Remember Me.

I just saw this movie because I saw it's trailer and that seemed quite catchy.
But it was unfortunate it was only trailer that was special and the movie was deprived of holding my attention for long.
Obviously the presence of Robert Pattinson gave it quite a hype but a movie captures the audience not with the cast but with the story.
About the story if the start seemed interesting no matter very predictable and not unique, as the story goes on it became unnecessarily serious and the mid was almost boring and soppy. I was reading some comments about it and found that one very true...

Decently shot and directed as it is, it lacks any real flame.

And the end made me feel that I'd only waste my time. It was as if the writer had written the script long ago and finding no edgy, tragic end in the long run found refuge in the historical event of 9/11.
On the whole the movie was too much serious and sullen for the demand of the script.
It was definitely something about what audience had high hopes with Pierce Brosnan and Pattinson around but I don't think this movie is going to make any mark in their career or in the director's.

Geo Drama Bol Meri Machli should be restricted!

I happened to see the latest episode of Bol meri Machli aired on Geo TV. I saw the episode and I was outraged!
I definitely appreciate the bold step that Geo has taken and I as an educated adult civilian of Pakistan totally give my consent to its function for social awareness. But I believe that this drama should be restricted to particular audience.
This is not a family drama and it should be advised to specific audience. My point in saying this is not because I'm against such bold expression. I'm a writer myself and I totally give me my confidence about making such drama but I'm against it's unrestricted airing! Geo must restrict it - I don't know with a message or what that this drama is not for the entire family.
My second point about this topic is that I'm scared - really scared about the turn that our society is on the verge of taking! It's open expression can lead many immature or 'ignorant' people to curiosity or merely a new idea.
Pakistan is through a very difficult time, the people are suffering not only physically, emotionally but psychologically. Evasion is the thing everyone is looking for.
History tells that when nations were suffering due to political, economical and social chaos; the society, it's norms and traditions were at stake. To be very simple such dramas can give people a new way of indulgence, even to those who've never dreamed of such things. Moreover seeing such thing is fashion now-a-days in India, it is no doubt that not even a single person would be spare with the knowledge of this curse.
So it is my sincere request to Geo Team to please educate people but with proper precautionary measurements. And while the production is on they must also teach people about how strictly Islam prohibits such activities and that such practices will only make not only the earth a hell but would ensure a great, spacious space in the hell after this transitory life.

Facebook restriction and Hunza Lake.

Facebook was restricted on 19 May 2010 in Pakistan. Many people believe it to be a good step from the officials of Pakistan. The others say that it shouldn't be given such hype as... well, to upset the slow rhythm time and time again seems to be a fashion now-a-days. I also read somewhere that just because some stupid has done stupidity does not mean it should be highlighted because that's what an attention-seeker wants!
Personally I don't believe that this incident should be totally ignored. Ignoring it would be like encouraging others for another 'more' creative ideas... and we all know how 'creative' the world is! On the other hand it must not be given so much privilege when more important issues are around!
Take the condition of Hunza Lake, the condition is not unknown to anyone! This is considerably turning into a critical situation. There are villages down there and these people have their means of living there, and if the water level continues to rise it is going to affect Tarbela Dam which is - not to be reminded a limited source of sustainance to pakistan.
My point is that instead of turning our attention towards the stupidity of an ignorant we should look at the situation of our people. I am hundred percent sure that Our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) would've wanted us to help those poor and needy people the fastest way possible.
May Allah help us in this crisis, may He give more strength and power to those who are working there tirelessly in evacuating the targeted-areas. May Allah make our officials more aware and sincere with the situation and arise some humanity in them - Ameen!