From Hollywood to Nollywood to Bollywood.

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I did. Watched netflix finally. Again. 'Independence Day' was a letdown. As most sequels, there's nothing like the original. So I fast tracked to the ending when I started to fall asleep. Wait, I think I did fall asleep, restarted, a fast tracked to the ending, which was a disappointment. 'Lost Bullet' was recommended. So I made a detour to France. Hmmm. This really French? The English subtitles were dizzying. But the mechanic was a character, his talent and his resolve worth watching. Okay, I liked it. But left me with a heavy heart. Opted for something light and chic. 'Royal Hibiscus Hotel.' My first movie from Africa. Nigeria specifically. Surprised a little, for Nigeria in 2006, looked like my own country. And the movie is coherent, unlike some of ours. So I watched another African. Learned the moviedom there is called Nollywood. 'The Wedding Party' introduced me to a new culture, customs, colorful costumes (clothes), and traditions. Made me smile. And laugh. Ha ha The sequel 'Wedding Party 2' was about a bi-racial marriage, the wedding party flew to Dubai, for a no-hush wedding. 'Vivah' was recommended next. Found my self in Bollywood, India. This time, I was really shocked, for a father was deeply concerned about the prospect of a daughter getting married. From the movie, the daughter was a reader with accounting education. Yet, she was obedient and offered no objection. As with the young groom who was starting to enjoy his bachelorhood and his career. All was well though, and I did like the families getting to know one another, instead of just the nuptials discovering their nascent love. The women donning the national costume was also something to behold. Okay, that last one was with subtitles in English, too. Just imagine I am cross-eyed now. Ha ha Bollywood translation highly romantic.