BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

ABOUT THE POEM:

This is a translated version of an entrancing poem  CROW, THE HARBINGER from Tamil literature. 

CROW, THE HARBINGER

Flawless padded little crow,

I will overwhelm  you

and your caring family

to a delectable dinner of meat and fat

on a plate of precious gold.

Oh! Crow be the harbinger of homecoming

of my daughter,

with her delightful locks of hair

and her reckless  young fellow

with his champion's sharp spear

with whom she made good her escape

may gracefully retreat back home.

(what the mother said, addressing a  crow)

FILM REVIEWS AND PROMOTION-RELATED VOCABULARY

critic

an individual who offers viewpoints about the pros and cons of the characteristics of books, music, works of art or artistic performances and so forth.

flop verb

to be an utter failure at the box office

flop noun

a thing or individual that is not successful, particularly a film show or party

masterpiece or

masterwork

a work of art like painting, film, book, and so on that is a stupendous or the best illustration of a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement of the artist’s work

merchandising

components associated with a film, individual or occasion and the most common way of selling these products including market research,effective advertising and selling

PG

​parental guidance (used to show that some scenes in a film may not be appropriate for young audience) all ages may be allowed admission but parental guidance is recommended

promote

to assist with selling a product , service, and so on or make it accepted by promoting it or offering it at an affordable cost

preview

to watch a film, a TV program, and so on before it is exhibited to the general population and write a scoop for a newspaper or magazine

rating

a survey of the percentage of listeners and viewers that listen or watch a specific radio program or TV show and gauge its relative popularity among other programs

rave review

an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an excellent opinion about a specific film, book, and so on.

review noun

a report in a newspaper or magazine, TV or radio, in which someone offers their perspective of a book, play, film and so forth; and writes a concise report about the same after thorough examination critically

review verb

to write a report on a book, play, film and so on in which one offers their considered opinions after critical evaluation of the same

spoiler

information about the plot and crucial twists of a film or TV program revealed before it is shown to the public that can rob of the sense of surprise and dramatic effect on the audience.

spoiler alert

a reviewer's notification that information about a crucial aspect of the film TV series, and so on will be revealed in the course of the review

trailer

a series of short sequences from a film or TV program which is edited with utmost care and circulated ahead of the release of the main film to create a sort of hype for the film

U

universal (the certification of a film which notifies that the film is suitable for all age groups and no viewer discretion is recommended)

ABOUT THE POEM:

This is a translated version of a delightful poem NOSTALGIA from Tamil literature. This poem is all about what the husband told his wife on his return from a distant country. The man confesses that the flora and fauna he encountered during his sojourn reminded him of her sweet scents and stares.

NOSTALGIA

The peacocks frolicking  movements

Made me remember your gallant strides.

The Jasmine blossoms unfurling

reminds the lovely aroma of your forehead

That bashful stare of a deer

mimics your own demeanor.

My heart was wrought with your thoughts.

So I galloped back to you,

Faster than the whirlwind clouds.

FILM AND THEATRE-RELATED VOCABULARY - PART THREE

promoter

a person who arranges funds or provides cash to creative performances or sports etc.,

prompter

an individual who helps a performer with dialogues forgotten appropriately from the off stage

publicist

an individual whose job is to advertise to the public about a new product to be launched or actor, etc.

scene-shifter

an individual who moves scene settings and properties in a theater

screenwriter

an individual who composes screenplays

stagehand

an individual whose occupation is to handle scenery, properties, or lights

in a theatre

stage manager

the individual who is responsible for the stage, lights, scenery, and so on during the exhibition of a play in a theatre

stand-in

an individual who takes care of someone's job for a brief time frame when the actual actor is not available

star

a renowned and accomplished vocalist, entertainer, sports player, and so on.

starlet

a young debutant  lady entertainer wanting to become popular

story editor

an individual who makes changes to the content for a film, or assists the writer with suitable changes to make the narrative more effective

stuntman

a man whose occupation is to perform stunts and hazardous things during stunt sequences instead of the main actor in a film

superstar

a popular performer in sports or movies who is considered extremely talented with a great fan following

supporting  actor

a supporting actor in a film plays an important role with great scope to move the plot forward

theatergoer

an individual who goes frequently to the theater

tout

an individual who purchases passes for shows, sports events, and so on and afterward, sells them to others at an unreasonable cost

tragedy

a serious play with a miserable ending, particularly one where the principal character dies

tragedian

​a person who composes tragedies for the theatre

trouper

an entertainer or other individual who has a lot of experience and can be relied upon

understudy

a performer who learns the part of one more performer in a play who can replace the actual performer during exigencies like unavailability of the actor etc.,

usher

an individual who shows individuals their allotted seats in a theatre, public meetings, concerts, and so on.

usherette

a lady whose occupation is to lead individuals to their seats in a theater or film

wardrobe master

an individual whose occupation is to deal with the garments that the artists wear during the performance

ABOUT THE POEM

This is a translated version of a bewitching poetry RIGHTEOUS MAN from Tamil literature. This poem is all about what the girl told her friend, safeguarding her lover from being maligned as one who ditched her by saying affirmatively that even the conjecture that he may be contemplating parting is stooping so low .

RIGHTEOUS MAN 

My Darling lover

macho man of virtues

His memory pleases me even in absence

he exhibits flawless affection

chaste as honey

amassed from lotus blossoms

accumulated  in a honeycomb

atop a sandalwood tree.

Without an iota of doubt

as World cannot survive

without water,

I can't survive without him.

he restores my composure

with compassionate words

tensed to see my bright forehead

Turn pale and bland.

Will he stoop so low

as to contemplate parting?

Is just only a  foreboding

FILM AND THEATRE PART TWO

dresser

an individual whose occupation is to deal with an actor’s garments for a play and help him/her to be well groomed

editor

an individual who edits a film, radio, or TV program for being exhibited as a final version by choosing what to incorporate and in what sequence

extra

a person who used to play a very small role in a film and provide the atmosphere for an action sequence

filmgoer

one who frequents cinema halls to watch movies as a hobby

film-maker

one who directs or produces motion pictures

film star

a male or female actor who is renowned and has a huge fan following

gaffer

the individual who is responsible for the electrical work and the lights when a film or TV program is made

grip

an individual who plans and moves the cameras and the lighting equipment in the process of filmmaking

ham

an entertainer who performs artificially, particularly with exaggerated speech or gestures

heart-throb

a usually renowned entertainer noted for his sex appeal

key grip

the professional responsible for moving and setting up camera equipment in a movie or TV creation

lead

the principal part in a play, film

or

the individual who plays the key role

leading lady

the entertainer who plays the lead female role in a play or film

lighting engineer

an individual who works in TV, the theater and whose job is to control and deal with the lighting arrangements

manager

an individual who manages the business of an entertainer, a performer, etc.,

matinee idol

an actor who is famous with ladies

megastar

an exceptionally celebrated vocalist, entertainer, performer, and so on.

moviegoer

an individual who frequents the cinema halls to watch films routinely

movie star

a male or female entertainer who is well known by the passionate moviegoers

performer

an individual who performs for a group of people in a show, concert, etc.,

player

an actor

playgoer

an individual who goes regularly to the theater

playwright

an individual who writes plays for the theater, TV, or radio

press agent

an individual whose occupation is to supply data and advertisement material about a specific entertainer, performer, theater, and so on to newspapers, radio, or TV

prima donna

a principal lady vocalist in an opera performance or concert

(opera-a dramatic work where all or the majority of the words are sung to the accompaniment of music)

producer

a person who supervises and manages the financial aspects of making a film for exhibition or distribution to the public

ABOUT THE POEM - FRIENDLY BANTER

This is a translated version of an enchanting poetry FRIENDLY BANTER from Tamil literature. This poem is all about what a  young friend told the lovesick girl about tracing her missing lover with friendly banter. The friend quips that her lover could not have tunneled into the earth, dived into the skies, or walked on the seas but can definitely be traced when pursued seriously every nook and cranny of the towns and settlements.

FRIENDLY BANTER

He could never have

tunneled into the earth

dived head-on into the skies

or amply ambled on the seas

persistently look for him

doggedly domain after domain

tirelessly town after town

resolutely every nook and cranny

he could never be missing.

(a  young friend told the love sick girl about tracing her missing lover with a friendly banter)

FILM AND THEATRE

In today’s podcast, you will learn a set of words related to FILM AND THEATRE (PART ONE)

actor

one who performs in a play, movie, television show, etc.

actor-manager

an actor who is responsible for venue arrangement and acts in the plays

actress

A lady who is an actor who performs on the stage, on television or in films,

art director

one who coordinates the artistic features and creative highlights of a dramatic creation, (for example, picturesque settings, costumes and lighting effects)

artistic director

the individual accountable for finalising which plays, shows, and so on in a theatre that a particular troupe will perform

audience

the group of spectators who have assembled to watch or listen to a play, musical performance etc.,

bit player

an individual who plays a small role in a play or film

body double

an individual who takes part in a film instead of the main actor when the scene includes wearing no garments or using special or dangerous skills

buff

an individual who is extremely inspired by a specific subject and possesses exceptional expertise in the field

cameo

a little dramatic performance by a famous entertainer and often restricted to a single scene

cameraman

a man whose occupation is operating a camera for making movies or TV programs

camerawoman

a lady whose job is operating a camera for making films or television programs

cast

every individual who acts in a play or film

castmate

an entertainer with whom another actor acts in a play or film

character actor

an actor who dons many different and unusual characters

chorus

a part of a song recurring at regular intervals

chorus line

a gathering of artists and vocalists supporting the main players in a melodic parody or theatrical entertainment

cinemagoer

an individual who visits the cinema halls to watch the film shows regularly

co-star

one of two principal performers who star in a film, play and so on.

costumier

an individual or organization that makes costumes and hires, especially for the theatre

debutant

An actor or player making their maiden public appearance, especially in sports or films

debutante

a young, rich accomplished lady making her maiden ceremonial entrance into society

director

an individual who oversees the development of a show concerning stage setting, props, lighting, music, rehearsals, and other logistics with great responsibility

doorman

a man, customarily in uniform, whose occupation is to remain at the entrance to lodging or a theater, and open the gates for guests, find them suitable conveyance facilities

double

an individual that closely resembles another

dramatist

an individual who conceives plots and works on screenplays for the theater, TV or radio

ABOUT THE POEM

This is a translated version of a lovely poem  The barbaric Season  from Tamil literature. This poem is all about what a young lady told her companion about the absence of her husband from home as he had gone in search of  wealth leaving her clueless about his whereabouts whilst the arrival of spring season aggravates her separation from her husband barbarously.

THE BARBARIC SEASON

The blustery season

has arrived vehemently cool

And alluringly fragrant

it taunts me

from the rainfed hedges

exhibiting its shining teeth

of jasmine buds.

It appears to say :

Her husband is blissfully oblivious

of her squandering youth

furthermore, went looking for wealth

He isn't as yet come back

Who can say for sure where he is.

(everything the young lady said to her companion about the absence of her spouse who considers wealth more irresistible than love)

ABOUT THE POEM

This is a translated version of an awe-inspiring poem  LOVER’S APPREHENSION from Tamil literature. The colophon reads that the poem is all about what a young lady shared with her companion about her nervousness over the sweetheart's conspicuous absence from home. She expresses her state of mind vociferously with a reference to the change of weather and the noticeable changes in plantations and vegetation.

LOVER’S APPREHENSION

Delicately he would caress

My lustrous and spiraling hair

Further  place his arms caressingly

' Don't weep,' he would say soothingly

as he wiped off my tears,

What has befallen on him now?

In the hilly mountainous fields

surplus Millet harvest is done

the opulent country beans

have begun burgeoning

Indeed, even in this cool winter

He is conspicuously absent from home

(what the young lady shared with her companion about her nervousness over the sweetheart's  conspiscuous absence from home )