Monthly Archives: December 2012

Game Change (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A star is born

 Whatever you think about Sarah Palin, a former Alaska Governor who dramatically rose to her fame during 2008 US presidential election, she has an undeniable star presence which even attracted the attention of her detractors including me. Vividly presenting that … Continue reading

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The Tower (2012) ☆☆(2/4) : ♪Silent night – Fiery Night♪

The blazing fire and other threats in “The Tower”, the last major South Korean film of this year, certainly look dangerous. They are the best part of this disaster film which is about a big fire incident at a towering … Continue reading

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10 movies of 2012 – and more: part 3

I also love these movies….

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10 movies of 2012 – and more: part 2

And here are another 5 movies in my list.

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10 movies of 2012 – and more: Part 1

Here are my first 5 movies in the list.

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10 movies of 2012 – and more: Introduction

 Out of small curiosity, I looked back at my writing on the best films of 2011 I posted at this blog, and I was rather amused by what I wrote in the beginning. I wrote, “I will be 29 after … Continue reading

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Beyond the Hills (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A devastating clash between two values

 Loosely based on a shocking real-life incident, Romanian film “Beyond the Hills” presents us a slow but compelling drama about two young women entangled in a simple but difficult circumstance caused by two conflicting values. While not taking sides with … Continue reading

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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : He wants to be a good guy this time

 Disney’s new digital animation film “Wreck-It Ralph” reaches to my nostalgia with a handful of video games I played during my childhood and adolescent years. I had little interest on playing video games unlike my schoolmates, but I was drawn … Continue reading

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Les Misérables (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A musical with all substance and no style

“Les Misérables” is a curious musical film with all substance and no style. Inside its epic story, there lies the emotional power to grip you and then sweep you to the finale as the movie struggles through its 2 1/2 … Continue reading

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Photos from one snowy day(12/09/12)

                     Snow was being accumulated during this day…

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