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Would you like to conduct a GA review on Dookudu Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:51, 29 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hey it is not really recommended that you edit the article and make changes to it when you are doing the GAN of the same. It's not wrong though. I suggest you let Pavan make the changes to the article himself. That gives him the satisfaction of a GAN too. Cheers, ƬheStrikeΣagle 13:37, 29 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

@Strike Eagle: Ok, its just the images basically, and one url gone wrong, that's all. Will continue on the review the day after tmrw, bro, as Pavan informed me that he would be out of station. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 13:39, 29 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]
@Ssven2: Bro, my journey has been cancelled due to an unforeseen mishap. Thus lets continue the review from tomorrow itself. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:27, 29 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Is there anything more left in the GAR? Please let me know after going through it once. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:05, 1 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year!

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Dear Ssven2,
HAPPY NEW YEAR Hoping 2015 will be a great year for you! Thank you for your contributions!
From a fellow editor,
--FWiW Bzuk (talk)

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@Bzuk: Thanks Bzuk! Same to you too! Ssven2 speak 2 me 04:38, 2 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Moondram Pirai

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All the best for Moondram Pirai GAR Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:53, 3 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks bro! Ssven2 speak 2 me 04:54, 3 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

New year

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Arjann (talk) 07:56, 3 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Arjann: Thanks, and HNY to your family too! Ssven2 speak 2 me 03:34, 4 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Amy Adams

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An editor is restoring a POV partial filmography to Amy Adams though three editors, yourself included, have removed it. In the interest of preventing further edit-war, you may want to visit this article. --Tenebrae (talk) 02:31, 4 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Puthiya Paravai

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Harrias talk 00:12, 5 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I will, but only after completing our collaboration with Kailash, Mayabazar. And i will add refs from other sources as well later as i am busy with Mayabazar and others. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:59, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Glad to hear it. If there is one guy who has captivated me in the Telugu industry, that's Power Star. Big fan of him, BTW. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:09, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
One thing, The film was never dubbed into Tamil i believe. Then how could you watch it? Do you understand the language or with the help of subs? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:10, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Torrent downloaded both Gabbar Singh and Attarintiki Daredi and watched it with subs. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:12, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Good. Strangely, i met Pawan Kalyan on the sets of the latter during the film's shoot at RFC. Sadly i was not allowed to take an image as Trivikram's ADs wanted to maintain secrecy. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:14, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Nice! Got his autograph at least? — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:16, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I could, if i was not one among hundreds of PK fans there. I just managed to shake hands. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:18, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I also watched a few Telugu films like Annamayya, Sri Ramadasu, Sri Rama Rajyam, Baadshah, Dookudu, Adhurs, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu and Iddarammayilatho. Learning Telugu that way. Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:21, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Oh. I too watched Tamil films to learn the language after my Tamil friends left. The last one was VIP. I wanted to watch Lingaa too, but i watched it first day morning show in Hyderabad in Telugu. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:27, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Padayappa

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Padayappa you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 16:40, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

All the best for the GAR bro. And i am also adding few refs below The Hindu refs. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:42, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei

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The article Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Viriditas -- Viriditas (talk) 09:02, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For your efforts in making Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei a GA! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:19, 8 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks, bro. Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:24, 8 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Padayappa

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The article Padayappa you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Padayappa for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 18:20, 8 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Moondram Pirai

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The article Moondram Pirai you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Moondram Pirai for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 13:22, 9 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Writer's Barnstar
For greatly improving the quality of Tamil film articles and your phenomenal contributions in taking them to GA status, particularly for your most recent success Moondram Pirai. Great going! -- Sriram speak up 15:59, 9 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Editor's Barnstar
For Moondram Pirai's GA success, which helped you achieve a double hat-trick in scoring GA's! Kailash29792 (talk) 16:19, 9 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: and @Sriram Vikram: Thanks for the barnstars! Ssven2 speak 2 me 16:38, 9 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Padayappa

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The article Padayappa you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Padayappa for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 17:03, 9 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

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The Tamil barnstar
For fulfilling my desire to see a GA/FA in every decade of Tamil cinema! And also congrats on two GA's in 24 hours! Kailash29792 (talk) 04:28, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Well, it wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thanks again, bro. Can you send me Alaipayuthey from both the books to shaun.srini152415@gmail.com? BTW, it looks like you could use a little help with Meera (1945 film). Ssven2 speak 2 me 04:30, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Editor's Barnstar
For bringing Moondram Pirai and Padayappa to GA status within 24 hours. A rare feat, that too for the second time. Cheers! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:31, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Good Article Barnstar
For your efforts in bringing Moondram Pirai, one of my all-time favourites, to GA. Just came to know that Padayappa was promoted as well! Vensatry (ping) 08:55, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I have nominated the list for FLC and I invite you to review the nomination and suggest improvements, if any. Here is the nomination page. Thanks. -- Sriram speak up 12:22, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Btw, if possible, can you do me a favour? I'm unable to access webarchive and the list has a few dead links. Can you help me archive the links that haven't been archived yet? -- Sriram speak up 12:24, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Have you marked which ones are dead links? It would be helpful. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 12:29, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
There aren't too many. Just two or three. But, it would be safe to archive all links now. I would have done it if I could. But, my ISP has blocked the site! -- Sriram speak up 12:35, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! I have started a discussion on the reliability of IndiaGlitz in qualifying for WP:RS, at the noticeboard. Can you spare a moment and comment there? -- Sriram speak up 07:50, 13 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Since Krimuk raised a lot of concerns with the prose, I have reworked it twice. Pls. take a look and update your comments. Thanks. -- Sriram speak up 17:46, 15 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Hey again! While, waiting for Krimuk's return to the FLC, I read a few existing FLs and have attempted rewriting the prose. You might have to look into it too. Sorry for the trouble and thanks. -- Sriram speak up 18:37, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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I noticed that in Chandramukhi, several Hindu links had unneeded apostrophes in their URLs (eg: "todays" was written as "today's" in many URLs), rendering them inaccessible. Was that your unintentional doing? But never mind, its been solved. But just in case any link seems no longer accessible, don't just remove it straight away; try searching it's title in google and use the new URL, if any found. BTW, are you using twinkle to counter vandalism? Kailash29792 (talk) 18:18, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Yes, I am using twinkle. As for the references, I might have overlooked them. Thanks for looking them up. Ssven2 speak 2 me 03:46, 11 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

SRK

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@Kailash29792: Can't believe it has failed! — Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:29, 11 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sadly, yes, and according to User:Ian Rose (the FAC coordinator), support was given by "only two of the eight or nine reviewers", which means us both. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:47, 11 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: I happened to find this link which explains about a book on the making of the film. If there is anyone who has it, it would be great. Ssven2 speak 2 me 17:41, 12 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have mailed you Ramachandran and Dhananjayan's writings on the film. Opened your mail yet? And would it be wise to rename the article to Sivaji: The Boss? Kailash29792 (talk) 05:18, 14 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I will do it after the reassessment. Don't want it to happen like for Pulikecei, remember bro? Ssven2 speak 2 me 05:46, 14 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes I do remember. And I don't think it is wrong for a film article's title to include its subtitle, as long as it is significant, eg: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, (although its initial posters hid the subtitle due to the director's dislike for it) Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the Star Trek films from II to VI. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:57, 14 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: True, but as I have stated above, I will do the name changing after the reassessment has been completed. Ssven2 speak 2 me 06:00, 14 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Contributions

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Happy Pongal bro, BTW do you think Apoorva Sagotharargal and Guna needs even more references to make it GA and are you satisfied with the way i have edited the articles. Srivin (talk) 04:37, 15 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Srivin: Both need more references and detail for it to be made as GAs. You have done a great job expanding them BTW. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:07, 15 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you perform a c/e on the whole Production section? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:45, 17 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Since you expressed interest in conducting its GA review, you may go ahead and start; but if the lack of a proper prose stops you from doing so, then please just create the GAR page and put the review on hold till your concerns are met. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:11, 22 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Alright, I'll start once Onel5969 finishes the c/e process. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 16:13, 22 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The page was badly damaged after it passed its GA review. Since you GA reviewed the article, why not see if you can clean it again? The nominator seems to have retired. BTW, how did your exams go? Are you an AVK now? Kailash29792 (talk) 10:01, 12 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: If you mean "Avuththu Vutta Kazhudhai" then yes I am. Exams went very well indeed. I'll be focussing on Cary Grant starting from this weekend.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:49, 12 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

In a rare move for a Tamil film, User:Materialscientist has protected Veeram indefinitely from IP-user editing, which could be one's best chance at making it a GA as there would be no disruptive edit wars. However, users who are not autoconfirmed may still be able to edit it. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:25, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Moondram Pirai

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Harrias talk 02:00, 24 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

[dead link] Archived page — Ssven2 speak 2 me 03:36, 24 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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Editing archived pages

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What is this? Do you have trouble reading "Do not edit the contents of this page" written in bold at the top of the page? You are not supposed to edit or make changes to archived pages with the exception of your talk page. -- Sriram speak up 07:00, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Sriram Vikram: Sorry, overlooked it. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 08:43, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Okay. Just make a note of it. Btw, I got a suggestion: Whenever you start a new conversation in any talk page, it is advisable to use "New section" on the top of the page, instead of editing the last section as you usually do. Just a suggestion, coz it makes navigation easier. Thanks. -- Sriram speak up 10:01, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Sriram Vikram: Thanks 4 d tip. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 10:03, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome. Btw, you should probably take a look at this. -- Sriram speak up 10:06, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Edit conflict

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Guess what, we're so involved in editing the article, I finished writing authors for nearly the entire article and I hit save, a big edit conflict notice, I click cancel, and it's all gone. What do I do now? Seriously that is a tough task and to see it wasted (well, you may know how it feels) EthicallyYours! 09:53, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Ethically Yours: Oh, you shouldn't have clicked cancel. You could have maybe copied whatever you wrote and then cancelled it so that you can paste it later on. Finish it off again if that is the case. No other choice :( — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:57, 26 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Some user has slightly messed up the plot. Can you please see what to fix? Kailash29792 (talk) 16:15, 27 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Reference Errors on 29 January

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Black Sheep

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@Kailash29792: The dialogue by Rajinikanth in Enthiran "Who is the black sheep?", was originally spoken by Vadivelu in Pudhumai Pithan. Here is the link. Watch carefully at 01:30 to 01:35 of the scene. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:23, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I saw that. And there is also a song in Pilot Premnath named "Black sheep". Kailash29792 (talk) 07:32, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For reviewing Chennai Express, and passing my first GA. Thanks a lot. EthicallyYours! 16:54, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Ethically Yours: You're welcome. Happy to review the article, BTW. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 16:58, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A cup of coffee for you!

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Hope this gives you relaxation after conducting a tiring GA Review Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:21, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

And also, congrats for completing your fifth successful GAR. I do not consider Vivah for sure as it's GAR was mostly one-sided. The nominator showed no interest then. Hope you continue to conduct GARs and promoting articles to GAs and FAs if possible. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:31, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks, bro! Ssven2 speak 2 me 04:06, 31 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back

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Well, how was your vacation? Where had you been for only one day? Kailash29792 (talk) 07:37, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: It was actually a drop off. One of my distant relatives visited my house. He was on his way to Mettur to visit his in-laws. It is a long drive from Chennai to there (I like long drives BTW). Me and my family dropped him off at Trichy. From there he went to Mettur. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:46, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Let me know when you nom Enthiran, I'd be happy to review that one for you!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:04, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Plea

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Hi! Hope you're well. I was wondering if you could review one my FLCs: Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Kajol filmography/archive1. It's a humble request. I know many people do not like reviewing and they do not bother to reply, but I have seen you around (reviewing FLCs), therefore requesting you. Hope to get a reply :) --FrankBoy (Buzz) 19:12, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! What is this? PK Hai Kya? -- Sriram speak up 12:29, 3 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Sriram Vikram: You were right. I felt that it was best to shift the entire soundtrack article to here until one of the FAC reviewers might suggest it. You did tell me about this a few months back that you preferred the soundtrack section need not have a separate article. It also adds a better look to the article. Good joke using PK, BTW, and I am not drunk (I don't drink). Ssven2 speak 2 me 12:33, 3 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Then I hope you have taken care there are no duplicate references. -- Sriram speak up 12:38, 3 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Sriram Vikram: No duplicate references found. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 16:05, 3 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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What made you develop interest in this article to make it a GA? I am keen to know that. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:15, 5 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Actually, if it were made a GA, it would be a tribute to director Bapu . BTW, can you help me find references from newspapers regarding the film (particularly TOI)? — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:34, 5 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Of course a noble intention and hats off. I've added a few from TOI and Sify and will add the remaining soon. But what makes me surprised is what made you focus on this film all of a sudden? I don't see it connected to any of your ongoing commitments. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:01, 5 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Argo review

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Hello Ssven2! Would you like to do a review of Argo (2012 film)? --Captain Assassin! «TCG» 17:23, 6 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Captain Assassin!: I recommend that you get the article copyedited before the review. It needs to have a c/e done. The "Historical inaccuracies" sections are in point form. Change it to paragraph form and find suitable sources for each of the points. After the c/e, I'll take up the review. Ssven2 speak 2 me 17:29, 6 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That's better idea, thanks. --Captain Assassin! «TCG» 17:36, 6 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Padayappa

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Harrias talk 14:43, 7 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

[dead link] Archived page — Ssven2 speak 2 me 11:43, 8 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran Copy edit

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Just a note: what is meant by 'mosquito' in this sentence here: 'The character of Ranguski, the mosquito whom Chitti has an encounter with, was also the childhood pet name of Sujatha Rangarajan'? Thanks. LouiseS1979 (pigeonhole) 11:54, 8 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Anyway, I've gone over the article. I used Visual Editor, so concentrated on the text rather than any coding, but hopefully that's good for a first pass. Let me know if you want anything more looked at (apart from the mosquito issue, which needs a little bit more explanation in English as I'm sure it's not referring to the insect). LouiseS1979 (pigeonhole) 13:20, 8 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Lstanley1979: Yes, it refers to the insect. Ssven2 speak 2 me 13:29, 8 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I've edited that sentence now to reflect better style. LouiseS1979 (pigeonhole) 14:36, 8 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Enthiran

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Vandal and the box

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To answer your question, a vandal removed the archive box from my talk page and placed his name there, which you undid, but restored the box much later. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:25, 9 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Apart from The Terminator (rogue robot) and Frankenstein (creation turning against creator), did you notice Enthiran having similarities to any other work? Because if you did, all that can be in a potential section named "Themes and influences". Kailash29792 (talk) 17:37, 17 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Will do so. BTW, can you send me Dhananjayan's and Ramachandran's info on the film? Also Dhananjayan's info on Dasavathaaram? Ssven2 speak 2 me 04:47, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Use all you can. And did you get the mail containing Dhananjayan's writings on Dasavatharam? Kailash29792 (talk) 11:17, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
And here is Enthiran by Danny. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:39, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Thanks. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 17:06, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Bro, in page 232 of Ramachandran's book, after the sentence "I had to work very hard for Vaseegaran", there is a reference number 21. Can you tell me what it is? If it is from any newspaper or magazine (reputed) please state its name. BTW, you are also a co-nominator for its FAC. Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:29, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Since I don't have the book (I've been photographing its pages from Express Avenue Mall!) I'll go again and find out. How about we do one thing? You nominate Enthiran for GA, and I for FA (listing you as co-nominator). That way it'll be 50:50. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:41, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Actually, I plan take it straight to FA after the article gets a peer review and a good copyedit. Most of the faults can be resolved in the peer review itself. But, if you feel that nominating for GA first, then FA, is better, then it's fine with me. Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:49, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, a PR and GOCE-edit may occur with no problems. But I feel a GAN is necessary as a GA success eases the chance of FA success. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:55, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Alright then, it is settled. GA first, then FA. BTW, Lstanley1979 copeditied the plot and release sections of Sivaji and said she would help if there is anything further to edit. Do you think that the article can be kept as a GA now that we both have made edits to it? — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:58, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I think a GA-Reassessment is like a PR/FAC, so more than one reviewer should be there. I sent you information from both Dhananjayan and Ramachandran, did you not expand the article using them? After doing that, you can invite more editors to post their comments. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:53, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Well then, I'll work on Sivaji and Enthiran in tandem. Ssven2 speak 2 me 14:40, 20 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: In this link, there is a line that states “Hollywood technicians made 40 versions of Rajni, which were multiplied several times over for the scene where Chitti looks for scientist Vaseegaran from among innumerable robots — that famous ‘Mae Mae' scene, where Chitti bleats?”, how do I interpret and write it in the article? — Ssven2 speak 2 me 03:35, 21 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I'll find a way. Till then just keep it as a quote. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:21, 21 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Ok. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 04:21, 21 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I have done my best and fixed all BOI links in Enthiran. Can you do your part now, by correcting the titles of the BOI links, and removing all duplicate links if any? You can use a gadget like ProveIt. Kailash29792 (talk) 15:59, 21 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I think the burning building scene in Enthiran was crucial to the development of Chitti the robot. Here is the line as in Dhananjayan's book: Vasee's efforts once again fail when he deploys Chitti to save people from a fire accident. Chitti saves most of the people and finally a nude girl from a bathtub, which is covered live by the media, without knowing its implications on the girl. Feeling disgraced at being shown nude on TV, the girl commits suicide. Write it as you please. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:40, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: In this link Srinivas Mohan says his team "used Doom Light Stage to scan Rajnikanth's face..." what does Doom Light Stage mean? — Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:44, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Also @Kailash29792: Are you guys working on Enthiran? While I welcome that, why do I see entire sentences including a note lifted from Anniyan and used in the "Origin" section? Also, the MOS seems to mostly identical to that in Anniyan! -- Sriram speak up 07:39, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Sriram Vikram: We are still working on it. I added the note as it was related to the article, bro. As for the MOS, which places do you think the words are identical? BTW, please create a userpage so that I can ping you, bro. Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:44, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Information on this "Doom Light Stage" technique is here. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:33, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
In Anniyan, the time period the film is set is out of scope. Hence I decided to have it as a note so that it doesn't veer out of context. Since Enthiran is its parent article, I think the note can be converted to main space text. Also, was the film actually set in the said period? I don't think so. In that case, it could be said that the film was reported to be set in 2200 or 3000. Btw, as I already told you, Rajnikanth said that he was narrated the storyline way back in 1996-97. Don't you think it was where the film originated? -- Sriram speak up 16:04, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Sriram Vikram: Will do as you suggested regarding the note. As for Rajinikanth, I think you are referring to this interview. But can you help me find a better source as YouTube references are not that appropriate. Ssven2 speak 2 me 17:19, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
If you can't find public domain videos or those published by Sun Network, then you can just state the fact with a cite AV media as reference where you don't fill the url. Check this. -- Sriram speak up 17:32, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I read this source which says that the film "is said to be based" on Sujatha's novels. It does not confirm that the film was based on them. Moreover, Shankar claimed that the film was very "original", something I disagree with. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:23, 3 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I found this interview with Banu which elaborates on Chitti's bad robot look. See what you can do with it. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:43, 21 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792:  Done used. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:50, 21 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Inappropriately added information

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Ssven2, I have rolled back all of your edits to Tintin in Tibet, as neither of those two pieces of information are correct. I will explain, but first please be more careful in the future: This article is FA and I went through a great deal of scrutiny from around a dozen editors and over a hundred observations of theirs to get the article to this point, so I believe it is probably in good shape. For your first piece of added information, you must not have read the footnote appearing right next to the footnote you added, which directly contradicts your incorrect information and which apparently comes from your WP:OR (and it even directly contradicts a DYK from this article). For your second piece of added information, I checked the strange source you provided and it says nothing of the sort and reveals that this incorrect information is apparently more OR; a quick check of IMDb gives the real story. I appreciate your attempts to help. Prhartcom (talk) 13:11, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Prhartcom, who was the villain of Castafiore Emerald? The Magpie, or the photographer? Kailash29792 (talk) 13:16, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Kailash29792 and Ssven2: Read that portion of the article (Tintin in Tibet#cite_ref-10, click the "a". The DYK is here).
Ssven2, An update: Of the two Tintin voice actors, L'officer had only mentioned the one actor, which is why we had not put the other actor in the article, but clearly Colin O'Meara is the voice in English based on IMDb and I also checked the DVD of the show (Thierry Wermuth is the voice in French). I'm a little upset that we don't have a book source, but since we are sure of this information and since this is the English Wikipedia, perhaps we should change all of our Tintin articles to Colin O'Meara's name, even providing a link to his article. Prhartcom (talk) 13:36, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Update:if this helps, you can preview your edits before saving them, then perhaps edit some more and preview, and repeat until finally saving. Prhartcom (talk) 16:50, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prhartcom: Thanks, will implement it in the future. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 16:53, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Enthiran

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The article Enthiran you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Enthiran for reasons why the nomination passed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 20:21, 10 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Actually it passed; don't know what went wrong. Kailash29792 (talk) 02:49, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well congrats on passing the GA straight. So what now? PR or FAC? Kailash29792 (talk) 07:43, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: PR first. Then FAC. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 07:58, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Congratulations! -- KRIMUK90  09:17, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Krimuk90: Thanks very much, Krimuk. Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:20, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For bringing Enthiran to GA status. And that too, getting a GAR completed from Dr. Blofeld without any concerns raised and at one go, you are a champ. Blofeld was right. You really excelled yourself with this one. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:44, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Why did you re-direct this to Enthiran? Given the size of both the articles, it's warranted to have a standalone article. Vensatry (ping) 09:07, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vensatry: I actually want to have the soundtrack section in the main article for FAC. I don't know whether the soundtrack section of a film (for FAC consideration) should have a separate article or not. Should it? If then, I will remove the redirect portion and restore the soundtrack article with its talk page. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:10, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I don't think merging enhances comprehensiveness. You can still add a summary on teh soundtrack in the parent article while having a separate article. If you feel that the articles should be merged, you should have probably initiated a WP:RM instead. Vensatry (ping) 09:13, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Vensatry: So, nothing wrong in having a separate article, then? — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:16, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I too feel a separate article for the soundtrack will help ease the chances of FAC success as the article will become shorter; recently, Shah Rukh Khan failed its FAC due to its excessiveness. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:18, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792 and Vensatry: It is done. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:19, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
IMO, it's good to have a separate article as the soundtrack article was in good shape and has a lot of scope to be developed further. It was one of the top albums in 2010 isn't it? :) Vensatry (ping) 09:20, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Behindwoods

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Here are some sources that could prove Behindwoods' notability.

Hope they prove for the best. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:33, 11 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Abhishek Bachchan filmography

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Hello Ssven2, I have fixed the issues you had raised at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Abhishek Bachchan filmography/archive1. Please add your opinion (support/oppose) there. Thanks, Jim Carter 10:19, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Valentine Greets!!!

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Valentine Greets!!!

Hello Ssven2, love is the language of hearts and is the feeling that joins two souls and brings two hearts together in a bond. Taking love to the level of Wikipedia, spread the WikiLove by wishing each other Happy Valentine's Day, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person.
Sending you a heartfelt and warm love on the eve,
Happy editing,
 - T H (here I am) 12:14, 13 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Spread the love by adding {{subst:Valentine Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

@The Herald: Thanks! Ssven2 speak 2 me 15:02, 13 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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What you want me exactly to do about the BO section. I could not get it. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:38, 13 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I'll start on that tmrw. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 17:07, 13 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Article on the robot

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I think the robot in Enthiran can have a separate article on it. Try finding significant sources. Thanks.--Skr15081997 (talk) 12:49, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Skr15081997: There used to be an article named Chitti (character) about the robot which was redirected to Enthiran. You can refer this for further details. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:16, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
This may help in finding sufficient content. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:40, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I'll start work on the peer review comments first thing tmrw. Ssven2 speak 2 me 15:23, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I got a piece of the plot from Dhananjayan's book. See what can fit:
To protect himself, Chitti uses Bohra's lab and creates robots by transferring his program to them. When Bohra arrives and objects, he kills Bohra and declares war on Vasee for opposing his love for Sana. He occupies the AIRD as his operating centre and creates a robotic army of his clones that causes mayhem in the entire city. He informs Sana that he has even acquired the human ability to procreate and seeks to marry her. so that for the first time, a machine and a human being can give birth to a preprogrammed child and create a new world but Sana refuses. Chitti decides to eliminate Vasee in order to make her accept him. His war with Vasee and thousands of army and police personnel leads to the death of large numbers of humans and destruction of property. Finally, Vasee gets Chitti on a magnetic mode into his van and removes the destruction program chip. Chitti returns to normal behaviour but by then, huge damage has taken place. The court pronounces the death sentence for Vasee for creating this dangerous robot. However. Chitti argues the case and presents evidence that it was Bohra who inserted the destruction chip, leading to Chitti's destructive behaviour. Kailash29792 (talk) 18:05, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well, what say you? And I noticed inconsistencies in these sources regarding the decision to rename Robot in Tamil:
  • Behindwoods says the film was retitled EnthiraN to seek tax exemption from the TN government.
  • CNN-IBN supports this claim.
  • Rediff contradicts them, claiming that Shankar wanted to honour the government's "commitment to patronise films with Tamil titles", rather than seek tax exemption. It also states that the film was first renamed EnthiraM, while the above two sources say EnthiraN. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:20, 14 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: We follow BW and CNN-IBN for the tax exemption. While we can use Rediff to state that the film was first named Enthiram but was later changed to Enthiran. — Ssven2 speak 2 me 09:02, 14 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

AP/Nizam

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AP/Nizam means Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bellary, Raichur and other parts of Karnataka border. Not Nizamabad district. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:09, 15 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Then add a Footnote regarding them at one place. Ssven2 speak 2 me 08:11, 15 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:12, 15 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

SRK peer review

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Thank you for supporting SRK at FA. As you may know, it failed mainly due to length issues. I have a new peer review open, and would like to get your opinion on a particular issue that I raised in a a section called 'Question from Bollyjeff' here: Wikipedia:Peer review/Shah Rukh Khan/archive2. Thanks, BollyJeff | talk 21:55, 15 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

User page

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Just FYI, while a person's user page is certainly not owned by that person, normally by convention, a person's user page is not edited by others. WP:UP#OWN. Prhartcom (talk) 00:58, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prhartcom: Understood. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:36, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Just for fun, I'll tell you I recently had to edit a person's user page. According to the X! tools (here) they had received their Wikipedia username about a year ago and were up to 200 edits, however they were displaying "This user is a Master Editor". I left a message on their talk page asking them to remove that badge (I would like to be a Master editor too) but checked a month later and they had deleted my request. So I went to their user page and removed it for them. Prhartcom (talk) 19:38, 19 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Good job on The Castafiore Emerald

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Hi Ssven2, I just wanted to say again that The Castafiore Emerald is looking really good. I have seen many editors come along over the years and try to improve the Tintin articles, and your commitment has topped them all. You remind me of Bob de Moor who perfectly emulated the style of Hergé. Maybe I can step in with my copies of the sources and improve the article as well. Cheers. Prhartcom (talk) 14:58, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Update: Check out what I'm working on (the image is temporary): User:Prhartcom/sandbox/other2. Someday we could even have an article for the moon rocket. Prhartcom (talk) 15:12, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prhartcom: Thank you very much for your support. I will add a separate "Themes" section for the book as it has a lot of explanation from Farr. Can you find out more on Hergé's inspirations for the Gypsies as Farr just says it is from a photo but doesn't reveal much info on it. I will also add a bit about Calculus's attempt at colour television. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:33, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well, see if you can stick to the same structure and sub-heading names as set by Midnightblueowl. Yes, as time permits, I will read the sources and stop by later with some expansion/improvements/possible editing. We need to add the wonderful quote Thompson said about this book that I included in Tintin in Tibet. Prhartcom (talk) 15:43, 18 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Did Dhananjayan write about it? If so can you e-mail the pics to me? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:44, 19 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Archive URLs

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It's good that you archive all the links before it becomes dead. But it's not necessary to include the archived URLs in the articles. Vensatry (ping) 07:41, 22 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vensatry: Kailash's articles which he took to GA and FA were archived (Although Andha Naal is your nomination). I just simply wanted to maintain it. The NDTV link is dead BTW. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:43, 22 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
As I said earlier it's not mandatory. Vensatry (ping) 07:54, 22 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Article and Page contributions

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This requires a Notelist template. Considering the fact that it was created five days ago, you should have rectified it earlier. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:13, 22 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thx 4 reminding me. Added the footnotes there. BTW, do inform me when Manam is ready as I'll review it. You can ask Jaguar to review GAV. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:17, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Lstanley1979 wants to complete the c/e on Manam by the middle of this week and i shall inform you when it is done. But, are you sure you want to conduct a GAR on Manam? What excited you to do that? Can you tell me if any, no matter how trivial it may be Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:44, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I watched the film last July and it moved me. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:37, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
In multiplex or DVD/Blu Ray? Well, i watched it in theaters first. While working on Mayabazar, i felt expanding Manam may not be a difficult task. Sometimes, i just imagine who would suit those three in the Tamil remake if any. For me, the other inspiration for working on Manam was the expression of ANR when Rao accepts Anjali's proposal. Incidentally, that was the last shot he acted in. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:22, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Behindwoods

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I want you to know that you don't always have to refer to a site with its extension (like .com, .org etc.), except maybe when it is mentioned for the first time in an article. And the Behindwoods article no longer has the ".com" in the title. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:03, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Thanks for the notification. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:04, 23 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Manam GAR

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I said you that the article is still in the midway of a complete c/e right? I've asked Onel5969 to complete the remaining and till then, list the issues at the GAR page except for Reception, BO and Legacy which should be c/ed by Onel5969. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:29, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I have checked the Reception and Legacy sections and shouldn't be a problem. Just a few minor corrections which I will pinpoint to you during the GAR after the c/e there. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:32, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Onel5969 completed the process. Thus i would begin my part in the GAR shortly. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:00, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Chennai Express

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Coffee // have a cup // beans // 12:03, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For reviewing Manam which marks the fourth time you reviewed an article nominated by me. Hope you do that for many others in the upcoming future. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:55, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

FAC

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@Kailash29792: IMHO, I think Enthiran is ready for FAC. Shall we close the PR now that many of the editors have posted their comments? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:55, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

PR's usually close by admin actions. But you just leave it unattended, eventually it will be closed. And because I think I played a great deal in the article, please list me as co-nominator; you are of course the main nominator. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:59, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I have asked Onel5969 to give a copyedit as two users (Shailendra and SchroCat) have suggested a c/e for the article. Once that's finished, I'll nominate it for FAC, listing you as co-nominator. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:01, 24 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: I happened to see the PR on Gary Cooper and Bede735 has closed it on his own. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:27, 25 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I had added the Guardian source, because it talks about the plot details of Frankenstein and could help viewers understand the similarities between it and Enthiran. But never mind, as this existing source says that Chitti, "like Frankenstein turns against his creator." Kailash29792 (talk) 09:33, 25 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

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Hey! Thank you so much for your input on Kareena Kapoor Khan filmography. It just passed its nomination for featured list consideration. Currently, I have one nom. Let's see where does this one go. :) --FrankBoy (Buzz) 21:00, 1 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Baahubali

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Join the discussion in the article's talk page if interested. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:00, 4 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

FYI

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We don't usually edit another user's own page. Prhartcom (talk) 05:37, 4 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran status

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May i know the article's present status? Any update from your side about its journey from GA to FAC? What about Onel5969's c/e? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:52, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Onel has finished. User:Prhartcom is doing a review of the article and fine-tuning it, after which its on its way to FAC. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:50, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
All the best. I am in the final stages of completing Mayabazar which has been delayed due to several reasons and even now due to my worsened health conditions. Once i get it c/ed, i would approach Dr. Blofeld for reviewing. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:52, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Good! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:53, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
If Enthiran's done, what's your next project? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:56, 5 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Will take a break, be back in June 2015 and figure it out then. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:11, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Good luck bro. By late March 2015, i hope i would bring Mayabazar, GAV and Gopala Gopala to GA status. Then i would be less active here till mid May 2015. Then i too shall think of future plans. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:17, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Pavan, me and Ssven are planning to bring Sivaji to FA status once its GA reassessment ends; at least he is. And Ssven: is Hansraj Saxena still the CEO of Sun Network as Enthiran mentions he is? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:17, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I thought that Sivaji GA reassessment has been completed. Also, Ssven2 has stopped showing any progress in his sandbox article of Sivaji which i once saw recently while visiting Mayabazar ref page. Thus, i beleived that it was ready for FA. Anyways, all the best to you both and, wishing you both a happy Holi! (I believe that you are not allergic to that festival). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:24, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

2015 Cricket World Cup

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NZ is confirmed for 6 days now. :-)--2003:5F:3E3D:B83:485:5C09:717D:A9DE (talk) 19:16, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A cup of coffee for you!

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All the best for Enthiran FAC, and your exams. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:42, 7 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: My exams commence in June 2015 only but there are a few small tests in between. Thanks. As I mentioned in your talk page, I will put up the wikibreak sign tomorrow. So. please take care of the comments provided by the reviewers at FAC as co-nominator. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:05, 7 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Just one clarification: Is Hansraj Saxena still CEO of Sun Network, as Enthiran mentions? His Wiki article seems to contradict this. Kailash29792 (talk) 15:11, 7 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Jr. NTR filmography

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Hello, Ssven2. As far as I know, you are one of the best reviewers of filmographies. Do you think Rama Rao Jr.'s filmography can be nominated for FLC. I worked for one week to clean up the whole filmography.

Thank you, Maheshreddy2 (talk) 15:11, 9 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Maheshreddy2: Thanks for the compliment. As a list, it looks good. But, it's best if you get someone to copyedit the lead section prose. You can ask Onel5969 or Lstanley1979 to do it. Also move the awards section to the main article as this list is about his films, not his awards. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:50, 10 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A rare pic

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check this one. Very rare indeed. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:48, 10 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Nice one. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:42, 10 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your cooperation in Jr. NTR's filmography. I fixed it as per your guidance, and it looks ready for nomination. I sure do owe you a big favor soon man.

See you soon, Maheshreddy2 (talk) — Preceding undated comment added 02:49, 11 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Gabbar Singh

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Hi bro, could u please help in expanding the article of Telugu film Gabbar Singh since I have managed to edit the article so far as much as possible. Srivin (talk) 10:54, 12 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Srivin, I think you read that note on the top of his talk page. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:25, 12 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Hi bro, could u mind if you mention any reliable sources for box office collection of the film. Srivin (talk) 15:39, 12 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!

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Thanks for doing the Prisoners of the Sun GAN! Much appreciated. Midnightblueowl (talk) 11:15, 13 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Midnightblueowl: No problem. Happy to do the GAR. Again, great job on the article. Looking forward to the Moon adventures. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:04, 13 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran FAC withdrawal and PR

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Hi. A difficult situation. I don't think the prose is of such a concern that it should be immediately withdrawn. But I do think Sandy's comments and the response since is unlikely to convince the delegates that it's ready for FAC. Whatever Sandy has said to Tim, he didn't actually support it. Perhaps the best thing would be to withdraw for now, and try to get some more copyeditors on it. Like SRK though it's difficult to see where the support is going to come from, even withdrawing and renominating at a later stage. Indian cinema articles in general really suffer at FAC, I don't think many take them seriously, Indian English and customs is often at odds with some of the reviewers. When I said it had FA potential though I meant it, and I'm rarely wrong about that. Sorry I wasn't of more use in the earlier stages, Sandy had a point about a fair bit of it, but I always have a job finding those minor MoS glitches. In its current condition I can't see any major problem with it, but what do I know...? .Also best to avoid using graphic smileys at FAC as they make you look like a thirteen-year-old! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:56, 14 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Which reviewer said that the plagiarism section could be removed from the article? Kailash29792 (talk) 03:55, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: That doubt you mentioned about Cinemalead's content from Wikipedia in the PR made me do it. RHM22 brought up the issue at the FAC stating that the reference is "inadmissable". I have saved it in my sandbox until we find a better source that states the plagiarism cases are solved. Can you help me with that please? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:59, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
There may be Tamil language references for that. Try searching. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:01, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Found a source from TNIE. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:13, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That source mentions only one case being dismissed, that of Aarur Tamilnadan. You finding any more? Kailash29792 (talk) 05:27, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I feel that Aarur's case is the most significant as he is the only one who filed a complaint with the MHC while the others just sought clarification on the story. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:49, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Email me, I don't believe I have your address.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:18, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, guys. For the record, the source that I was referring to as unusable was the one which stated that all the plagiarism claims were false, because the source (a website) stated that the information came from "Wiki". I don't know which Wiki he was referring to, but we can't use information from Wikipedia or any other Wiki as a source. This is the reference to which I was referring: Endhiran. Notice that at the end it says "(Content source: Wiki)". That will not pass muster at FAC. The rest of the plagiarism section looked all right to me, but I didn't scrutinize all the refs.-RHM22 (talk) 21:02, 15 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld and RHM22: RHM22, I understand what you meant and removed the other plagiarism cases (except Aarur's case, the reason which I stated above.) along with the Cinemalead reference. Dr. Blofeld my email is shaun.srini152415@gmail.comSsven2 Speak 2 me 04:52, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
"Origin" reads, " in October 2007, Khan and Shankar officially aborted the project, citing creative differences" but then the next line reads, " In January 2008, Eros International and the London-based Ayngaran International agreed to be the film's producers." Can we fill the bridge by writing about Robot's revival, or was it never shelved at all after SRK's exit? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:57, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Revival is better. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:58, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
With the FAC now withdrawn, what next? A break as your talk page reads, or another PR? Kailash29792 (talk) 13:33, 17 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: As Thalaivar quotes, "I have not failed. I have only postponed success." Another PR! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:45, 17 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
So good of you. But have all of SandyGeorgia's comments been resolved? There were the hardest to solve. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:57, 17 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: He only listed a few of them at FAC. I have resolved some of them through Doc and RHM22. I have opened the 2nd PR. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:00, 17 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the edits. But, why removing the word "full scope"? Any particular reason? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:41, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: "full scope" sounded odd and didn't make sense. Do you mean "cinemascope"? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:42, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Maybe. I too lacked knowledge about that. Since The Hindu used it, i thought it should be a relevant term. Also, both Jaguar and Kailash left it unchanged. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:43, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Mayabazar turns a GA! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:20, 16 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Answer to the question you asked the doctor is here. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:48, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Perfect. It's settled then. Mayabazar is onto FA. Your first. Kailash29792 will also be a co-nominator. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:50, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. What more can i ask if you both are on board along with me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:51, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: You can start off by opening a peer review for the article. We'll invite Krimuk, Bollyjeff, Dwaipayanc, RHM22, Doc, Shshshsh, Jaguar, West Virginian, Tim riley, Skr15081997, SchroCat, Cassianto, Crisco1492 and SandyGerogia. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:54, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That means, are you on board as a co-nominator? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:56, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Kailash has thanked me for my edit about him. Yes, we both are co-nominators and you are the main man (tweaking Dustin Hoffman's dialogue from Rain Man (1988): P-A-V-A-N-J-A-N-D-H-Y-A-L-A. Our main man.) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:00, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you guys. I've added {{subst:PR}} to its talk page. However i am unable to decide which category to select. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:04, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Arts. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:06, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Here it is. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:14, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Bollyjeff asked me to add alt text for the images in the article. I've added it to the poster. I don't know what to do for the rest. Can you help me? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:53, 12 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Managed to get some free time during my exams (next is on 17th). Two finished smoothly (back to back 11th and 12th). Two more to go. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:58, 12 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Good to know that. Here, the PR is going smooth. Missamma in almost done except for a c/e which i should ask someone to do so today (as i have two pending requests at GOCE). Remaining are just happening that's all. Anyways, all the best for your exams. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:02, 12 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks. I saw your message on Kailash's talk page about duplicate links. I am fixing some of them now. Ask Bollyjeff after I am done. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:08, 12 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you help me with this? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:06, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the slight c/e. After a suggestion by Corinne and Jaguar, i have expanded the plot section. Visit it, and make changes if any if necessary. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:01, 3 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! How I can inform about needed soures. Please answer me on my discussion page. Eurohunter (talk) 13:20, 18 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Combating slide show problems

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Slideshows at Rediff are notorious because the URL's of specific portions of the slideshow will always redirect to the first slide. But I discovered that through print view, you can view all the slides together as if it is one page. So use the link I have pasted, in Enthiran. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:33, 21 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Bollywood Life

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Is Bollywood Life a reliable source? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:54, 22 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

At first I too doubted the source's reliability, but Zee TV owns it. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:59, 22 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The note for Sankranthi has been removed by TheRedPenOfDoom citing WP:OR and WP:COATRACK. Hope it helps. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 00:51, 23 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

VK

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Check ref no. 14, it isn't correctly formatted. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:41, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks for the notification. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:50, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Vivah Review

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Hi, greetings. Thanks for taking up the review. Since I have very busy personal life, so wasn't able to reply on time. I have corrected all the issues and renominated for GA. It would be helpful if you take a look. Thanks again--25 CENTS VICTORIOUS  05:02, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@25 Cents FC: No probs. I have taken up the article for GAR again. Please be present to resolve my comments. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:26, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

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Thanks! for the Support. Just one thing. Could you place your support in the beggining. It would be better. Thanks!—Prashant 06:54, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!:  DoneSsven2 Speak 2 me 06:59, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran PR

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Hey there, I'd be happy, though I do not have enough time to spend on WP, so I can't promise, but I will take a look at it in coming days. ShahidTalk2me 21:20, 31 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Talk back

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Hello, Ssven2. You have new messages at User talk:The Herald/Talkback.
Message added 05:44, 1 April 2015 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Vivah

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Please add a note on your user page that it was failed initially. Not a deterring one, but you should give complete info in such cases as a GA Reviewer. Of course it is optional but highly recommended. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:06, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 10:40, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This page contains some useful info. Use what you can. Kailash29792 (talk) 03:26, 3 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Barnstar of Diligence
Thanks mate for taking over the review. Appreciate it. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS  18:38, 2 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Column alignment

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Could you please tell me about (if any) in the columns in the flc? I don't know much about column alignments.—Prashant 12:42, 4 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The article Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 12:21, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You and Kailash and a few others here are really doing Indian cinema proud on here. In fact it seems as if there's more people working on Tamil cinema articles than old Hollywood ones! Keep up the good work and please give me a bell when you want another classic film reviewed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:28, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Gladly, Doc. I will start work on Apoorva Raagangal and Apoorva Sagodharargal in June 2015 after my exams end. I will take a wikibreak and make no edits to any article except Enthiran (as I will nominate it for FAC shortly after Easter). I will try to resolve comments at the FAC from time to time. As for Indian cinema, Hindi cinema is also on my mind. I am collecting refs for Dil Se.., Shree 420 and Mera Naam Joker. Will start these three with Sivaji and Dasavatharam on November 2015. For Hollywood, I am planning to take films like The Ten Commandments, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Guns of Navarone and the LOTR trilogy to FA status. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:32, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Films like those I think we'd be better off getting hold of some books/biographies. I'd be interested in helping you promote those, but Ben Hur would be the obvious one to start with for FA. You know you can request books through the Wiki UK grant?♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:41, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Ben-Hur it is. I knew I had to get a hold of some biographies. Can you tell me how to request them through Wiki UK grant? It would be really grateful. BTW, is it just me or does Jason Isaacs look a lot like Wikipedia's co-founder Jimmy Wales? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:52, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I checked, and they must be long-lost brothers! BTW, can you please convert the biggest footnote in Kattabomman to main text? It's too long to be a note. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:09, 8 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Barnstar of Diligence
For completing the third GA hat-trick! Hoping much more from you in the future. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:10, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: You're too kind. Thanks. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:11, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ssven, do you accept an FAC for the article? I believe it is capable of one. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:45, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Sure. It needs budget and BO info however. Do you have any inof about them? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:46, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Maybe we can take VK to A-class. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:59, 8 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please copy-edit this article's "Themes and influences" section? I'm not sure whether such content should ideally be placed there. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:36, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala:  Done Better to wait until the film's release and reception (maybe a week or two after the release). Then expand the Themes section. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:48, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. As you said, i placed that text in the Characters section. Can you c/e that newly added portion there? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:23, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I actually meant that the rest of the "Themes" section, not the IBTimes section, had to be placed elsewhere. I have included it in the "Development" section. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:31, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Alright. Thanks for the c/e! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:23, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

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Thank you for the barnstar, I appreciate it greatly. ShahidTalk2me 00:45, 8 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Jaguar isn't on at the moment, any chance you could review? Good luck with Enthiran!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:23, 9 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Already begun. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:29, 9 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For the help you offered me in these ten GAs as a reviewer, a copy-editor, a random helper etc., especially for Govindudu Andarivadele which turned a GA today. Hoping for the best possible, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:53, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks. Happy to help with the article. BTW, good news. I have 5 supports for Enthiran's FAC. Looks like its well on its way. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:55, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Wanted to ask about the same and an edit conflict. Well, all the best. I too shall focus on making the Rajini award look better. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:58, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Yep, please do. You can have a look at Dr. Blofeld's barnstars and awards and use them as a model for the Rajini award maybe. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:00, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
How about the model of "Auguste and Louis Lumiere Award"? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:06, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran

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Will you just let Ipigott edit it first and review the changes when he's finished Ssven? hes a regular collaborator of mine.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:08, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Sure thing, Doc. In fact, his and Shahid's edits have made the article look much better. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:12, 13 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I've completed my work on Temper and nominated it for GA status. I've asked Onel5969 to give it a complete c/e and once he's done, i shall inform you and then, it is your wish to review it or not. Since you asked me to inform, i did my job. Rest is yours. Happy editing! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:08, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Tintin antagonist

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At first I thought Tintin in Tibet was the only story not to have an antagonist. But do you remember Red Rackham's Treasure? I think the Bird Brothers were arrested even before it, and the titular pirate had no role in the present. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:16, 15 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Max Bird had escaped and was, according to the Thompsons, skulking near the trawler Sirius. Also, the sharks are taken into consideration. A shark attacks Tintin when he searches for the treasure. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:20, 15 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That's similar to the magpie from the Castafiore Emerald, although it did just what a typical magpie would do. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:25, 15 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ravel

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After a thorough and stimulating peer review I have put Maurice Ravel up for FAC. If you care to look in you will, as I hardly need say, be most welcome. – Tim riley talk 16:41, 18 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest you to change your wikibreak template text to "I will not be making major edits to any article except Enthiran and Apoorva Raagangal." Don't contradict the notice you kept. However its optional and depends on your perception on the latter. But considering your involvement, i can surely call it a major edit/expansion/reconstruction. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:49, 18 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I won't be making any more edits on AR till June 2015. The production section needed some expansion. Like Sivaji, I have expanded only the production section. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:33, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Are you really sure about this? Well, as i said, its optional. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:57, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Yep. I am. Just like Sivaji. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:03, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Alright then. I thought it was going to be another VK as your sudden endeavour then changed your template last time. Happy editing! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:07, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Same to you. I expanded the production section to make my work in June 2015 less tedious. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:10, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Good work on the article. But the 'Introduction of Rajinikanth' section borders WP:UNDUE. 'The film is about ... while his father is drawn to Bhairavi's daughter Ranjini (Jayasudha).' It's actually the other way around – Jayasudha is drawn towards Major. This needs to be clarified. Vensatry (Talk) 08:20, 1 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Kubrick

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Why do you keep moving the book sources I used most out of sources and into further reading? Further reading is for sources not used. Please move them back.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:49, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Done. Didn't know that, sorry (Well now I do, lol). IMHO, I thought that "Further reading" was for books which were used as the primary sources for expanding articles :) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:53, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No LOL! I'm almost half way through the Baxter book now, and have the big Lo Brutto biography to still plough through. It's a huge topic, really difficult to research, I doubt I'll go for FA with him, but I'll probably get it to GA.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:56, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I almost forgot, did you say you were interested in the wiki grant and obtaining books to improve film articles?♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:58, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Better change my heading in Enthiran then. As I said a couple of months earlier, best of luck with Kubrick. His article really deserves to be FA as he is a game-changer for science fiction films (although IMHO, I found 2001 both boring and interesting, especially the pod bay door scene and when Bowman removes HAL's memory). Yep I am interested for the grant. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:02, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I hated 2001 upon first viewing when I was younger! Also didn't like Citizen Kane at first. I now consider both among the greatest ever! If you want to borrow some books to improve articles you can request them here [1] You can email User:Richard Nevell (WMUK) if you want to understand more about it. Look on amazon.co.uk, any idea what books you might want to borrow to improve some films/actors?♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:05, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: It would be good if I could get it for free. Mainly for hollywood articles, David lean biographies (for expanding his films) and film books (Lawrence of Arabia is a good one). — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:08, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's free, that's why it's a grant LOL. And it's freepost wikipedia sendng the books back too. You just have to pay £5 to WMUK to join. You could request books on [2], [3], [4], [5]Dr. Blofeld 09:09, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

That bad eh?♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:52, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: What's bad? :) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:54, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
You didn't say "Yes, I'll contact Richard and am thinking of putting in a request!. You went quiet! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:59, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I will contact him. But not right now. I'll ask him around in June 2015, when my holidays come around after my exams end. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:01, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Good luck with your exams!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:02, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Thanks, Doc. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:41, 19 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey!

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Would you like to give your input to this.—Prashant 13:30, 20 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: Will start tomorrow. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:39, 20 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You can ask Jaguar to conduct a source review on Enthiran, if it hasn't commenced yet. Correct me if i'm wrong. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:07, 20 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, here is Orlando Sentinel critic Roger Moore's archived review of Enthiran. Add it back if you want to. BTW, did you see that the film's RT score has changed? Please update it if needed. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:55, 21 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Thanks. The RT score has changed because the same critic has written for two different tabloids. The review is the same. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:04, 21 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
What an unfair act of sockpuppetry! Or at least it looks that way. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:08, 21 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Nevertheless, I have changed it. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:14, 21 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film)

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Harrias talk 21:16, 21 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Original Barnstar
A long-overdue barnstar to one of the creative editors on Wikipedia. And, for your amazing work particularly on film articles. —Prashant 06:44, 22 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: Thanks very much, bro. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:37, 22 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Holidays and Indian film releases

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The heading of this section is actually a possibility of an article of the same name whose feasibility was questioned by TheRedPenOfDoom to me this evening when i actually thanked him for removing a note related to Sankranthi in Naayak reviewed by you after which i followed your suggestion. Do you think there are sources for "Indian festival releases since 1930" to make it an article? Please comment. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:49, 22 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: In my honest opinion, I suggest you add the note back with a reliable source that states that the film is a sankaranthi release. Naayak was reviewed by Jaguar. I did the other Sankaranthi release, Yevadu. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:55, 22 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
My mistake bro! :P However, we already faced the Sankranthi note issue in the lead section of Yevadu and your suggestion was accepted there. Well, can you comment on its feasibility? After giving a thought, i felt that creating an article about "Holidays and Indian film releases" would remain incomplete for an uncertain, long period of time. Before i can convey the same to TheRedPenOfDoom, i thought i should seek your opinion on this. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:58, 22 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

An award for you!

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The Rajinikanth Award of Excellence and Bravery
For bringing Enthiran to FA status after facing many hurdles with a brave smile comprising self-confidence and also for excelling in whatever you did. Since your efforts match Rajinikanth's persona which is known for winning highly difficult tasks with ease. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:05, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, in the note, mention the reviewer. Also mention Kailash as the co-nominator for the FA. It is unethical if we don't mention their names. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:07, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks! Added the names. I will be here a couple of days (till Sunday night). Then, I'll be taking a wikibreak and come back in 3rd week of June 2015. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:11, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Then, what about the GAR of Temper? None are responding for GOCE requests and here you shall be for three days. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:25, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Oh yes. Don't worry. I'll look in from time to time (won't make any edits on Wikipedia). When the GOCE is done, message me here and I'll take it up tweaking the wikibreak message momentarily and finish the review. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:27, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Alright. All the best for your academics. Study well and take care. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:29, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks. same to you! I'll be here till Sunday night if you need anything. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:30, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Writer's Barnstar
For taking Enthiran to FA status. Congratulations and keep up the good work! Krimuk|90 (talk) 13:59, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Krimuk90: Thanks, Krimuk. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:00, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran FA

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Congratulations, that's great! BollyJeff | talk 14:11, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Bollyjeff: Thanks, Bollyjeff! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:12, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations!!

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Well done!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:41, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Nice barnstar, Dr. B! Thanks! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:43, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Listen to some music to celebrate!Dr. Blofeld 14:44, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Will do! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:47, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I add my congratulations to those of Dr B, above. Tim riley talk 19:08, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Tim riley: Thank you, Sir. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:56, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Original Barnstar
For all your efforts in getting Enthiran to FA status. Excellent work! Vensatry (ping) 15:33, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Vensatry: Thanks, Vensatry! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:37, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats

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Thank you, sorry for not having taken part in the FAC itself and landed my support in time, which I hope you know I had anyway. I don't think I deserve this kind of recognition, but I'm really grateful, but it's a great opportunity to come right back at you with this one. :)

The Special Barnstar
For the wonderful, wholehearted way with which you proved that hard work always pays off. Enthiran is merely the most recent example of your goodwill and dedication. I'm sure there are many more to come, keep up the good work. ShahidTalk2me 16:39, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Shshshsh: Shukriya, Shahid! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:57, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ssven- there's nothing wrong with redlinks per se- quite the opposite, in fact. Per WP:REDLINK, "Red links for subjects that should have articles but do not, are not only acceptable, but needed in the articles. They serve as a clear indication of which articles are in need of creation, and encourage it. Do not remove red links unless you are certain that Wikipedia should not have an article on that subject." For more information, see this signpost op-ed I wrote recently. Josh Milburn (talk) 16:43, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@J Milburn: Thank you for the notification regarding redlinks, Josh. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:58, 24 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations!

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Hey, woke up to a brilliant news that Enthiran has been promoted to FA. My heartiest congratulaions to you.—Prashant 03:28, 25 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: Thanks, Prashant! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:00, 25 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats and thanks!

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Great work on Enthiran, and thanks for your edits on Twinkle Khanna. They have made my work a lot easier.--Skr15081997 (talk) 07:29, 25 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Skr15081997: Thanks! Happy to help. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:38, 25 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Temper GAN

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Hi. Before RHM22 can begin the c/e process, all of a sudden, without any request by me, Jaguar began the GAR yesterday after the city of New York being his 200th GA Review. So, it takes a lot of pain for me to tell you that you cannot review this film's GAN. Sorry for this unexpected development. Hope you understand. But, if you don't mind, can you tell me why you were interested in reviewing this film's GAN? BTW, List of awards and nominations received by Parineeti Chopra became an FL yesterday and i am updating the same on your user page. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:35, 30 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Congrats to Jaguar for the double-century. I wanted to conduct the GAR because it was the first Jr. NTR film to be attempted for GA status. No need to feel sorry for this . Thanks for updating my user page and all the best for Temper's GAN. C u in June 2015! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:31, 30 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Temper turns a GA today! A true "Labour Day" gift indeed! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:12, 1 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Congratulations! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:09, 2 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Would you mind leaving some comments? Thanks, All About That Bass (A word?? / Stalking not allowed...) 05:32, 3 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@MaranoFan: Thank you but I'm more into filmography FLs than american music as I am not familiar with the subject. Good luck with your FLC though! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:50, 3 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sivaji move

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Your "moving" of Sivaji (film) was improper per WP:CUTPASTE. While the main article has been fixed, I request you to rectify your errors on the talk page. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:07, 3 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Padayappa vs Baahubali

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her look resembles Neelambari. May be something useful to add in its legacy section. BTW, your opinion on this? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:55, 8 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I believe not, because the source makes no mention of Padayappa or Neelambari. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:29, 8 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: This doesn't, but other reliable sources do. Search for her, i am sure you shall find a couple of ones. For example, what about this? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:34, 8 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Twinkle Khanna has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Twinkle Khanna

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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 18:40, 12 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]


Bollywood Life

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The only thing that can be said about this source is that it is a part of Zee Network. Apart from that, i believe we cant prove a notability to this to-be-created article. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:06, 13 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Oh. In that case you can add the review back in the reception section. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:51, 13 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Irataba FAC3

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Irataba is back at FAC: Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Irataba/archive3. We look forward to your comments there. RO(talk) 16:23, 13 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your edits, would you mind writing a few comments at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Anurag Kashyap filmography/archive1. Yashthepunisher (talk) 5:45, 19 May 2015 (UTC)

Again thanks for your edits, If you could please help resolving the comments of Skr15081997. Yashthepunisher (talk) 4:30, 19 May 2015 (UTC)

Dasavathaaram

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Dasavathaaram has been badly damaged by unmonitored IP edits. Please see if you can undo the damage using Twinkle. This I ask of you because you seem to understand BO figures, the main info which has been played with. Kailash29792 (talk) 17:33, 22 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: As it is. During my semester break (in a month's time), I will take care of it when I make the article better. Till then I have blanked the infobox information (I have placed it in the box office section). — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:21, 23 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Avvaiyar

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If you can provide me with online refs for Avvaiyar, that would be great. Cos it is my next GA, and I have quite a few offline refs in the form of books. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:21, 27 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

27 May 2015

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DDLJ

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The link and archive are both dead, which is why I had dead link there (along with a backup source). You don't think that's appropriate? If you can help to find a reliable source that would be great. BollyJeff | talk 17:01, 29 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

sandbox

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Why this? I mean, what made you copy that table and remove it again? It amuses me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:10, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I tried to add the images inside but I couldn't manage to get the correct format. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:12, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
You too wanted to adapt it, or you were trying to edit my userpage? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:17, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: The latter (to make your userpage update work easier). — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:18, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well, thanks for that. I removed images because i cant find images for one and all articles. But in case you want to use images in your list, you can try this. For example, if you want to use an image of Ram Charan for Magadheera, type [[File:Ram Charan at Mumbai Airport May 2015 (cropped).jpg|200px]] beside the article name in a separate "image" coloumn. I know it is a bit shoddy, but it gives great results if pixels are adjusted. Cheers! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:24, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DDLJ archives

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Thank you for doing this, but I see a few issues. I think when the original link is still alive, it is best to put a "|deadurl=no" argument in the citation, so that it will pull up the original. Also, I spot checked just two references and found one in error. The ref for "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: Lesser Known facts" now pulls up the archived link to "Saif was to romance Kajol", which is obviously wrong. There could be more, so now I have to check them all. BollyJeff | talk 22:32, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

There were four all together; I have fixed them. BollyJeff | talk 23:02, 30 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Bollyjeff: Thanks for addressing them. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:02, 31 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Finally, it begins. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:52, 1 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For helping me in making Pathala Bhairavi a GA with your minor, but powerful edits which made the GAR process very smooth. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:03, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Happy to help. Thanks! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:04, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Gravity editing?

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I noticed you made a few strange edits to Gravity (film), including adding non-breaking spaces to internal comments and replacing "NOT" with "''not''". Are you aware this will not be shown to the reader, only to the editor? And that your changes only makes it harder to read and follow those instructions?

Since I don't know if you are using some sort of tool, I thought it best to give you this heads-up. Could you please change back these strange looking edits? Other instances of nonbreaking spaces might have some use that I can't see, so I'm hesitant to just revert your entire change. Thanks, CapnZapp (talk) 16:03, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@CapnZapp: Reverted my edits. Thanks CapnZapp. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:07, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Input..?

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Can you comment here, if you've got time of course. -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 21:22, 2 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: As much as I would like to comment on the article, I am restricting myself to just minor edits and vandalism reverting for now due to my exams. Thanks for the offer and good luck with the FLC. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:04, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Exactly what I was thinking. Good luck (for your exams) though! -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 00:28, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: Thank you! Maybe something else in the future, say ZNMD accolades? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:33, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, probably. :) -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 01:29, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks for the edits. But, don't you think what did Chakrapani by burning those reels was too much? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:40, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Yes it is a bit too much. It was Chakrapani's fault that he did not read the letter Bhanumathi sent him. It was the crew's fault that they did not notice the letter and inform Chakrapani about it. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:54, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
When Nagi Reddy tried to pacify Chakrapani, it did not work and Prasad was "ordered" to cast Savitri. Despite rejecting her in Samsaram and removing her from the female lead role, Prasad "had" to direct her. This made me think that Prasad was miles better than Chakrapani. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:01, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: If that's the case, then yes he was better. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:05, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for this. Please read this. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:29, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Just thought that most articles on recently released films had a review roundup. Why not add one to Drushyam as well? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:46, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Now, can you translate those Tamil references for Missamma? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:45, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I'm in the middle of my exam study holidays. My exams get over on the 22nd of June. You can ask Kailash29792 to help out. I'll give you the basic outline in your sandbox. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:47, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. Why not? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:51, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala:  Done Check sandbox2. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:18, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks bro! As per your suggestion, i've asked Kailash to translate. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:25, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, can yo or a page stalker save this one?♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:12, 7 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers for that.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:26, 7 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Great!

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Nice that you have made a list - User:Ssven2/Films that I have seen - to keep records. Whereas I don't even remember which film I saw yesterday. :D -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 01:46, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: Thanks! Well you too can make a list like this if you like. (You can always select from the "list of bollywood films of xxxx" or "xxxx in film") Ssven2 Speak 2 me 01:53, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Saw your rating for Sleeping Beauty. You might also like the Angelina Jolie version of the film (from the perspective of the main villain) although it's not a very "good" film. But seeing your rating there, I recommend you this film. Anyways can you suggest me some films as I am free these days and want to watch some great ones. -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 12:43, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: My english list is but a fraction of the many films I have seen thus far. Yes, I have seen Maleficent. I would give it a three star rating. As for great films, you can start with the ones I have listed in bold. Try Schindler's List. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:47, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Many of them you have formatted in bold (in fourth section) I have seen barring some, which I'ma watch. Thanks for the suggestion. :) -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 12:52, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: You're welcome. You can try The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia as well. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:57, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'll for sure. -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 13:06, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Precious

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critical reception
Thank you for quality articles on Tamil film, such as Enthiran and Aval Appadithan, with an emphasis on critical reception from the beginning, for a diligent pictured listing of the many articles you reviewed for quality and of your plans, for adding the final touch with care for detail, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:21, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Gerda Arendt: Just saw this. Thanks for the precious award! Happy to help. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:41, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Best wishes for the exams! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:53, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Gerda Arendt: Thanks! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:21, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey!

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Would you please take a look at this? Thanks!—Prashant 08:53, 12 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Action "thriller"

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I think Indians suffer from a disorder that causes them to refer to most action films as thrillers, what do you think? This is evident from Samyamoy's edits on Sivaji and Enthiran. And I think the latter film, though it does have many action scenes, I think it qualifies as more of a sci fi than action. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:08, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: I completely agree with you. The action genre can either be thriller or masala or gangster depending on the film's plot and concepts. Sivaji — masala, while Enthiran — sci fi. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:11, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sivaji, with all its unrealistic action scenes, cheesy punch dialogues, subplots and songs, does look like a masala film. But I found no source to prove this. In fact, some reviews, and Danny's books refer to it as simply action, though I think its more than that. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:17, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Let's just stick with "Masala" for the time-being as you correctly pointed out, it does look like one. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:24, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Baradwaj Rangan calls Sivaji a masala film Have a look here. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:22, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

List of films seen

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I was wandering today and found your list once again, but with a doubt. If you don't mind, can you please tell me what made you gave all the three - , and for Munna Bhai M. B. B. S. and SVSC? I can understand that Sagara Sangamam, Sankarabharanam and other devotional films make you feel those emotions. But what made you find these three in SVSC? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:18, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Munna Bhai made me feel good and I enjoyed the way Hirani pointed out the faults in the medical profession (like the form fill-up bit for instance.) It connected to me in a humane and moral way that kindness and compassion is important (The depictions of kindness and compassion in the film also made me shed some tears).
As for SVSC, the film's simplicity itself made me give all the three. Prakash Raj's portions in the temple were really lucid and superb that it appealed to me spiritually and devotionally. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:35, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with your views on both the films, the latter being one of my near-future GA Attempts in planning stage. But, there are two temple sequences. First one is Prakash's meeting with an MLA and the second, his preaching to Mahesh and Venkatesh after the havoc which brings a change in the behaviours of Venkatesh and Rao Ramesh i.e. Samantha's father in the climax. Which sequence are you mentioning? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:09, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: The second one, yes! That's the one! That scene appealed to me and also the scene where he gets to be a sort of "man-wheel" for the statue of Rama-Lakshmana and Sita. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:14, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That sequence was shot at Ramoji Film City in a specially erected set. Filming was almost complete by then. What amused me and my friends was the scene looked so simple on-screen, it took almost a week perhaps. But from the past experiences, we could not ask for a photograph there. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:18, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I see. Quite an interesting info. BTW, my list is completed now. These are the films I have seen thus far. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:20, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well, the rest is history. I shall try your suggested films in my leisure time soon. Also, best wishes for the exams. See you soon. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:25, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back!

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Good to see you back! I hope your exams went well and your contributions here didn't effect your exams anyway after all real life is much more important than Wiki. -- FrankBoy CHITCHAT 16:44, 22 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: Exams went well, thanks for asking. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:49, 22 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A cup of coffee for you!

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Welcome back to Wikipedia after the end of stressful line up of exams. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:54, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks 4 d coffee. It actually wasn't that stressful. Papers were quite easy. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:11, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Good to know that! So, what's next? BTW, Did you know that KB rejected Haasan's Apoorva Sagodharargal? (source: Haasan's recent interview to TOI). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:06, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Interesting info. BTW, I watched Mother India for the first time in my life today. Great film. Nargis, Naushad, Shakeel Badayuni and Lata Mangeshkar were its USPs. "Nagari Nagari Dware Dware" had me crying seeing the plight of herself and her children in the film. I highly recommend you to watch it if you still haven't watched it yet. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:13, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Birju...! :P Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:14, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: So you have seen it? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:16, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Haan bitwa! I've seen it when i was recuperating from my injuries last April. But, the film will be a straight-away disaster if made today i guess. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:20, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: If made in the same manner, then yes, probably. What happened (the injury)? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:23, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
It was the morning of 24 April 2015, my birthday. I was on my way to a temple and in an extremely dramatic way, my bike ran out of petrol and a swift car from the back gave a strong punch. I and my bike had a 90 degree fall out (it went vertically and i went horizontally). My left hand was severely injured and right leg had injuries. With my white shirt turning red, i made a call to my friend who drove me to a nearby hospital for dressing. I was back home and changed my dress. And, when i opened Wikipedia, you wished me a "happy" birthday and i was smiling at my cruel fate then. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:28, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Hope you're alright now (Though it might be late to say this. ) BTW, I have opened a special list of "must watch films". Do take your pick from them and also from my complete list (the films you haven't seen yet.) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:38, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Dont worry. I am still recuperating. Till now, i watched Apoorva Raagangal (3.5/5), Thillu Mullu (4/5) and Veeram (3/5). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:43, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I rated Apoorva Raagangal 4.5/5 because of its different plot and music. The film's music was its USP. One can watch it purely for its music and of course, for Ulaganayagan's and Thalaivar's performances. Is Thillu Mullu the 1981 or 2013 one? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:47, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

AR made me watch KB's TM later. I have my own issues with AR, mainly the character looks, pace and irritating subtitling running out of sync sometimes. Before you wrote this list, i watched Parasakthi (4/5), Dalapathi (4/5), Navaratri (3.5/5) and Amaidhi Padhai (3.25/5). Veeram was better than Jilla (2/5) IMHO. Both were dubbed into Telugu and the latter is yet to release. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:55, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I really enjoyed Thillu Mullu (1981). Glad to see that you enjoyed it too. While Thalaivar showed he could perform comic roles, it was Thengai Srinivasan who stole the show. I was watching the scene where he informs Rajinikanth that he had seen the latter in a football match this morning (For the nth time. I lost count of the number of times I watched the film.) The scene where he describes Rajini's cigarette smoking left me in splits today. Not to forget Sowcar Janaki as well. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:03, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That was indeed an iconic scene. Other worthy scenes were those where Chandran reveals to Sarojini that he and Indran are the same, that kid exposing the mustache drama before Moorthy and the following scenario and the hilarious climax. Haasan was impressive in a cameo. But the modern-day adaptation is a complete dampener. It proved me that not all directors can be like Vishnuvardhan when it comes to adapting Rajini's films to perfection. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:14, 23 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

GA Review

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Krimuk90 wants to review Drushyam. Dr. Blofeld is the obvious choice for Missamma. Hence the only article i am left with is S/O Satyamurthy. If you are interested in reviewing it, i shall try to get it copy-edited soon and let you know. But the question is, what's your take? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:42, 24 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: If that's the case, then do let me know when SOS is ready for GAR. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:15, 24 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. And, thanks for patrolling Tamannaah filmography. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:25, 24 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Drushyam turns a GA! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:09, 29 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, can you please review it for GA? --Yashthepunisher (talk) 13:08, 25 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Yashthepunisher: Sure, but I feel the lead section is a tad short. Expand to the extent of what you had previously done with Anurag Kashyap. Also, a bit of copyediting is needed to properly groom the article for GA. Might I suggest placing a request at WP:GOCE and ask User:Scribbleink to give the article a copyedit (He has copyedited for Drushyam before). Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:45, 25 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Ssven2: Her career is far shorter compared to Anurag Kashyap, and all the necessary informations are mentioned in the lead. As per your wish, I will request Scribbleink, if he is intrested. Thanks for the Suggestion anyway. --Yashthepunisher (talk) 14:03, 25 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Please then leave your comments here. --Yashthepunisher (talk) 14:14, 25 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Ssven2: User:Scribbleink has completed his copyediting and has expanded it. Can you please review it now? I am sorry for my tone above.--Yashthepunisher (talk) 18:00, 1 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If you care so much, Why its not a GA already? You can edit and do whatever you want to do with now and take the credit coz I'm done with it. — Yashthepunisher

I don't care anymore. Do whatever the fuck you want to do with it. — Krimuk90

Situation is ambiguous. Waiting for a week before reaching any conclusion shall be a better idea. As a GA Reviewer, what do you have to say? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:21, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: If the issues aren't resolved within the standard seven days, I'll have no choice but to fail the article. :( — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:00, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I seriously doubt another Prashant! is in the making. Hope it does not happen. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:10, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This may interest you. Have a read if possible. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:29, 26 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Why are you removing these from DDLJ? The purpose is to bring up the original version of the source if its available, because it usually looks better and loads much faster than the archived versions. I was going to do all of them, then I saw your deletions. Please explain. BollyJeff | talk 13:14, 26 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

But, we can't guarantee that the original version of the source will be immortal and shall not become a dead URL. right? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:04, 26 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
When/if that happens, you only need to change the 'no' to a 'yes', which I did on a few of them already. Much easier than finding an archive later. That is the intent of the field, so I think it should be used. BollyJeff | talk
I accept that. But, we can come to a conclusion that URLs are dead either when a bot tags it or we use this. I am assuming that these two happen "regularly". But, i may be proved wrong. So, i have no problem with this field. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:53, 26 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Here is the explanation from Template:Cite web: "dead-url: When the URL is still live, but pre-emptively archived, then set |dead-url=no. This changes the display order with the title retaining the original link and the archive linked at the end. Alias: deadurl." Even if the link goes dead and no one notices, the archive is still there and clickable. BollyJeff | talk 16:38, 26 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Do you guys think this article is ready for FA? BollyJeff | talk 20:57, 28 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If those dead links are resolved, it should be. Also do some proofreading. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:21, 29 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I am not yet able to find a reliable replacement. The site is not archived because of robots.txt. I find it really hard to believe that filmfare.com does not list all the previous winners of their own awards, but they seem not to. BollyJeff | talk 12:53, 29 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I hope this helps. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:05, 29 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Bollyjeff: I tried to archive the India Times references but the same problem of robots.txt came up. I even tried WebCite, but it too could not archive the links. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. I placed a couple other sources that hopefully will be sufficient. BollyJeff | talk 12:18, 30 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Film/Indian cinema/Tamil cinema task force

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The main advantage of Wikipedia:WikiProject Film/Indian cinema/Tamil cinema task force, in my view, is to properly collect, classify and organise all Indian Tamil films, especially their GAs and FAs. That's why I created the page. But I cannot expand it on par with other task forces, and I hope you know how to. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:15, 28 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Films

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Hey! Have you seen my list of films that I have seen? Do you agree with it?—Prashant 11:04, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: Yes, I just went through your list and I do agree with your ratings. I am more into the old classic films right now and I haven't seen much of the 2015 ones (apart from I). I'll do give all of them a look soon enough by the end of next week. Nice to see that you too have started a list. BTW, did you watch Baiju Bawra yet? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:12, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sadly, No. But, I'm planning to watch at least 100 films once I get back to my college (since Im on a semester break). Currently, Im watching lot of American TV series and trust me they all are so addictive. I recently finished watching Homeland season 1, 2 and 3 (Brilliant) and will watch the last season tomorrow. Plus, Yesterday I watched the first episode of How To Get Away with Murder on Star World. OMG!! that one is another brilliant series. Was also planning to watch Scandal, Arrow, The Flash, Gotham and Orange is the new Black. Have you seen any of them?—Prashant 11:20, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: Not much interested in TV series I'm afraid, except for reality shows that feature on Tamil channels like STAR Vijay. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:23, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I have no idea about any reality shows on Star Vijay!! But, all the American TV series are much much better than some of the good Indian films. Coming to old classics, I haven't seem much except Sholay. I am excited to watch Inside Out and Ant Man. Which 2015 films are you planning to watch?—Prashant 11:34, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: I'm planning on Inside Out, Ant Man and Jurassic World. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:12, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Someone told me that I haven't seen the best film of 2015, I said which one. Then he took the name. And, I was like yeah I have missed that one in theatres. The film was Madmax: Fury Road. Have you seen?—Prashant 16:25, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I would have to agree that Madmax: Fury Road was indeed an awesome bunch of awesomeness. A must see! Have you guys seen the series Breaking Bad? It is also awesome for a TV series. BollyJeff | talk 16:27, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I am waiting for the film's Blu-ray. As far as Breaking Bad is concerned, No I haven't seen it. But, I have heard only good things about it. Now, looking forward to watch it too. Any other series you want to recommend?—Prashant 16:53, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: I'll also wait for Fury Road's DVD. As for series, I have none but I'll give the series you have mentioned in your list a look. For recommended films, you can look at my complete list and the special list (the links to both of them are on my user page). — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:25, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
If possible then you must see Zindagi Gulzar Hai. I reccomend it to everyone. This series is a brilliant social drama with a heart-warming romance at its core. Sanam Saeed's portrayal of the series protagonist is absolutely delight to watch. For a long time, I believed that her character is a real person somewhere in Pakistan. The only other portrayal which I found that much real was Kangana Ranaut as Kussum/Datto in Tanu Weds Manu Returns.—Prashant 18:46, 3 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

See you need beefing up on 1955. Highly recommend Smiles of a Summer Night (one of the wittiest films with the sharpest script ever), Rififi and Kiss Me Deadly (two of the greatest crime films ever made) and The Rose Tattoo, one of my personal favourites and one of the most neurotic films ever made haha in an Oscar winning performance!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:23, 8 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

One which you'll enjoy is Gun Crazy.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:51, 10 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ah you saw White Heat and Scarlet Street afterwards. I knew you'd like them!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:48, 10 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Suzy Kendall and Susan George, separated at birth!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:40, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A Countess from Hong Kong the same rating as Ferris Bueller?? ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:35, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: My bad. Notice my rating for Ferris Bueller. Saw it again a few weeks ago. Forgot to give it another star. Thanks for mentioning it. BTW, I don't spot A Countess from Hong Kong on your list.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:57, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
It's crap that's why, didn't make it. Brando and Loren were totally wasted in it. What was good about it? Brando walking around in his slippers and Loren sitting at a table and lying down and looking bored out of her mind! Even Loeba a big Chaplin fan wasn't impressed! It's the only Chaplin film which was anything less than good IMO.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:08, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Loren's alright but The Godfather sucked in it (Miscast is the word. Lemmon or Matthau would have made it better). Glad to see Chaplin in Technicolor though after catching him in black-and-white. For that one reason (Chaplin) have I given a thumbs-up.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:15, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Nah, she looked bored in it. It reminded me of how a room on a ship might look on a rainy weekend before the Internet was invented. Should we play cards or scrabble and then twiddling your thumbs. It could have been far greater. The only thing I liked was the look of the film, but that goes for all films of late 60s and early 70s!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:18, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Thank god for the Internet and TV! Brando really should smile sometimes. So stiff, rude and cross all the time. Sorta like a "tough guy".  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:23, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Remember my list isn't a list of "Films seen" like yours, there's a lot of films I've seen which aren't on it. But it is true that I enjoy most films I watch and a lot of the non emboldened ones wouldn't really make a "great" list and are only moderately good/OK. Reflections in a Golden Eye suffered from similar problems, but the basic plot made it alight, but hardly great. I do think Brando was overrated. I never enjoy watching him and his films consistently like Grant/Stewart/Tracy.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:26, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I understand that. You're right about Brando. Too much method acting. He doesn't exhibit flair like Wallach, his compatriot. He was superb in GBU and How To Steal A Million.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:33, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Brando was a great actor in some roles, but I just didn't warm to him or like him. And yes, largely for the reasons you state. Too stiff and cold in demeanor. Two of Wallach's best performances were Baby Doll and The Misfits .♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:39, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ooo, one which springs to mind which you'll like is BUtterfield 8. I think it's one of Taylor's best performances. Laurence Harvey terrific in it too. I see you saw Manchurian Candidate which he was in, great film! Harvey was a terrific actor and really underrated.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:34, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Glad you enjoyed Gun Crazy. Definitely one of the best "on the run" films. Great bush fight finale in it too! Have you really not seen Bicycle Thieves yet? That's a great one, Krimuk 90's candidate for greatest film ever. The Snake Pit also for 1948 springs to mind, now that's crazy. Havilland should have won the Oscar for that! BTW, why don't you just merge the different lists into one by year, it makes it much easier to follow. Also I don't see the point in adding a massive gallery in which you have to scroll down for a few minutes to get to the next section! Just do an image for best film of the year by section or something!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:17, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: I've been thinking about that and I'll refurbish the list tmrw. Have Bicycle Thieves and Marketa Lazarova lined up tmrw.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:23, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not sure you'll like Marketa Lazarova. It's not so obvious as some of the others in terms of a brilliant script. The focus should be largely on the cinematography and music when watching it, the feeling it evokes, much like Tarkovsky's films. The special thing I guess is that you feel like you've literally gone back in a time machine to the 13th century. The nearest is Tarkovsky's Andrei Rublev (film). It's a medieval epic of a kind though, but no worries if it's not your cup of tea! You might not be ready for Czech New Wave yet but I might be wrong! Good review here, "totally blew me a way" is a good description! The guy says the same thing as me about the time machine at 6:30 ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:27, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
As for Gun Crazy, Bonnie and Clyde seem to be heavily inspired by it. I saw snippets of Marketa Lazarova on YouTube and liked the cinematography. I thought of giving it a look. Saw Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House today. Was it really funny? "Yeaahhpp". Harry Shannon was funny! So was Douglas.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:45, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, you're completely right, I thought the same thing! Your list is looking ten times better now BTW!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:36, 17 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Thank you! BTW, I'd also recommend you to watch Lassie Come Home (1943) and This Sporting Life (1963) if you haven't caught up with them yet.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:55, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I was actually planning on watching some of Elizabeth Taylor's early films very soon. Surprised you've seen This Sporting Life. Lindsay Anderson's if.... is unbeatable though :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:17, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I'm surprised you haven't seen High Noon and Mogambo yet?  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Of course I've seen them. I think I didn't include them originally because my list began as a strict great film list and I didn't think either were particularly great. Good but High Noon is an overrated western. They're both certainly worth adding in the "good" unboldened category though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:56, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Righto. Watching High Noon now. Cooper's going great so far.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:02, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
It's a good film but one of the greatest ever? No way. Shane (1953) or even The Big Country (1958) are superior westerns IMO. Grace Kelly is lovely to look at it in it though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:04, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Mogambo IMO is a bit of a mess, Gable is top notch and made the film what it is, but you could tell it was a difficult production, the actors looked stressed out and pissed off which I think affects the film in places.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:13, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Gable, Kelly, Gardner and the look of the film was good enough for me to give it the full monty (Gardner's lovely in it too). Kelly's lovely in every film she's in, though (especially in colour). Salma Hayek could've done the Ramirez girl role, if she were born then.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:15, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know what was great about the film though...♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:20, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Gardner looked her hottest I think in Pandora and the Flying DutchmanDr. Blofeld 10:23, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Since I mentioned four points for Mogambo, I've given it four stars now.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:31, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, don't let my opinion of it influence you. If you thought it was worth the "epic!" rating go for it. We don't necessarily have to agree on all films. I don't with Loeba. The Jungle Book for instance, while a charming film, I'd never think that a better film for 1967 than films like In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner or Le Samourai but you obviously loved it. It's your list, not mine! If you didn't think as highly of a film as me or thought it worse I'm not going to call you out on it haha! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:43, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sometimes it's a good idea to see a film again. I thought Citizen Kane, Casablanca and 2001 Space overrated on first viewing. Best Years of Our Lives and You Can't Take It With You quite boring upon first viewing. Both won Oscars. Neither are on my list. I intend watching them again and am sure I will view them more favourably next time!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:58, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Haha, No, LOL. Same case of Jungle Book is Lady and the Tramp. It's the best English film of 1955 IMO. Since I've joined 'em all, Pather Panchali tops the list. Don't worry, it's not about influence. Mogambo is quite charming, hence I gave it 5/5. But I figured I did overrate it quite a bit, so I've given it 4/5 now. As for viewing more favourably next time, Ferris Bueller and 2001 were underrated if you'd remember. I watched them again and did view it favourably and increase the rating.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:05, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
There you go. Now Ferris Bueller for me is one of the most brilliant comedies for me, easily top 50 greatest film material.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:08, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Try watching The Rose Tattoo, I love it! Anna Magnani won the Oscar for Best Actress for it and you'll see why ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:09, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Will do, doc. You too watch my recommendations on your talk page (The "Indian films" part).  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:25, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Despite your age, you seem to have seen and liked many R-rated films, especially those by Quentin Tarantino. I'd suggest you watch Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown, both Kill Bills and The Hateful Eight when it comes. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:21, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: X-rated ones too (A Clockwork Orange). Ones by Scorsese too (excessive profane language is probably the reason for the ratings). Tarantino's films are often shown on TV (Sony PIX, especially).  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:25, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Jackie Brown is Tarantino's best IMO after Pulp Fiction.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:52, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

"By contrast, John Wayne told an interviewer that he considered High Noon "the most un-American thing I've ever seen in my whole life".[19] In 1959, Wayne teamed up with director Howard Hawks to make Rio Bravo as a conservative response. "I made Rio Bravo because I didn't like High Noon," Hawks explained." -and he succeeded too. Rio Bravo is one of my favourite westerns. Have watched it on DVD at least five times!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:21, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If you're having an early 30s run make sure you see Boudu Saved From Drowning and The Public Enemy.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:44, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Films - Doc's recommendations

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Make sure you see Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity and LA Confidential as soon as you can!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:18, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Saw Taxi Driver and Double Indemnity today. Both were great! 5/5 for both. I especially liked Double Indemnity. Superb film! I bet the film would have made old Hitchcock think (despite his letter of appreciation to Wilder as mentioned in the film's article), "Why Billy Wilder? Why not me?" lol. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:30, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah Double Indemnity is one of those Hitchcock wished he'd made for sure. Watch Shadow of a Doubt next! Or Sunset Boulevard, remember I rank Sunset as the fourth greatest film of all time :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:08, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I already did watch it 4 days ago. 5/5 for that too. It was really a well-made film from Hitchcock. Sunset's up next along with Roman Holiday. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:11, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That reminds me, if you like Sunset Boulevard, see What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962 film) after it, it's like Sunset Boulevard 2. Both are quite extraordinary!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:15, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Will sure do, Doc! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:16, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I believe Sunset and Baby Jane are also among Krimuk90's favourites!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:18, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, yes absolutely. Love both of them!! --Krimuk|90 (talk) 11:20, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Finished watching LA Confidential just now. A gripping high-octane film! Thanks for recommending it, doc! Loved it! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:46, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

How badass was James Cromwell in it??♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:21, 8 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Yes he was quite marvellous i.e. badass in it! A surprise twist in his character! I also liked Crowe's and Pearce's performances a lot. Sunset and Baby Jane are next. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:46, 9 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Shanghai Noon, yeah I rated that one extraordinarily highly I suppose, but it's one of those films which are extremely enjoyable and actually brilliantly made!♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:21, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: The name of the Marshal, Nathan Van Cleef, is undoubtedly a play on the name of the actor, Lee Van Cleef, who appears in Parts 2 and 3. Chan and Wilson made a very good combination and its also the 2nd film I watched in theatres after Titanic. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:31, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Indeed. Do watch Few Dollars More and GBU when you can! I know you like "epic" films, Once Upon a Time in the West there's a scene in which the camera pans out above the railway station and with the music it's just breathtaking. It's about 20 minutes into the film I think, I'd vote that the most beautiful moment in film history, it's quite extraordinary. Also highly recommended is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (film), which has some of the finest acting ever committed to screen!♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:35, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Omar Sharif

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@Dr. Blofeld, Kailash29792, Krimuk90, Vensatry, Pavanjandhyala, and Prhartcom: By now, I guess you would have heard the news. Really quite heartbreaking. RIP, Mr. Omar Sharif and thank you for your wonderful performances. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:23, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Heartbreaking. The day when India's biggest motion picture was released, one of my favourite performers left this world. His performance in Mackenna's Gold, along with its cinematography, were the only redeeming factors of that otherwise absurd stuff. RIP! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:33, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Pavan, more than Mackenna's Gold, it's really Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivago that are his best films. The latter is quite dragging in parts. However, the former should not be missed. One minute, his character hates Lawrence, the next minute, he admires him. In both cases, he stands by his side. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:41, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I saw Dr. Zhivago on TV. It was a good film, though the first half could have been better. Believe me, i planned to watch The Ten Commandments and Lawrence of Arabia at a time since the last week. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:48, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Do watch them asap! Both are epic films. To me, the former shows why DeMille is DeMille and the latter really brings out David Lean at his very best. If you really want to see Lean at his best, see this film. It inspired this man to enter filmdom. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:55, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Interesting. Will surely watch them. Can't promise ASAP, but within a reasonable time due to a few personal commitments, Godavari Pushkaram and Baahubali on July 13. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:58, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, another legend has passed ;-( One of my favourite roles of his was in Funny Girl with Streisand. Actually I think I rate Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, Brief Encounter and Ryan's Daughter above Bridge. Ryan's Daughter might be my personal favourite, but Zhivago and Lawrence are his best. BTW Ssven, if you're into the old silents, watch A Dog's Love, The '?' Motorist, Upside Down; or, the Human Flies and The Phantom Carriage. The latter is eerie as hell.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:40, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
You can watch the Phantom Carriage here, has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. BTW can you consider putting your film list in year order? Films are films, and I think it's better to have them all in one by year than alphabetical.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:59, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Watched Upside Down today. It was really imaginative! I also loved Boxing Kangaroo. Hilarious even today! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:49, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
The '?' Motorist
@Dr. Blofeld: Thanks Doc! It's great! Especially duping the court members at the last part! Watching A Fistful of Dollars right now! Great start! Four men killed by Eastwood! Really badass! Pow, pow, pow and pow! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:41, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

"My mule don't like people laughing" ;-) They get better as the trilogy progresses! After the Trilogy, you may as well watch Leone's other films Once Upon a Time in the West, Fistful of Dynamite and Once Upon a Time in America, all masterpieces.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:32, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Glad you like Fistful, Few Dollars and GBU are even better :-).♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:43, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Behindwoods visitor columns

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After your recent edits in Server Sundaram, I wanted to say this: I am not sure whether visitor columns satisfy WP:RS, as Behindwoods clearly states often like they did here, "Behindwoods.com isn't responsible for the views expressed by the visitor in this column. The visitor claims that this column is his/her own." If it is a plot detail, I think you can include a DVD reference as a replacement. The popular dialogue also appears here. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:50, 10 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ssven- in case you haven't seen, someone's gone ahead and (tried to) renominate this article. I've cleaned up the nomination, but I don't know whether a speedy close (or some other kind of action- I saw you mention sockpuppetry...) might be necessary. Just letting you know so that you can do something (or explain to me/someone else what needs doing) if necessary. Josh Milburn (talk) 17:27, 11 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@J Milburn: The sockpuppetry I referred to is this. As for the article, a speedy close as of now should do. After that, a copyedit (preferably by a GOCE member) should be done. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:37, 11 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Baahubali

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You saw it? I saw it twice and loved it so so much. Really I was blown away. I have neither seen Magadheera nor Eega, but after this S.S.Rajamouli is one of my favorite directors. All the actors were great, but Ramya Krishnan steals the show. I didnt thought I would like it so much. The music was again a brilliant addition to the film along with the mind boggling cinematography, art direction and VFX. The VFX in two scenes felt very fake that's due to fast frame rate in avalanche scene, But as whole it was by far the best vfx used in indian film. Now, I can't wait for the sequel.—Prashant 05:07, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: I have heard that it's a really good film, but I prefer to wait for the Home media (DVD and Blu-ray) release. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:09, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Why dude? Watching a film in a theatre is a different experience. I recommend you to watch it ASAP.—Prashant 05:10, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: Well, since it has been in the news for the right reasons, I'll definitely do so. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:15, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah. For all right reasons. Everyone is giving it 4 to 5 stars. I am sure The Conclusion will pass all the expectation as well. I want to watch it again.—Prashant 05:20, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
To clarify your comment Prashant, watching a movie in HD on my Samsung Smart TV provides the real different experience. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:46, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Got it. But, i still love watching films in theatre. I enjoy so much that I watch the same film more than 5 times, to say the least.—Prashant 09:02, 12 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran genres

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I should have done this a long time ago: In this article, Sudhish Kamath calls Enthiran a blend of genres: "Enthiran is simultaneously a superhero film, a sci-fi adventure, a triangular love story with a hint of the Ramayana (the villain even compares the abducted heroine Sana to Sita) and the message Shankar is known to churn out." How would you suggest adding the info on the genres into the themes section? Kailash29792 (talk) 07:55, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I thought you had watched the film as I found some of the great ones on your list. Since you haven't watched it, I recommend you do this. This movie is just ... amazing! Do watch it. -- Frankie talk 16:07, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

RIP MSV

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@Kailash29792, Pavanjandhyala, Krimuk90, Vensatry, and Dr. Blofeld: Legends after legends are passing away. Just when the shocking news of Omar Sharif's death arrived, this happens!. RIP sir for all the evergreen songs you have given us. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:36, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I can't understand why you kept a smiley after RIP. Well, MSV's had an illustrious career, lively and immortal compositions and above all, an unmatched legacy. The suffering he had in his final days, it is better he left the world. Anyways, i wish his soul may rest in peace. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:57, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
The source says he composed music for over 1700 films. You think so? Vensatry (ping) 06:50, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: The smiley, in this case, symbolically shows that legends never die and that they are fondly remembered by all and live on in the hearts of millions. BTW, Vensatry, I don't think he would have composed music for 1700 films, but maybe he might have for a 1000 films, including those with Ramamoorthy. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:06, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Even 1000 seems too high. I guess it must be somewhere around 500-600. Vensatry (ping) 08:41, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Films - Doc

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Go watch The Good the Bad and The Ugly !♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:41, 17 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: I already have seen it 3 days ago, Doc! Really great film! Loved it and gave 5/5. I'm gonna watch Goodfellas now. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:42, 17 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

F*****g do so then ;-) Haha be prepared for the expletives!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:45, 17 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You're more than welcome to help address the points on the Cardinale review but can you make sure you state done or whatever after each point so I don't waste time in looking and not finding it?♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:59, 17 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Casino has 122 more than even Goodfellas !! It's like Goodfellas 2.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:19, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: I'll f***ing see that f***ing movie, doc. Right after I'm f***ing done with Once Upon a Time in America, which is up next. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:33, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Have you f***ing seen Casino yet?♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:49, 21 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Nope. Not yet. But I'll f***ing see it by today. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:55, 22 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Kattabomman finally re-released?

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We both could not find any English ref that announced that Veerapandiya Kattabomman's digital version was released. But I think I found some info on this site. Does it look worth adding? Kailash29792 (talk) 12:58, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Ssven2: Where is the picture that describes about the film? Can't spot it. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:44, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Search "வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்". Kailash29792 (talk) 16:19, 14 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Would you like to conduct a GAR on this article? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:55, 16 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Satyajit Ray Awards FLC

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Hope you are doing well. Whenever you get some time, could you please take a look at this FLC nomination here and put your comments? Thanks in advance. - Vivvt (Talk) 06:45, 17 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For reviewing my fifteenth GA nomination, S/O Satyamurthy with finesse. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:31, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Happy to help out! Continue your good work! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:33, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
A small behind-the-scene story. Once, i was updating this page and an ex-wikipedian asked me, "are you aiming for something good?". When i asked her to make it clear, she asked "GA?". I said yes. She then went on to say that i could have chosen either Julai or Race Gurram if you want to bring an Allu Arjun-starrer to GA status instead of S/O Satyamurthy. I did this actually for Upendra actually since i failed to gather info about this one properly (i didn't say this to her because she was a staunch fan of Arjun and had mixed feelings on Upendra for this). I just gave a smile and walked out. This happened before you asked me to watch that film. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:41, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Interesting story! Well, I'm glad Uppi and Arjun got one GA to their credits. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:51, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
We both gave Arjun a GA already. This is Upendra's first i believe. BTW, is this of any use to one of your GAs? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:37, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Claudia Cardinale

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Thanks for helping out with the review. Please let me know when you're through with your current set of edits. I've been running into edit conflicts and seem to have lost some of my stuff.--Ipigott (talk) 10:46, 18 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Date : "19 July 2015"
Title : "చంద్రముఖి"
Trans title : "Chandramukhi"
Source : "Sakshi newspaper weekly"
author : "Pulagam Chinnarayana"
page number : "11"
Link : http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/PavanJandhyala/library/Chandramukhi%20special%2019%20July%202015%20Sakshi%20newspaper?sort=3&page=1

Content :

  • On 1 October 2014, Rajinikanth announced his next film at Sivaji Ganesan's residence to the media which would be produced by Ramkumar Ganesan under the banner Sivaji Productions.
  • After watching Apthamitra in theatres at Bangalore, Rajinikanth chose to walk out from K. S. Ravikumar's Jaggu Bhai to act in the former's Tamil remake. He informed P. Vasu on phone that he is interested in remaking Apthamitra. When Vasu was skeptical, Rajinikanth adamantly said that we are doing this film, which reminded Vasu the dialogue "Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna madhiri" from Baashha.
  • Rajinikanth asked Vasu to change the dancer's name from Nagavalli to Chandramukhi since the latter sounded more royal. While Vishnuvardhan uttered "Haula Haula" in the original, Rajinikanth used "Lakka Lakka", which was the mannerism of a villain in a Marathi play he watched in his childhood.
  • During the National Film Awards ceremony, Shobana suggested Gavara Parthasarathi to remake Manichitrathazhu in Telugu. The latter felt that it was a risky subject and dropped the plans. V. N. Aditya planned to remake Manichitrathazhu in Telugu with Chiranjeevi reprising Mohanlal. The remake did not materialise. Later, Parthasarathi along with P. Karunakar Reddy and S. Ramesh Babu dubbed Chandramukhi into Telugu with the same title.

Rest is your call.

Yours sincerely, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:27, 19 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Being an ardent fan of Prithviraj, have you seen this film? Vensatry (ping) 15:47, 19 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vensatry: Not yet. But I'll surely watch it soon. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:20, 19 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I was knowing about the film when it got released. Happened to watch this amazing song recently in Sun Music, which took me to the wiki plot summary. Sounds interesting! Vensatry (ping) 16:36, 19 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

BB

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Did you watched Bajrangi Bhaijaan? Well, I did and was so much bored in the first few minutes that it made Twilight series a better franchise. I went thinking that the film will be good if not brilliant going by the trailers and trust me this awful piece of mind numbing film made me sick (I dont rate a Salman Khan film by a diiferent parameter that it is a salman khan film like critics does). That awful acting by the cast and crap story-screenplay failed to made me cry like what critics said. Its so sad that a film like this has affected the brilliant Baahubali. That one scene (Kattapa touching Baahubali leg with his head) made me teary eyed than this entire film.—Prashant 05:36, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: Nope. I haven't watched BB yet and nowadays, Sallu's films are quite crappy from what I see on TV (Sony MAX, Filmy, Zee Cinema etc.). So, I'm giving BB a miss. As for Baahubali, what you say is quite true. The touching of the leg is influenced by this. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:44, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I mean this is ridiculous that critics have rated this Indian TV Serial like film with 2.5 andd 3 stars. I went coz I though this might be good. But trust me I don't believe Indian critics now. Ek Tha Tiger (By Kabir Khan with Salman) was not brilliant bu still it was okay with a beautiful soundtrack. This was like so much fake. I dont think such character exits, who doesn't even have idea of a Brothel in a red light area. This was like PK meets dumb story-direction-acting (Kareena was good in her part). It is a joke of a film and I felt being fooled in those 3 hrs.—Prashant 05:52, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: If you notice in Baahubali, there are some scenes that are inspired/influenced and are beautifully shown on-screen. Here a few examples.

Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:04, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Oh! I didn't know. Thanks!—Prashant 06:54, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
(talk page stalker) DYK, that when Rajamouli was making Magadheera, his father told him the traits of a character called Kattapa which made him decide to take up Baahubali? Anyways, i too watched Bajrangi Bhaijaan and, i could not connect to it because of this. Ssven, i strictly recommend not to give it a watch except for the song "Bhar do Joli Meri". Coming to Baahubali, the best emotional sequence IMHO was when Baahubali motivates his soldiers to fight back against Kalakeya after the flag is hosted. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:28, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah that was a nice scene. But you know that scene in the beginning when Ramya holds the infant in her hand in the river was so rich and so much beautiful. That scene and its color palette gave me a goosebump and it alarms the viewer that how amazing this movie is going to be.—Prashant 06:54, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. That sequence was narrated to Rajamouli by Prasad eight years ago. While it was just for something else, that sequence stayed with Rajamouli for a long time. Magadheera happened and it was supposed to be the bond between a queen and her soldier to whom the former was a motherly figure (i guess it was Kattappa). Rajamouli changed it to a love story between a warrior, princess and her cousin to explore human emotions and dynamics in a better way. The sequence you are talking about (related to Ramya) was shot here if you can spot it right. And, the child was an 18 day old girl actually. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:02, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah! I have read that interview of Rajamouli in which he tells about Kattapa and Shivgami Devi. And it was the place where that scene was shot, the waterfall is so beautiful. I can't really wait for The Conclusion.—Prashant 07:17, 20 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Would you please take a look here. Thanks.—Prashant 18:13, 21 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

No reply?—Prashant 10:13, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Baahubali beats Enthiran

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The former is now the highest grossing South Indian movie, with over ₹300 crore earnings and beating Enthiran. But that is from all the language versions of the movie. How does it still deserve to be called the highest grossing Tamil movie? I doubt if that version alone could have collected so much. Pavan, what do you think? Kailash29792 (talk) 13:40, 21 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If you enjoyed Baby Jane, you and Krimuk90 will enjoy Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte, same director.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:31, 21 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Will see it next. --Krimuk|90 (talk) 14:34, 21 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Ssven, how do we end this dilemma? Kailash29792 (talk) 16:51, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Kailash, your answer lies in your question itself. Talaash karo. As far as i know, the Tamil version collected 40 crores in 12 days. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:57, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792 and Pavanjandhyala: I added it since it was included in the List of highest-grossing Indian films. If you want to revert my edit, feel free to do so by all means. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:55, 24 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

VIP

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You moved the page to a title that is shown in the film's credits. Good, but did you bother to make the change here? I have made it this time. For further similar situations, i expect you to do it without fail. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:38, 22 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks very much for that, Pavan. I'll remember to do so in the future. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:09, 22 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Claudia Cardinale has been nominated for Did You Know

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Thanks

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I appreciate your help here S. When I added the banner last night I thought FL stood for film list. I woke up this morning and said "D'oh I'll bet it stands for Feature List" and then I found that you had already fixed it for me. Thanks again. MarnetteD|Talk 12:32, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Krimuk90 left Wikipedia

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@Dr. Blofeld and Vensatry: After an ugly edit war with Prashant!, Krimuk90 left Wikipedia forever. I never expected that this feud would end like this. What say? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:57, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, so I see, but I'd be very surprised if somebody like Prashant would really cause Krimuk to quit.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:04, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know whether it is truly permanent, but his last edit shows that he was completely frustrated. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:07, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala and Dr. Blofeld: I do hope he comes back soon. He's a good editor and has done a lot for Wikipedia. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:10, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Not just us, NeilN and Skr15081997 are also expecting the same. And, his reply was This isn't just for drama. I'm serious about this. Life has been cruel to me the last couple of days, and I think this was the final straw. I don't think I can deal with this hate anymore. I know you guys mean well, but I really cannot get back into this vicious cycle again. The encyclopedia will function better without hypocrite twats like me. The bad guys always lose at the end, right? So, yes, I have lost. What can we do in such cases? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:32, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Mary Kom (film)

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Would you like to review it. I want a deep review so that there won't be much problem in the FAC. Frank told me to ask you.—Prashant 07:23, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: I'll gladly review it. Get it copyedited first, then inform me when it's done. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:21, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Done here.—Prashant 15:25, 30 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: Great. I'll place some comments tomorrow. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:42, 30 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I have reverted your edit regarding the box-office gross. Actually, the current sources from BOI contradicts itself. They reported a complete different figure during its release and is different now. They reported the film opened to 7.5 crore, but now in the film aticle on BOI, it is mentioned 8.5 crore. They earlier said weekend was 27.5 crore but now it shows 29.88 crore. Earlier the one week collection was 41 crore and now it became 45 crore. And, if the collection increased by 5 crore in week one only how the gross decreased? They said gross was 94 crore but now the gross is 86 crore? That's why I have kept the previous datas.—Prashant 02:59, 31 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have reverted your edit and have expained on Yash's talk page.—Prashant 07:22, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Are you willing to continue the review as it has been two days but there is nothing to do for me. I'm sure you are giving it as many reads as you can. Right? I like your deep reviews though.—Prashant 08:47, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

RIP

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@Pavanjandhyala, Kailash29792, Vensatry, FrB.TG, and Dr. Blofeld: RIP, Shri A. P. J. Abdul Kalam! Really sad to learn of his demise! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 17:55, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Indeed, featured on the main page Vensatry (ping) 17:58, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I came to know from the Main Page. May his soul rest in peace. -- Frankie talk 18:02, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
A man of vision he was! Once again, RIP. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 18:05, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
He was one of the few Indian presidents who made a difference and was truly loved by all Indians despite his religion. Even during his final moments, he had wings of fire and ignited minds. Kailash29792 (talk) 18:11, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I did notice his hair earlier and thought it looked like mine c. 1996 LOL.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:23, 27 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
The moment when APJ Abdul Kalam, the guest of honour, talks with you (a 10th class student) and your friends at your school, it is a memorable moment. I am reminded of the same now. RIP. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:46, 28 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Kalidas FAC

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I have nominated this article for FAC. Please place your comments here if you have any. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:15, 28 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

From this new source, I added this statement: "Irani was initially unsure if the German sound recording equipment would record the Tamil language. To clear his doubts, he had some actors speak and sing in Tamil, Venkatesan in Telugu and because the equipment had already recorded Hindi before, he had other actors speak Hindi; the equipment recorded all the three languages clearly." Do you find this well written? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:51, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Andhra Box Office for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Andhra Box Office is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Andhra Box Office until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Ricky81682 (talk) 09:43, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Request for TFA for Pather Panchali

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Please note that I have requested that Pather Panchali, an article you worked on, be included as Today's Featured Article for August 26th, the 60th anniversary of its Kolkata premiere. Dylanexpert (talk) 18:56, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dylanexpert: I'm not the main editor for the article. I just made some edits to mainly the references section. But I do support its TFA for August 26th. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:19, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Hey! that's (26 August) my birthday.—Prashant 05:32, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: Happy birthday in advance! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:34, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'm glad you support the TFA request, Ssven2. If you could go to Wikipedia:Today's_featured_article/requests and record your support, that would be wonderful! Dylanexpert (talk) 11:56, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you so much for your support, Ssven2! Dylanexpert (talk) 15:34, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Drishyam

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I can't believe this, i've never loved a remake. But this film is an exception (maybe the original is as brilliant as this, haven't seen). I wonder why south indian filmmakers are always ten step ahead of Bollywood? This thriller really knows how to thrill and trust me i have never used my brain so much during a film because i wanted to know what;s gonna happen next. This was a real edge of the seat thriller. Ajay Devgan should stop making Singhams and Golmaals, as he is a great actor and proves this yet again. Shriya Sharan was brilliant and Tabu (my god) delivers a Blockbuster performance. Now i need to watch the original film.—Prashant 17:34, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prashant!: Mohanlal did a brilliant job in the original. Only because the subject was great, Kamal Haasan and Venkatesh decided to remake the film in Tamil and Telugu respectively. However, beware! Once you watch the original, no remake would appeal to you and i personally feel that the Tamil one stood close in terms of overall brilliance (same director) followed by Telugu and Kannada versions (one thing notable is that the latter two are the shortest versions of the original). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:24, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well, i have ordered the film's DVD (Original film) online and would watch tommorrow. But, i am damm sure i will still like the Hindi version as well, maybe because of language. I almost cried in the scene when that guy blackmails Anju and then agree to leave her after telling her mother to give the same thing he wanted from Anju.—Prashant 09:33, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: But at the same time, it is a moment of triumph when the hero walks out of the police station in the climax, isn't it? I saw a standing ovation in a single screen where i watched the Telugu version where people were cheering the hero by calling his name during the climax scene where he walks out indicating the dead body in the station. This wasn't seen even for other acclaimed Telugu films like Eega, Manam and Baahubali: The Beginning in single screens. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:52, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah! the climax was very strong and let me tell you people were clapping and cheering (me too) for the family, in the second half. People were roting for our hero, her wife and both daughters. I heard a huge round of applause in the end and that says everything. Someone committed a crime but that that person was no criminal and that was the key. Audience understood that and were so much hooked till the end. As far as the Standing ovation is concerned, I haven't seen Eega nor Manam and for Baahubalii, people didn't gave a standing ovation because the film ended on a cliffhanger, the best in an Indian film i have seen. The end was so shocking that people got goosebumps, thanks to the visuals and the haunting background score.—Prashant 10:26, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant!: The Hindi version screenplay has been altered a bit in the case of Drishyam, if TOI spoiler goes according to the screenplay. Nevertheless, i am damn sure you will enjoy the original. I heard a few saying that none of the south versions had a lead pair with "scuplted" bodies unlike Devgan and Saran. Don't you think this is something too much? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:34, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes! Devgan and Saran look very fit in the film. But i don't have any problem with that because now-a-days people are very fitness concious, this might be a reason in the film (never given though). But i think that no one really prepared for the film in terms of their looks since its a small film.—Prashant 10:49, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. Not preparing in terms of looks would also make them look realistic and natural for films of these nature. And Ssven2, why don't you too join this discussion when you have the time to correct Prashant's error here? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:03, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
What i mean is that nobody gave a shit for preparations for the film. They just went and shot the film and that is the filmmaker's mistake as he was in hurry to shoot and subsequently release the film. For perfact look, they would have to put on some weight and i think they didn't want to do that.—Prashant 11:08, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I was talking about the southern versions, Prashant. Frankly, Saran looks too young to play a mother of two kids, with the elder one being almost a plus two student. You can observe the variations when Tabu and Saran are together in a scene. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:12, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, she is. The elder child was adopted by her husband much before their marriage as reasons given in the film. So this justifies.—Prashant 11:29, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prashant! and Pavanjandhyala: Prashant, I'm glad you got the DVD of the original. Do watch it. Mohanlal really gave it his best in it. Pavan, I agree that Saran looks too young for a mother's role. The makers could have chosen Kajol herself. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:32, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Without having seen any of the versions (including the original), I watched Papanasam some two weeks ago. I think the Tamil version had slight changes. Many said it was close to the original. Kamal's performance was really good, but not a patch on his performances in Moondram Pirai and Mahanadi. As for the Hindi version, I'm not convinced with Devgan and Shriya though the former is good actor. When I came to know that Tabu was chosen to do the IG role, I thought it was a perfect choice. Her physique is one more plus. I'm not a fan of Mohanlal, but he perfectly fits into these kinda "common man" roles. Since he has done similar roles in many of his earlier films, Drishyam was a cakewalk for him. Vensatry (ping) 13:03, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Why Vensatry? You want SRK and Kajol to do the job, eh? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:34, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
As the lead pair? Kajol (as Ssven2 pointed out) and Devgan would do :) Vensatry (ping) 14:43, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
If made 15 years ago, Anil Kapoor would've been a good choice for the male lead. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:49, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

And, Dimple Kapadia as the female lead? Vensatry (ping) 16:09, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Bang On! Who would be the ideal choice for the IG then? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:41, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
As I said earlier, I cannot think of any actress other than Tabu. Vensatry (ping) 17:34, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For reviewing my article. You deserve it. —Prashant 11:33, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I humbly request you to comment here. Cheers! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:19, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I'll make some comments tomorrow. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:20, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Advice

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Per these two edits: [6] and [7] please do not edit/move others' comments even if it's your talk page. It's a gross violation of WP:TPO Vensatry (ping) 08:51, 6 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hey!

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Would you like to take a look here. It's been 10 days and still not a single comment. Hope you can help.—Prashant 16:39, 6 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

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Thanks for your PR and FAC comments and/or edits to Chetro Ketl, which is now a featured article. It was a long and interesting process, but thanks to a wealth of insights and suggestions the article is now among our best. Thanks for taking time out of your busy editing schedule to help me. RO(talk) 16:48, 10 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Shahid Kapoor filmography

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The nominator (Krimuk90) seem to have retired abruptly. If you get some time, could you please take a look at the FL here. - Vivvt (Talk) 08:29, 12 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You and Kailash seem to have mistaken my request. I would like you to review the FLC. I would provide the fixes, if required. - Vivvt (Talk) 10:44, 12 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Vivvt: Oh! My bad. Haha. Will do. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:48, 12 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Claudia Cardinale

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 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:44, 13 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Aadukalam

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Happy to know that you have begun work on List of accolades received by Aadukalam recently. How about focusing first on making the parent article a GA? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:36, 14 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I shall do that soon enough. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:37, 14 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I suggest you to do that post Enthiran award FL, if possible. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:39, 14 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Righto. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:39, 14 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Upendra 2

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Hi Ssven! Hope that you are doing well. I was actually to your films seen page today to find some good Tamil films to watch. There, i saw an edit where you described Upendra as Indian cinema's Stanley Kubrick. I don't know what to say, but his latest release made me restless, mainly for its theme — if you are not "now here", you can be "no where". What made me more restless is that the fate of the protagonist of the prequel is not yet concluded. What a crazy guy he is! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:33, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: That he is crazy, there's no doubt, LOL. The common thing between those two (Uppi and Kubrick) is their vivid imagination and creativity. While Kubrick uses his imagination purely for filmmaking purposes (barring 2001 which shows man's thirst for knowledge), Upendra uses his imagination to point out the social evils in our country. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:38, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Of course, but can you imagine that he becomes a naive youth representing the "present", an aghori, an undercover cop and a person representing "I" at a time in strange getups, all because to explain the concept of "now here"? Moreover, the end titles come first, the opening credits come last. I expected Uppi 2 to be different from Upendra, but it was so different that audience whistle at the cutout at the theatre shows Uppi in a Sirsasana. Phew! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:46, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Anyways, suggest some good ones, definitely not "Old is gold" type. Your list is maniacally long. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:55, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thiruvilaiyadal is a really good start if you haven't seen it. Here is the YouTube link with English subtitles. This film is one of the best and sadly, underrated at its time of release. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:02, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I saw Anbe Sivam, i loved it despite its length and inconsistency. I shall try to watch Thiruvilaiyadal for sure, as i have been hearing something good about it in the recent past. Any thing else? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:04, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Kannathil Muthamittal, Friends (especially the first half), Emmtan-Magan, Abhiyum Naanum, Mozhi, Mynaa, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Kullanari Koottam, Ko are all worth watching. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:09, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I've watched a few of them in the past. Now, i am left with Emmtan-Magan and Kullanari Koottam. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:40, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Do watch Emmtan-Magan and Kullanari Koottam asap. Both have good messages in them (Emmtan-Magan — Family is important, and Kullanari Koottam — Corruption in selection of Police officers. For this Independence Day, the latter is a better choice). Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:43, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sure Ssven. But, i do not believe in the concept of independence of a country. IMHO, this is an era of globalisation and every country has to be dependent on other ones, including the United Kingdom. Where is the question of independence? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:50, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Independence Day

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Independence Day!
Hope you're enjoying the independence day of your country! Frankie talk 10:40, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: Thanks, Frank! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:54, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there,

Could you kindly review 78th Academy Awards regarding featured list promotion. It's been over ten days since the last comments, and I don't want this nomination to go to waste. I'll review Shahid Kapoor filmography for the same thing in exchange. Thanks.

--Birdienest81 (talk) 18:32, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Racha

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Any reason behind this? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:01, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: There were a few edits made by IP editors which prompted me to revert to that version. It was a good faith edit. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:04, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Ssven. I have a question : Why List of tied One Day Internationals is your last FLC review? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:09, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: The inflation rates on the infobox were automatically removed during the reversion. I have put them back on now. As for the FLC, it's my last review for now. I'll just work on my two current FLCs and make minor edits until my semester holidays come around again in November. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:13, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Oh! alright then. Have a nice time. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:15, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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Thank you for addressing some of the comments and fixing the problems for the FLC review for the 2006 Oscars. Birdienest81 (talk) 18:18, 19 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sivaji's award and Nasser

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What an irony. This article reads, "When Sivaji went to receive the Afro-Asian award in Cairo, the Egyptian President Nasser had gone abroad. So, he made a request that if Nasser ever visited India, he must spend time with him." But this one says that Nasser presented him with the award during the festival. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:40, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: What a surprise! Yes isn't it? Personally I would think its best to go with The Hindu rather than TNIE on this one as the former is presented in a more believable fashion than the latter. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:54, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, and here is photographic evidence. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:27, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Its even there in Danny's 2014 book I believe. BTW, you liked the George Sanders-Sterling Holloway video link? I grew quit fond of Sanders' British accent while watching Rebecca and Foreign Correspondent. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:31, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes I saw the link. If you saw this one, you will know why British actors often play villains. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:50, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Others edits

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Not long ago I advised you in this regard. Please don't remove/change others' comments even if it's your talk page. Vensatry (ping) 14:40, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vensatry: I understand that. Since the page is pretty much expanded I thought the edit was outdated and hence can be removed. Nevertheless, I won't remove hereafter. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:42, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I got your intention, but that's against WP:TPG. Besides, I've seen you correcting others' typos, editing the user pages of others, and stuff like that. Although those were done in good faith, I suggest you not to do so. Thanks for understanding! Vensatry (ping) 14:48, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Your userpage

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Hi- I'm afraid I've just removed an image from your userpage- non-free content cannot be used outside of the article space. Thanks, Josh Milburn (talk) 18:32, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Films seen

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Hi, why did you avoid Kanthaswamy, Virumaandi, Kasi, and Dhill.

From, Vishwanath — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.15.216.72 (talk) 19:18, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Haven't seen them yet. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:26, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

After some serious work on prose and references, I believe the article is almost ready to be nominated for GA. Do you want to review it? -- Frankie talk 13:57, 25 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: You can ask User:Jaguar to do the job as I'm abstaining from reviews for now. Good luck though! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:26, 25 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Never mind. Can you provide comments (if any) in Leonardo DiCaprio's featured topic nomination, as I don't want the nomination to fail because of lack of activity. -- Frankie talk 20:00, 25 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: I have helped you resolve SNUGGUMS' comments at the topic page. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:36, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you

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That's for achieving TWO featured lists on the same day, that too in your first attempt. So congratulations! As I repeat what I once said, "Ek Maar Dho Tukda!" Kailash29792 (talk) 08:08, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Thanks, bro! Shouldn't it be "featured list barnstar" instead? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:09, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes it should. But the same star icon is used for both. But I've corrected "featured article barnstar" to just "featured barnstar". Kailash29792 (talk) 08:12, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Assuming good faith

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Just noticed the edit-war in Enthiran. The user in question was a clearly a sock who is blocked now. Don't assume good faith while reverting them. :) Vensatry (ping) 08:27, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vensatry: Thanks for the tip. I actually noticed that he was a sock only right after my revert. ;-) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:42, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A Barnstar for you!

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The sword of excellence
I award this you as a sign of respect for bringing both List of accolades received by Enthiran and List of accolades received by Aadukalam to featured list status on the same day! Not a simple feat after all, eh? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:24, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Glamdring! The Foe-hammer! Gandalf's sword! Thanks, Pavan! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:30, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Happy that you loved it. Keep the good work up! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:34, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Congratulations. It never happened with my flcs because of few reviewers, who take 1 month to clear one point. I got 5 supports in one week and then the last reviewer took 30 days to ....(i don't know what) and still the list didn't pass.Krish | Talk 16:30, 26 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
(talk page stalker) It's high time you stop bad mouthing about reviewers. The process doesn't work as you think. WP isn't a place for editors like you at all! Vensatry (ping) 05:25, 27 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Articles you contributed to have been nominated for Did You Know

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Would you please take a look at this? Thanks. Krish | Talk 07:03, 30 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Krish!: Thanks for the offer, Krish. As much as I would like to take a look at it, I'm currently abstaining from reviewing anything (GAN, PR, FAC and FLC) at the moment (studies being a factor). Best of luck with your FLC though! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:50, 30 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Castafiore Emerald

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article The Castafiore Emerald you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 12:20, 31 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you help address the points by Milburn at the Steiger PR?♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:53, 31 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: I'll look into it. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:29, 1 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Castafiore Emerald

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The article The Castafiore Emerald you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Castafiore Emerald for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 08:41, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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For bringing The Castafiore Emerald to GA status which also happens to be your first Tintin-related article as a contributor. Congratulations! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:44, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks again, Pavan! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:26, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I find it a sudden endeavour. Did you plan it from a long time ago? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:32, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Have a look here. I have been working on it since February 2015. With consultation from User:Midnightblueowl as per this edit, I had nominated the article for GA day before yesterday and it was passed today. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:22, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Cruel life. Makes me a fool often. Anyways, all the best for your future endeavours. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:36, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Same to you! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:38, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Amelia Bence has been nominated for Did You Know

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Rod Steiger on screen and stage has been nominated for Did You Know

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Ya' made this a lot easier by citing sources to many films. We need to write a good and comprehensive lead that summarizes his career. How about co-nominating since you're now a bit too much involved in the list. -- Frankie talk 18:24, 1 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: Thanks, Frankie, I'd love to be co-nominated for Steiger's list. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:57, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Why don't you submit the article at WP:TFA/R for October 1? The slot is empty there and it will do well on that day - the fifth anniversary. -- Frankie talk 14:32, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: It is done. I actually wanted to do it on 12 December, Rajinikanth's birthday (which is widely celebrated throughout the Tamil diaspora), but I happened to notice that he had the same birthdate as Frank Sinatra, who will be having his 100th birthday this year. Dr. Blofeld is currently working on it with We Hope, This is Paul and 78.26 to take it to TFA. So, I have moved it up now. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:39, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
So, planning it for the December of next year? -- Frankie talk 14:46, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: Here is the TFA page for Enthiran. Feel free to leave comments. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:48, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I will be upset if the 5th anniversary of Enthiran knocks out the 20th anniversary of DDLJ from being a TFA. BollyJeff | talk 15:20, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Bollyjeff: Why on Earth? Enthiran's TFA is on 1st and DDLJ is on 20th. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:22, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
They will probably say it is too soon to have film articles only 19 days apart. That's why they ask for the date of the most recent similar article. I don't know how soon is too soon though. BollyJeff | talk 15:25, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Bollyjeff: Hopefully, fingers crossed, an exception can be made in this case as both are first-timers at TFA. If it wasn't for Sinatra, I would have gone with 12 December. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:27, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I think Enthiran's TFA can wait. But it is necessary to have DDLJ's TFA this year itself as it will turn 20 years old. Kailash29792 (talk) 15:29, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: You're right! DDLJ is a more important film. How do you withdraw the request then if that's the case? Maybe I can move it to a nonspecific date for now. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:30, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Just ask, and I think it will be done. Kailash29792 (talk) 15:35, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Guys, how about the next birth anniversary of either Shankar or Sujatha? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:13, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sujatha's BD would do! Vensatry (ping) 16:53, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Kadhalikka Neramillai

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Kadhalikka Neramillai you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 09:00, 6 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Something useful. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:17, 6 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
The pages from Danny's 2011 book which I don't think I have shared with you before. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:58, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
An exclusive interview with Sachu. Kailash29792 (talk) 17:14, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I think it's best to add info from this after the GA review is done. The silverscreen.in source for Aval Appadithan was added after the GA review was completed. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:29, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Meh, I think that this source is acceptable for GA level. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:54, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I've finally completed my work on this list which is supposed to be my first FLC aim (after shelving Magadheera FLC plans due to lack of sources). And as far as c/e goes, Magadheera's list was c/ed by the veteran copy-editor Baffle gab1978 in just four edits upon a request at GOCE. This list's lead section is almost a remake of Magadheera's list. So, kindly give your opinion whether this list is ready for being nominated as a FLC. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:14, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I would also like you to add an infobox for the list like the ones I did for Enthiran and Aadukalam as this is an awards list. The one without the infpbox is usually for a filmography list. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:32, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Accepted, but i find an infobox almost useless in such cases as long as the lead section summarises the content in the list. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:38, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I too had the same feeling but during the FLC of Enthiran, one of the reviewers requested me to insert an infobox based on other accolades lists. That's why I asked you to insert an infobox. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:43, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Okay Ssven. Let's deliver what they ask, but only when they ask. That's what always best for such things. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:49, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Avunu! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:50, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Telugu aa! what an improvement ya! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:00, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Dhanyavadalu, Pavan. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:05, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If interested, please leave your comments here. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:52, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Aphar Dhanyavadalu, Pavan, but I'm abstaining from reviewing anything (except Tintin-related articles as Explorers on the Moon is almost ready for GAN.) I'll help you with the comments addressed by other reviewers at the FLC whenever I can though. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:01, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. May the force be with me! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:01, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Amelia Bence

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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Just noticed about your signature

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Hi Ssven2, I just noticed the code for your signature has one error. There is an errant couple of tick marks near the very end: ''</sup> should be just </sup>. I found it when my editor, which has colour coding, started colour coding everything from that point onwards, looking for the closing tick marks. Cheers. Prhartcom (talk) 14:26, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Prhartcom: Noted. Thanks. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:28, 9 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Kadhalikka Neramillai

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The article Kadhalikka Neramillai you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Kadhalikka Neramillai for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld (talk) 10:21, 9 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Aasai Mugam

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Bonjour,Ssven2,

J'ai procédé à quelques petits changements, (Sur le film tamoul AASAI MUGAM) rien de méchant en soi, les acteurs, où ils sont suivis d'un numéro, un lien externe de wikipedia, car il n'existe pas encore de page à leurs noms. Donc, je les renvoie sur un site tamoul très fourni, très complet, très sérieux, intitulé Antru Kanda Mugam (antrukandamugam.wordpress.com). Je vous conseille d'y aller jeté un coup d'oeil, ne serait-ce que par curiosité, si vous n'êtes pas allé, bien sûr ! Ferdinand LACOUR.

Kessel

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Haha is it me or does [8] he (see 0:46) look like a master film director rather than a guitarist! Stanley Kubrick esque.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:52, 10 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Yeah he does look like Kubrick, albeit in a more wrinkled state. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:38, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at Veera Dheera Sooran tp

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Read your long reply at Veera Dheera Sooran's tp. Let me tell you something. It is not at all wrong to choose actors/actresses from other industries and regions. Kamal Haasan refers himself as an Indian actor, not Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam etc., because anywhere you are going to act. If you call language as a barrier, Telugu cinema could have missed Geethanjali, Ye Maya Chesave and Manam, Malayalam cinema could have missed Amitabh Bachchan in their films.

I mentioned that the female lead role is written horribly, that was a remark on the director. In Pandiya Naadu, the cinematography, music and editing were good, esp. second half. Scenes towards the end, in the market where Vishal has to save Bharathiraja were excellent. But, that song after Menon visits Vishal's office is not at all required. I sincerely don't know why all praised Gautham Menon for Jessie, she's a confused soul in all ways, weak like a twig. Same is the case of Maya and Nithya in Kaakha Kaakha and Neethaane En Ponvasantham. Similar is the case of your Indian Stanley Kubrick's directorials. Accepted that his situation was worse towards the end, but is all the torture Surya gave to Chandini in A's first half justifiable?

I don't know what a strong female character means, but i don't want a fragile glass piece that either shivers or just glitters throughout a film. PS : I and Vensatry really had some long discussion what made the jury award Haasan for Race Gurram. I have no complaints with any of the actresses you mentioned, but i personally feel that Samantha has stopped hamming in the recent past and i find her more tolerable now. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:26, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Personally I would rate the character of Aradhana of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu higher than Maya for Jo b'cos it offered her more scope for acting especially when she quarrels with her husband who's about to divorce her and also in her scenes with Daniel Balaji whe she's bound and gagged. Yeah, I guess Samantha's more tolerable now. I liked her in Naan Ee though. It had a meaty role for her. A strong female character essentially should have equal screen space like her male counterpart. Revathi in Mouna Ragam, Sridevi in 16 Vayathinile, Padmini in Thillana Mohanambal, Savithri in Pasamalar and our very own Mayabazar. Among the recent ones, Meena in Drishyam and its Telugu remake and Rima Kalingal in 22 Female Kottayam for instance. These are some examples. BTW, you are right about not wanting a fragile piece there. There are more glitters than shivers though, LOL. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:36, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I find Asha Sharath playing a better complex character than Meena in Drishyam. And, if you call Mayabazar as a film with strong female lead, i will shoot you with a gun. It was the dumbest character Savithri played back those days after Missiamma. She is a pucca glass piece, all the "strength" was Ghatotkacha. Call Savithri a great performer and i agree with no second thought, don't call Sasirekha a strong character. Miss Mary was a headache to say the least. If i were M. T. Rao, i would've revealed the truth to the zamindar well before and could've dumped her for good. Samantha had a very long character in S/O Satyamurthy. Did she performed well, uh, Yes. But was it a character with substance? No! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:55, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: The talk about "shoot you with a gun" kinda reminds me of this punk Well, I actually meant that Savithri's performance in the film was good. Sasirekha/Vatsala wasn't a strong character agreed but her performance in the climax was, to me, very good. But, IMO Pasamalar was her best. Do watch it if you haven't! Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:01, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That's why i called Savithri a strong performer. I watched both Pasamalar and its Telugu remake Rakta Sambandham. She did very well in both the films matching herself to the local sensibilities. I've watched only six films of Ganesan till date : Parasakthi (Telugu dub), Thiruvilaiyadal, Navarathri, Pasamalar, Veerapandiya Kattabomman (Telugu dub) and Padayappa (Telugu dub). Only Andha Naal is left. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:14, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala:Andha Naal is a really good film and is worth watching. Other films of Ganesan I would recommend you to watch would be Pava Mannippu, Kappalottiya Thamizhan, Kai Koduttha Deivam (Savithri rocks in this one too!), Puthiya Paravai, Saraswathi Sabatham, Thiruvarutchelvar, Thillana Mohanambal and Mudhal Mariyathai. Have you also seen any of MGR's films too? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:19, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Not yet. Wanted to watch Aayirathil Oruvan, but i couldn't. Thus, Ganesan's films were the earliest Tamil films i watched. After that, i used to watch Rajinikanth's films with family and Kamal Haasan's films in solo. Once, my friend came when i was watching a mad Sridevi in Moondram Pirai. He left briefly only to return during the climax where she saw Haasan imitating Sridevi. He just said "Huh, vidhi vilasam. Piccidaanni preminci vade piccodayyadu. Idhi chusina nuvvu oka piccodivi." (Fate's play. He turned mad after falling in love with a mad girl. You are mad enough to watch such things). This was a friend, imagine my family's respect for Kamal Haasan. Nayakan, Anbe Sivam and Aalavandhan made them hate him. Rajinikanth's gloomy films weren't dubbed in Telugu, so all those commercial films made them opine that Rajinikanth's films are full of positive energy always, turning them his fans. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:34, 11 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks much for your edits on Shahid Kapoor filmography while I was away. - Vivvt (Talk) 05:34, 12 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vivvt: Koi Baat Nahin, Vivvt. Happy to help whenever I can. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:36, 12 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Steiger

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Glad you liked Maltese Falcon, I have it on DVD! Try to watch Across the Bridge, The Pawnbroker and Fistful of Dynamite anyway before we take Steiger to FAC!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:09, 12 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Sure thing, doc. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:10, 12 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Do watch the films I have listed on your Great Films talk page, especially Rajini's 1990 films. Accompanied by really good BGM's, they are really badass! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:13, 12 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I will, I'll try to see two a week if I can.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:43, 12 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Request

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For reminders, either a ping or a thank would suffice. Multiple thanks/pings can sometimes be really annoying. Vensatry (ping) 07:44, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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For resolving the comments at the GAR of Pokiri. I cannot surely forget the help you did for me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:05, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: You're welcome. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:07, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed deletion of Cinemalead

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Jacqueline Fernandez

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Today, with some strong help from Dr. Blofeld, i have completed my first (and probably the last) GA review of Jacqueline Fernandez. I promoted it and suggested its nominator FrB.TG to get it c/ed by a member of GOCE for further tightening of the prose which i find okay enough for a good article standard. Thought i should share this with you. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:04, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: That's great, Pavan! Congratulations on your successful first review. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:26, 15 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Anniyan - Jones

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I wonder why you deleted this request only three-quarters of an hour after posting it.
Did you get a better offer? — | Gareth Griffith-Jones |The WelshBuzzard| — 11:41, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Gareth Griffith-Jones: Oh, so you noticed. Haha, so far no one came to me with an offer I couldn't refuse. I thought you were busy so I deleted that request. I am offering that request again. Do let me know if you would like to copyedit it. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:43, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Possibly without your knowing this, you were correct in your assumption: I shall be avoiding any editing for a more than a month (from 18 September to 31 October) because nearly all of my attention will be fixed on this. Cheers! — | Gareth Griffith-Jones |The WelshBuzzard| — 11:57, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Gareth Griffith-Jones: All the best for your endeavours, Mr. Gareth Griffith-Jones. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:03, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! — | Gareth Griffith-Jones |The WelshBuzzard| — 12:06, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Gareth Griffith-Jones: You're welcome! — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:08, 16 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Pedarayudu

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While watching Annamalai (Rajinikanth and Sarath Babu) and its Telugu remake Kondapalli Raja (Venkatesh and Suman), i was reminded of a previous conversation where you spoke about Rajini's look and style in Pedarayudu similar to Annamalai. Did you watch the former completely, or it was just a random YouTube video? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:08, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I have seen the former completely yes. Actually, his look and style are just about the same in almost every 1990s film he acted in (more so after Baashha). Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:33, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Is it mentioned in your list? I don't see it! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:52, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Look up under the 1992 sub-section of the Tamil films section. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:54, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Not there. Not there even under Other Indian films as well. And, was Pedarayudu had a Tamil dubbed release? I find it was Nattamai's remake. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:58, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: If it's Peddarayudu you were asking for, then it was a YouTube video. Don't know about the dubbed release though. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:00, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I was speaking about Pedarayudu only. About Annamalai, i watched Kondapalli Raja first and came to know that it was a remake of Annamalai. I watched it with a perception that no major changes would be made. The major change was, drama starts when Annamalai turns old whereas Raja begins it after a single year of challenging his friend. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:16, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Anniyan - Kailash and Corinne

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Do you have the pages from Danny's 2011 book? If so, you could edit the plot according to that. BTW, I've ordered a hardcover of Pride, and it should arrive by Sep. 25. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:29, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Its on your photobucket. I got it. BTW, great that you're getting a copy of Pride. Might help in FA, GA or DYK noms. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:32, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Your edits are good, Ssven2! You don't need a copy-editor! Corinne (talk) 17:12, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Corinne: Thanks for the compliment, Corinne. But, the credit for that goes to User:Sriram Vikram. He's the one who decided to take the article to FA. I'm taking it to GA to make it easier for him. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:49, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I was referring to all your edits today. However, these last edits [9] I don't agree with. Why did you remove "strict"? Someone who doesn't adhere to any rules is an anarchist; if Ambi were an anarchist, why would he expect someone like Nadini to even consider him? I thought it was that he was too rigid, or strict, in his adherence to rules (and expected everyone else to be the same) that annoyed Nadini. Unless I have misunderstood your description of the characters. Regarding the second edit, why did you change it back to the way it was? Is your version considered correct usage in Indian English? It isn't in standard [U.S.] English. "Accompanied her for registering"? She was the one who went to the office to register the property. Ambi only accompanied her, right? That's why I wrote "accompanied her as she registered the property". You could say, "accompanied her when she went to register the property". Corinne (talk) 01:44, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Corinne: What you have mentioned is correct yes. I actually wanted to bring the plot down to 700 words. Its currently at 702. So, that's the reason for the 2 edits. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 01:50, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Oh. Well, I'm glad you put those back the way they were. I'm now looking for a few words to cut. In this sentence, I had even thought earlier that I'd like to cut out some of the descriptive words:
  • Frustrated at his inability to bring about a change in society, his suppressed anger manifests itself in an alter-ego named "Anniyan", a violent and deranged grim reaper-themed serial killer who punishes corrupt and indifferent people.
I'd like to take out "grim reaper-themed". I think that's unnecessary. Then it would read:
  • Frustrated at his inability to bring about a change in society, his suppressed anger manifests itself in an alter-ego named "Anniyan", a violent and deranged serial killer who punishes corrupt and indifferent people.
I think the sentence reads (sounds) better. What do you think? Corinne (talk) 01:57, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Corinne: Actually, "grim-reaper" is necessary as he thinks of himself as Yama, the Harbinger/God of death, on Earth. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:01, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) Well, then how about taking out "serial killer"?:

  • Frustrated at his inability to bring about a change in society, his suppressed anger manifests itself in an alter-ego named "Anniyan", a violent and deranged grim reaper who punishes corrupt and indifferent people.

I took out "completely" before "oblivious". "Oblivious" is enough. You're either oblivious or you're not. There really is no half-way with obliviousness.

In the fourth paragraph in the section Anniyan#Plot you have this sentence:

  • Following a dramatic publicity stunt, Anniyan appears amidst the public and the press at the Nehru Stadium.

What is the "dramatic publicity stunt"? (I know I added "dramatic" in an earlier edit; I think it was replacing another word that didn't sound right. But even then I wasn't sure what this was referring to.) Why mention this if you're not going to describe the publicity stunt? Or is his appearance in the stadium itself that is the publicity stunt? If so, then "Following" is the wrong word. It would then have to be "In a dramatic publicity stunt,..." Corinne (talk) 02:07, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Corinne: I've removed "violent and deranged" instead. Just "grim-reaper themed" is enough as it signifies both the adjectives. It now reads
  • Frustrated at his inability to bring about a change in society, his suppressed anger manifests itself in an alter-ego named "Anniyan", a grim reaper themed serial killer who punishes corrupt and indifferent people.
"A grim reaper" or "a grim-reaper-themed"? I think the former is better. "Grim-reaper-themed" sounds odd when applied to a person. Corinne (talk) 02:37, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Corinne: I feel "grim reaper themed serial killer" is better as his actions are reminiscent of the grim reaper/Yama and his punishments are as per the Garuda Purana. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:41, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

As for the 4th paragraph, the sentence is now tweaked and rephrased. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:29, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

What's the "dramatic publicity stunt"? Just admitting to the murders, or appearing in a stadium, or both (together)? Does he admit to the murders while speaking to spectators at a sports event in the stadium? I don't understand the word "after" in that sentence. Wouldn't it be better to say "when he appears in the stadium" (or whatever it says there)? Corinne (talk) 02:43, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Corinne: Thanks for the suggestion. I've written "when he appears amidst the public and the press...". Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:22, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Anniyan

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Anniyan you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 22:20, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I found a hell lot of detail in this source. But do you thing it can qualify as reliable? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:22, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Should be a RS. After all, it's the director's own blog isn't it? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:24, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Appears so. Moreover, only those who are immensely popular will be subject to hoax pages, but there is no indication that this is on the same level. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:26, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Found any info on the BO collections yet? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:28, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No. Either Indians back then were not so fussy about maintaining box office info, or a film's commercial success was measured by the number of days it ran in theatres... or both. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:35, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Yeah, I guess you're right. Found any news/article on the budget? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:39, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you do some paraphrasing here? Some of the quotes, like Dhananjayan's in "Themes" and Ratnam's in "Retrospective reviews", really need it. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:06, 17 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have nominated it for FAC. Do post comments if necessary or make improvements. But most important, it needs reviewers. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:32, 9 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: I'll post comments later in this weekend. I'll inform some of our fellow editors about it.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:19, 9 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This source has a hell lot of information about the film, and has already been used in the article, but only a few times. But it is hard for me to read Tamil. I guess you can do something about it, i.e. add more info to the article from it. You can also help me solve the FAC comments I am unable to solve. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:25, 28 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: I'll give it a go tomorrow and add any vital information that hasn't been added yet and help to resolve the FAC comments as well for you as much as I can.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:58, 28 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Guys, i want to ask something and i want to voice something. Kailash, may i know why you can't read Tamil well? I mean, your mother tongue is given utmost importance during the schooling phase. Second, are you sure a reviewer of a FAC can edit/contribute to the article in such a major way? Before any of you two proceed, just ask yourself. Yours sincerely, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:12, 28 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

20-0! Straight away pass from Jaguar. And, he too completes 100,000 edits today. A great day for him! Well, i want you to review either this or this after they are done with a c/e by the GOCE (Corinne has just completed the c/e for the first and the second is yet to complete its trade). Which one will you choose? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:16, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: I'll go for the first one.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:12, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'm okay with that and i've nominated it now. But may i know why? Is it because the c/e is complete or because of the film's story, actors, technicians etc.? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:24, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Just wanted to conduct a review for you as it's been a while since I did a GA review for your article. I liked Nani's performance in Naan Ee and saw parts of Aaha Kalyanam (clippings on TV). So why not take up the review of one of his film's articles?  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:29, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Okay then. Commence the review. If you want to watch more of Nani, watch this two minute video. If that impresses, try to give the film a watch. If you love it, let me know and, also try to learn something. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:50, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please help solve the remaining FAC comments by TrueHeartSusie3? Some of them I don't quite understand. The answers to most of her questions may be found in this source. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:41, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I'll be out of station for a few days. If you (or anyone) can help, that'd be great. Kailash29792 (talk) 12:24, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You!

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For the barnstar! :-) Sorry but I think you need to G-7 the screenshots from In the Heat of the Night. The copyright notice sneaks in at the end of the trailer at between 2:25 and 2:30. I know you didn't see it so no harm done. ;) We hope (talk) 12:26, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@We hope: You're welcome. Great going with the images BTW. It was my first time uploading a non-Indian movie image. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:29, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
One thing to stay away from when working with trailers is viewing them at either Internet Archive or YouTube. I always go to either TCM or IMDB. Sometimes uploaders at YouTube and Internet Archive remove the copyright notices. We had some screenshots about a year ago that had to go because the uploader had gotten them from Internet Archive. There was no notice on the film trailer at the Archive, but when you viewed the trailer at both IMDB and TCM, both of them had copyright notices. We hope (talk) 12:48, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

By G-7 she means put the uploads up for speedy deletion as copyvios.♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:44, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@We hope: Done for all the four images. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:39, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! This {{Db-g7}} is the tag you need to use, though. We hope (talk) 00:58, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@We hope: Done with the tag you provided. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 01:00, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

To me it's better to do it this way than to have anyone else put them up as copyvios. If you want a laugh, I was told a file was to go for speedy deletion just a little while ago. When I looked at it, it was a photo of a private plane. I knew nothing about the photo; after untangling everything, found what I'd worked with was a photo of a Shakespearean actor circa 1905. I'd moved and redirected the photo because there was a plane photo at Commons with the same file name back in May. :D We hope (talk) 01:09, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@We hope: Well, C'est la vie, La-De-Da. Thanks for asking me to put up a deletion tag. It was my first time working on a Hollywood film article (be it actor or film). Ssven2 Speak 2 me 01:13, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I think it won't be long before you and Dr. B. will be rewarded for all your efforts with Rod Steiger. ;) We hope (talk) 01:39, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@We hope: Aww. Thanks. No wonder Doc's a friend of yours. Any friend of Doc's is a friend of mine. I have added you to my friends list. I just simply helped with the referencing and adding info about Steiger's denial in The Godfather. He could have tried out for Tattaglia or Tom Hagen instead of Michael. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 01:44, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This seems to have some useful information about the film, though its hard to read. Can you add it to the article? You can also find more Tamil sources using this site. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:57, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Translation — "During the re-recording of Moodu Pani's soundtrack, Ilaiyaraaja had fired his Keyboard player owing to the person's drinking behaviour. At that time, another one of his troupe members requested Ilaiyaraaja to meet up with a boy named Dilip (ARR) who knew how to play the keyboard. Ilaiyaraaja accepted the request and sent for Dilip and instructed him about the notes and tune he had to play. Dilip, under Ilaiyaraaja's supervision, successfully completed the re-recording process." — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:06, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Try to add one more para in the lead. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:32, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I'll try to keep 4 paras in the lead if I can (Para 1: Intro and premise; Para 2: Behind the scenes; Para 3: Reception; Para 4: Legacy). Kailash29792 (talk) 07:33, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Looks ready for GA. Would you care to do the honours since you have edited and added the most amount of content to the article? It is a long time since you nominated an article for GA. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:29, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I will nominate it. But first I think these sources can be added: TNIE, Baradwaj Rangan and The Hindu. Kailash29792 (talk) 12:36, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: The TNIE reference doesn't seem that important so no need to include that. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:08, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: I have made a request to User:Corinne for the copyedit. After nomming the article for GA, I'll make a request to User:West Virginian to review it as he has experience reviewing Indian films too. He even wished to review an article I worked on just now. :-) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:48, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
The article has been nominated. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:30, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

In the article, you included this ref as a whole, when it is actually a compilation of Balu Mahendra's posts. Can I request you to divide it so that it is more specific? Kailash29792 (talk) 11:43, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Done. Splitted.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:56, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
So kind of you . BTW, "split" is also used in past tense. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:58, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Anytime, brother. Thanks for that past-tense thing BTW.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:05, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You recall that in this film, Chandru (Pratap) visits a psychiatrist to deal with his mental disorder? And that after Inspector Raghunath (Calcutta Viswanathan) captures him, he is incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital for life? In these cases, would the category Films set in psychiatric hospitals fit in the article? Just asking. I also feel Pratap was kind of a vigilante, killing immoral people (prostitutes), but still not regarded a hero by the law. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:30, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Yeah, you could include the category. As for Chandru, what he did was "Sattapadi Kuttram" (even though it involved killing immoral people), hence he was arrested and incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital for life. So, if that's the case then, it's more or less like Psycho, where Norman Bates is sent to a mental asylum. I still am getting startled and shudder when I think of the climax scene.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:37, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
In this Frontline article, which I have already used, the author says, "The characterisation of the protagonist, with flashes of wickedness bordering on perversion, was new to Tamil cinema because the viewers, at the end of it all, could not hate him." Where do you think it will it fit? "Production" or "Themes"? Kailash29792 (talk) 16:55, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Looks better in "Themes" section since it's the article's author who describes the character's nature and not Pothen himself.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:55, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Regarding your comment at the GAR — "Thanks. But some of the reviews are modern day ones. They still good here?" — Even Moondram Pirai's reviews are modern day ones (save the usual one — Ananda Vikatan).  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:37, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Because each reviewer has his own perspective of GAs. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:49, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Yeah, true that. Well, the article's passed.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:54, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Anniyan

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The article Anniyan you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Anniyan for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 16:20, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

GAN page edit

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For future reference, that page is maintained by a bot. In order to edit the notes on that page you have to edit the actual nomination. So you would have to go to Talk:Moodu Pani, edit the page, and remove the note inside the GAN template. It is alright to leave it however, since you notified the reviewer. The bot has put the note back as part of its maintenance. --Stabila711 (talk) 02:23, 21 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Anniyan

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The article Anniyan you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Anniyan for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 16:21, 21 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your repeated reviewing of the Tintin articles.

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Ssven2, Please consider that it might be best if you were not always the one to review every single Tintin article up for GA. Prhartcom (talk) 00:20, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Why so? Will it amount to something on the lines of this, Prhartcom? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:09, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Not that. There's no policy behind my suggestion. It's just that this simply doesn't look very good. I would have thought this would be obvious and that I wouldn't have to mention it. I'm hoping Ssven2 will step back and give some uninvolved reviewers a chance to review for awhile. Prhartcom (talk) 02:21, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Simply speaking, let's break the monotony and give a chance to fresh ones for a while. Am i right? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:26, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Prhartcom: Righto, Prhartcom. Coincidentally, I too thought about the same. I was interested in the Moon volumes though, that's why I took up the reviews. I'll help in adding materials and resolving GA comments for future Tintin volumes.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:06, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If interested, can you review this for GA status? Yes or No, anything is acceptable! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:11, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: At present, I'm abstaining from reviews of any kind (GA, PR, FL, FA). With Explorers on the Moon, I'm done for now for a couple of months.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:08, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Okay then. All the best for Steiger's FAC. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:15, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:16, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Many thanks for undertaking the GAN for Explorers on the Moon! Midnightblueowl (talk) 09:31, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Midnightblueowl: It's a pleasure to do so, Midnightblueowl! This will be my final Tintin GA review. From here on, I'll work as a contributor and help resolve comments at future Tintin episode GA reviews. BTW, nice work on Angela Lansbury. Looking forward to seeing her at FA!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:42, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you Sven. Yes, I'm trying to focus on winding my Wikipedia activities down somewhat over the coming months, so I'm focusing very much on getting those articles that I have previously worked on up to GA and (if possible FA) status rather than starting new ones. As a part of that I hope to finish my work on The Adventures of Tintin in the coming months. Best, Midnightblueowl (talk) 09:44, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Midnightblueowl: Glad to hear it. Do continue your good work. BTW, have you watched any films of Lansbury? I hear The Manchurian Candidate is quite good.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:47, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Funnily enough I've never actually seen The Manchurian Candidate, although Bedknobs and Broomsticks was one of my favourite films as a child! Midnightblueowl (talk) 09:48, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Midnightblueowl: Me neither. I'm planning to see it along with Gaslight (more interested in Bergman's role there. Lansbury will be quite wonderful I'm sure) and The Picture of Dorian Gray. I'll also get around Bedknobs and Broomsticks too since it's a Disney product!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:50, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your reverts of my comments

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I'm wondering why you have removed all of my comments concerning the info box discussion. I've seen ownership of articles but that action pretty much outdoes anything I've seen.(Littleolive oil (talk) 02:01, 26 September 2015 (UTC))[reply]

@Littleolive oil: You entered your comments after the discussion regarding the infobox was closed. You should have entered your comments before, while the discussion was going on.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:04, 26 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
There is no time limit on when comments can be added in a discussion as I'm sure you know. My comments were not added to the RfC. When I moved my comments to a section after Dr Blofeld had removed them for the threaded discussion, you removed everything I'd said in that section. That is a talk page violation and shows extreme ownership issues. I'm going to walk away as not worth my time. I hope you treat other editors better than you have just treated me.(Littleolive oil (talk) 02:13, 26 September 2015 (UTC))[reply]
@Littleolive oil: I actually didn't know that there was no time limit. I am still relatively new to Wikipedia policies. I just came here to expand and promote articles to GA and FA.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:19, 26 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Understand

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OK . You're a new user. So I understand your confusion A bit of advice. Removing article talk page cmts isn't a great thing to do and with another editor might have brought you some trouble. Best wishes. Feel free to delete. I wanted to make sure you knew there were no hard feelings.(Littleolive oil (talk) 03:42, 26 September 2015 (UTC))[reply]

Anniyan - Kailash

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So with Anniyan having passed its GAR, I think FAC will be the next step. Now that Sriram's back, I think he should be the main nominator, given how much he expanded the article. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:28, 21 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Most definitely. I helped take KNI to GA for both Sriram and for my liking of the film. Same case for Anniyan too. Don't get me wrong, but despite Sriram initiating a discussion at the Wikipedia Noticeboard about IndiaGlitz, I feel it still won't be accepted at FAC as much of a reliable source but it's Sriram's call on that one. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:19, 22 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Hi machi! How about a DYK nom for Anniyan? -- Sriram speak up 17:24, 22 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Sriram Vikram: Ok, machi. Edha DYKa aakalam? My suggestions are
  • Did you know... that the song "O Sukumari" from the film Anniyan was shot in a Tulip garden in Netherlands.
  • Did you know... that in the film Anniyan, the punishments meted out to sinners by its lead character is based on the Garuda Purana.

Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:41, 23 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I would prefer option B with a wikilink. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:45, 23 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Taught as much. We'll leave it for Sriram to decide. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:51, 23 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Just received Pride. Wil send you the pics if I have time. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:11, 23 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Whatever "hook" that is likely to kindle interest.. -- Sriram speak up 06:38, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Sriram Vikram: I feel that the Garuda Purana hook will be better as some reports state that "O Sukumari" was shot in a Tulip garden in Netherlands while others say it was in Keukenhof.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:45, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
FYI, Keukenhof is in Netherlands! :P

Btw, can this, info be integrated into the article? -- Sriram speak up 06:49, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Sriram Vikram: Haha, theriyum. My father went to Keukenhof a couple of years ago in-between during his business trip to Amsterdam. Include the Southscope one instead of IndiaGlitz. I would suggest you to remove as much IndiaGlitz references as possible (despite your discussion about it at the Wikipedia noticeboard).  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:54, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Is there any reason why you don't link your email here? I'm in contact with many of the others offwiki which at times is very useful, especially with collaborators over FAs, but I noticed you weren't approachable on that. If you'd been in contact, my having the same name as a cricketer might not be worthy of mentioning ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:07, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: I don't understand what you mean by "link" your e-mail. Do clarify me on that, Doc. Is it like how User:Nvvchar has done on his user page?  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:04, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
In your preferences you'll see "Email options". When you type in your email address and tick "enable other users" you'll see that you can actually "Email this user" in the left column on talk pages like mine.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:50, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Linked my Email address now. BTW, once again saying, Glad you enjoyed Apoorva Raagangal and Kasethan Kadavulada.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:57, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:59, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Got it. Thanks. I even replied.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:03, 27 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Emailed :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:43, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

No reply?♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:11, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld:  Done replied. Saw your rating for Take the Money and Run and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask). I'll most definitely give them a look soon. Seen many and still too much to see! As Bruce Willis says in Over the Hedge, "Enough is never enough." BTW, just curious, why the change from Tarkovsky to Kubrick and the splitting up of your great films list?  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:15, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I think Tarkovsky, Ozu and Mizoguchi in particular are very special filmmakers in particular, beautifully poetic and sensual, but I don't think anybody can really surpass the technical prowess of Kubrick and the precision of each scene. More films too. Take the Money and Run really is hilarious though, I recommend all stalkers to watch it, it's as funny and dark at times as Stranglove. There's a deadly serious deep-voiced narrator, you know the stereotypical ones who narrate crime documentaries which is often used for comedic effect in that it's deadly serious. In one scene they're mentioning the crimes of the dangerous criminals and you'll see what I mean, the horses comment in particular. Woody Allen as a bank robber. Cannot be missed, hilarious.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:57, 29 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It's Velaiilla Pattadhari!

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Velaiilla Pattadhari, that's how they have spelled the film, that's how it appears in the credits. And yes, I'm sure! Veera Dheera Sooran (talk) 14:34, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Veera Dheera Sooran: Moved to Velaiilla Pattadhari.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:05, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For handling the GAR of Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (my 18th GA) yesterday with ease. I'm really thankful to you for this help you did to me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 00:47, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: No problem, Pavan. Watch some comedy scenes to ease your sadness. As this guy says "Don't worry, be happy".  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:53, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Well in cinematic style, i feel like a physically fit Kali who is witnessing Valli's death before his own eyes and can't do anything (the deceased isn't my sister. Just an example). I am failing to accept the truth constantly. It will surely take sometime to recover. But i will, sooner or later. I shall surely try your suggestion. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 00:59, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium

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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 20:09, 30 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Frankie Sinatra

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Can you find the cause of the ref error for Ref 29 for Sinatra?♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:26, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Found it. A reference was missing. I have inserted it back now. BTW, this article might interest you.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:33, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Cheers. Yes Jilly Rizzo looks a real character, I'd be interested in expanding his article at some point. On the Sinatra live at the Sands '66 Sinatra says "Welcome to Jilly's West". BTW Watch this, 85 minutes..♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:52, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Fed up with watching films at the moment haha? I also tend to watch in bursts. You have to be in the mood for watching them.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:20, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Definitely not fed up. Just don't have that much time. Devoting more time to studying.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:28, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Ah I see, studies have commenced again.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:14, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I'll be taking a wikibreak once Steiger and my cricket FLC lists are done. Will come back in Mid-November to active editing.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:22, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A well-deserved break! Wiki I'd imagine is way too much of a distraction for studying! Thanks for you help with Sinatra. Just need to iron out the unsourced parts before I resume with the biographies I now have. Don't worry about the 60s in the film section though, not finished that yet. Most of the article will be expanded/rewritten when I get to it anyway just needs to be fairly decent in sourcing as it is. I need a good break now, will return this evening.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:00, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

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The West Virginia Barnstar
Ssven2, I hereby award you The West Virginia Barnstar in recognition of your thorough and comprehensive review of Romney Literary Society, which was recently promoted to Featured Article status. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated, and I thank you for helping to illustrate an important chapter of West Virginia's history here on Wikipedia. -- West Virginian (talk) 03:57, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@West Virginian: Thank you very much, West Virginian.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:33, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Ssven2, you are quite welcome, as it is much deserved! -- West Virginian (talk) 04:34, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@West Virginian: Thanks, and my heartiest congratulations to you on getting your 2nd FA.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:36, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Resurgence

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Hi Ssven. Your ideas did work to an extent. I've watched three comedy short films and watched Bhale Bhale Magadivoy last night, it was a riot. Once my pending FLC's result is out, i would take a wikibreak and would like to travel to get some peace of mind. And, all the best for your exams. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:09, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks, Pavan. Once Steiger and the cricket FLCs are done, I too will be taking a wikibreak.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:32, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Steiger

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Watch The Pawnbroker and Fistful of Dynamite and we'll then be ready to proceed to FAC :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:51, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Will surely do so, doc. Watch Padayappa, then Baashha, and finally Annamalai. You'll love them. BTW, has anyone give Steiger's article a good c/e yet? — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:53, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Seen them all! Re: 90s with Se7en, The Player, American Beauty and Out for Justice. See when you can!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:46, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Not that it really needs it, but I thought Eric might spot some things but I don't think he's as active as before. Perhaps ask RHM22 to look at it before FAC?♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:55, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: RHM22 has not been present here since 18 August 2015. I can ask Onel5969 to do the job perhaps. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:57, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Onel removed the GOCE tag and restricted himself from copy-editing since a long time, for the AfD process. His recent reply is surely a stunner, at least for me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:41, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I know, Pavan. He told me so himself. But he has given my GAs copyedits since then. He was willing to copyedit Anniyan but User:Corinne took over the process before he did. Hence, I wanted to make it up to him by giving him this article. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:45, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
All the best, to both of you. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:47, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Well, let me know when you've seen Pawn and Fistful and I'll nom Steiger for FA! Will try to see those films you mentioned by the end of the week.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:51, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

BTW One film I forgot to recommend to you (and add to my list) is The Goddess (1934 film). The end will make you cry! [10] You can watch it there, if you can spare 1 hr 13 minutes :-).♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:35, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I gave Baashha a star on the weight of the comedic value of the rickshaw and pool scene with the teeth haha, and the numerous badass moments, including when he rips out the drain and the multiple funerals with the knife LOL. I wish he'd have kept the beard throughout the film though, he looks more believable with it. Yes I enjoyed that one greatly! Nagma was lovely to look at too, too bad they drop Indian actresses after a certain age!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:30, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Told you you'd enjoy that and Annamalai too. Glad to hear it. I think by the rickshaw and the teeth, I think you mean the "Nee Nadanthaal Nadai Azhagu" song. By multiple funerals, I think you mean the scene where he became Baashha after killing the man who killed his Muslim friend. Did you also like this scene? About Nagma, she moved to more Telugu films and joined politics later in her career. As for the beard, he sports it in Padayappa, Sivaji - The Boss and his latest upcoming film, Kabali. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:31, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, the scene where he boils up and rips out the drain. There were some comic scenes with the ricksaw early on and then when somebody slashed the seats he boiled up again haha. The teeth from the waiter by the pool, reminded me of Jaws from Bond haha! Also the scene where he's sitting in the chair with dark glasses and gun and blows everybody to pieces. Multiple flashbacks of the funeral I mean, yes. In Annamalai I particularly liked the massive car lot of the same car and then the fuel igniting, but obviously lifted from numerous Hollywood films and wasn't exactly as well shot and professional looking as it might of been, but given the budget decent enough.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:51, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: "I'm a bad man!" Haha, classic. It was a really bad egg that. Yeah, that's the problem with budgets. Obviously Indian films can't rake up something as expensive as the Marvel or DC or science-fiction adventure films. We just make do with what there is. Other Rajini films you can try out next week probably are Muthu (1995), Arunachalam (1997) and Sivaji (2007). — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:57, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Some of the action flaws though do add to the enjoyment factor at times though haha. They're fun to watch anyway! Have you seen Se7en yet?♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:00, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I'll get to it and The Pawnbroker soon. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:01, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'll nom Steiger tomorrow I think.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:02, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: By all means do so. You can add me and RO as co-nominators as we have made over 100+ edits. Hope it passes, fingers crossed. Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:08, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Who are you? WHO ARE YOU???? ;-)
Yes, of course, you've been most helpful to the article. You'll qualify after watching The Pawnbroker haha. Hope you've become a fan of him too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:11, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: In that case, I'll watch Pawnbroker today haha. Of course I have become a fan of Steiger. Very dynamic and wonderful actor. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:13, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The Pawnbroker isn't fun to watch, but it's all about Steiger's performance, the way he plays a disgruntled jew in New York to perfection. Just watch him closely, he becomes the character literally.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:18, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Got it. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:19, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes you can see why he was so sure he'd won the Oscar. His performance was way better than Marvin's in Cat Ballou. His performance in that film is really one of the greatest of all time IMO.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:34, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: He should have indeed. Do I qualify now? Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:37, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I'll nom him after dinner :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:40, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Take your time. :-) — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:45, 20 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: WHO AM I???? Sapristi! I am a reasonable, sane human being with a. 44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world! LOL. Watch this.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:43, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it was definitely overacted, but really great to watch! You can see why Palance threw records at his head LOL.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:09, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Yeah, I loved it when Steiger blocks his ears too.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:14, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry to say this but I again disagree with your removal of quotes and "paraphrasing" in response to Cirt. There was nothing wrong with it and it looks less comprehensive and worse off now. Don't forget that we already have a lot of supports and would pass even if Cirt opposed. You're editing it way too much which worries me during an FAC as I'm finding it difficult to monitor what is being changed. Any changes should really be minor.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:23, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Yeah, I really overdid it there. Well, he complimented me in his support message, I was like "Aww. How sweet." Also, I was afraid of the oppose bit. :-)  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:28, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Can you please restore it to the version the other day (aside from your minor fixes)? You've removed a lot of valuable quotes. Sorry to have to do this but it's not an improvement.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:31, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Done.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:34, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:38, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Replied.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:42, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:16, 3 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Replied.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:45, 3 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Teamwork Barnstar
For your assistance in helping me get Rod Steiger up to FA status! You've thoroughly earned it! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:28, 4 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Thanks, Doc! It was an honour to do so!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:21, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Writer's Barnstar
Congrats on getting Rod Steiger to FA! RO(talk) 16:30, 4 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Rationalobserver: Thank you very much, RO!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:21, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Rod Steiger on screen and stage

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 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 18:55, 4 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This list has been promoted to FL status yesterday and is my first FL success. Thanks for extending your help to me in a timely manner at its FLC. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:46, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Congrats, Pavan!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:54, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
For your role in bringing Rod Steiger and List of accolades received by Dookudu to FA and FL status respectively. You are a "special" editor indeed! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:53, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thank you very much, Pavan!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:22, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sinatra

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Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:46, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Replied.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:00, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you do me a favour and copy the info in the personal life section on Ava Gardner and others to the Relationships of Frank Sinatra article?♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:04, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Re: " According to Kelley, her husband Humphrey Bogart believed that Sinatra was in love with Bacall and failed to attend the Sands on Bacall's 32nd birthday out of jealousy, though the two men were on good terms." Bogie and Bacall very much enjoyed Sinatra's company and Bogart always chuckled at his jokes and stories about various people. But Bogie knew that Sinatra had the hots for Lauren and was secretly a bit jealous of him as a guy. I think Bogie's feelings about Sinatra were similar to a lot of guys. It's probably best not mentioned at all in an encyclopedia article.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:08, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld:  Done  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:04, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, can you also copy the Personality and Cal Neva ones and all the books into it too? Can you also create a Political life of Frank Sinatra article using it?♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:15, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I see that Frankie will turn 100 this December. Do you intend on taking it to FA before that? Kailash29792 (talk) 07:01, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Not me. Doc intends to do so. I'm just helping in fixing the sources for the article. Anyway, now that Steiger's FA, I'll be taking a wikibreak (with the focus being on my pending cricket FLCs) as my exams are approaching this November and 2 class tests in between the next week and the week after. As for biographies, I'm planning on Cary Grant and Warren Beatty for now. I'll get back to them and of course, the other planned GAs on my user page once my exams are done.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:04, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please review this article for GA? It's quite a small article and won't take much time. Yashthepunisher (talk) 06:44, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Yashthepunisher: Thanks for the offer, Yash. As much as I would like to take a look at it, I'm currently abstaining from reviewing anything (GAN, PR, FAC and FLC) at the moment (studies being a factor). Best of luck with the GAN!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:48, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Okay then. Yashthepunisher (talk) 06:50, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Yashthepunisher: You can ask User:Jaguar to review it though.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:51, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

FS

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Who, I mean where are you?? ;-) Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:14, 9 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Replied.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:27, 10 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I can see why they cast Paul Blackthorne as the arrogant governor in Lagaan. Google image him, I don't think I've ever seen a more arrogant looking man LOL. It was his first role too. I reckon the casting team wanted to find the most arrogant looking British guy they could find and cast him!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:31, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: "Teen Guna Lagaan." Love the way he speaks Hindi with his accent and pompous, smug-face expressions. Glad you enjoyed it and Pyaasa. My favourite part in "Lagaan" is, of course, the cricket match and the way Aamir Khan convinces his fellow village folk to accept Kachra, the low-caste guy, into the team and of course, Rajesh Vivek's antics. Pyaasa is very moving, but I felt that Guru Dutt was either too sad or too moody in it. I hardly found him being happy in the film. I much rather prefer Waheeda Rahman and, of course, Johnny Walker was adorable. I'm shedding a tear or two as I mention Pyaasa, although the film ends on a rather decent note.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:28, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ref 362 ;-(♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:57, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Anything the matter, Doc? and state the reference clearly as the numbers are prone to change if new sourced content are added.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:12, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ref 373 now.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:13, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Fixed.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:16, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: BTW, Thamizhan1994 and Kailash29792 have brought up Thiruvilaiyadal to almost GAN ready. The article is currently being c/e'd by a GOCE member, Twofingered Typist. I guess your challenge is being fulfilled.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:22, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent work!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:35, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I added some stuff on Sinatra's personal life today can you copy to personal life article? In one I mention Cary Grant weeping at Sinatra's songs and appreciating his honesty! I'll see how Sinatra goes for FA, I might just get to GA, but I'm planning on Cary Grant next.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:46, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: That's great, Doc. I have the ebook version of Marc Eliot's biography (the page numbers change when I maximise or minimise them). I managed to get a copy of Higham and Moseley's one, Donaldson and Royce's one and Cary Grant: Dark Angel too. I can add material from that once you are done with Sinatra.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:31, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You know the list of books on the Sinatra page? Can you create one on the Cary Grant talk page from Amazon.co.uk? Find all the books you can on him and list the name/author and price. I'll put in a request once Sinatra gets to GA. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:34, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld, Kailash29792, Thamizhan1994, Vensatry, and Pavanjandhyala: RIP! Yet another legend passes away this year! Hats off and thank you Aachi for all the memorable performances you provided!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:09, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Oh my god! I am very surprised to hear this news! May her soul rest in peace. Thamizhan1994 (Appo Pesu) 05:38, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Manorama left the world for real yesterday after the media killed her several times. I didn't see much of her films in Telugu, but i loved her performance in Arundathi (2009). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:12, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Try and see some of the following films if you haven't seen them. (I mean the original and not the dubbed versions)
  • Thillana Mohanambal
  • Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
  • Apoorva Sagodharargal
  • Nadigan
  • Chinna Thambi
  • Chinna Gounder
  • Singaravelan
  • Annamalai
  • Perazhagan

 — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:36, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Ssven! But i have neither the time nor the mood to watch films in my present situation. I will copy this list and watch them when i find some peace of mind. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:04, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Trust me, this is just like watching comedy scenes. You'll love them and it will provide you with some peace of mind. You know what they say, "Laughter is the best medicine".  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:13, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I will try. Sorry if i was rude. Thanks for the suggestions. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:06, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

RIP Manorama :-(♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:38, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rogue Nation

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Have you watched it? I haven't watched it but that plane scene left me shocked. Mr Cruise is such a badass. -- Frankie talk 14:03, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: Not yet, but I will soon after my exams are finished this November.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:23, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Indian viewers + critics = hypocrisy

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I feel bad when the same audience who like films such as Kick, Dhoom 3, Krrish 3 and CE, try to judge a better but experimental or say a different film. I mean why double standards. Even the critics are brainwashing these viewers, they said "BB is the best Salman Khan movie in a long time (2.5 stars)" and then they said about a film "this film tries too hard but falls flat on its face (2.5 stars)". I mean what these Indian critics are trying to do? Its feels like same grades are being given to two different students, to one with a smile and another with a warning. What do you think about this?Krish | Talk 17:49, 11 October 2015 (UTC)ut this?[reply]

@Krish!: Well, quoting Ajay Devgn's dialogue from Bol Bachchan, "Chalo, it happens. Happens only in India." It is indeed misleading but I can't judge about Salman's performance in BB as I haven't seen the film yet.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:36, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
(talk page stalker) Scores are the worst thing to happen to reviews. If you want to know what a reviewer thought of a film, read the review and ignore the score. Cowlibob (talk) 18:11, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Anniyan

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Gatoclass (talk) 03:02, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thiruvilaiyadal soundtrack

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Each soundtrack site gives a different version of the same soundtrack (I mean, mostly the same songs, but different order of tracklisting). Raaga.com has 10 of the 11 songs, while Music India Online has all 11 songs. EROS Now too has the soundtrack, but omits information on the lyricists. The tracklisting order differs in the sites. MIO lists the song "Gnana Pazhathai" as being written by Sankaradas Swamigal, despite Dhananjayan mentioning "Pazham Neeyappa" as being that poet's writing. How do we solve this dilemma? Kailash29792 (talk) 04:39, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Judging by what I saw on your photobucket profile images of Danny's info on the film, he mentions "Gnana Pazhathai" as being written by Sankaradas Swamigal. "Gnana Pazathai" is part of "Pazham Neeyappa" and as per what is stated in the article — "while the lyrics of the songs were written by Kannadasan, with the exception of the first portions of "Pazham Neeyappa", which were penned by Sankaradas Swamigal". I feel it's best for you and Tham to stick to that.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:31, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Would you support the category "Shapeshifting in fiction" being added to Thiruvilaiyadal? I ask this because of the various forms Shiva is able to transform into at will. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:47, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Padma Awards FLC

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Hope you are doing well. Whenever you get some time, could you please take a look at this FLC nomination here and put your comments? Thanks in advance. - Vivvt (Talk) 13:38, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Vivvt: How are you, Vivvt? Yes, I'm fine, thank you. Thanks for the offer. I'm currently abstaining from reviewing anything (GAN, PR, FAC and FLC) at the moment (studies being a factor). Best of luck with your FLC though!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:41, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I am too doing well. No problem. All the best for your studies. - Vivvt (Talk) 14:21, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

How did i contribute to "two" featured lists? And that too without my knowledge? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:14, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: My bad. It was only one. I copy-pasted my userbox onto your userpage and forgot to change the numbers.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:24, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
It's okay. I appreciate the efforts of the trio (you, Kailash and Thamizhan) in making Thiruvilaiyadal ready for GAN. I too want to see the outcome, supposedly positive. And, i came to know that like you, Jaguar too loved SVSC, esp. the performances. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:27, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I didn't do much on Thiruvilaiyadal (just little bit of changing words and making the sentences more crisper). Tham and Kailash deserve the credit. I'm glad to hear that Jaguar loved SVSC. I also liked the way a girl asks Mahesh Babu whether she can see him again one more time. The scene (The "oka sari" bit) looked cute. I also liked that Venkatesh does that thing with his shirt. I still do it too!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:29, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like you trio considerThiruvilaiyadal more or less your magnum opus. Coming to SVSC, it surely was a film close to my heart (that's why it has been my 18th GA). IMHO, SVSC and Murari (and Srimanthudu, barring the action sequences) were the only films where Mahesh did not play a larger-than-life role, but a vulnerable and ordinary young man. The way he illustrates death delirium in Murari here is one of my favourites, and i hope you too like it. Venkatesh's "collar rising" act, which actually indicates that he is obligation-free and unaccountable, is not something one always does in Andhra. Be careful! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:57, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Question on footnotes

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Hi,

Thank you for noticing that I should merge the footnotes in Marilyn Monroe! I've merged most of them now, but am unsure what to do with a couple which have two authors (Lloyd & Fuller and Riese & Hitchens), as the links don't seem to work with two names? TrueHeartSusie3 (talk) 16:41, 13 October 2015 (UTC)TrueHeartSusie3[reply]

Cary Grant

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Before any expansion begins we need to go through it and ensure it's all verifiable. I've made a decent start on sorting out the sourcing and have tagged all that needs to be sourced. Don't worry so much for sourcing the film titles in the mid sections as that will be expanded and fully written anyway. BTW for books you can paste book urls into [11] . It's just I notice you tend to go for web sources. I'm the opposite, I go for books as often as I can because that makes them for me :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:14, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: It's only in case the books don't provide any information about certain things. They are mostly standby sources (a back-up). We'll start together in mid-November as I'll be back to active editing by then. My exams would be over.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:38, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
OK, no worries, I'll wait until you're ready to edit it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:53, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Recommend Puzzle of a Downfall Child. Faye Dunaway's performance IMO was Oscar worthy. Enchanting. It has to be one of the greatest actress performances I've ever seen!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:58, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'm quite in love with the white dog in Hum Aapke Hain Koun!. Reminds me of the one my uncle used to have. Love him to bits! Dixit isn't too bad either!! ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:56, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Glad to see that you enjoyed Home Alone, HAHK and DDLJ. Tuffy the dog is actually the real hero as he brings Dixit and Salman together. It's still regarded as the best from Salman and Sooraj Barjatya. I'm sure you must have enjoyed this m**********r very much (I didn't know it was him while watching both Home Alone 1 and 2 BTW). What was your favourite part from DDLJ? Enjoyed the songs and locations?  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:48, 17 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Oh I've seen Home Alone 1 and 2 about 5 times. Like the Harry Potter earlier ones and a lot of the sequel type films I forget to put them on my list. I've seen a bit of Home Alone 3 too I think but turned it off when I realised it wasn't Macaulay!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:42, 17 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Like I said to Frankboy, Home Alone 3 is pretty good actually. I actually watched it before 1 and 2 on VHS DVD (I still have it and it still works!). The performances of the villains, Alex D. Linz who replaces Culkin, and not to mention Scar Jo were quite good. However, the third lacks the innocence and purity seen in the first two. It was purely commercial in intention but quite enjoyable nevertheless.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:46, 17 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes nice locations in Dilwale BTW, but a bit irritating that they live in their own world! I liked the shop scene near the beginning, but I think one of the best was the one in Switzerland where he says "Bon Jovi, Al Pacino" to the policemen LOL!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:18, 17 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: It's "Bon Jovi, Al Salo, Al Haramo, Al Pacino, Roberto De Niro!" LOL. SRK tries to sound European there to save his and Kajol's skin since they don't have their passports as both miss their trains.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:19, 17 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Once again you appear to want to edit war over the date formats. Not sure what brought this on again, but I'll tell you that WP:DATERET was conceived so that we wouldn't be edit warring over date formats. DATERET works fine when everyone agrees to its simple rules. The main rule being that we don't change the date format simply because we don't like them. Your contention that since another article uses DMY, then the Cary Grant article should use DMY is not based on any policy or guideline. It's based on your preference. But the reason that the Alfred Hitchcock article uses DMY is because the first date format in THAT article was DMY. Just as the first date format used in the Cary Grant article was MDY. We don't go around changing them later and then edit war over the issue. JOJ Hutton 18:29, 26 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I may order the first two Cary Grant books tomorrow, which two would you recommend me getting first? I should have O'Hara at GA by the end of the month. Looking forward to working on Grant with you in December, I've changed my mind and think he's worth doing! I'm planning on Ginger Rogers and Richard Burton after that. I think Burton, perhaps with the exception of Olivier, might have just been the most talented actor I've ever seen, brilliant talent, but I believe he never came close to being as big as he could have been because he couldn't care less about his career and was an alcoholic. He was wildly underrated as an actor. If you've not seen Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (film) I urge you to watch asap, I'm, convinced it's some of the best acting ever committed to celluloid! Watch that and Becket (1964) and you'll see what I mean.♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:20, 26 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: I'd recommend you to get McCann, Higham & Moseley, Wansell and Nancy Nelson first (Atleast McCann and Wansell). Eliot is the big fish but his book is really "overtly-sexual". For instance, he mentions Gary Cooper as "well known in the industry for the size of his p***s (huge)...". Seriously. So, I feel we shouldn't use Eliot's book for Grant's personal life section but he does cover Grant's film career well and in detail.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:01, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: BTW, watched Out of the Past yet? Mitchum's great in it! Will watch Cape Fear soon.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:09, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, that's a classic film noir film, I've seen it twice I think, did I really forget that one? I dread to think how many I've missed LOL!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:07, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Glad you enjoyed Wolff. A remarkable film. Two Dustin Hoffman films I recommend very highly are Straw Dogs which has a controversial rape scene and Straight Time (one of the best crime films of the 70s IMO). There's a scene in Straight Time which is as bad ass as it gets, you'll love it haha! I'm sure Loeba will agree on those two!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:28, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
The verbal jousting between Burton and O'Toole in Becket is comparable to Sleuth I think, one of the wittiest.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:32, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Touche, Doc! Will watch Becket soon.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:56, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That O'Toole didn't win an Oscar for Becket, L of Arabia nor The Lion in Winter is one of cinema's greatest travesties! They're some of the best performances in film history! O'Toole for Becket or Steiger for The Pawnbroker for 1964 would have both been great choices but Rex Harrison for My Fair Lady? No way.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:28, 27 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:31, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Replied, punk.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:34, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your list is coming on very nicely, starting to get a nice balance. If you want another film from 1965 to make it five I highly recommend Ship of Fools (film).♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:22, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Can you fix red 285? *Ref 285

From Internet Archive:

http://web.archive.org/web/20120807193303/http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0729/maureenohara.html

By the looks of it the Grant books will be ordered Thursday so it's going to be another 10 days at least until I get the books. I'll begin working on it slowly but nothing major until I get them!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:42, 1 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

First three Grant books have been bought...♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:39, 4 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This is really going to be a gruelling one to write! What have you got me into ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:11, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Well, it's not as big as Sinatra's though (Sinatra was a musician and actor whereas Grant is an actor only). I'll cover the film career and legacy sections. Try to use more of McCann and Wansell than Higham and Moseley as Charles Higham has a not-so-good reputation as a biographer (His Errol Flynn's biography was controversial).  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:20, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
True, nothing is as big as Sinatra. Look, when I write articles I go through the books systematically. Higham is the oldest book I've got and the one I'm starting with. In places sources can always be replaced with other sources later.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:22, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
BTW I was watching Petulia the other night and the gorgeous Julie Christie started talking about her father in it resembling Cary Grant! You know you've got to get Grant to at least GA when actresses like that start talking about him in films!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:28, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Now we know that most of the "stars" have some sort of life difficulty, but you'd never have guessed with Cary Grant. I mean you watch him in films and he really looked the type who permanently had a light hearted view of life and you'd think everything was a breeze for him and he was perfectly cool at all times! You'd never guess he came from such a family or was troubled.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:30, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Grant's elder brother's death took its toll on his parents and its probably the reason for his rather poor upbringing. He did have his good moments with them though, they were not entirely cruel as Higham & Moseley say. Cannon too says he had a "traumatic childhood".  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:38, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The Quarter Million Award for Enthiran

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The Million Award
For your contributions to bring Enthiran (estimated annual readership: 462,244) to Featured Article status, I hereby present you the Quarter Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! — Cirt (talk) 11:39, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Cirt: Thank you very much, Cirt!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:45, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Congratulations. Finally you got it. This award can also be given voluntarily by anyone if the article meets the criteria. So, if interested, check the readership and go through the guidelines perfectly before awarding it to anyone. Also, don't forget to give it to your co-nominator! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:08, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Home Alone

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What could possibly "[grew] on me in a spiritual/moral/religious/devotional way", "made me cry" and "[grew] on me in other emotional ways (happy, feel good, patriotic, made me think philosophically to name a few)" a film like Home Alone and its sequel? -- Frankie talk 14:10, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: Religious because of its Christmas spirit. Emotional because Kevin (Culkin) realises how much his family means to him and how important a part of his life they are only after he's Home Alone. I absolutely loved this m**********r though.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:28, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, Home Alone and the second part were quite good thanks to Pesci and Culkin, but the other three were pretty bad, I heard. -- Frankie talk 15:04, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: Home Alone 3 is pretty good actually. I actually watched it before 1 and 2 on VHS DVD (I still have it and it still works!). The performances of the villains, Alex D. Linz who replaces Culkin, and not to mention Scar Jo were quite good. I haven't seen the last two. Didn't even know they existed.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:11, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I see. I have only watched the first two and loved Culkin in them. I wish I got to see more of that from this guy, but I doubt that will ever happen. -- Frankie talk 15:14, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@FrB.TG: Yeah, I suppose so. However, the third lacks the innocence and purity seen in the first two. It was purely commercial in intention but quite enjoyable nevertheless.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:18, 16 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Featured article candidacy

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Ssven2, if your busy schedule allows, would you be able to review my FA candidate Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Hebron Church (Intermont, West Virginia)/archive1 and provide feedback? Your suggestions and guidance are always welcome and appreciated! -- West Virginian (talk) 19:27, 17 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@West Virginian: Thanks for the offer, West Virginian. I'm currently abstaining from reviewing anything (GAN, PR, FAC and FLC) at the moment (studies being a factor). Best of luck with your FAC though!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:04, 18 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Ssven2: Thanks for your response and good luck with your studies! -- West Virginian (talk) 10:06, 18 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@West Virginian: Thank you for your wishes, West Virginian.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:35, 18 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The Red Sea Sharks

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Apparently you saw the harv error also, as I see you took out the 2009 version back out. Probably there were at one time inline refs for the 2009 version -> but are not there now. Maybe there are now picked up by the 2011 version of the reference source.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 10:50, 19 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much for the clean up. I'm working hard to keep Tamasha (film) page as good as I can. All the best for your exams. Hugs.... :* Arjann (talk) 17:31, 19 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Why no Mayabazar and Missiamma there if Pathala Bhairavi is in? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:33, 22 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Haven't yet completed the list.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 23:40, 22 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Then why to write Feel free to add/make changes at such a primitive stage? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:26, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Good point there. I've removed the phrase now.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:55, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Much better. All the best for your exams and endeavours. Also, take care of yourself too (this became a frequently used line of mine after the loss). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:18, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thank you very much, Pavan. Same to you as well.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:19, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
And let me know once Frank Sinatra is done. I want to see the final draft once. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:21, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: I'm not one of the main contributors to Sinatra's article. Doc is. I simply helped with the sourcing. You can ask him.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:22, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thought it was another Steiger for you both. It's okay. And on a comic note about "Frankie", we don't encourage articles on users here (referring to FrB.TG) Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:29, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: That's right. I've corrected the name now. LOL!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:32, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Do you call him Frankie because that's a common nickname, or because in this masterpiece, a line reads, "Like Frankie said, I did it my way"? Kailash29792 (talk) 04:39, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792 and Pavanjandhyala: For both reasons I guess. Anyways, I best be off now. See you in mid-November.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:50, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ssven2, sorry, but that subpage contains material that's just not appropriate, per WP:NOTWEBHOST. Thank you. Drmies (talk) 05:09, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Drmies: Which material are you talking about? If it's the userpage, it's modelled after Dr. Blofeld's list.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:14, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

FLC

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Would you please take a look at my FLC. Thanks.Krish | Talk 15:54, 25 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Krish!: I'm currently abstaining from reviewing anything (GAN, PR, FAC and FLC) at the moment (studies being a factor). Best of luck with your FLC though!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 00:36, 26 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cinemas of South India

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This contains some info on Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei. See what you can use. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:59, 29 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Can you also send me pages 100-107 as that might contain some useful info as well (At least page 107 as 108 seems to continue from 107).  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 01:03, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Aiming for a GA? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:46, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Pavanjandhyala: Beyond that as soon as I get back to active editing. I happened to see FAs like Si Ronda and Gagak Item, which prompted me to work on this article.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:09, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
All the best then. Get ready to face me at the FAC . Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:06, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Edit conflicts

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About ten edit conflicts now! You just duplicated a lot of text in 1945-47 era by accident! Having a break now, all yours.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:23, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Sorry, doc. I was merely archiving the sources for you. As for the duplcate text, I have removed them.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:25, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No worries, thanks!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:50, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: De Nada, Doc. I've written a few portions in the "1950-1971" section as a kick-starter to make your work easier. It's all yours now. See you @ mid-November. Bye.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:09, 31 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers, good luck with the exams! :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:29, 31 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Maureen O'Hara

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I'm going to begin seeing the remainder of her films I've not seen. When researching an actor I think it's always best to see most of their films before writing and to really understand their work better. I did that with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep, I didn't have time to watch all of Steiger's and Sinatra's though haha! I'll see the remainder of Grant's films as it gets written too. I suggest you also try to see as many of Grant's films as possible too as it starts to get written. I do believe the understanding of an actor's work shines through when the writer as actually seen most of their works and knows what he/she's talking about!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:36, 9 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I've decided I'm not going to work on Cary Grant after all. I'll let you do it. Good luck with it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:58, 16 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: You can help out with it once you've expanded Maureen O'Hara. I can mail you pics from the books if you like.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:00, 16 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know. Generally I prefer to get all the books and largely write it myself from scratch. I still have a lot to do with O'Hara which is going to take until the end of the month I think. By then you'll probably already have it up to GA! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:03, 16 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Emailed.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:43, 16 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Replied, punk.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:56, 16 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali!

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Happy Diwali!!!

Sky full of fireworks,
Mouth full of sweets,
Home full of lamps,
And festival full of sweet memories...

Wishing You a Very Happy and Prosperous Diwali.
Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:26, 10 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Send Diwali wishings by adding {{subst:Happy Diwali}} to people's talk pages with a friendly message.
@Pavanjandhyala: Thank you. Same to you.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:33, 10 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Watched it yesterday. Rajinikanth was really good as a performer in the film. Thought i can recommend it to you. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:36, 14 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Just came here and saw the wiki-break notice is now gone. Have always been posting some FLC request or any other thing. So, how was your exams? And welcome back! -- Frankie talk 20:16, 14 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@FrB.TG: The exams went well, thanks.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:54, 15 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
All done now? Well done!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:52, 16 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I removed that Behindwoods source from the article as it was written by a Behindwoods visitor, who cannot be considered reliable. But I think this serves as a somewhat good substitute. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:45, 15 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Date format

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The article has been at MDY and stable for 13 years. He was also a US citizen. Being born British does not automatically make an article DMY. You seem to disagree and seem to be willing to edit war over this. I am not willing to edit war, but I am willing to discuss. Do you have a guideline to cite that explains that birth trumps DATERET?JOJ Hutton 02:06, 17 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Jojhutton: Well, I'm not willing to enter into an edit war with this. I'm just curious as to which format should be used for the article. By birth, he's British. But he was also a US citizen and worked primarily in Hollywood films. In that case, let mdy format be used for now. Also I'm trying to take him to GA. His article's woefully underdeveloped and I feel it needs a better standard.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 02:11, 17 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
First off, Kudos for working so diligently on the article, it would be nice to see another well written GA article. That said, WP:DATERET is supposed to elevate these types of date format discussions so thanks for changing it back. If you need any help on the article, don't hesitate to ask. Thanks again.--JOJ Hutton 02:23, 17 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara accolades

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Hell, ten months after expanding the list, I have nominated the list for FLC. Would you mind taking a look at it? -- Frankie talk 19:41, 19 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Malayalam cinema

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Watch Neram, Premam, Oru Vadakkan Selfie & Om Shanti Oshana bro. Nivin is at his best in these films. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.15.216.72 (talk) 22:21, 21 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I'll try to do so soon.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:30, 22 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Kamal Haasan's take on visual appeal

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Do you think this can be useful for Mayabazar? If so, add it. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:10, 22 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Did you find trouble with archiving? The website took four screenshots. So, do one thing. If it shows the plain page i.e. the page as it is during the archiving process, open wayback archive in a new tab and paste the original URL in the browse history tab after at least ten seconds. You will find at least one screenshot there. Hope this issue will not prolonged for a long time. Good luck! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:09, 22 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
BTW, i want to share something. You know that Chakrapani burnt the reels of already shot Missamma before Bhanumathi's eyes after their verbal argument. Did you know, that after Nageswara Rao was injured on the sets of Mayabazar, because of whom the film's release was delayed by three months, Chakrapani visited him in the hospital daily and taught him playing cards? What do you think of this? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:06, 23 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Not that relevant to the production section of the article as it seems to be trivial information.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 16:38, 23 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Do you think that i am an idiot to include that, you idiot? I was working on the FAC with the Doctor and i noticed this. Thought i should share it with you. It is indeed surprising for me that someone who could not bear an artist visiting the sets hours late, could tolerate someone for months who delayed the filming and the release and also played cards with him. What do you think? Idhi ra naa prasna. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:44, 23 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Chandralekha

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Does this source look worth adding to Chandralekha? Especially the line "As for the visuals, Rajamouli takes his cues from varied sources —there are scenes that recall the grandeur of SS Vasan's Chandralekha (the installation of Palvaalthevan's statue)". Kailash29792 (talk) 06:19, 24 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Kailash29792: Looks worth adding.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:22, 24 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I have added. See if it can be improved. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:51, 24 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: Looks good.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:58, 24 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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FLC

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Please leave your comments here, if interested. As its been more than a month since its nomination, and no real progress is happening. Yashthepunisher (talk) 07:37, 30 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Image review has been completed. Nikkimaria has begun the source review. Can you please resolve those comments? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:29, 2 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Peer review

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Hello Sven! I have opened a peer review for actress Sonam Kapoor. If you have got time and interest, please leave your suggestions here. -- Frankie talk 19:31, 4 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rathnavelu

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Glad that you are safe. Well, this and this may be of some use to you if used properly. Good luck! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:16, 7 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For everything you've been doing without asking since you've joined this place. Here, respect is something rare and one has too live up to the expectations always. You've achieved it very fast and i hope you do keep the good work up. Not sure whether i can get an another chance to say this, so i am giving away this in this odd time. All the best! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:51, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Thanks, Pavan. Continue your good work.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:22, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I shall continue, what about you? No progress on either Apoorva Raagangal or Sri Rama Rajyam. Busy with studies? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:47, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: Exams have finished 3 weeks ago. They went well. Having my semester break for 2.5 months at present. I'm planning to work on Cary Grant for now.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:27, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Okay then. Enjoy your break and wish you the best for Grant's article. I have only Mayabazar at the moment. Kumari 21F is possible only if the coverage is well on the fiscal information. Or else, it shall be scrapped. What do you think of its current stage? Another Bhale Bhale Magadivoy? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:34, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Pavanjandhyala: If not a GA, a possible DYK nomination would be great for it. The article does look quite good for GA though. You can nominate it after a month or two.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:50, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
That is what i am trying to say. If the fiscal info, at least the closing numbers are available, it will be my GAN. Or else, as you said earlier, i shall nominate it for DYK. But i don't think so it is possible. Though a commercial success, Kumari 21F has grey-shaded characters and a well written yet dark ending unlike the un'forget'able Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, a lighthearted one. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:47, 13 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Enthiran 2

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You heard this? Enthiran 2 has gone on the floors today. OMG! I didn't know anything about it. Amy Jackson is playing a robot? It looks like after she transformed from a bike into a robot in I, the idea clicked in Shankar's head and he cast her again. Amazing.Krish | Talk 10:50, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I hope this isn't like Twilight (cross species romance, with the male being human this time). Kailash29792 (talk) 12:07, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
No I've heard Amy is opposite Chitti, the robot. Definitely not cross species love. But who knows this time the female robot might fall for a man, like in previous a male robot fall for a woman. For a role opposite Dr. Vaseegaran, they want to cast a Bollywood actress. My question is what is the need to cast a Bollywood actress opposite RajniKanth when there are so many South actresses who haven't worked with him yet. Whoever gets the role, I don't care. But one thing for sure the most interesting role will be played by Amy.Krish | Talk 13:30, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Krish!: Purely for hype, bro. "This bollywood actress is in this film!! Whoo!!". Don't have to mention STAR Vijay. They'll hype the film during its release time like anything! I'm currently watching the film that inspired Star Wars.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:36, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry for butting in. Since when did Amy Jackson become a Bollywood actress? She made her film debut in Tamil cinema and three of her six releases are in Tamil. Vensatry (Talk) 13:46, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I guess Ekk Deewana Tha was literally forgettable? Kailash29792 (talk) 13:50, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
And her next (also latest) release too. Vensatry (Talk) 13:53, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Dude I was not talking about Amy, but the rumoured part which is yet to be cast, replacement for Aishwarya's.Krish | Talk 13:58, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Apologies, I didn't read that bit carefully! Vensatry (Talk) 17:55, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Ssven2, Looks like Akshay Kumar has a part. May be the villain? Vensatry (Talk) 18:10, 16 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
If so, it won't be the first time he is playing a villain; remember Ajnabee and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi? Kailash29792 (talk) 04:12, 18 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Season's Greetings

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To You and Yours!

FWiW Bzuk (talk) 03:34, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Bzuk: Thanks, Bzuk! Same to you as well.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 04:16, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yo Ho Ho

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Make sure to click on both pictures to see them full size Ssven2 as they will give you a chuckle. May your 2016 be full of joy and special times. MarnetteD|Talk 04:44, 20 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Avvaiyar

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Awesome film, I'd like to see that brought up to GA status. It's one of the best Indian films I've seen to date. The baby scenes at the beginning and the elephants ramming the fort near the end are among the all time best scenes of cinema IMO.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:22, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I see you've seen Metropolis now. Amazing isn't it? And for 1927, pure genius! I urge you to watch Days of Wine and Roses and The Rose Tattoo asap, some of the best acting ever IMO.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:24, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I too plan it for GA. But now with the credibility of G. Dhananjayan (who has written extensively about the film) being at stake, I don't know what to do. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:27, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: I'll definitely see them and Becket soon enough, Doc. Yes, Metropolis is a masterpiece! Everything in the film is a triumph of Lang's imagination. The Big Heat was awesome too. Glad to see you enjoyed Avvaiyar and its music (Kailash29792 is working on it to get it up to GA). Do see the other devotional films I've mentioned too.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:30, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Kailash29792: If not GA, at least a DYK nom should be good.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:30, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Great, look forward to reviewing it. It really is a top film, comparable to some of Ray's IMO. I will be watching more Indian films today :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:33, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Which two Indian films would you urge me to see the most?♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:40, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Nayakan (1987), Roja (1992) and Bombay (1995). Krimuk loved the last two.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:47, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Yeah Days of Wine, Rose Tattoo and Becket are on the level of Sleuth and Wolff in acting level! See those as I watch the above :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:53, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
You've still not seen them!Tibetan Prayer 13:55, 27 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Tibetan Prayer: I'll definitely see them by this week.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:44, 28 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas!

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@FrB.TG: Thanks, Frank! Same to you as well!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:00, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Telugu films

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Hi bro. Watch Annamayya, Sri Manjunatha and Sri Ramadasu. Top-notch films of TFI.

From, Vishwanath — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.15.223.80 (talk) 23:47, 22 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Wishes

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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2016!

Hello Ssven2, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you a heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2016.
Happy editing,
Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:21, 26 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Basha still.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for discussion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Vensatry (Talk) 06:13, 28 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Kathleen Turner

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I believe you've seen Jewel of the Nile and know she was hot but watch her in Prizzi's Honor with Jack Nicholson, one of the sexiest actresses ever! She's great in Crimes of Passion too but despite her sexual role in it, oddly not as alluring as in Prizzi's. Her in that has to go down among the all time sexiest performances. Turner was to the 80s in hotness as Dunaway was to the 70s and Sharon Stone to the 90s! Prizzi's Honor was great but a bit flawed, Nicholson I think was miscast (Al Pacino would have been more convincing), though had excellent interaction with Turner in it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:31, 28 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Yep, I saw Jewel on TV a couple of years ago. Not that appealing like its predecessor. See her in The Man with Two Brains. She's really hot in it too. Saw The Cook, the Thief, his Wife & her Lover yesterday. Quite a powerful film. Reminded me of Naan Kadavul at times (in terms of the cannibalism things). Planning to watch Days of Wine today.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 05:06, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I'll watch the Man with Two brains soon. I think I've seen it like a lot of Martin film which were on TV years ago but I didn't bother to check the titles haha. I'll watch it soon anyway. I'm finishing off the year with an 80s theme!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:10, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
I've gradually come around to thinking that every period of film has a certain charm haha! It really is great focusing on a year/period for a while, it sort of takes you back to that period. I still think the strongest period is definitely 1959-1973 though, though 1939-1941 and 1947-9 also very strong periods. I think 1962 might be the best year in film, but I'll need to see a few dozen more to be certain! The Grapes of Wrath is a marvelous film, one of Ford's very best, glad you enjoyed it!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:43, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: My strongest period is 1936-1969 (Hollywood) and yep your choice (1959-1973) for Tamil films. Classic Hollywood and classic Tamil cinema are my favourite eras. Might I also recommend another Jules Dassin film, The Naked City? Fitzgerald's incredible in it. Do watch it ASAP. Going to watch Days of Wine now.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 13:53, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Wait until you see more early 70s New Hollywood/Italian films! The most ground breaking films were made in early 70s. Noted. Barry Fitzgerald is one of my favourite actors. I see you've now seen a number of his films. Funny you watched St Mary's, the sequel before Going my Way though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:59, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Seen one of them two days ago (MASH (1970)). T'was really funny but sometimes makes you feel sorry for Hot Lips though. The Rugby match was hilarious, so was the recording of the intercourse with Burns and Hot Lips, as well as making the Colonel Merrill fellow unconscious and framing him of having sex. Sometimes one can hardly believe Sutherland's and Gould's characters are army surgeons.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 14:04, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Sutherland's greatest film is Don't Look Now IMO. MASH though is hilarious as you say. The AFI 100 list really is an excellent one, it really does cover most of the best American ones. But there's a few I disagree with which I think should have been included. I'll draw up my own at some point! Anyway, you can see my highest rated ones from the early 70s and what to look for. There's just not enough time to watch everything though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:08, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: Days of Wine is incredible! Lemmon's beautiful in it! One of his best performances I must say! Kind of almost like The Lost Weekend - Part 2 (In terms of the alcoholic illness and addiction). Thank you for the recommendation, Dr. Blofeld.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 15:38, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It is one of the best performances ever from anybody too, yet another gem from 1962!. The greenhouse scene is one of the greatest in the history of cinema. That's why I was urging you to watch it LOL. Magnani 's performance in The Rose Tattoo IMO is one of the best Oscar winning performances ever too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:37, 29 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Dr. Blofeld: Particularly that exact scene you mention where Lemmon searches the greenhouse for a bottle of whiskey. Sad, isn't it? The things people do for a stupid bottle of alcohol. Tsk Tsk Tsk. Pitiful.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 03:39, 30 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, that one.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:03, 30 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Cool. You saw Get Carter and Straight Time, two of the best crime films of the 70s. Caine was badass wasn't he? I knew you'd love the highway scene in Straight Time in particular ;-) Another recommended 70s crime film is The Getaway (1972 film), my favourite McQueen film. Don't Look Now is sort of like The Omen in atmosphere, only better. You'll love it. I will watch Bombay a bit later :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:07, 30 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]