Ramfest

Yesterday, on 28th of April, the annual "Ramfest" event happened in our school. Except for the first two periods, there weren't any classes. Students from many schools came to dance and sing in our school. The school set up a stage in the "piramit". Students from other schools sang rock and jazz songs on the stage. There were pillow seats spread near the stage. The students sat there watched the concert. I was there most of the time it was really fun. The music was great. In the auditorium there were dance and classical music performances which were also great. Especially the dances were amazing. There were pizza and waffle sales in the school which were also great; but I have to say that waffle was way too expensive and not that good. Also there was free food stands in the school. Everything was sooooo great. Everyone had so much fun!!!

Slumdog Millionaire (column)

Have you ever gone out to the Bosphorus Coast on new years and celebrated the New Year at 0:00 a.m. with fireworks? It’s an unforgettable sight. The fireworks in different and powerful colors right on the Bosphorus create a spectacular view. The lights are so alive that they make you feel like you are the star in a rock concert. For a while you just forget everything and live that moment.
The movie “Slumdog Millionaire” is exactly like celebrating the New Year on the Bosphorus Coast. It is definitely an unforgettable sight. Such powerful colors, such spectacular scenes…You actually forget everything for a while and live the movie without thinking about anything else. If we put aside the perfect cinematography and directing we can see that this movie gives us the culture of India in many ways, creating an interest in the audience about the social life and cultural events in India. As Jamal, an eighteen year old boy from the slums of Mumbai, answers the questions in the competition “Who wants to be a Millionaire”, we learn about both the poverty in India and India’s unbelievably rich culture which attracts all of us.
This movie is great in the sense that it shows the insights of India and gives us information about the Indian traditions and life. This is probably the only way to attract the public’s interest. Before this movie how many of us knew anything more than curry about India? How many of us were interested when we heard the word "India"? Now, people talk about India’s different culture and they are interested in learning more. This is definitely the greatest accomplishment of this movie.
Movies like this should be produced more often because it's a glamorous way to show the culture of a country and to attract the publics attention. However, this can not be done just by anyone. It has to be strictly professional. It has to be powerful and colorful to attract the publics attention; or else the exact opposite of what is intended could happen. The movie has to things that the world doesn't already know about that country. It has to be different to be attractive. The government can definitely support such an event because what better way is there to promote the country and advertise it's culture? In the case of Slumdog Millionaire there is no better way!
As I finish this column, I have to say that there should be more of these movies produced because personally I would like to see those fireworks not only at new years, but every day. I would like to just forget everything and live the moment! Wouldn't you?

What Would You Like To Be Famous For?

I definetely would like to be an actor because first of all I love acting. It's a job that gives you freedom. You can express your feelings. You become perminent and people always remember you with your movies. If you are a good actor, you get very rich. You get to act with and meet a lot of celebrities. You have loyal fans. If you are an actor you can really enjoy life.
Of course being an actor has it's negative sides like being followed by the media and not having a chance to be completely alone. However when you look at all of the positive sides of being an actor, the negative sides seem really insignificant.
I love watching movies. I think that being able to play in them would be great. You can show your true talent in those movies. It's a wonderful feeling to experience acting. It's so different from anthing else.
If I'm going to be famous for something I would want to be for acting because if you are famous it means that you are actually a good actor. If you are a good actor, playing in those movies is the best thing to experience. Also the money is great !!!