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Daily Archives: July 31, 2023
The Blackening (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Which one is more, uh, black?
As a South Korean audience who does not know that much about the African American culture, I may not be an ideal one for “The Blackening”, but it amused and entertained me enough as a humorously self-conscious genre exercise. Although … Continue reading
Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): …And then it becomes deadly for all of them
“Bodies Bodies Bodies”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, a nasty but humorous comedy thriller film which will amuse you in more than one way. On the surface, it looks like your average woman-in-danger flick, but it … Continue reading
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