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The Eternal Memory (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): If we knew them more…
Chilean documentary film “The Eternal Memory”, which won the Grand Jury Prize when it was premiered at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition of Sundance Film Festival early in this year, simply observes the small and big struggles of an Alzheimer’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Documentary, Husband and Wife, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Terminal Illness
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Scrapper (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): And then her dad comes…
“Scrapper” is a modest but endearing character drama film revolving around the strained human relationship between two very different characters. Right from when they meet each other for the first time, you will know where the story is heading, but … Continue reading
Kim’s Video (2023) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): Searching for Kim’s Video
The main subject of documentary film “Kim’s Video” is certainly something which will draw any serious movie fan’s attention. As a guy who spent a lot of time in a number of local video rental stores in my hometown when … Continue reading
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Wes Anderson Meets Roald Dahl Again
Wes Anderson’s short film “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”, which was premiered at the Venice International Film Festival early in this month and then was released on Netflix on this Wednesday as the first of a four-part series of … Continue reading
Cobweb (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): One crazy filmmaking day
South Korean film “Cobweb”, which finally arrived in South Korean movie theaters yesterday after being shown at the Cannes Film Festival early in this year, is about one crazy filmmaking day to watch. Although it stumbles from time to time … Continue reading
Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Your average TV pilot
South Korean film “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” is a curious case of how a sub-standard piece of work can be redeemed at times by the compelling presence of its engaging lead actor. Whenever the camera looks at him, he … Continue reading
Road to Boston (2023) ☆☆(2/4): Running with tedious nationalism
South Korean film “Road to Boston” is so shamelessly corny and old-fashioned that I cringed a lot more than once while watching it yesterday. Here is a dramatic real-life story which is surely worthwhile to tell for good reasons, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Athlete, Marathon, Real-life figure, Real-life story, South Korean Film, Sports
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Cassandro (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Meet Cassandro
“Cassandro”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last week, is less flamboyant while also being more earnest than expected. Based on the real-life story of a gay American-born Mexican luchador (professional wrestler), the movie sensitively focuses on its characters … Continue reading
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Tagged Homosexaulity, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Wrestler, Wrestling
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No One Will Save You (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Katilyn Dever carries the whole show
“No One Will Save You”, which is currently on Disney+ in South Korea, is a little horror film which depends a lot on its talented lead actress’ strong performance. Nearly wordless throughout the film, she deftly swings around several different … Continue reading
The League (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Leagues of Their Own
Documentary film “The League” looks over the mostly overlooked history of the African American baseball leagues during the early 20th century. As a guy not so knowledgeable about its main subject except, yes, Jackie Robinson, I observed the documentary with … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Documentary, Racism, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Sports
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