Legally Desi: Miss India America

FINALLY- the film Indian-Americans have been waiting for!  This outright hilarious comedy will have you laughing from beginning to end.  It follows Lily a shameless, but brilliant teenager who is competitively driven to achieve her meticulously calculated plans with a complete lack of empathy, for others.  So far her plans are working perfectly; valedictorian of her class, accepted into Harvard, a loving family, and not to mention a cute boyfriend who's going to be an engineer, or so she thought. Turns out her boyfriend didn't like her plans, or ever wanted to become a petroleum  engineer, or her OCD-like controlling behavior very much, so he ran off with the reigning Miss India America. Stunned and Infuriated Lily can't believe it; she's never lost at anything, there has to be some kind of mistake with the world not her. So, she decides she's going to win the Miss India America beauty pageant to get her boyfriend back, not try, but WIN. Hilarity ensues, and lessons are learned as Lily sees what her selfishness is doing to others.

For more details, visit: http://www.missindiaamericapictures.com/

"Omkara: VISHAL Bharadwaj's ADAPTATION OF SHAKESPEARE'S Othello"

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Set to the tune of Shakespeare; Omkara is an adaptation of Othello encased in the nitty-gritty of indian village politics, thus filling the screen with the vibrant colorful feudal decor of rural India, and giving the tragedy a sense of lawlessness that's normally accustomed to a western cowboy feel.  In the film, Omkara (Ajay Devgan), an enforcer and general for a crooked politician is being ensnared in a weave of lives by his trusted lieutenant Langda,  (Saif Ali Khan) who feels betrayed after he is passed for a promotion despite his years of loyal service.  Playing-off Omkara's blinding anger, Langda insinuates that his boss's wife (Kareena Kapoor) is having an affair with the newly appointed general whom Langda despises. The actor's performance are memorable giving their characters life and the substance that's deftly required of the demands to live up to Shakespeare's genius.

Note: These ratings and review are personal opinion of the author.

A conversation with Michael Williams of ‘The Gambler’

Michael K Williams from The Gambler and Art Shrian

It could be intimidating meeting the guy who’s not only “Chalky” of “Boardwalk Empire” fame but also President Barack Obama’s favorite character on “The Wire,” Omar Little. But in all honesty, Michael K. Williams is one of the most humble and charming people we’ve encountered from the Hollywood-sphere. In a moment, the man can go from being a menacing gangster or thug to a simple man who, with a smile, can turn your cold heart warm. Maybe it’s that alchemic ability that makes Williams’ one of the finest actors in America.

We had an opportunity to talk to him about his film The Gambler, which just released on Blu-ray / DVD on April 28, 2015. The following are excerpts from our chat with Williams:

Art Shrian: How did you approach the character and how much of yourself did you bring into the character?

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Michael Williams: Neville (Williams’ character) is a businessman who just wants to live and enjoy life, who’s really intrigued by Jim’s (Wahlberg’s character) brutal honesty. He understood that Jim wanted to break free. Neville has everything in life, just like Jim, but he wants to live on an avocado farm, because he also wants to break free. The grass is always greener on the other side, that’s why he says, “A man can always change.” Neville has seen lots of hard times, he pulled himself out of it. He lives in a fake world where people cannot be trusted easily. I relate to that a lot!

Art Shrian: Talk to us about your charity and humanitarian work.

Michael Williams: I remember as a kid the free community centers to go to, which were safe havens for youngster and kids. I’m going to bring those back.

Art Shrian: What message do you want to share with New York about the current situation in country, with the recent incidents in Ferguson and New York?

Michael Williams: I think the first step is unity. It’s sad that it took this situation to create this unity, but now you see Black, white, Asian, Indians and every nationality out in the streets marching and showing their support. There has to be a dialogue and communication. People need to know that it’s OK to speak up and speak out. We have been made to feel that our voice doesn’t matter for so long. There has to be respect and humanity has to be restored.

Powerful film “The True Cost” on clothing industry to hit U.S. theaters, VOD platforms, DVD/Blu-ray on May 29

Powerful Documentary “The True Cost” About the Human and Environmental Costs of Fashion to Hit Select U.S. Theaters, VOD Platforms and to be released on DVD/Blu-ray on May 29
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The film’s trailer is being released today, coinciding with Fashion Revolution Day – commemorating the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh – taking place in 60+ countries worldwide.

The True Cost will also be featured at the Cannes market this month.

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This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?

Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.

On May 29, The True Cost from director Andrew Morgan will be released in theaters in New York (IFC Center), Los Angeles (Laemmle Music Hall) and other markets and simultaneously will be released on VOD platforms and DVD/Blu-ray (at www.truecostmovie.com).

Additional Info On The True Cost
The documentary is focused on the fashion industry around the world, examining where we are (including the mind-blowing fact that we have seen a 500% increase in clothing consumption in the past two decades), how we got here (including how the U.S. went from producing over 90% of its clothing in the 1960s to just 3% today), and how we can create a better future moving forward.

Filmmaker Andrew Morgan introduces audiences to the surprising human and environmental impacts of the global fashion industry - including the trend of “fast fashion” from leading companies like H&M, Zara, Gap and other global clothing retailers - and simultaneously shows us what some remarkable individuals are doing across the globe to offer an alternative in the form of designers like Stella McCartney, fashion executives, activists and journalists who are pushing for an ethical and sustainable future for global fashion.

At Cannes This Month
For journalists who will be attending Cannes, The True Cost:

Cannes Market Screening:
Friday, May 15, 2015
11:30 AM

Location:
Palais de Festivals
Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

About the Filmmakers:

Andrew Morgan (Director) is an internationally recognized director focused on telling stories for a better tomorrow. His experience includes a broad range of work that spans narrative and documentary storytelling for both commercial and film projects. After studying cinematography at the Los Angeles Film School he went on to co-found Untold Creative, a hybrid filmmaking studio where he currently serves as the creative director. He is a contributing writer for the Huffington Post and speaks regularly on the power of storytelling as a tool in the ongoing fight for human rights around the world. Andrew lives in LA with his wife Emily and their four children.

Visit http://truecostmovie.com/ for more info and to pre-order the film today!

View a conversation with director Andrew Morgan

Read Andrew’s filmmaker statement:

http://truecostmovie.com/directors-statement/

Michael Ross (Producer) has worked as a creative producer and project coordinator in film and advertising. Beginning his career in journalism at local stations in Florida, before going on to Mirada Studios where he worked on award winning advertising for clients including Disney, Expedia, IBM, and AT&T. He has a passion for leading others in producing films that will make a difference in the world. Michael is a graduate of Florida State University where he majored in media production and business.

Official website:
http://truecostmovie.com/about/

Social media:
https://www.facebook.com/truecostmovie
https://twitter.com/truecostmovie

Credits:
Director: Andrew Morgan
Producer: Michael Ross
Executive Producers: Lucy Siegle, Livia Firth, Vincent Vittorio, Christopher L. Harvey
Associate Producer: Laura Piety