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Slumdog Millionaire

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Slumdog Millionaire (2009): Or "Why I Didn't Dance at the End"

Slumdog Millionaire (2009): Or "Why I Didn't Dance at the End"

Pop quiz: Which popular 2008 release features this exchange? “Come away with me.” “And live on what?” “Love.” Is it: A) Slumdog Millionaire B) Twilight C) Frost/Nixon D) Waltz with Bashir The answer? It's certainly cheesy enough to be from B) Twilight... I would have given anything

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Does "Slumdog Millionaire" reject Hindu principles? Embrace "a Westernized, Judeo-Christian" Idea?

Mike Duran posts an intriguing question about the (allegedly) inspirational conclusion of Slumdog Millionaire. Here's the big money line: ... in order to interject hope into Jamel’s miserable existence the basic concepts of Hinduism had to be jettisoned in favor of a more Westernized, Judeo-Christian paradigm. I'

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Lists 2008: National Board of Review

And so it begins. (Via USA Today) The National Board of Review kicks off the award season with their picks for 2008: Film:Slumdog Millionaire Director: David Fincher, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Actor: Clint Eastwood, Gran Torino Actress: Anne Hathaway, Rachel Getting Married Supporting actor: Josh Brolin, Milk