Monthly Archives: September 2026

Gill (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The boy who can breathe in water

Posted on September 14, 2026 by kaist455

South Korean independent animation feature film “Gill”, which finally came to local movie theaters after being premiered at the Bucheon International Animation Festival two years ago, impressed me a lot for its distinctive mood and style. Based on the 2011 … Continue reading →

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Days of Being Wild (1990) ☆☆☆(3/4): A self-absorbed lad’s languid descent

Posted on September 12, 2026 by kaist455

Wong Kar-Wai’s 1990 film “Days of Being Wild”, whose 4K remastered version was released in South Korean theaters a few days ago, remains a distant but interesting experience for me. Mainly revolving around one handsome but hopelessly self-absorbed lad who … Continue reading →

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My Penguin Friend (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): This penguin steals the show anyway

Posted on September 11, 2026 by kaist455

2024 film “My Penguin Friend”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a sentimental but undeniably earnest presentation of one fascinating real-life story. While I have no idea on how much it actually fictionalizes its real-life story, … Continue reading →

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Mayday (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A very predictable genre exercise with some amusement

Posted on September 6, 2026 by kaist455

“Mayday”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few days ago, is a very predictable genre exercise with a bit of amusement. As an action comedy film mainly driven by two very different personalities at the center of the story, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Say Good Luck (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her life becomes a little more complicated

Posted on September 6, 2026 by kaist455

Netflix film “Don’t Say Good Luck”, which was released in last month, is a modest but earnest coming-of-age drama film to cherish. While it is inherently melodramatic from the beginning, the movie deftly strikes the right balance between humor and … Continue reading →

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Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story still continues…

Posted on September 6, 2026 by kaist455

It is difficult not to get angry as watching Netfilx documentary film “Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing”, which was released in last month. As a sequel to the 2022 Netflix documentary “Downfall: The Cast Against Boeing”, the documentary may not … Continue reading →

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Sua’s Home (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Reaching for home and family

Posted on September 5, 2026 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Sua’s Home” dryly but closely observes one adolescent girl’s desperate struggle for stability and affection. Although she is not wholly sympathetic, we come to have some understanding on her struggle at least, and the movie engages … Continue reading →

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Obsession (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): He should have been careful for what he wished for…

Posted on September 5, 2026 by kaist455

“Obsession” is a little nasty horror film which will surely remind you of that old saying: “Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it”. This time, the pathetic loser hero of the movie definitely regrets a lot … Continue reading →

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Waitress the Musical (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A funny and likable stage musical to enjoy

Posted on September 4, 2026 by kaist455

“Waitress the Musical”, which is the full presentation of the 2015 stage musical of the same name by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson, is a pleasant experience packed with enough spirit and charm. Besides having a number of funny songs … Continue reading →

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Power Ballad (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Their little conflict on a song

Posted on September 3, 2026 by kaist455

John Carney’s latest film “Power Ballad” does not disappoint you in case of music. Its original song is fairly good enough to leave some impression on you, and its two performers are convincing and effective during their musical performance scenes. … Continue reading →

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