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Baghban (2003)
Movie ruined my life
I'm a 1st Gen Indian in a western country. This movie ruined my life. It showed how two loving parents were exploited by some of their kids. Being an only child, my parents took a lot of inspiration from this movie. Of course, as the obliging son, I've done as they wanted and joined the family business after matriculation. But they designed the business structure with this movie in the back of their mind - today, I have no real voting rights or financial stake in the business. Even though I've given my entire youth to the business - including some 80+ hour weeks for good measure.In essence, I can't get financing on my own - not even rent approval. So I'm like the parents in this movie thanks to what it portrayed. Just my two cents but this movie made the 16 years following it a lead up to a very closed off, somewhat miserable life for me.
La casa de papel (2017)
One of the best Netflix titles out right now
Netflix has a knack for knowing what its viewers would like. I didn't think so when I saw this title keep popping up on the home screen. I ignored it for a good 2-3 weeks before I bit the bullet. After all, I'm learning Spanish so why not get a little vocab practice, right? The first episode took some adjusting to; this is the first (but not last) Spanish-language TV show I've seen. Patiently watch the first 2-3 episodes then you'll be rewarded with a ride like nothing you've experienced before. I was on the edge of my seat - all without the usual tropes used in English-language shows. It was a wholesome kind of experience. I can't explain it any other way. Do yourself a favour - if you have the day off, block out 8 hours to finish Part 1. Then ask your boss for another day off to power through Part 2. I'm not a bingewatcher these days, but the cliffhangers in this show make it impossible to wait!