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, much like Geet's unexpected encounters and situations. Learning to embrace change and adaptability helps us navigate life's challenges with resilience.

Cultivate Optimism and Positivity : Geet's optimism is a ray of sunshine in every situation. Cultivating a positive outlook can transform how we perceive setbacks, turning them into opportunities for growth and learning. She never had a 'what if' thought in her mind making it easier for her to think Positively.

Love Unconditionally : Geet's capacity to love unconditionally, whether it's her family or Aditya or even that mf anshuman (i still have a beef with him), teaches us about the transformative power of love. Embracing love with an open heart can bring depth and meaning to our relationships.

Live Authentically : Geet is unapologetically herself, embracing her quirks and flaws. Living authentically means honoring our true selves, embracing our uniqueness, and letting go of societal expectations.

Embrace Self-Discovery : Geet's journey is not just about external adventures but also about self-discovery. Taking time for introspection, exploring our passions, and understanding our values leads to personal growth and fulfillment.

As we channel our inner Geet, let's remember that Each one of the desi girl is a GEET we all are GEET fr 😭💅🏼

Anyways bye love you!!! 🫶

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[sundaynightfilms]

India Song, 1975

#india song #marguerite duras #delphine seyrig

[frnndlcs]

India Song, Marguerite Duras, 1975 

#india song #marguerite duras

[rrcraft-and-lore]

Monkey Man and why I loved the heck out of it

At it's core, it's a Bollywood flick presented to the West with familiar nods to previous action films - I definitely picked up hints of Tony Jaa's influence on Asian action flicks throughout.

It's heavily focused on police corruption, something commented a lot about in India, and here, more importantly, Indian films. Just like America has its love affair with mobster flicks, Bollywood has a long history featuring films that showcase police corruption, sometimes tied into political extremism, fanatical or greedy religious leaders, and Monkey Man comments on all this as well and pays nods to that commonality. We've got televangelists and religious leaders in the states funnelling money, preaching prosperity gospel, and using it to influence politics and fund lavish lifestyles here.

Monkey Man shows this happening in India, and is filled with Indian culture and symbolism through out. The focus on Hanuman, the god and one worshiped by the strong, chaste, wrestlers, champions, and fighters. It's a common thing to have a household deity if you will. Some families might choose to focus worship on Ganesh, others Hanuman, some might do Mata Rani or Lakshmi. Here, it's the divine Vanara (monkey people race) - one of the Chiranjivi - immortals/forever-lived.

Hanuman. Themes of rebirth, common in South Asian history and mythology are present from Kid being a ringer, beat up fighter getting whooped for money to being reborn and facing his trauma through a ritual/meditate process that I don't want to get too much into to not spoil the movie. Post that, he begins his own self alchemy to really become the true Monkey Man. Nods to Ramayama, and an unapologetically Indian story featuring dialogues throughout in Hindi - don't worry, there are subtitles.

And of course a love for action flicks before it, all the way back to Bruce Lee. A beautiful use tbh of an autorickshaw (and you might know them as tuk-tuks in Thailand) which are popular in India with an added kick...I swear, that thing had to be modified with a hayabusa motor. Which is an actual thing people do - modding those dinky rickshaws with motorcycle engines, and considering they weigh nothing at all, they can REALLY FLY once you do that.

Monkey Man brings to the big screen other elements of India people might not know about, such as the gender non conforming and trans community that has a long history in India, presenting them as action stars as they go up against a system of corrupt elites oppressing part of the city, marginalized communities, and minority voices as depicted in the film. I'm not sure if people are going to get all of that without having the context, but I love that it does it without holding anyone's hands.

It's a fun action flick to see in the age of superhero films, and I say that as an obvious superhero/sff nerd. Also loved that Dev included a little bit about Hanuman's own story in the film, and the loss of his powers - almost mirrored by Kid's own loss of self/skills, strength until he confronts his trauma and is reborn, and in fact, remade (not necessarily the same). Also, the use of music was brilliant, including one scene with a tabla (the paired hand drums of south asia) - and Indian music is central to Indian stories.

This is a culture with evidence going back to the Paleolithic with cave murals showing art of Indian dance nearly 30,000 years ago. Yeah, that far back. As well as Mesolithic period art depicting musical instruments such as gongs, lyres, and more.

Indian music is some of the earliest we can find that has high developed beat and rhythm structures such as 5, 7, 9 and now the extremely common and known 4/4 and 3/4 - which so much of Western music is built upon. The foundations and experimentation of/in Jazz. John Coltrane and John Cage were heavily inspired by Indian music and incorporated a lot from it into their works. And Monkey Man blends Eastern and Western music through the narrative as comfortably as it does an Indian story in a very familiar Western accessible structure.

Dev did a wonderful job. And thanks to Jordan Peele for bringing it to screens.

#monkey man #jordan peele #dev patel #Bollywood #bollywood movies #Indian films #indian culture #India #hanuman #ganesh #south asian #Ramayama #superhero #superhero films #Indian music #bollywood songs #loved this film #great film #love this movie #john coltrane #John Cage #Jazz #music soundtrack #films #movies #movie review

[milimeters-morales]

The Spot: finally! I’ve set the stage for- what the hell are you doing!!

Miles and Pavitr absolutely breaking it down and singing to Pocketful of Sunshine playing from a random ipod nano they found on the ground: give us a minute!

#Pavitr and Miles love to dance together. accept this or rot #they’ll dance to wheels on the bus go round and round like it’s a club song #they’ll start tap dancing. they don’t even know how to tap dance it just unlocks something within them when they dance together #miles morales #spiderman #spider man #pavitr prabhakar #spiderman india #spider man india #the spot #jonathan ohnn #m&m posts

[sufiiiiiiii]

❣️❣️❣️❣️ Bhai Aaj ka chand Aur aaj ka gaana saath me....

#india #desi academia #desiblr #dark acamedia #shitpost #desi tumblr #desi #overthinking #movie #cinema #indian music #music #song post #song #atifaslam #my voice #my two cents #gaana