Not only that I haven't filled this category lately, but I also haven't published much lately. Long time no see, that's true. This blog is now in the middle of major changes. My life is in the middle of major changes. Rodolfo Grimaldi Blog reached a level where it is in need of some new forms of monetization. It has been under scrutiny and audit in the last few months, and even now, these problems are not solved yet, at least not as I wish. I have avoided at all costs to invade you with … [Read more...]
The Namesake
It's a long time since I wanted to talk about this wonderful movie. Only a 7.4 imdb rate, this is one of the outstanding Mira Nair's creations. I think I'll review all of her movies, one by one, but not right now and not quite in order. This here is an adaptation with a screenplay masterfully transgressed on the screen by Sooni Taraporevala. The actors are perfectly chosen, the directing does full justice to Jhumpa Lahiri's novel. Kal Penn (as Gogol), Tabu (as Ashima), Irrfan Khan (as Ashoke), … [Read more...]