Daily Archives: September 28, 2023

Cobweb (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): One crazy filmmaking day

South Korean film “Cobweb”, which finally arrived in South Korean movie theaters yesterday after being shown at the Cannes Film Festival early in this year, is about one crazy filmmaking day to watch. Although it stumbles from time to time … Continue reading

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Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Your average TV pilot

South Korean film “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” is a curious case of how a sub-standard piece of work can be redeemed at times by the compelling presence of its engaging lead actor. Whenever the camera looks at him, he … Continue reading

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Road to Boston (2023) ☆☆(2/4): Running with tedious nationalism

South Korean film “Road to Boston” is so shamelessly corny and old-fashioned that I cringed a lot more than once while watching it yesterday. Here is a dramatic real-life story which is surely worthwhile to tell for good reasons, but … Continue reading

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