The movie Slumdog Millionaire by Danny Boyle that collected 8 Oscars this year in February tells one of the most remarkable stories of this decade. Set in India, the story of Jamal is shown in flashbacks that illustrate how he succeeds in the Indian version of "Who wants to be a Millionaire". Because of its innovativeness, it deserves a rating of 5 stars.
Not only the story, but also the setup, and especially the music are unexpectedly catching and well-chosen. The viewers learn about India and its culture while being entertained by a suspenseful series of actions and a young love. In addition, the relationship of Jamal and his brother Salim, who flee after their hometown is being attacked and their parents killed, is put on the test. Salim develops a dominant and violent nature that scares his brother Jamal.
Who expected light entertainment will be shocked by the many violent scenes. Overall, however, the movie offers more than the average theater visitors. It opens peoples minds and helps broaden their horizons.

It is finally there! The Massey-Vanier YEARBOOK of 2009!! Yes, the one everybody had to complain about. And what can I say?? It is even much better than the ugly blue one I saw when I ordered the new yearbook. Yes, it is brown. And it looks sooo pretty! Good job, Annie! This had to be said!

...Onion news!

Well, it wasn't quite an onion for me... I used a newscast from the CBC news... The one called "Farewell, Miss Canada" captured my attention. Et, en plus, it was first broadcast in my birth year!

Those Miss competitions look really fancy, glamorous...and so cheap. I mean, what do you think is the reason why the feminist Judy Rebick had more interview pieces included than Miss Canada 1981 and Miss Canada 1992? Both Misses only got half a sentence granted in this podcast! And then it was only something like "Quebec, Vancouver, British Columbia, Winnipeg... it brings the whole of Canada together!" and "I think I have to inform people what it's all about".
(More or less) surprisingly, they seem to be the typical "Miss"-stereotype! Looking good, but not much behind that beautiful face. Hm. Interesting.

I am happy that they finally realized (in 1992, MY birth year!) that those Miss competitions are outdated and deliver the wrong image of women. However... why then, if they all got over this presenting-women-like-meat-attitude, did the USA come up with America's Next Top Model in 2003? What else does it provoke than complexes in thousands of girls, and ambitions to become America's Next Top Model (which is, all in all, pretty much the same as a Miss competition)? This show already spread throughout the whole world, reviving the craving for superstitious beauty.
Does that mean society has made another step back in the fight for the treatment of women? Is being rated by one's exterior the new trend again?