Sailesh Mahat

Thirst

Thirst or "Bakjwi" in Korean is a slick vampire flick i recently had the pleasure of watching. This movie came from the director of Oldboy, Chan-Wook Park, and has the same level of quality though they are different in plot or style. FOr those who are not familiar with Park's work, his films are brutal, poetic, tragic, and artistic, with splashes of very grim humor. I loved the plot which i found to be strange with lots of twists and turns and takes a big swipe at the vampire clichés. I d...

Apple Cidar Vinegar – Health Benefits

What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is an effective natural bacteria-fighting agent that contains many vital minerals and trace elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, sulfur, copper, iron, silicon and fluorine that are vital for a healthy body. Natural Apple Cider Vinegar is made by crushing fresh, organically grown apples and allowing them to mature in wooden barrels. This boosts the natural fermentation qualities of the crushed a...

Wenger Makes A Case For Defence

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed he intends to sign a defender this summer after he admitted his side's performances at the back this year have been "average". The Gunners rounded off their Barclays Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Fulham on Sunday to beat rivals Tottenham into third place. Failure in both of the domestic cup competitions and a Champions League exit to Barcelona this year means Arsenal have now gone five seasons without winning a trophy. Wenger has...

Casa de Areia (The Hosue Of Sand)

My friend, who is studying film and animation, recommended me this Brazillian movie, Casa de Areia, when we were talking about happiness. This film is a slow-starter but patient viewers will be rewarded with something quite magical and probably memorable. This is a stunning film, visually and emotionally. Although rooted in a forsaken sandy wasteland, the film is a metaphor for how circumstance locates us and how we can or cannot get out of the place in which we find ourselves. It is a masterpie...

Michael Jackson was desperate to go into hiding prior to death

Tapes of leaked answering machine messages have revealed the late 'Thriller’ singer – who died of acute Propofol intoxication last June – begged friends for money to help him start a new life as he feared for his safety. In one message, published by The Sun newspaper, he said: "It is Michael calling. It is very important, I want that 150 in that account for me, because... I am very concerned about my life. I am hearing a lot of stories that (name withheld) is still trying to sabotage (inaudib...