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Daily Archives: June 28, 2026
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





