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Ticket to Paradise (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Clooney and Roberts still have it, though

Posted on October 17, 2022 by kaist455

“Ticket to Paradise” made me a bit nostalgic during my viewing due to its two charismatic lead performers. Although more than 20 years have passed since they rose as major Hollywood star performers, George Clooney and Julia Roberts still shine … Continue reading →

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Anaïs in Love (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): In her irrepressible pursuit of romance

Posted on October 17, 2022 by kaist455

French film “Anaïs in Love” is a wryly delightful comedy about one irrepressible young woman who cannot help but drawn to more possibility of romance. You may roll your eyes as observing how headless she can be, but you will … Continue reading →

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Sunday League (2020) ☆☆(2/4): A tedious league of their own

Posted on October 15, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Sunday League” tries a lot, but it did not amuse or move me much on the whole. As a sports comedy drama, it may intrigue you a bit with its sport of choice, but it handles … Continue reading →

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Smile (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): It Smiles

Posted on October 11, 2022 by kaist455

“Smile” is a little spooky horror film which has some nasty fun with its heroine’s very unfortunate supernatural situation. Although it is reminiscent of many other horror films ranging from “Ring” (1998) to “It Follows” (2015), the movie did its … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Paints Water Drops (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Understanding his artist father

Posted on October 10, 2022 by kaist455

Documentary film “The Man Who Paints Water Drop” attempts to look into the life and artistry of one acclaimed Korean painter who painted water drops for almost 40 years. As steadily maintaining its calm and restrained attitude, the documentary gradually … Continue reading →

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#AfterMeToo (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): They won’t be silent again

Posted on October 10, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “#AfterMeToo” examines how things have become a little different for many women out there in the South Korean society since the #MeToo Movement in 2017. Sure, there are still lots of things to be changed for … Continue reading →

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Hellraiser (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Creepy but redundant

Posted on October 8, 2022 by kaist455

“Hellraiser”, a reboot of the horror film franchise which began with the 1987 film of the same name, does not impress me that much to my little disappointment. Sure, it does try to bring new life and spirit to its … Continue reading →

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Orphan: First Kill (2022) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): A little killer coming into US

Posted on October 8, 2022 by kaist455

“Orphan: First Kill”, a belated prequel to “Orphan” (2009), attempts to present the backstory of that little creepy but compelling villain of the 2009 film. Although it unfortunately stumbles more than once during its second half after steadily building up … Continue reading →

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Sidney (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A respectful tribute to Sidney Poitier

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kaist455

Documentary film “Sidney”, which was released on Apple TV+ in last month, looks into the life and career of late Sidney Poitier, who was one of a few major black Hollywood stars during his prime in the 1950-60s. Although it … Continue reading →

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Entergalactic (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A charming television special with lots of style

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kaist455

I must confess that it is a bit hard to categorize “Entergalactic”, which was released on Netflix a few days ago. According to Wikipedia, it was originally planned as a TV adult animation series which serves as a companion piece … Continue reading →

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