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Daily Archives: July 1, 2025
Crash (2004) ☆☆☆(3/4): Crashes among racial stereotypes in LA
I must confess that I had a rather complicated history with Paul Haggis’ 2004 film “Crash”. When it won several Oscars including the one for Best Picture right before getting released in South Korean theaters in early 2006, I was … Continue reading
Brokeback Mountain (2005) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A classic tale of star-crossed romance
Ang Lee’s 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain” has endured the test of time pretty well during last 20 years to my little surprise. While I regarded it as a major breakthrough in several aspects at that time, I also wondered whether … Continue reading
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