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Day 42

Day 42 (20th November)

Gurgaon, screened by Indian Express Film Club, was a poor selection. The script was weak, the pacing was poor, the acting was terrible and the background score was incongruous. I did not find a single redeeming feature. Some people walked out midway; my first such experience at IE film club screening. Left immediately after the film ended and did not stay back for the discussions, as I normally do. But I have no regrets watching this movie, because only in comparison with such bad films, can you appreciate the script, score, editing and acting in a good film.

Today was the deadline for my column and I haven't made much progress in last 2 days. But feeling confident about tomorrow. 

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