Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Breakfast at Tiffany's - 1961

There are families with a mother and father and children, living together in harmony and setting an example to others. There are other people who live on the periphery, knowing no security, thrown out in the world and forced to find their way around. These people have seen a seamier side of life and have moral values that have been 'adjusted'.



Holly Golightly and Paul Varjak live on the outside of the society. Holly is trying to survive in the world, dreaming of the day she will again be with her brother Fred and raise horses in a Mexican ranch. She wants to save money for this day, but finds it slipping through her fingers. She knows all the rich and eligible bachelors and wants to buy security for herself and Fred by marrying one of them. Paul is a struggling writer and finds that a 'helpful' society girlfriend does not hurt.

Like kinderd souls let loose in the cruel world, Paul and Holly are drawn towards one another. Will they be able to help each other?




Audery Hepaburn's luminous beauty lights up the movie. Her frail, ingenue looks make Holly an iconic character.



Holly Golighty



So frail.

You can understand why the world is in love with Audrey Hepburn, after you see this movie.
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24 comments:

  1. Bouncing-BubbleJune 17, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    have heard loads abt this Av. but never seen.

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  2. VeeJune 17, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    And I am the torch-bearer of that love; the only one AUDREY.... She is(was) such a delight.... ah, what a charm....

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  3. eye-in-sty-inJune 17, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    not reading this post! yet to watch the movie!!

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  4. Angel's FlightJune 17, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I am yet to watch the movie too :(

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  5. AvaJune 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    BB, EISI - you really must.

    Vee - I know. She is your top girl. I promise not to be jealous of that...

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  6. AvaJune 17, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Et tu Angel?

    But look who is talking.. I was lucky I was sent this movie as a gift... else I would be among your ranks as well

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  7. SmitaJune 17, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    You know na I don't want hollywood stuff but now I feel like watching it :)

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  8. AvaJune 17, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    You have the book right? hmmm

    Book bhi achchi hai, movie bhi. both have their own charm.

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  9. amitJune 18, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    I have seen this one! I can't figure out which of Audrey's movies is my favorite. She was THE most beautiful woman. EVER!

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  10. BhargaviJune 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    i love this movie .. so frothy and fun ! .. i think this is my audrey hepburn fav movie !

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  11. AvaJune 18, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Right Said Amit

    Daz - yes frothy and fun. I love the party scene in this movie, where the lady's hat catches fire and is extinguished too !

    It is almost as if its saying nothing will be ever seriously wrong when Holly is around.

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  12. ValerineJune 22, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    She is such a charmer & eternal beauty......And yes I shall watch this movie.....

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  13. YwordJune 22, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    me neither - but i love audrey. she is the epitome of unaffected beauty and elegance.
    couldnt find your tag wala post

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  14. AvaJune 23, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    thanks V, Y

    Audrey was the best !

    Y http://rotteneggstrikes.blogspot.com/2009/03/100-things-about-me.html

    here is my tag. I have three pet blogs :) it can get confusing.

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  15. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    They changed the ending of the book in the movie. The book is more downbeat, the movie ends on a schmaltzy Hollywood (almost Bollywoodian) note. It's still a terrific movie, a bit of a weepie, but the chemistry is great, the dialogues funny and the lead actors look delicious. Plus shots of NY in the 60s.

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  16. RazzerJune 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Is it?? Hmm it's on my list then. I like her anyways. No sweat.

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  17. AvaJune 25, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Anon - You have hit the nail on the head. I kind of liked the brave ending of the book, but if the ending was not so happy, the movie would probably have not been such a hit. The movie sparkles anyway because the portrait of Holly Golightly was so well etched.

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  18. AvaJune 25, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Sir Fowl,

    Thankee.. Golly, HOlly is so jolly !

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  19. R. RameshJune 30, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    u r indeed a multifaceted personality friend...with so many blogs u have i wondered which one first..haha..hey thanks for passing by..and do stay connected..cheers..

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  20. RazzerJuly 4, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Lol. U said it.
    Hey btw...Wanna tell u something here. I'm pretty confused on which one of ur blogs to check. Which ones u regularly update.

    It's not clear to me yet. Help !!!

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  21. AvaJuly 4, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks Ramesh.. I will add your blog to my reader, so i can keep up with your updates.

    Sir fowl - please beat your wings at all 3, Rotteneggstrikes,books and pinkbee. I dont update at Luckykabutar any more, but I wrote most of the stuff there. good for reading.

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  22. Aslam PyarajanJuly 13, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    hopped from linkedin to blogger

    audrey was amazing in roman holiday, my fair lady...tiffanys she was nice as a socialite. somehow i still like small talk eliza dolittle.

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  23. AvaJuly 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Aslam, Me 2.. I love her look in My Fair Lady. I think she was really good here too though.

    Roman Holiday was her first, and she was completely natural there as the vagabond princess, and I liked the ending too. But not seeing Audrey acting all 'responsible' and the way she held her head so high.

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  24. ValerineJuly 16, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Hey Ava you have an award

    http://verbalfiend.wordpress.com/

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