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Before
@fcompanionsouth
I didn't do many interviews. I was (and am) scared. But Manikandan was honest, kind and giving. Was an absolute pleasure talking to him and listening to others talk about him. This story just wrote itself.
Please read. And send feedback, ok?
From the enthusiastic eight-year-old who mimicked his grandparents to the multi-faceted actor/writer/independent filmmaker he is today,
#Manikandan
has come a long way.
@_tharkuri
writes about this journey and more.
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I stand up for the national anthem before movies *ONLY* because I don’t want to be bullied / harassed / attacked for not doing so. It has nothing to do with patriotism. As a woman who watches movies by myself very often, I’m simply scared. There.
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RSS is a hate based group.
@gayatrikl
Calling rss a hate based group is not acceptable madam. For that I will take you to court.
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Long ago, I decided to travel to Pondy with a man I'd only recently met. Early morning bus. 30 mins into the trip, he pulled out a sandwich from his backpack & gave it to me. Said he didn't want me to travel hungry.
That sandwich sealed my love life forever. I'm still well fed.
Do you ever think about a sandwich you ate years ago? Like out of nowhere.
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#Thiruchitrambalam
is absolutely endearing. An ordinary-slice-of-life film that doesn't bore. It's as light-footed as it's grounded. Dhanush sells the film, but, man, Nithya Menen is absolute queen!
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Is that minus 10 lakh jobs?
Big decision by govt -10 lakh jobs in the next 1.5 years ..
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Half my time — as an editor — is removing unnecessary capitalization.
People seem to Think all important Words are to be Capitalised. Like that first big alphabet somehow Impacts how something is Read. I meticulously Remove the Capitalization. But, I'm not even sure anymore.
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It's while writing the review I realised just *how much* I seem to have enjoyed
#Doctor
. It's the most fun I've had watching Tamil films this year.
Review will be up in just a bit. :)
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The software in the registrar office wouldn't work. They asked us to come back another day. We insisted, waited, threatened to repair the software ourselves, before the registrar got bugged and got it sorted. 😬
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May I interrupt your Tuesday with some news?
I'm joining
@fcompanionsouth
as an assistant editor today. I'll be writing, commissioning, editing, organising etc. *May the movies be kind to me*
If you'd like to talk, DM kadai is open only. So is ranjani
@filmcompanion
.in.
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I really wish 2022 brings Anirudh better lyricists. I understand Sivakarthikeyan, Poet Dhanush-lines are his vibe, but "mezhugu dollu nee, azhagu schoolu nee" does get stale! Surely, it's possible to do better.
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Yes sir. Very sad. Please tell your friends Modiji and Amit Shahji to stop perpetuating violence. Thank you.
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Aww, he's a hugger!
#okgoing
Here is the first look of
#DON
😎
#DONFirstLook
@Dir_Cibi
@anirudhofficial
@priyankaamohan
@iam_SJSuryah
@thondankani
@sooriofficial
@KalaiArasu_
@SKProdOffl
@LycaProductions
@bhaskaran_dop
@Inagseditor
@Bala_actor
@RJVijayOfficial
@sivaangi_k
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Is this really written the way I'm reading it!
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Go vote. Vote against fascism. Vote against skulduggery.
Vote for your rights and your progress.
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Tejasvi Surya is the worst of the world's worst scum.
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What NOT to do when someone blocks you (which means they don’t want to talk to you): Text their mother!
I’m actually growing tired of this man and his work.
P.S: this is from a Ondraaga Original that Gautham Menon has released on YouTube. Don’t want to share it.
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Cityle work from balcony weather.
(Whether you also always google the spelling of weather?)
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In short: Petta tries to be Rajinikanth’s Uttama Villain, but ends up being his Tamil Padam. In long:
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When someone sends you a document to read/review, if you first change the font to the only one you’re comfortable with, tekkit hugs.
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Where I write about Mahaan, which feels like a drunken conversation with a friend’s friend — you don’t really care for them, but you listen anyway because you’re doing someone a favour (in this case, my career as a film critic).
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If you want to write a good CV means, ping off. DMs open. Except be warned that I’ll make you do the hard work of talking about yourself, customising CV for job role etc. etc.
:)
Many of you may be in a mental space to do things you've been putting off. eg: redoing your resume
If you are, then may i recommend the excellent
@_tharkuri
to guide/direct your effort? Her ability to see the bigger picture and knowledge of what employers look for are invaluable.
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I tried replying to you all. Sorry if I missed any. I have to go now, got some work to finish up before tomorrow. Be nice everyone—abuse is not Indian culture. And thank you for commenting—appreciate your time.
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This glass I abandoned in the balcony after working there yesterday wants to tell me how much it rained last night. Hmmm. :)
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What’s the best crime fiction you’ve read? Recommend away, my friend. Make my weekend.
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Hello hello! Who wants to listen to a small-business-struggles-with-GST story? Gather around. This is good fun.
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“Vellore pakkam kaatpaadi vekkam kettavan edappaadi” — to huge support from the crowds.
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Let there be good riddance of bad fascists.
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That’s right. Here’s everyone who mingles with Vairamuthu — for all of us to note.
New
#RKFI
office opened in Chennai as
@ikamalhaasan
mingles with guests like
@rajinikanth
and
@vairamuthu
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Received payment in full from the client I've been worrying about for the last three months. Cake for everyone!
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After nearly six months of 'meh, what's life!' I woke up this morning with the familiar but forgotten 'I want to do great things' feeling.
So, life's gonna be okay? Okay.
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She was an extraordinarily kind and giving person. Supported me, told me she believed in me, helped me wholeheartedly. The joy she brought every time she called me kannukutti. The faith she gave me while tweeting from the court.
I don’t believe she’s gone. I just don’t.
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When I was laid off from a job once and given 'feedback' about my unemployability, I went into a spiral of self-loathing.
Hearing me, an apologetic colleague told me, "Ranjani, what you need now is righteous anger. Nurture that."
I think about the idea of righteous anger a lot.
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Once in a while, there comes a film like Kadaisi Vivasayi that reminds me how fortunate I am to do the kind of work I do. :)
FC Review:
#MManikandan
mounts an “effortlessly empathetic, poignant and intricate tale of an ageing farmer,” writes
@_tharkuri
about the “terrific film”.
#VijaySethupathi
#TamilMovies
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New personal project announcement!
Since lockdown, I've had more time. Partly because Partner is at home, but also because clients are slowing down. In that time, I’ve written more, read more CVs and spoken to more people about employment, freelancing and generally work.
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I am absolutely chuffed to launch
#30DaysToWritingBetter
on
@TheWholeWorks
.
It's simple: 30 days. 30 blog posts (short and actionable, as always). From me and other amazing guest writers. Email subscribers get special goodies!
Will you be reading? Hmm?
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So, launching The Whole Works (). Where I discuss writing, freelancing, small business, portfolio, CV-making, negotiation and everything I’ve learned working on my own.
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Finally, home of one's own. I hope Virginia Woolf will be proud. :)
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My messages being ignored was my biggest pain/irritation (based on who I'm texting). I've always found that insulting.
Over the last year, I've realised, people don't reply because they struggle to write what they want to. They draft replies in their head but never send. +
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When Agatha Christie failed, Higashino got me out of a reading slump. Finished A Death in Tokyo in two days straight. 😬
Anyone read any fun murder mystery lately?
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From time to time, I will RT this because it brings me so much joy!
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In the spirit of sharing personal stories, following my radio show yesterday, here's another story some of you might not know. In 2014-16, I was crippled by fear and anxiety. There was one handle that embodied all my fears, but overall, Twitter was my scary place.
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Reminder to freelancers and small businesses: You can ask for — and get — an advance.
A client told me it’s not their “policy” to pay advance. I said it’s not my policy to work with new clients without collecting advance. Payment came the next day.
It’s actually pretty normal!
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Yoohoo! Some professional news.
Today was my last day at Film Companion South. Life took a very sharp turn earlier this year and editorial duties became too much to handle. I’m accepting defeat at the hands of life and stepping back. Fingers crossed that I won’t regret this. :)
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Celebrating a reasonably good year (2020) with some emdash merch. Two sample t-shirts we printed. I’m super excited for the entire range. 😬
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I couldn't resist saying this. These days, my biggest joy is seeing people take my suggestions and transform their CVs and covering letters. The miraculous improvement in the second draft makes my heart melt.
*wipes proud tears*
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And we have a winner! After weeks of online shopping, sample ordering and being disappointed, I'm so relieved to have found the yearly thank you gift for friends of emdash. It is rather delightful.
Now I can happily move on to agonising over new brand merch.
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That word magnanimous -- I don't think it means what........
#rightuvidu
BIG NEWS:
#Nayanthara
makes her grand OTT entry with the magnanimous project 'Baahubali before the beginning' for NETFLIX.
The web series will go on floors by September 2021.
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To whomsoever it may concern, Christmas movies have started dropping on Netflix. There is a handful of them scheduled for the coming weeks.
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“Would you like to do a piece for us on Vadivelu, explaining to a *different culture*....”
@IndianExpress
asked. Paramarasigan
@WhatteKarvaad
and I tried:
#plug
also, any naarthindhiyan folks kind enough to buy a copy of the paper and courier it to me?
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Giving away books!
If you like any, email your address to ranjani
@thewhole
.works and I’ll put it in the mail for you.
First come first served (unless I love you! 😁)
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Crocheted myself a little pen case because I’m on leave and no energy to get out of the house.
It’s not perfect, but I’m so proud! :)
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I’ve a bit of free time this weekend. If you’re looking for work and need:
> Feedback on your CV
> Help working around a 90-day notice
> Some interview prep
> Hype up (if you feel like you’re not qualified)
> To discuss career change
> Help with u ust any work related worry
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In that discussion about Ola wages, what gets me the most is people saying delivery has "literally no skill involved."
Driving, using a mobile phone, navigating with maps, coordinating every day with dozens of unreasonable customers and restaurants — these fellows have no idea!
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I am dispensable. And will be dispensed at the first possible chance.
(Since then, I’ve spent every minute of my career making myself indispensable — specialising in work that few can do, building a wide base of clients so my life doesn’t fall apart when one leaves etc.)
What is the biggest lesson that employment has taught you?
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If you’ve ever written an email and thought, ‘Man, there has to be a way of saying this better!’, here’s something for you: 30 Days To Writing Better.
I'm sharing tips and tricks that you can use everyday to make your writing A1! Come see?
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All right, I wasn’t ready to announce this, but I’m super excited.
@_curses
and I are working on a workplace-freelance-life-humour thingamajic. And here is one of our designs for those lone women in work meetings! Teehee.
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When I get Spaces, I will put regular sessions for silently watching amazemaxx kuppai padams across languages. I’ve some pure gold lined up.
If you also want to join means, sign up below.
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All these hacks on Instagram Reels only make me feel like women's life is so difficult. Put 25 pins for perfect sari drape. Stick your necklace to your neck with latex free adhesive. Wear a shirt back-side-front and tie it up. Use bandaid to hold your earring in place. Yabbaaa.
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Anyone free in Chennai at 6pm means, listen to Radio Mirchi. I'm talking about CV making. 🤷♀️
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I was going through some profile pictures from something and gosh, this
@vinayaravind
is an excellent photographer!
Look how much fun I seem to have had! :D :D
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Along with these “apologies” they should also enroll in gender sensitisation workshops and hire more women on their teams. These apologies mean nothing if they are just moving on.
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This 100% occupancy for movie release is truly unnecessary and irresponsible. Actors and producers making money off young people, willingly putting their health — and of the entire state — at risk.
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In case you're wondering if it's nice.
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Do you all have a sense of rage, burning anger — about something you thought you got over — that just pops up one morning and refuses to leave?
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Birthday stash! Because I’m obsessed! 😬
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Shoutout to
@silverscreenin
for paying me on the first of the month, every single month, without fail.
Forget publications, even companies of other industries are rarely this prompt.
<3 to Silverscreen.
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Stationery Twitter, you've all bought your next year planners aa? Talk me.
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What would it take for our chief minister to distance himself from this predator?
ஓ.என்.வி விருதிற்கு தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்ட வைரமுத்துவிற்கு முதல்வர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் வாழ்த்து!
#SunNews
|
#Vairamuthu
|
#MKStalin
|
@mkstalin
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Absentmindedly booked two tickets to today's movie. As usual I walked in alone, showed the ticket to the usher and began to storm off.
"Ma'am?" He called out.
?
Andha innoru ticket?
Oh, vara maattaaru.
He made such a cute sad puppy face I almost asked him to join me.
💛
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Madhuvanthi reminded me of someone I once knew. The tone, the confidence, the vileness, the victimhood. It’s truly scary how many of them exist — even prosper — in the real world.
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*Leaves this here silently and runs for life*
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I smiled, freshened up, made tea and am sitting in the balcony typing this thread. I'm stronger because I had access to mental healthcare. I help people because of this. I am who I am because of this. Don't ever deny yourself that!
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I haven't had so much at the movies in a long time. Valimai is so bad it's fan-fucking-tastic.
Ajith's
#Valimai
can't strike a balance between building anticipation and being unpredictable. In the process, it ends up being a superbike stuck in second gear.
#Ajith
𓃵
#AjithKumar
#AK
#ValimaiReview
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PSA for Chennai folks: Apparently, Inox Virugambakkam’s bouncers themselves enforce standing up for national anthem.
@_tharkuri
Inox, too. Bouncers will make sure we stand up for the Anthem, no matter what. Sigh.
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Gave myself a monstrous birthday gift. So much excite!
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After last week’s Junior Super Star, I’d written something about using children for adult entertainment. Read off?
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We're offering paid internships at
@fcompanionsouth
to work with
@Vishal1Menon
and me. Details in the picture. If you've questions, my DMs are open. Apply off?
#hiring
#internships
#remote
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Suddenly today I've been thinking I want to know how Suriya and Jyotika made their relationship work in Sillunu Oru Kadhal. The time between the wedding and their life in Mumbai would have made for a better story.
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We (
@Vishal1Menon
and I) are
#hiring
an editorial assistant for
@fcompanionsouth
. Details in the picture. If you've questions, my DMs are open.
Do apply. :)
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Reporting on Twitter and all do. But vote them out, goddammit.
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The how to make a CV ebook is ready to launch tomorrow. Super excited!
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It's been years since I went on stage. Nervousss. But excited also. A good closure to a volatile year, I suppose. :)
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Does it bother you all when your worlds meet? Like someone from your new workplace knows someone you know from college or sidegig or some such?
My immediate reaction of people from two worlds knowing each other is *always* panic. It takes a moment to realise, I've not reason to.
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I was a global fashion icon, just saying.
Retweet with a photo that proves you were a fashion icon in your youth.
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I spent the entire month thinking I'm not doing any work. Did my personal monthly review today and god, I'm a superwoman!
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If you can’t even try to understand everyday experiences of women, when they tell you to your face — sir, why don’t you focus on music and find happiness and give happiness to your listeners instead of taking sly digs at Chinmayi. Thanks.
All you youngster musicians out there, aspire to be like Shreya. Focus on music and find happiness and give out happiness to your listeners . Happy birthday
@shreyaghoshal
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All right, ladies and gentlemen, if you are struggling with making CVs, applying for jobs, project proposals etc. I’m happy to help.
#psa
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