Daily Archives: October 25, 2026

Silent Light (2007) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A triangle drama immersed in patience and silence

Carlos Reygadas’ 2007 film “Silent Light”, whose recent 4K restoration version came to South Korean theaters in a few weeks ago, is a singular experience to admire for its considerable sublime qualities. While it is basically a typical triangle drama, … Continue reading →

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Adiós Buenos Aires (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Struggling musicians in Buenos Aires, 2001

2023 Argentine film “Adiós Buenos Aires”, which belatedly came to South Korean theaters a few days ago, presents a little but charming story about several struggling musicians in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2001. While their country is being turned upside … Continue reading →

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Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Of Pigs and Men

South Korean independent animation film “Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease” is not a pleasant work to watch at all. Mainly driven by the sheer madness and despair of the two different entities at the center of the story, the film … Continue reading →

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Nowhere to Lay My Eyes (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): When she visits her mother

Hong Sang-soo’s latest film “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes”, which won the Best Director award at the Locarno Film Festival several months ago, is another modest but enjoyable work from Hong, who is incidentally one of the steadiest filmmakers working … Continue reading →

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Leviticus (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Now they should be really careful of each other 

“Leviticus” is a moody but engaging horror film about two young gay men who find themselves in a serious peril due to their Christian elders. Although it is sometimes a little too dry or vague at times, the movie continues … Continue reading →

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