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Monthly Archives: December 2024
Blink (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Before their kids become blind
Documentary film “Blink”, which is currently available on Disney+ in South Korea, is the story of one loving family who decide to have a very special trip around the world. As the parents sincerely try to help their four children … Continue reading
It’s Not Me (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Carax on a Godard mode
Leo Carax’s new short film “It’s Not Me”, which happens to be released in South Korean theaters along with Alice Rohrwacher’s new short film “An Urban Allegory” (2024), is elusive but undeniably intriguing in many aspects. Clearly influenced by those … Continue reading
An Urban Allegory (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Rohrwacher, JR, a bit of Carax
It took some time for me to understand and appreciate the works of Alice Rohrwacher, who has been one of the most interesting filmmakers of our time since she made a feature film debut with “Heavenly Body” (2011). While I … Continue reading
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) ☆☆☆(3/4): A clash of styles
Nagisa Ōshima’s 1983 film “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence”, whose 4k restoration version was recently released in South Korean theaters several weeks ago, is a fascinatingly odd war film which attempts to present two very different human relationships at the center … Continue reading
The Fall (2006) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A glorious folly of striking images
Tarsem’s 2006 film “The Fall”, whose 4K remastered version will be released in South Korean theaters on Christmas, is a glorious folly of striking images to behold. Loosely based on the screenplay of the 1981 Bulgarian film “Yo Ho Ho”, … Continue reading
Time to Be Strong (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Their aimless little trip in Jeju Island
South Korean independent film “Time to Be Strong”, which is incidentally the 15th movie project of the National Human Rights Commission in South Korea, is a somber but haunting character drama about three young people feeling lost and desperate in … Continue reading
Carry-On (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): An efficient genre variation inside the airport
Netflix film “Carry-On”, which was released in last week, is a familiar but efficient genre variation to enjoy. Yes, this is surely influenced by many other thriller films ranging from “Die Hard 2” (1990) to “Nick of Time” (1995), but … Continue reading
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Before he became the king
Barry Jenkins’ new film “Mufasa: The Lion King” is something bound to happen sooner or later. After winning two Oscars via “Nomadland” (2020), Chloé Zhao moved on to making a Marvel Cinematic Universe flick called “Eternals” (2021). After getting a … Continue reading
The Lion King (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An unnecessary live action version
2019 film “The Lion King” is a product not so necessary in many aspects just like many of other live action versions of Disney animation films during last several years. When I watched its trailer in 2019, I was not … Continue reading
Small Things Like These (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): He can’t possibly ignore what he saw…
“Small Things Like These” presents a somber but intense drama about one ordinary person who happens to face a very difficult moment of choice. He can simply look away from an ongoing injustice in his little town, but he also … Continue reading
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