Goosebumpology
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10:50PM Maybe the study of goosebumps will not be called the obvious Goosebumpology, but will go by something more etymological?! like Piloerectology or Horripilatology?
We are talking of goosebumps because, Balaji and me came out of the theater after watching "Slumdog Millionaire" earlier today and were discussing the movie highlights.
We both told the other person that we got goosebumps at the exact same time when the music hit a crescendo during the scene where a cop chases a bunch of kids in a Mumbai slum.
That got me thinking! Goosebumps are actually a sign of fear or defense, much like when a porcupine gets its quills working. When a guy creates music that is neither scary or intimidating but is able to create a feeling of elation that creates goosebumps across people in the audience (okay 2 is not a big multiple, but this has happened in the past with me and San also) it is to be hailed as something more than an accomplishment.
Slumdog Millionaire is by far the best movie I have seen this year. It will stay on my mind for a long time.
Knowing that it sounds cliched, ARR rocks!
Seriously, how does this guy create goosebumps with that kind of consistancy?
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experience, goosebumps, hair, movie, slumdog millionaire
Reader Comments (4)
I didnt know the the music credits were by ARR when I watched the movie. I got the goosebumps too at the same place in the movie and then found out that the music was by our own ARR.
Aruna
Yeah there are several scenes in the movie where I kind of ducked into my friends shoulder and kind of looked at her to tell me the scene is over! But yeah- definetely one of the best movies this year :)
I loved the movie but it was a lil too much bollywood cliche in the end
Because hes the best:)!!