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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Everest (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Into Thin Air
Based on an infamous real-life disaster which happened on Mount Everest in May 1996, “Everest” attempts to tell a chilling story about how everything went horribly wrong during that grim, horrifying moment of fear and chaos. Yes, they did know … Continue reading
The Intern (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : An old intern and his young boss
“The Intern” is often warm and humorous, but I was constantly moving my judgement back and forth during my viewing. It goes without saying that its two talented lead performers are too good for the film, but I kept noticing … Continue reading
Right Now, Wrong Then (2015) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Or Vice Versa
South Korean film “Right Now, Wrong Then” is another small piece of delight and amusement from Hong Sang-soo, one of the most prolific filmmakers in South Korea. Like Woody Allen, he makes one or two films per year, and watching … Continue reading
The Salt of the Earth (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A photojournalist’s life journey
There are unforgettable moments to mesmerize you in Oscar-nominated documentary “The Salt of the Earth”, a compelling look into the life journey of one photojournalist who have captured various sights and people on his camera for many years. As the … Continue reading
La Sapienza (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Of Architecture and Sapience
“La Sapienza” is a tranquil visual meditation on the art and philosophy of architecture. Whenever it calmly gazes upon those gorgeous architectural works shown on the screen, we cannot help but marvel at the sublime beauty felt from their spaces … Continue reading
The Throne (2015) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4) : A royal domestic problem beyond control
What drove them to such an extreme circumstance like that? South Korean period drama “The Throne”, which was recently chosen as South Korea’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in the next year, attempts to … Continue reading
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Tagged Father and son, Real-life figure, Real-life story, South Korean Film
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Maze Runner: the Scorch Trials (2015) ☆☆(2/4) : No maze in this time
“Maze Runner: the Scorch Trials” is the middling second chapter of the trilogy which merely promises the next sequel when it is finally over. While its predecessor showed some potentials with an interesting premise despite its flaws, the movie bores … Continue reading
Bessie (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Latifah Sings the Blues
As a biographic drama about one fascinating real-life entertainer who went through many barriers as reaching for her stardom, HBO TV movie “Bessie” is not without problems. It is rather plain and clichéd while riddled with several glaring problems including … Continue reading
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Tagged Bisexuality, Husband and Wife, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Singer
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Nightingale (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Isolated in loneliness and madness
HBO TV film “Nightingale” begins with its troubled hero rambling alone at his home. It looks like a bad thing has just happened, and we feel uneasy as sensing the disturbing tone of his words. Still shaken by what happened, … Continue reading
The Look of Silence (2014) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): Silenced by fear and repression
Behind the frighteningly absurd world where murderers continue to reign without remorse or regret, there have been pain and sorrow silenced by fear and repression for nearly 50 years. Somber and meditative in its unadorned approach, “The Look of Silence” … Continue reading