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Enola Holmes 3 (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A problem before her wedding

Netflix film “Enola Holmes 3”, which was released a few days ago, has less fun and excitement compared to its two predecessors to my little dissatisfaction. While it is supported mostly well by the plucky presence of its lead actress … Continue reading →

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The Sheep Detectives (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A woolly mystery

“The Sheep Detectives” has much more charm and wit than its rather silly title suggests, and I was accordingly entertained a lot during my viewing. As a comic mystery tale mixed with some familiar elements from Agatha Christie as well … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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