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Monthly Archives: September 2026
The Assassin(s) (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Against a cover-up
South Korean film “The Assassin(s)” is a well-made political thriller drama which does not go further than what I already know about its main subject and time period. Inspired by a lot of reasonable questions and doubts surrounding the attempted … Continue reading
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Tagged Detective, Dictatorship, Journalist, Real-life incident, South Korean Film
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Blanket Wearer (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her penniless one-year nomad project
South Korean independent documentary film “Blanket Wearer” is a likable chronicle of one interesting personal quest. Yes, as shown from the documentary, its director/producer/cinematographer/co-editor Park Jeong-mi really attempted a penniless one-year nomad project after being so suffocated by her static … Continue reading
The Dreamed Adventure (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): An archaeologist back in her hometown
“The Dreamed Adventure”, which won the Jury Prize when it was premiered at the Cannes Films Festival early in this year and then was recently selected as the Bulgarian entry for Best International Film Oscar, engaged me more than expected, … Continue reading
Late Fame (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sudden attention to an old ex-poet in New York City
Kent Jones’ new film “Late Fame” is a somber but engaging character drama about an old ex-poet suddenly getting some little but unexpected attention. Although it is not entirely satisfying due to its several under-developed aspects, the movie works thanks … Continue reading
Possible Love (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A sublime quartet drama by Lee Chang-dong
South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s latest film “Possible Love”, which was recently selected as the South Korean submission to Best International Film Oscar and will be shown in South Korean theaters during next several days before being released on Netflix … Continue reading
Forgotten Island (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two Filipino girls tuck in a fantasy island
Animation feature film “Forgotten Island” is a fresh and exuberant fantasy tale which amused and engaged me a lot more than expected. Besides constantly filled with vibrant style and personality to savor, the film is also poignant as a heartfelt … Continue reading
Werckmeister Harmonies (2000) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The Melancholy of Existence
“Werckmeister Harmonies”, the 2000 film made by Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr and his co-director Ágnes Hranitzky, feels like a homework to do at first and then becomes something much more than that. Yes, this is one of the quintessential examples … Continue reading
The Furious (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Furious and intense indeed
Hong Kong martial art action film “The Furious” is furious indeed. Once it does its very elementary setup at the beginning, the movie relentlessly goes up and up along with its seemingly plain hero who turns out to have a … Continue reading
Turning Point: Generation 9/11 (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): From 9/11 to Now
Netflix documentary “Turning Point: Generation 9/11” attempts to look over how things have changed for a particular generation during last 25 years since the 9/11 terror incident in 2001. Mainly because its main subject is too enormous to be packed … Continue reading
Coming of Age (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Now there comes the time to grow up for all of them
South Korean independent film “Coming of Age” is a familiar mix of comedy drama. Mainly revolving around one problematic father and daughter relationship, the movie looks around not only its two main characters but also several other family members of … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, Family, Father and daughter, Illness, South Korean Film
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