2008 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEES

Best Actor

Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood

Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Tommy Lee Jones - In the Valley of Elah

Viggo Mortensen - Eastern Promises

Best Supporting Actor

Casey Affleck - The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Javier Bardem - No Country for Old Men

Philip Seymour Hoffman - Charlie Wilson's War

Hal Holbrook - Into the Wild

Tom Wilkinson - Michael Clayton

Best Actress

Cate Blanchett - Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Julie Christie - Away from Her

Marion Cotillard - La Vie en Rose

Laura Linney - The Savages

Ellen Page – Juno

Best Supporting Actress

Cate Blanchett - I'm Not There

Ruby Dee - American Gangster

Saoirse Ronan - Atonement

Amy Ryan - Gone Baby Gone

Tilda Swinton - Michael Clayton

Best Animated Film

Persepolis

Ratatouille

Surf's Up

Best Director

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - Julian Schnabel

Juno - Jason Reitman

Michael Clayton - Tony Gilroy

No Country for Old Men - Joel Coen and Ethan Coen

There Will Be Blood - Paul Thomas Anderson

Lovely song for Lovely Lovers!!!! Enjoy it

My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliantmy love is pure.

I saw an angel.Of that I'm sure

.She smiled at me on the subway.

She was with another man.

But I won't lose no sleep on that,'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw your face in a crowded place,and I don't know what to do,'

Cause I'll never be with you.Yes,

she caught my eye,

As we walked on by.

She could see from my face that I was,Fucking high

,And I don't think that I'll see her again,

But we shared a moment that will last 'till the end.You're beautiful. Y

ou're beautiful.You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw your face in a crowded place,And I don't know what to do,'Cause I'll never be with you.

La la la la la la la la la

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.You're beautiful, it's true.

There must be an angel with a smile on her face,

when she thought up that I should be with you.

But it's time to face the truth;

I will never be with you.

Vaarnam Aayiram Climax Twist

If one had a close look at two of the biggest hits of Gautham Menon – Kaaka Kaaka and Vettaiyadu Vilayadu, apart from both being cop stories and backed by power performance of the cast, there was another line of similarity - the lead ladies of both the movies, be it Jyothika of Kaaka Kaaka or Kamlini Mukherjee of Vettaiyadu Vilayadu, get killed. Even Jyothika in Vettaiyadu Vilayadu was shown to be killed in the initial days of release of the movie only to be changed later and in DVD version.If a birdie from Kollywood is to be believed, even in the director’s upcoming Vaaranam Aayiram, the heroine (Sameera Reddy) is killed due to unfortunate circumstances of events. This is when the twist in the story creeps up with the arrival of Ramya into the scene. Seems like the director believes that the death of his heroines could bring his movies some luck as well as a huge empathetic fan-following for the Hero as well. A story about a go-getter and the impact of these two heroines on his life, the same birdie also lets us know that Vaaranam Aayiram has the potential to be the best of Gautham with some great music by Harris Jeyaraj and breath taking camera by Ratnavelu. With big time expectations cropping up on this Surya-Gautham combination after Kaaka Kaaka, we hope the same magic is weaved by Gautham and his excellent team of cast and crew. So until then let’s keep our fingers crossed and see if this proves to be yet another feather in Gautham’s cap.

dhanush on right track

Dhanush is riding high on a success wave with Polladhavan. This film has earned him acclaim and is doing well among the Pongal releases too. Now he has been approached by filmmakers with similar scripts but the actor wants to play it safe and wishes to wait for the response of his next film Yaaradi Nee Mohini with Nayanthara. This film is a remake of his brother Selva’s Aadavari Maatalaku Ardhale Verule which was a blockbuster hit in Andhra Pradesh. AMAV is a family theme with romance and comedy intertwined. Dhanush says that in Yaaradi Nee Mohini his role is very different from the ones that he has essayed all along and would be a pleasant surprise for his fans. He further adds, “In Sullan, I did a role which was much beyond my age and appearance. But in Polladhavan, there is a combination of comedy and action, which stuck the right chord with the audience. In film industry, I have realized that for any hero to become commercially successful, he needs to combine action and comedy. I believe that this is the secret formula of success.”

Spears Parties with Speeding Paparazzi

Britney Spears tried to make peace with her army of paparazzi followers on Saturday when she invited a small group of snappers into her Los Angeles home to party with her. Four photographers were arrested and charged with reckless driving in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening after a high-speed car chase in pursuit of Spears.
And the troubled singer felt so bad for the snappers, she decided to make it up to them over the weekendThe pop star picked out photographer Filipe Teixeira from the crowd and asked him to join her in her Mercedes-Benz so that she could personally apologize for Wednesday's events. Spears then invited Teixeira, who was one of the four men arrested by Los Angeles police, to follow her back to her mansion, where they drank champagne and partied with two of the other snappers for four hours, according to various Internet reports. And Spears had a special interest in Teixeira--he is alleged to have first introduced the singer to her paparazzo boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib. Ghalib spent the weekend in Santa Barbara after attending a family funeral, and did not join the late-night party.

Gossip About Her???

Britney Spears has severe mental problems. We hope she finds help (not named Dr. Phil) for them.
In the meantime, however, the catastrophe of a mother and a singer continues to make news. It’s almost as if she wants celebrity gossip reporters - such as the dude snapping her picture from six inches away in the photo below - to wonder about her marital status.
First, Britney was spotted shopping in a wedding dress. Then, she stopped by a church. Now, check out the new diamond ring on her finger:
We know Spears is a few pairs of underwear short of a full wardrobe, but she wouldn’t be crazy enough to marry Adnan Ghalib, right? Right?If that marriage takes place, Heather Mills, Would need to send Ghalib a box of chocolates for his impressive gold digging abilities.

A song to Listen

The real pick. With three female voices ---- Chinmayi, Sadhana Sargam, Sowmya Raoh (it is difficult to pick out them in the number) — and one male voice (the Airtel Super Singer Nikhil Mathew), it is a combination that is pregnant with possibilities. Harris uses them all and has strummed a very different moody number. The inherent passion is well brought out by (I think) Chinmayi right at the start. Nikhil Mathew (perhaps his debut number) gets the emotions right in his voice. What he lacks in resonance is compensated by his expression to Yugabharathi’s powerful words. The tune lingers like mist on a cold morning at a hill side resort.these all about a song from Bheema "Enadhuyirae"

Mudhal mazhi lyrics

Maho Maho Maho Laahi Maahi Maa…

Maho Maho Maho Baahi Laahi Maa..

Hey..hey..hey..Looo..

Meehehehee..Rohirona..

Meehehehee..Rohirona
Male
Mudhal Mazhai Ennai Nanaithadhey..

Mudhal Murai Jennal Thiranthadhey..

Peyarey Theriyaadha Paravai Azhaithadhey..

Manamum Paranthadhey..

Idhayamum..oh..Idhamaai Midhanthadhey..
Female
Immmm..

Mudhal Mazhai Nammai Nanaithadhey..

Moodivaitha Jennal Thiranthadhey..

Peyarey Theriyaadha Paravai Azhaithadhey..

Manamum Paranthadhey..

Idhayamum..hmm..Idhamaai Midhanthadhey..

Yee..Maho Maho Maho Laahi Maahi Maa…

Maho Maho Maho Baahi Laahi Maa..

Hey..hey..hey..Looo..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..Rohirona..
Male
Kanavodu Thaanadi Nee Thondrinaai..

Kangalaal Unnai Padam Eduthen..
Female
Ah…Aaaaaa..

(Male)

En Vaasalil Netru Un Vaasanai..

Manamum Paranthadhey..

Nee Nindra Idam Indru Unarthen..
Edhuvum Puriya Pudhu Kavithai.

.Artham Motham Indru Arindhen..

Kaiyai Meerum Oru Kudaiyaai..

Kaatroduthaan Naanum Paranthen..

Mazhai Kaatroduthaan Naanum Paranthen..
Male
Mudhal Mazhai Ennai Nanaithadhey..
Mudhal Murai Jennal Thiranthadhey..
Female
Ornaal Unnai Naanum Kaanavittaal.

.En Vaazhvil Andha Naaley Illaiiii..oh..

Ornaal Unnai Naanum Partheyvittaal..

Annaalin Neelam Podhavillaiii..

Male

Iravum Pagalum Oru Mayakkam..

Neengaamaley Nenjil Irukkum..

Urinulley Undhan Nerukkam..

Irandhaalum Endrum Irukkum..

Naan Nee Nindra Idam Indru Unarthen..
Female
Uhuhuhuhhh..Uhuhuhuhhh
Male
Peyarey Theriyaadha Paravai Azhaithadhey..
Female
UhhhhUhhhh..
Male
Idhayamum..oh..I

dhamaai Midhanthadhey..
Female

Maho Maho Maho Laahi Maahi Maa…

Maho Maho Maho Baahi Laahi Maa..

Hey..hey..hey..Looo..

Meehehehee..Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Rohirona..Meehehehee..

Dasavatharam on April 10,2008

Dasavatharam will hit theatres on April 10, 2008. But wait – there's a hotter buzz. The total prints for release numbers to an astounding 1200. Never in the history of Tamil movies has there been so many prints made for a movie. The movie is set to release not just all over South India (Tamilnadu: 275 prints, Andhra: 225, Kerala: 75, Karnataka: 75) but also all over North India with 300 Hindi prints. Prints going overseas total 250. All this could only mean that Kamal knows for certain that in Dasavatharam he has a blockbuster that will outdo everything else lined up this year.

Lose for Cheeyan

Bheema , the Vikram starrer had finally made it to the screens after a struggle of three years. While talking to the media on Bheema Cheeyan says, “When the climax scene of Bheema was narrated to me, I was dumbstruck. I agreed to act in the film just for the climax sequence. According to Vikram the film was sold for 23 crores and he expects that Tanjore area alone to fetch one crore profit. Cheeyan says, “As I had promised that I would complete the film, I had stuck on this project for three years. As a result I had given away my salary of 1.5 crore and by not accepting any other offer I have lost ten crores. I have lost a lot in these three years mainly my mental peace. When questioned about his future projects, Cheeyan states that he is committed to Susi Ganesan’s Kanthaswamy now, after which will be involved in a Selvaraghavan’s venture. He also added that he will act in three films in a year.

Tabu in Kuselan?

News about Kuselan, the quickie that Rajini will be doing before Robot is everywhere. This Kavithalaya film to be directed by P Vasu is a remake of a Malayalam film titled Katha Paryumbol. The story is said to be woven around Pasupathy and Rajinikanth and the Tamil version will be suitably altered to cater to the audience here especially Rajini fans. News about Kuselan, the quickie that Rajini will be doing before Robot is everywhere. This Kavithalaya film to be directed by P Vasu is a remake of a Malayalam film titled Katha Paryumbol. The story is said to be woven around Pasupathy and Rajinikanth and the Tamil version will be suitably altered to cater to the audience here especially Rajini fans. Simran and Tabu are reported to be accompanying Pasupathy and Rajinikanth respectively. But Simran has been roped into do a television serial for Jaya TV and Tabu is extremely busy in Tollywood. Meanwhile the only confirmed member of the crew seems to be music director G V Prakash kumar.It has also been reported that more than twenty popular artists will be making a cameo appearance in Kuselan and hence an official announcement detailing all the cast and crew will be made on the 24th of this month..

Pirivom Santhipom

Cast : Cheran, Sneha, Jeyaram, Murugesan, SN

Lakshmi, Vital Rao, Sangeetha, Mouli, Ganja Karuppu,

Direction: Karu Pazhaniappan

Music: Vidyasagar

Production: Gnanam

Films The crux of the story is that the hero belongs to a huge joint family, while the heroine is a bubbly single-child, always surrounded by her close friends. She also aspires to live in a big family with people encircling her all the time. The two unite in matrimony. Sneha just loves being around with her husband’s mammoth family, whereas Cheran starts longing for some private moments with his wife. Cheran who eventually gets promoted and transferred to a different place, is happy of the development whereas Sneha is a bit troubled. What impact this transfer has on Sneha forms the rest of the story. though the second part of the film moves at a slower pace, the climax is short and crisp with a director’s touch. What is also worth appreciating is omission of scenes that would have dampened the story’s spirit. While most of the directors might have tried to cash in on an intimate scene right after the wedding, this film has shifted its focus from that trend. Finally, this film is not for those who wish to have a gala time, whistling or catcalling. If you wish to see quality cinema then head to theatres that show Pirivom Santhippom. Perhaps you might not see a better family movie in the near future.

Shah Ruk and Deepika are best pair

Shah Rukh was adjudged the best actor for his performance in Chak De! India. The best actress award went to Kareena Kapoor for her performance in Jab We Met.AR Rahman's musical score for Guru earned him the award for the Best Music Director. Shahrukh and Deepika Padukone were named as the Best Pair onscreen in Om Shanti Om.Deepika was also adjudged the Best Newcomer (Female), while Ranbir Kapoor was adjudged the Best Newcomer (Male).

Taare Zameen Par sweeps Screen awards

Aamir Khan's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par bagged six key awards at the Nokia 14th Annual Star Screen Awards.Aamir shared the best director award for the film with Shimit Amin for Chak De! India starring Shahrukh Khan. He additionally won awards as Best Supporting Actor and for Best Dialogues at a function organsied here last night.The three other awards won by Aamir's film were - Best Story (Amol Gupte), Best Child Actor (Darsheel Zafary) and Best Lyricist (Prasoon Joshi).

Again Rajini and K.B

Super Star's next venture, Tamil remake of the latest Malayalam blockbuster Kadhaparayumbol, is officially announced. Balachander stated that Rajnikanth would play the part of Mamooty in the Tamil remake. Speaking on the occasion, P. Vasu mentioned that the movie would be regionalized to suit the likes of Tamil audience. Mamooty played a cameo in Kadhaparayumbol, which was a joint production venture of Malayalam actors Srinivasan and Mukesh. "We hope this movie would also break the records just as Chandramukhi did," Vasu added.

Trisha Again Joins With Prakashraj&Co

Actress Trisha is all gung ho about her Abhiyum Naanum with Prakash Raj for his home production, Duet Films. All those who have seen rushes from the movie say this is her best performance till date and she could go on to win awards for her performance in this role. Prakash Raj, the smart producer that he is, seems to have capitalized on Trisha's newfound zeal and convinced her to do a cameo in his production Vellithirai, directed by Viji. She is said to play herself in the movie and that makes things easier for her or rather difficult for her to refuse. With Jeyam Ravi doing a cameo, Vellithirai, which is about a rising star in the film industry, seems to be star studded already!!!

Bheema Review

In Bheema, Vikram plays a man who has, since childhood, idolized Prakashraj, a gangster with a heart of gold. Vikram grows up to become a no-nonsense, street smart, powerful young man. Impressed with his courage, Prakashraj embraces him, inducting him into the gang. And with Vikram as his right hand man, Prakashraj gradually becomes the godfather of the city. He even outrivals his archrival, Raguvaran. Filled with rage, Raghuvaran and his two sons attempt to kill Prakashraj and take back the city. But with Vikram by his side they are unable to touch the newly crowned godfather. Meanwhile, Vikram falls in love with Trisha, and he becomes so lost in love that he loses focus and concentration on the job, nearly threatening the life of his idol. Vikram is now forced to choose between work and love. Lingusamy succeeds in provoking riveting performances from all the actors, but as scriptwriter he’s not as successful in keeping us involved.The first half is full of incident but the pace slackens in the second half, no thanks to some inappropriate song placement that spoils the fun. Bheema is full of style but little substance. As in all our masala entertainers, logic takes a back seat. Prakashraj, as always, comes up with a topnotch performance. Trisha’s role is bubbly and this talented heroine makes the most of it, looking cute all through the film and ravishing in the song sequences. Raghuvaran delivers that slick, sly villain he is so well known for. Technically, Bheema is brilliant. RD Rajasekhar’s cinematography is a treat for the eyes, especially the Mudhal Mazhai song, which is shot ravishingly. Anthony’s editing is terrific except in a few places where it is not always seamless. The stunts by Kanal Kannan will be a major draw, particularly the fight sequence in the market place where slow motion is used to great effect.


Bheema better than other pongal released movies

Karthik archeived in his debut

You wouldn’t want to call yours a dream debut when you had to sport a look in your first film that makes people think all you immediately needed is a haircut and a good shave. Adding to Karthi’s woes, the movie’s progress was jinxed many times owing to financial troubles. However, what happened after its release is history and needs no elucidation. A new star was born, said everyone in unison. Karthi is now contemplating between big banners and bigger directors.

Robo Posters Released

It has just been a couple of days since official announcement on superstar's next venture is out, his fans all over the world have already donned their creative thinking caps. As a result, the Internet is flooded with stunningly conceptualized imaginary posters of Rajini's next venture Robot,created by his fans. Interestingly, the posters also have the list of cast and crew they think would suit the movie better. Hmm...perhaps this is what you call lending a helping hand to the director..

These posters are published by Superstar fans and they are not official...

Nayanthara between Dhanush and Maddy

the success of Billa with Ajith has catapulted her to a higher arena and her glamorous and stylish outfits are the talk of the town.. Currently her assignments in Tamil include Sathyam with Vishal and Yaaradi Nee Mohini with Dhanush….The Polladavan team will once again be coming together for a project for which they have approached Nayanthara. At the same time, a film offer with Madhavan to be directed by Selva has also come her way. We will have to wait and see who Nayan chooses to be her screen partner- Maddy or Dhanush.