Pournami (2006) – A Dance Film That Gets Distracted by Too Much Backstory

March 17, 2025November 1, 2025 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

This is a re-review because honestly the one I made at the time was not good, so changing that by seeing the film again. Glad to step back into Telugu cinema after a long while. Synopsis: 1953 in Andhra Pradesh a young Pournami is taught how to dance by her traditional father. He tells her … Continue reading Pournami (2006) – A Dance Film That Gets Distracted by Too Much Backstory

Taqdeer (1943) – Western Facade, Indian Story and Soul

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019 ~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

This is an interesting film. It was the one of the oldest Hindi films and it was Nargis' debut lead role. It is so strange to see the way Indian cinema was back during the British Raj. You can see how much Indian cinema has come forward in both show and story after the Raj. … Continue reading Taqdeer (1943) – Western Facade, Indian Story and Soul