Monthly Archives: June 2024

Star of Ulsan (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her gloomy daily life in Ulsan

Posted on June 10, 2024 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Star of Ulsan” is a tough stuff to watch for good reasons. As following the gloomy daily life of one strong-willed woman and several others around her, the movie presents a daunting slice of life to … Continue reading →

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A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): As his life goes on…

Posted on June 10, 2024 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea”, which I belatedly watched only after it unexpectedly won the Grand Prize at the Wildflower Film Awards in South Korea, simply and leisurely rolls along with its plain hero’s … Continue reading →

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Her 5th Room (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): She simply needs to have her own private space…

Posted on June 7, 2024 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “Her 5th Room” is a small but intimate personal story about one middle-aged woman who simply needs to have her own private space. As closely and sensitively observing her struggle for privacy and independence, the documentary … Continue reading →

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Godzilla Minus One (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): One of the better Godzilla flicks

Posted on June 5, 2024 by kaist455

Japanese film “Godzilla Minus One”, which was belatedly released on Netflix a few days ago in South Korea, is one of the better Godzilla flicks I saw during last 30 years. While you surely get as much as you can … Continue reading →

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Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A man behind the Muppets – and more

Posted on June 5, 2024 by kaist455

Ron Howard’s new documentary film “Jim Henson: Idea Man”, which was released on Disney+ in last week, is an affectionate tribute to Jim Henson, who was the main creative mind behind many delightful things including “Sesame Street” and “The Muppets”. … Continue reading →

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I’ll See You in My Dreams (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): As her remaining days go by

Posted on June 4, 2024 by kaist455

“I’ll See You in My Dreams”, which happens to be one of the movies recently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a little intimate character drama which turns out to be a bit more sensitive and thoughtful than expected. … Continue reading →

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For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): So they step forward…

Posted on June 3, 2024 by kaist455

Documentary film “For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign”, which was released in Amazon Prime in last week, presents an extraordinary story about a bunch of people trying to make some change in the American healthcare system for themselves as … Continue reading →

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A Brighter Tomorrow (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A angry and bitter Moretti movie

Posted on June 2, 2024 by kaist455

Nanni Moretti’s latest film “A Brighter Tomorrow” is unusually angry and bitter compared to many of Moretti’s mild and gentle works such as “Caro diario” (1993). As a seasoned filmmaker who does not approve much of the current cinema trends, … Continue reading →

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Dream Scenario (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): From dream to nightmare

Posted on June 2, 2024 by kaist455

“Dream Scenario” pushes its preposterous surreal story idea as much as possible, and I often enjoyed that during my viewing. Steadily anchored by one of better performances from its lead actor, the movie doles out a series of dryly absurd … Continue reading →

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