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Monthly Archives: September 2025
Roman Holiday (1953) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): One free day of a princess
William Wyler’s 1953 film “Roman Holiday”, which is being shown in selected theaters in South Korea, is a witty and charming work absolutely tailor-made for its lead actress. Here is an exceptional actress whose charm and presence have never been … Continue reading
The Ugly Stepsister (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): The stepsister’s grotesque struggle for beauty
“The Ugly Stepsister” is a twisted mix of horror and comedy which will alternatively amuse and unnerve you from the beginning to the end. Inspired by one of the most famous fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, the movie is … Continue reading
3670 (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A double minority
Good movies can be a vivid window to the lives of others different from us in one way or another, and South Korean independent film “3670” is one of such excellent examples. Closely and sensitively following the personal drama of … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Friendship, Homosexaulity, North Korean defector, Romance, South Korean Film
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The Final Semester (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Before he graduates
South Korean film “The Final Semester” follows a plain teenager boy about to enter what may define the rest of his life. Still not knowing well what he really wants for his life, he simply follows what he is expected … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Factory, High School, South Korean Film, Student, Teenager
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Fight or Flight (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A flight full of killers
“Fight or Flight” is one of those goofy action thriller films which do not take themselves seriously while having some outrageous fun with their utterly silly story premise. Although it is rather deficient in terms of story and character, the … Continue reading
The Thursday Murder Club (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little cozy murder mystery
Netflix film “The Thursday Murder Club”, which was released on last Thursday, is a little cozy murder mystery revolving around a small group of old amateur sleuths. While this is another your average Netflix product, it has enough wit and … Continue reading
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