inspire me

[sonicyouth]

Thanks Reg, a 300 word synopsis done and dusted thanks to your inspiration. You're my muse

Set in early 1970’s middle England, HOWZAT! portrays the intertwining multicultural society and the problems many encounter because of it in a light-hearted manner. HOWZAT! revolves around a young man who comes from an old-fashioned family in a predominantly middle-class white area, falling in love with a young Bangladeshi girl called Manjula Ahmed (Parminder Nagra).

David Watts (Jake Gyllenhaal) originally tries to keep his relationship with Manjula private in case his strict father Richard (James Cromwell) doesn’t approve, due to his outdated and somewhat prejudiced views toward local Indian families who have moved into the area. Following much persuasion and soul-searching, David finally introduces Manjula to his parents and stands up to his father’s racist outlook on life.

An avid cricket fan and player, Richard discovers that Manjula’s father and local Indian restaurant owner Imran (Sanjeev Bhaskar) is also a keen cricketer but is unable to play for the village side due to an ancient Whitsun tradition of burning a wicker Bangladeshi leg spinner on May Bank Holiday every year. Subsequent to forming a bond with Imran, Richard defies popular opinion amongst the cricket team and selects Imran for their next game – against local rivals and neighbouring village Aston.

Having proved to his son that he has changed his racist and prejudiced views, Richard welcomes David back into his life along with Manjula and the two marry soon after. Imran goes on to takeover as captain of the village cricket team, inspiring them onto a victory at Lord’s in the Village Cricket Cup.

Overall, HOWZAT! is intended to poke fun at stereotypes of not only Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi’s living in Britain, but also at the still prevalent middle-class England views that many hold. Whilst doing so, I’d hope that it would remain a light-hearted romantic-comedy and people wouldn’t take it too seriously.

It's fucking terrible though  

[Rossi]

I've decided that when I'm old(er) and got nothing better to do, I'm going to write a book, but I duno what on yet

[Kinky Tom]

I've decided that when I'm old(er) and got nothing better to do, I'm going to write a book, but I duno what on yet

I also have an ambition to write a book, aswell as a sitcom called "Alf, Ralph and Brian" which is a bit like Game On, but they are all blokes - one of which is gay (loosly based on Walrus ), one who is bi-curiuos (guess who ) and finally one who is as straight as they come - it will be facking superb.

[janaage]

I preferred my disabled Jewess and gun totting arab love story set in the west bank circa 1980.  But I would go and watch Reg's film too.

[larwood]

Not sure how many people would be interested in Morris dancing....

I went to the Wallingford bunkfest a few weeks ago, the morris dancing was good,some of them were also scaring the kids .

[Reg Smeeton]

Not sure how many people would be interested in Morris dancing....

I went to the Wallingford bunkfest a few weeks ago, the morris dancing was good,some of them were also scaring the kids .

   For those that don't know.......

    http://www.bunkfest.co.uk/

[Kinky Tom]

Sounds like an orgy to me. :-))(

[Reg Smeeton]

Sounds like an orgy to me. :-))(

 I did wonder, which is why I looked it up....

[larwood]

Sounds like an orgy to me

 

[Sussex]

I've decided that when I'm old(er) and got nothing better to do, I'm going to write a book, but I duno what on yet

I also have an ambition to write a book, aswell as a sitcom called "Alf, Ralph and Brian" which is a bit like Game On, but they are all blokes - one of which is gay (loosly based on Walrus ), one who is bi-curiuos (guess who ) and finally one who is as straight as they come - it will be facking superb.

Can I be called Brian then please?

Ala Brian Molko of Placebo  :|

[Kinky Tom]

I actually had Brian down as the straight guy. :?  

[Bob's Orange]

I had an idea last night when I was asleep.

Film - Check Mate.

Mike Angelini is a promising football/cricket/rugby player enjoying life. He is on his way to the cup final when he is involved in an accident and loses one of his arms. He becomes majorly(SP) depressed and is on the verge of suicide when suddenly, out of nowhere, he discovers chess and he is actually pretty good at it! Check Mate is the story of one man's struggle overcoming disability and depression to become a master and major star!

'Forget about bend it like beckham, Check it like Mike' **** - The Sun
'Chesst Brilliant' - The Star
'The most intense film about chess I have ever seen' - The Telegraph
'Pawn for all the family, excellent' - Sunday Sport

For Eastern European's, this could be set in Prague and called Czech Mate!

[Reg Smeeton]

I had an idea last night when I was asleep.

Film - Check Mate.

Mike Angelini is a promising football/cricket/rugby player enjoying life. He is on his way to the cup final when he is involved in an accident and loses one of his arms. He becomes majorly(SP) depressed and is on the verge of suicide when suddenly, out of nowhere, he discovers chess and he is actually pretty good at it! Check Mate is the story of one man's struggle overcoming disability and depression to become a master and major star!

'Forget about bend it like beckham, Check it like Mike' **** - The Sun
'Chesst Brilliant' - The Star
'The most intense film about chess I have ever seen' - The Telegraph
'Pawn for all the family, excellent' - Sunday Sport

For Eastern European's, this could be set in Prague and called Czech Mate!

 And why not?