Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) – A Heartfelt Love Story of Hard Truths

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

I hears some good things about this film, and since Hindi cinema has such a drought of good love stories at the moment (hyper nationalism and jingoism kills creativity etc) I thought I'd check it out. Trigger warnings: attempted suicide, horrible fathers, offscreen rape Summary: Satyaprem "Sattu" Narayan is the eldest son of the household, … Continue reading Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) – A Heartfelt Love Story of Hard Truths

Fandry (2013) – Humans are Animals Too

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There was a list somewhere (Film Companion, most likely) where the director Pa. Ranjith listed the movies he liked or deemed important, and this Marathi film was one of them. Naturally, curiosity took over, and I watched it. Summary: Jabya belongs to the untouchable (Dalit) Kaikadi community in Maharashtra, and he and his family are … Continue reading Fandry (2013) – Humans are Animals Too

ANIMAL (2023) – Overlong and Horrifyingly Dangerous Mansplaining Toxic Alpha Male Rage Fantasy

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I don't know why I wanted to subjugate myself to this film, but the comments online, and my distaste for these kinds of clear MYSOGYNISTIC PATRIARCHAL FANTASY films were took over by curiosity. So, I watched it, against probably my better judgement. Trigger warnings: Violence, misogyny, blood, gore, boredom, and bad editing! Summary: Ranvijay "Vijay" … Continue reading ANIMAL (2023) – Overlong and Horrifyingly Dangerous Mansplaining Toxic Alpha Male Rage Fantasy

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

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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

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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

Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

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-- Starting a new series called Take 2 to make new reviews of old films I have reviewed, since this blog has been going on for a while, and I have grown as a writer and either opinions have changed or I just want to sharpen those criticisms I had of the films. -- There … Continue reading Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

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

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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