The Witty Warrior

 தமிழ்நாட்டின் பார்வை அனைத்து தளங்களிலும் சமூக நீதியை முன்னிலைப்படுத்தியே அமைந்திருக்கும். எனினும் இன்றைய சூழ்நிலையில் பெரும்பாலான இளைஞர்கள் மத்தியில் இட ஒதுக்கீடு, சுயமரியாதை, அதிகார வரம்பு போன்றவற்றைக் குறித்துத் தெளிவற்ற புரிதல் நிலவுகிறது. இந்த நிலையில் 1993 ஆம் காலக்கட்டத்தில் நடந்த ஒரு நிகழ்வை மையப்படுத்தி எடுக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும் ஜெய் பீம் படம் , ஓர் ஆக்கப்பூர்வமான படைப்பு.  இருளர் சமுதாய மக்களின் வாழ்வியலையும், வலிகளையும், உழைப்பை மட்டும் சுரண்டிக்கொண்டு அவர்களை ஒதுக்கும் ஆதிக்கசாதிகளையும் தோலுரித்து காட்டிருக்கிறார்கள். சாதி, மதம், பணம் போன்றவற்றில் சிக்குண்டு கிடக்கும் அரசு இயந்திரம், காவல்துறையினரால் கட்டவிழ்த்து விடப்படும் வன்முறை, அதிகார அத்துமீறல்கள், இதனால் வதைக்கப்படும் விளிம்பு நிலை மக்களின் துயரங்கள் எனப் படம் நெடுகிலும் பல கள உண்மைகளை உணர்த்துகிறார்கள். அவை மனதை ஒரே நேரத்தில் கனக்கவும் கோபத்தில் கனன்றவும் வைக்கிறது. இந்த பழுதடைந்த சமூகத்தில்,   அதிகாரங்களை எதிர்க்கும் ஒரு வீர மங்கை செங்கேணி,  ஒரு நேர்மையான காவல்துறை அதிகாரி,  ஒரு மனிதநேயமிக்...

 Of mice and men, a beautiful adaptation of the novel of the same name.  This movie beautifully captures the reality of the American Dream and how unrealistic it can be in this greedy world. The plight of migrant workers and tenant farmers is a cause of concern even now. The depiction of them in this movie is still relevant. The huge divide between rich and poor makes it difficult to create a level playing field. Unless the rich and the state decide to bridge this gap, the dream will remain just as a dream. It is not the failed plan portrayed in the film that affected me. But it was the way the world treated an intellectually disabled person. It is disturbing and questions humanity.  Though Lennie received love and care from his friend, he had to die at the hands of his own friend. His friend had to carry this scar in order to relieve Lennie from the cruel men and failed systems.  The society failed to notice the strengths of these two young men rather condemned and ...

DEAD POETS SOCIETY  "Carpe deim. Seize the day boys. Make your lives extraordinary". 'Carpe deim' remained just as a latin phrase to me until I watched this film. Keatings, an unconventional teacher is every child's dream. The way Robin Williams presents himself as a teacher is a delight to watch.  The methodologies handled by Keatings will be influential for budding teachers. His students grasp the essence of Carpe deim and exercise it fearlessly. This film is itself a poem with many beautiful lines.                                       What does dream mean to a person?        It means life to few. It is through which many wishes to spend one’s prime life. Can such passions be imposed on oneself? Neil succumbed to such imposition. He got himself trapped between performing duties as a son and following his dreams against his parents. He struggled to...

Favourites are unique to every person. They tend to change with one's growth and  experience. But I've constantly replied same answer to this question.  Favorite actor? - SURIYA Might sound as hero worship. But what's wrong if the person emulates such great character in real life too. Cinema is the biggest form of entertainment and a great influencing platform in India. Having said that, one naturally expects the stars to be socially responsible in what they portray and promote through their art.  Suriya goes way forward in setting such example. His choice of scripts, filmography is a testimony to this. It is the humanitarian Suriya which inspires me more than the star Suriya. He strikes the right chord at the right time. He speaks up for causes which requires a strong voice. His actions always  resonate with people's sentiments.  The Agaram foundation not just provides free education, it grooms the complete personality of every students. When my friends questio...

If you want to visualize an optimistic, loving, caring person, one who wishes only good for others, it is Fred Rogers, I would say.  A person who finds happiness in forgiveness. A pure heart which prays and loves everybody who comes in his life whatever be the person's contribution to him either good or bad. It seems surreal and unrealistic. But the word exists because of such unrealistic people. Fred Rogers was one such man. His story was encapsulated into a wonderful movie starring Tom Hanks. He preaches what it is to be humane and practices that.  Forgiveness is a strong attribute says  Thiruvalluvar .  He quotes, "பொறுத்தல் இறப்பினை என்றும் அதனை மறத்தல் அதனினும் நன்று"( Forgiving trespasses is good always; Forgetting them hath even higher praise.) This film gives yet another beautiful perspective i.e ' To forgive someone is to release them of the anger we have on them' It stresses the fact that hard emotions can be dealt with a simple step i.e to forgive and l...