Category: Classics

Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

This film...just blew me away. I had heard it is a classic and I can see why. It does not pull any punches and filled with atmosphere it was the smoothest 3 hours I spent staring at the screen. Somehow it balances so many things, yet still stays consistent, and looks absolutely stunning! Though, I … Continue reading Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) – Sweet 90s Candy-coloured Love

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 5 Comments

This is a well done movie. It is also a very comforting movie. It has that charm and a kind of innocence on a small scale that the early 90s Indian romantic movies have before the grandeur of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge hit the following year, and after it Yash Chopra's and Karan Johar's romantic … Continue reading Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) – Sweet 90s Candy-coloured Love

Minsara Kanavu (1997) – A Simple Story of Desire and Devotion

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

This is just such a simple romance in the best way. There are no Villains, only people with different desires, with the common decency of selflessness. It's people trying to out-selfless each other in their different ways, from the spiritual to the physical acts. Also, very refreshing with the very Christian setting. Kajol is full … Continue reading Minsara Kanavu (1997) – A Simple Story of Desire and Devotion

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) – High Energy and Brightly Coloured Shakespeare in Bhansali’s Gujarat

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

Shakespeare's birthday month was coming to a close, and I finally settled into this movie to review for it. So, even if I missed The Bard's birthday, he is still getting an adaption review/analysis of one of his most popular works. Also, my own favourite play, because it can be interpreted in so many ways … Continue reading Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) – High Energy and Brightly Coloured Shakespeare in Bhansali’s Gujarat

Mirzya (2016) – Poetic Cinema Inside a Romance Filled with Fantasy

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

This is such a gorgeous movie! I mean, the cinematography is just gorgeous! And that is to say nothing about the music which encompasses the whole! It's almost impossible seeing this movie to believe it was a flop, but a whole lot of Film Festivals it was being selected to be is perfectly sensible considering … Continue reading Mirzya (2016) – Poetic Cinema Inside a Romance Filled with Fantasy

Awaara (1951) – A Grand Social Drama and Worldwide Hit

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

This is a certified classic. A landmark in Hindi cinema history which won the Grand Prize at Cannes 1953, was a massive worldwide hit and was the best-grossing film in the world (yes, even beating out Hollywood where Quo Vadis? earned 30,000,000 Dollars in 1951 while this film garnered a hefty 250 Million Dollars at … Continue reading Awaara (1951) – A Grand Social Drama and Worldwide Hit