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Daily Archives: August 28, 2022
Nocturne (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A son, his mother, and her other son
South Korean documentary film “Nocturne” follows the cacophonic life story of a mother and her two very different sons. Because one of these two sons happens to have a serious case of autistic disorder, his younger brother as well as … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Documentary, Family, Mother and Son, Music, Musician, South Korean Film
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Rolling (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): As she begins to roll under the pandemic
South Korean independent film “Rolling” is a modest but sensitive character drama surrounding its young heroine’s emotional journey toward regained hope and optimism. Although it initially requires some patience from us due to its rather slow narrative pacing, the movie … Continue reading
Bullet Train (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Killers on a Train
“Bullet Train” gives us a brutal and relentless mix of comedy, action, and thriller which worked to some degree for me. While it is often entertaining to watch the game efforts from the cast and crew members of the movie, … Continue reading





