Raavanan (2010) – Falling Into Shades of Gray

September 23, 2022October 13, 2022 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 4 Comments

This is a film I have rewatched more times than I can count. I even have the Tamil DVD of it, which I hold onto dearly. First time I saw this I was on a search for retellings of the Ramayana, having watched the Toei adaptation of it many times already, and I found this. … Continue reading Raavanan (2010) – Falling Into Shades of Gray

Tapestry of Bronze: Jocasta: The Mother-Wife of Oedipus – Life of The Cursed in Love

April 23, 2019April 21, 2019 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

We all know the tragic tale of Oedipus, it has been made in to plays in ancient times and in the present. Heck! Freud named a complex after him and in true character to the ancient greek stories this is a tale both of misery and happiness with a squick factor. Summary: Jocasta is to … Continue reading Tapestry of Bronze: Jocasta: The Mother-Wife of Oedipus – Life of The Cursed in Love

Circe – Beautiful, but Predictable

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ Leave a comment

I was finally able to read Madeline Millers new book Circe. I have been a fan of hers since I read her debut novel The Song of Achilles that was critically praised and has since become a fan favourite. Circe has been critically praised as well, though the reception by fans has been more lukewarm. … Continue reading Circe – Beautiful, but Predictable