Monthly Archives: December 2017

Wonder (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A sentimental but sincere family drama

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

“Wonder” wants to move our heart, and it did its job well. Sure, I could see through its intention right from its first scene, but then I found myself touched by its many sentimental but sincere moments which made me … Continue reading →

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10 movies of 2017 – and more: Part 3

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Now here are 12 South Korean films of this year.

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10 movies of 2017 – and more: Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

And here are the other 5 movies in my list – with other films good enough to be mentioned.

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10 movies of 2017 – and more: Part 1

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10 movies of 2017 – and more: Introduction

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

2017 has been another terribly eventful year for many of us. As I and many others worried from the beginning, Donald Trump and his corrupt cronies have tarnished and demolished what makes the American society great, and those frequent news … Continue reading →

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1987: When the Day Comes (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): That eventful year in South Korea

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

1987 was quite an eventful year in South Korea. After the tragic death of a young college student/activist named Park Jong-chul on January 14th, 1987, the public demand for democratization in South Korea became bigger, wider, and fiercer than before … Continue reading →

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A Brighter Summer Day (1991) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A great movie never too long

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

Edward Yang’s “A Bright Summer Day”, which recently happened to be released in South Korea, is a singular masterpiece to be admired for numerous reasons. On one level, it is a tragic adolescent drama inspired by a notorious real-life incident … Continue reading →

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