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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An adolescent version of Groundhog Day
When I happened to watch the trailer of “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” a few weeks ago, I could easily discern what I was going to get from it. The movie, which was released on Amazon Prime a few … Continue reading
News of the World (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A conventional western starring Tom Hanks
Paul Greengrass’s latest film “News of the World”, which was released theatrically in US around the end of last year and then released on Netflix on other countries including South Korea yesterday, is a conventional western movie which takes a … Continue reading
Malcolm and Marie (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): One bad night between them
“Malcolm and Marie”, which was released on Netflix shortly after having a limited theatrical release in US around the end of last month, trusts its two main performers but only ends up having them stuck in its frustratingly repetitive narrative. … Continue reading
Palmer (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): His new beginning with a queer kid
“Palmer”, which was released on Apple+ around the end of last month, could look refreshing if it came out, say, around 10 years ago. As a low-key drama about an ex-con who struggles to start his life again, it often … Continue reading
Dreamland (2019) ☆☆(2/4): And then he meets this dangerous woman…
“Dreamland”, which had a premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2019 but only got released in US around the end of last year, is a lackadaisical crime period drama which does not break no particular ground in its … Continue reading
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Of meteors and men
Documentary film “Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds”, which was released on Apple+ in last November, is alternatively sublime and amusing with its genuine interest and fascination in meteors. As hopping from one interesting place to another around the world, the … Continue reading
Siberia (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A cold, baffling journey of dreams and reflections
I admire how Abel Ferrara still keeps going even at present. Although his filmmaking career already passed its peek mainly represented by a number of acclaimed works including “King of New York” (1990), “Bad Lieutenant” (1992), and “The Funeral” (1996), … Continue reading
On the Record (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another harrowing #MeToo era documentary
Documentary film “On the Record” is often chilling and devastating as listening to several female survivors who were sexually assaulted or abused by a man who is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in the American hip-hop … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Hip-hop, Music, Real-life figure, Real-life story, sexual abuse, Sexual violence
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Space Sweepers (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): An uneven but likable South Korean space opera
South Korean film “Space Sweepers”, which was released on Netflix yesterday instead of getting released in South Korean theaters due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is a mixed bag consisting of familiar but enjoyable stuffs. While it is full of … Continue reading
The Dig (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their friendship over burial mounds
Netflix film “The Dig”, which was released on last Friday, is a low-key period drama mainly revolving around two different people who happened to get involved in one historic excavation of the 20th century England. While sensitively observing the development … Continue reading
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Tagged Archaeologist, Archaeology, Artifact, Excavation, Real-life figure
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