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Monthly Archives: June 2026
Little Brother (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The trouble with his “brother”
I must confess that it took some time for me to recognize the considerable talent of John Cena. Around the time when he appeared in “12 Rounds” (2009), he looked to me like just another popular American professional wrestler trying … Continue reading
Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A typical Netflix romantic comedy with some enjoyable things
Netflix film “Voicemails for Isabelle”, which was released a few weeks ago, is quite typical to the bone. Even before its Meet Cute moment, you will already have a pretty good idea on how the story will go after that … Continue reading
Summer’s Camera (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little sensitive queer adolescent drama
South Korean independent film “Summer’s Camera” is a little queer adolescent drama to be admired for its somber but sensitive moments. Calmly following the uncertain emotional journey of its queer adolescent heroine, the movie subtly illustrates her personal loss and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, High School, Homosexaulity, Lesbian, South Korean Film
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Manok (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A lesbian lady back in her rural hometown
South Korean independent film “Manok” is a likable queer comedy drama boldly waving its rainbow spirit across the screen. While its cheerful mix between humor and drama often feels rather uneven especially during its second half, the movie has a … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, Homosexuailty, South Korean Film, Transgender, Village
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Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros (2023) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): How a French restaurant works
Frederick Wiseman’s last work “Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros” is another extraordinary documentary to admire and cherish. Just like Wiseman’s many other works, the documentary simply observes and listens without any interview or music or narration, but we somehow sense and … Continue reading
Supergirl (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Superman’s messy cousin
“Supergirl”, another product from the DC Universe (DCU) after “Superman” (2025), has a number of right elements, but it somehow left me rather unimpressed on the whole. Probably because, like many of you, I have seen too many superhero flicks … Continue reading
I Am Frankelda (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): An enchanting Mexican animation film
Mexican animation film “I Am Frankelda”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is quite enchanting for its distinctive mood, texture, and detail. As a stop-motion animation film, the film gives us a series of lovely visual moments … Continue reading
GOAT (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A young goat following his dream
Animation feature film “GOAT” is typical and familiar to the bone. With a fantasy background full of anthropomorphic animal characters not so from “Zootopia” (2016) and its recent sequel, the film presents your average underdog sports drama story, and you … Continue reading
The Piano Teacher (2001) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Can she really play him like piano?
Michael Hanake’s 2001 film “The Piano Teacher”, which was released in South Korean theaters in last week, is a truly disturbing observation of one very, very, very twisted lady. While we never really fully understand her even at the very … Continue reading
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Tagged Mother and daughter, Piano teacher, Teacher and Pupil, Thriller
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Soar (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): She simply wants to escape…
South Korean independent film “Soar” is an earnest coming-of-age tale about one desperate adolescent girl who wants to escape from her very unhappy environment. Calmly and sensitively observing how much she struggles to hold onto a rather unlikely opportunity for … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, Domestic Abuse, South Korean Film
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