Monthly Archives: October 2022

The Man Who Paints Water Drops (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Understanding his artist father

Posted on October 10, 2022 by kaist455

Documentary film “The Man Who Paints Water Drop” attempts to look into the life and artistry of one acclaimed Korean painter who painted water drops for almost 40 years. As steadily maintaining its calm and restrained attitude, the documentary gradually … Continue reading →

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#AfterMeToo (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): They won’t be silent again

Posted on October 10, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “#AfterMeToo” examines how things have become a little different for many women out there in the South Korean society since the #MeToo Movement in 2017. Sure, there are still lots of things to be changed for … Continue reading →

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Hellraiser (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Creepy but redundant

Posted on October 8, 2022 by kaist455

“Hellraiser”, a reboot of the horror film franchise which began with the 1987 film of the same name, does not impress me that much to my little disappointment. Sure, it does try to bring new life and spirit to its … Continue reading →

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Orphan: First Kill (2022) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): A little killer coming into US

Posted on October 8, 2022 by kaist455

“Orphan: First Kill”, a belated prequel to “Orphan” (2009), attempts to present the backstory of that little creepy but compelling villain of the 2009 film. Although it unfortunately stumbles more than once during its second half after steadily building up … Continue reading →

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Sidney (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A respectful tribute to Sidney Poitier

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kaist455

Documentary film “Sidney”, which was released on Apple TV+ in last month, looks into the life and career of late Sidney Poitier, who was one of a few major black Hollywood stars during his prime in the 1950-60s. Although it … Continue reading →

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Entergalactic (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A charming television special with lots of style

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kaist455

I must confess that it is a bit hard to categorize “Entergalactic”, which was released on Netflix a few days ago. According to Wikipedia, it was originally planned as a TV adult animation series which serves as a companion piece … Continue reading →

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Fanatic (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Of being a fan

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kaist455

I could not help but become quite amused from time to time while watching South Korean documentary film “Fanatic”. Yes, as shown from the documentary, director Oh Se-yeon was really a big fan of a certain local male idol singer, … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Repatriation (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Still waiting for repatriation

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “The 2nd Repatriation”, which is the sequel to director Kim Dong-won’s acclaimed 2003 documentary “Repatriation” (It won the Freedom of Expression Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, by the way), covers last two decades of … Continue reading →

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Repatriation (2003) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Waiting for repatriation

Posted on October 2, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “Repatriation” simply follows the lives of a bunch of unconverted North Korean people who could not go back to their country even after being imprisoned in South Korea for many years. As observing their long struggle … Continue reading →

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