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We interrogate Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” and discuss:
- Cinematography, Directing;
- Story & Writing, exposition, the Dickensian aspect;
- Gift and curse of winning an Oscar;
- Special guest Chandrashish weighs in from India;
- and other such stuff and things and stuff.
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.“ – Charles Dickens, from Great Expectations
Notes & References:
Indian films: PK (justwatch.com), The White Tiger (justwatch.com)
Slumdog Millionaire almost went direct-to-DVD
Dharavi suburb/”slum” (wiki)
Charles Dickens was born in the UK (Wiki)
Slumdog budget was reportedly $15M
Artist Spotlight:
@Kashin.Art (Instagram)
