Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Trip to Greece (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Coogan and Brydon’s last trip

Posted on October 22, 2020 by kaist455

“The Trip to Greece”, which is supposedly the final installment following “The Trip” (2010) and two sequels, is another delight from Michael Winterbottom and his two engaging lead performers. Yes, they simply serve us a series of jokes, conversations, dishes, … Continue reading →

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Samjin Company English Class (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): As they try to do the right thing

Posted on October 22, 2020 by kaist455

We need some healthy dose of spirit and optimism these worrisome days of COVID-19, and I am happy to report to you that South Korean comedy drama film “Samjin Company English Class” has plenty of that. While sharply recognizing the … Continue reading →

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): An angry and passionate courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin

Posted on October 20, 2020 by kaist455

Aaron Sorkin’s new film “The Trial of the Chicago 7”, which was released on Netflix in last week, is an angry and passionate courtroom drama which takes us into one of the most infamous court trials in US during the … Continue reading →

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Proxima (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Before she goes up to the space

Posted on October 20, 2020 by kaist455

French film “Proxima” is a calm and modest character study about one female astronaut trying to deal with a very demanding circumstance. While phlegmatically observing her professional and personal struggles, the movie delicately explores its main subjects including gender roles … Continue reading →

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Greed (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A broad satire revolving around one greedy rotten bastard

Posted on October 20, 2020 by kaist455

Some depth and gravitas are usually necessary for an effective satire, but Michael Winterbottom’s “Greed” does not have either of them. While it is occasionally amusing as its greedy rotten hero’s misguided plan for whitewashing his public disgrace is gradually … Continue reading →

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The Glorias (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Viewed through her four different selves

Posted on October 15, 2020 by kaist455

Julie Taymor’s new film “The Glorias” explores the life and career of Gloria Steinem, one of the famous figures in the American feminist movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Although the overall result occasionally feels sketchy and overlong … Continue reading →

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Black Box (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): As he regains his memories

Posted on October 11, 2020 by kaist455

“Black Box”, which was released on Amazon Prime a few days ago, entertained me enough as digging a bit into its familiar genre territories. If you have ever watched similar genre pieces like Christopher Nolan’s “Memento” (2000), you will know … Continue reading →

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John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A courteous tribute to John Lewis

Posted on October 9, 2020 by kaist455

Documentary film “John Lewis: Good Trouble” is a courteous tribute to US congressman John Lewis, who sadly died shortly after the documentary was released in US three months ago. Although he faced lots of obstacles even during his later years, … Continue reading →

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LA 92 (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A raw, vivid, and riveting presentation of the 1992 LA riots

Posted on October 9, 2020 by kaist455

Documentary film “LA 92” is a raw, vivid, and riveting presentation of the 1992 LA riots. While entirely consisting of a series of various archival footage clips, the documentary delves deep into the social and historical background of this shocking … Continue reading →

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Dick Johnson Is Dead (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As he lives dying

Posted on October 6, 2020 by kaist455

Netflix documentary “Dick Johnson Is Dead”, which won the US Documentary Special Jury Award when it was shown at the Sundance Film Festival early in this year, is a funny, sad, and touching personal tribute to remember. While clearly recognizing … Continue reading →

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