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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Mountains May Depart (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): Past, Present, and Future
The first part of Jia Zhangke’s new movie “Mountains May Depart” may be the longest prologue I have ever seen during recent years. The title of the movie appears on the screen only after the end of this part, and … Continue reading
The Handmaiden (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Pretty, Kinky, and Naughty
South Korean film “The Handmaiden” is a droll, morbid exercise in sensuality and perversity. Besides being a sumptuous erotic melodrama which tantalizes and enthralls our eyes with its ornate moods and details, this is also a delightfully twisted thriller which … Continue reading
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Tagged Crime, Homosexuality, Japanese Occupation, Romance, South Korean Film, Thriller
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