Time
Time is a funny thing - sometimes it flies past as if it was running late and at other times it just goes so slow that you wonder how the hell you managed to have so many thought processes and done so many things and still not have spent too much time on it. It is a fact that brain slows the internal time down in moments of extreme crisis (like in a car accident), so that it gets more time to react to the situation. But what if there is no crisis, does that mean you are going mad? More importantly, am I going mad?Here is an interesting article as to why 'Flight of the Conchords' had to make their TV series with HBO to achieve what they've achieved. NZ has a tall poppy syndrome and the sad thing is that sometimes people in power can be extremely short sighted and ignore local talent completely. It is all a leadership issue and sometimes it is not about following the 'norm' but about taking calculated risks and taking responsibility for them.
I watched 'Eagle V/s Shark' based on the brilliance of 'Flight of the Conchords' and it turned out to be a disappointing watch. I didn't find it all that funny plus it really hurt the movie that one of the main protagonists of the movie was a complete arsehole and an unlikeable character. The only high point of the movie is the brilliance of Loren Horsley who gives the movie it's humanity and charm.
I have mailed off the first draft of 'REJECTED' to a select few people to hear their thoughts and feedback and it surely is a nerve-wracking experience. The idea is to remain open to everything and then filter the feedback to work on the next draft. I also have to start thinking about funding opportunities and how to raise money to make this movie.
Also as a blast from the past here is a recipe that I created while experimenting. It is called HONEY PEPPER CHICKEN
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
400 gm diced boneless & skinless chicken
1 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
4 tablespoons Honey
1/2 teaspoon Marina Braai Salt (available at supermarket in international foods section - it is a south african bbq salt)
1 small can Wattie's Tomato Chunks with Garlice and Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Nando's Hot Peri-peri sauce
Preperation:
Take a teaspoon of olive oil in a wok and heat it up
Add 400 gm of diced chicken to it. Fry for 2-3 minutes
Add about 3-4 table spoons of honey to the pot and cook the chicken till it turns light brown {after about 12-15 minutes on high heat}
Add about 3-4 table spoons of honey to the pot and cook the chicken till it turns light brown {after about 12-15 minutes on high heat}
Add 1 teaspoon of freshly grounded pepper and cook it some more..
Add 1/2 teaspoon south african salt called 'Marina Braai Salt'.
Chicken will be looking brown at this stage, now add a can of wattie's tomato chunks with garlic and olive oil.
Also add 2 teaspoons of Nando's Hot Peri-Peri Sauce to the mixture and added half a glass of water and let the chicken cook till it is done.
Chicken will be looking brown at this stage, now add a can of wattie's tomato chunks with garlic and olive oil.
Also add 2 teaspoons of Nando's Hot Peri-Peri Sauce to the mixture and added half a glass of water and let the chicken cook till it is done.
The total dish took about 30 minutes to prepare and serve with white rice.
Well that's me for now.
Till later,
Amit
Labels: Food, New Zealand, Random, Rejected
posted by Amit @ 6:16 PM
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