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The Guilty (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A decent remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Netflix film “The Guilty”, which was released yesterday, is a decent American remake which depends a lot on the presence and talent of its lead performer just like its original version. I must tell you that there is not much … Continue reading
No One Gets Out Alive (2021) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): Undocumented and terrified
Netflix film “No One Gets Out Alive”, which was released on this Wednesday, is a little spooky film which has enough fear and darkness but does not have enough substance for that. As trying to juxtapose one precarious life condition … Continue reading
No Time to Die (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Craig carries it to the end
“No Time to Die”, the 25th film of the James Bond series, sadly does not surprise or thrill me much. While there are a number of impressive action sequences which surely deserve to be watched via big screen, the movie … Continue reading
Sankofa (1993) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A hidden masterwork you should check out right now
Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima’s 1993 film “Sankofa”, which recently had a 4K restoration thanks to Ava DuVernay’s independent distribution company ARRAY and then was released on Netflix in US in last week, is simply extraordinary to say the least. As … Continue reading
The Mad Women’s Ball (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Trapped in a madhouse
French film “The Mad Women’s Ball”, which was released on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago, is a harrowing tale of one young woman suddenly trapped in a madhouse of the 19th century. While the movie is often chilling to … Continue reading
Short Vacation (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little summer journey
During my childhood years in Seoul, I was always fascinated with the intricate network of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. During that time, believe me or not, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway had no more than 4 lines, so it was pretty … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Journey, Middle School, Photography, South Korean Film, Student
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Birds of Paradise (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Two ballet dancers competing for the top
“Birds of Paradise” is rather disappointing in two main aspects. On one side, it seems to be a pulpy melodrama about a cutthroat artistic competition peppered with some sexual tension, but I must tell you that it is much tamer … Continue reading
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Here comes Jamie
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”, which was released on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago, is as energetic and flamboyant as demanded while also being as sweet and poignant as required. Based on the stage musical of the same which was … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Drag queen, High School, High Schooler, Homosexuality, Mother and Son, Musical
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Candyman (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Candyman is back….
Nia DaCosta’s latest film “Candyman”, a sequel to Barnard Rose’s iconic 1992 film of the same name, is a spooky genre reconstruction which tries both old and new stuffs. While staying fairly faithful to the dark and disturbing aspects of … Continue reading
Nightbooks (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Now he must write scary stories to survive
Netflix movie “Nightbooks”, which was released in last week, is a familiar but solid dark fantasy tale decorated with a number of darkly enjoyable moments to be savored. While mostly unfolded within its rather limited fantasy background, the movie puts … Continue reading
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