Sita Ramam (2022) – A Charming Old Fashioned Love Story Stuck in a Boring Framing Device

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

After a few days filled with bad or depressing films I thought it would be a nice change to have something light, and I had heard good things about this film for a long while. I just needed the right time, and right mentality to watch it, and now it seems that both are there. … Continue reading Sita Ramam (2022) – A Charming Old Fashioned Love Story Stuck in a Boring Framing Device

Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) – Fiercely Feminist Rani, Regressive Plot and Love (blegh) Solves All

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

I seem to be in a 90s kick right now, but who can blame me when the current film roster is not as appealing right now, and at school I cannot see the newest releases in the theatre. I guess I am just curious to see the early performances of actors and actresses who we … Continue reading Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) – Fiercely Feminist Rani, Regressive Plot and Love (blegh) Solves All

Dastak (1996) – Mash of Darr and The Bodyguard and Wishing Sushmita Had a Better First Film

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

There is something fascinating about these films that come and go, that don't become classics. This film is one of those you don't necessary even remember seeing, but one that is a fun discovery later on, even if it isn't of the best quality. Summary: In 1994 Sushmita Sen wins the Miss Universe competition. A … Continue reading Dastak (1996) – Mash of Darr and The Bodyguard and Wishing Sushmita Had a Better First Film

Mandi (1983) – Shabana Azmi Shines in an Otherwise Meandering Film

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

With the oncoming release of Heeramandi, I thought I would check out some films about Tawaifs and prostitutes. Found this one, and it is filled with such a star studded cast it was hard to ignore it. Summary: In Hyderabad, the Madam of a brothel, Rukmini Bai, gets a new landlord in Mr Gupta whose … Continue reading Mandi (1983) – Shabana Azmi Shines in an Otherwise Meandering Film

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

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

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

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 3 Comments

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