Maamannan (2023) – The Eternal Battle Between Hogs and Dogs

July 31, 2023June 2, 2026 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

I was expecting to both be entertained and satisfied and I got both. It is a film by one of my favourite directors working in Tamil cinema today, with one of my favourite actors as well. Summary: Athiveeran "Veera" and his sweetheart Leela have a school teaching those of the lower caste, while his father … Continue reading Maamannan (2023) – The Eternal Battle Between Hogs and Dogs

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go

July 29, 2023June 2, 2026 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

There is something magical going into the movie theatre to see a film from a director who you have followed since the beginning and seen all of their films. The first time really enhances the magic as you watch the screen, and there is plenty of magic of both emotion and care in this film. … Continue reading Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go

Taal (1999) – A Long Rhapsody on Love

July 24, 2023June 2, 2026 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

This film is on the list of the first films I watched from Hindi cinema ages, and ages ago. I even have the DVD. It seemed like it was time to revisit this old one I had not seen in a while, and I did not regret it! Summary: In the small town of Chamba … Continue reading Taal (1999) – A Long Rhapsody on Love

Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

July 23, 2023June 2, 2026 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

This is a re-review since this movie was the first movie I reviewed, and I felt that it needed another go. There are only a few movies in the world that can be considered the ultimate mood lifters, Om Shanti Om is one of them for me. If I am sad, this film lifts me … Continue reading Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance

July 8, 2023June 2, 2026 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

I was deciding whether to watch which language version first, the Tamil or the Hindi first since they were shot simultaneously. I decided to watch the Tamil version first, then the Hindi version. The plot is essentially the same in both films, only the actors and style are different to fit both language industries' conventions, … Continue reading Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance