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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) ☆☆(2/4): A subpar entry in the series

Posted on June 5, 2021 by kaist455

To be frank with you, I am not a big fan of “The Conjuring” (2013) and its several sequels and spin-off flicks. Yes, most of them are competent products while not entirely without entertaining aspects, but I usually observed their … Continue reading →

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Riders of Justice (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A whimsical tale of grief and vengeance

Posted on June 2, 2021 by kaist455

Danish film “Riders of Justice” is an unorthodox mix of drama, comedy, and violence which will catch you off guard more than once during your viewing. As deftly swinging back and forth between dark offbeat comedy and serious revenge drama, … Continue reading →

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The Paper Tigers (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Three old tigers

Posted on June 1, 2021 by kaist455

I often found myself rolling my eyes with amusement and embarrassment as watching “The Paper Tigers”, a little martial arts flick which is alternatively corny and funny in winning ways. Cheerfully moving back and forth between comedy and drama along … Continue reading →

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Synchronic (2019) ☆☆☆: A little intriguing SF flick set in New Orleans

Posted on June 1, 2021 by kaist455

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s latest film “Synchronic” puts some interesting ideas on a familiar type of science fiction tale. Although I was a little disappointed that it does not fully develop its intriguing story promise, the movie still fairly … Continue reading →

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Introduction (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A usual exercise by Hong Sang-Soo

Posted on May 29, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo’s latest film “Introduction”, which received the Best Screenplay award when it was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival early in this year, is a usual exercise you can expect from Hong. Like many of … Continue reading →

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Apples (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another dry absurd drama film from Greece

Posted on May 27, 2021 by kaist455

“Apples”, which was selected as the Greek entry for Best International Film Oscar in last year, is a dry absurd drama film which is decidedly peculiar right from its very beginning. Although it is not wholly successful in its offbeat … Continue reading →

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Cruella (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): She is actually not that cruel…

Posted on May 27, 2021 by kaist455

“Cruella” is often uneven and schizophrenic in its mixed result. On one hand, it seems to aspire to be mean and nasty, and there are some deliciously vicious moments to be savored mainly thanks to the entertaining works from its … Continue reading →

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Aloners (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): She prefers to be alone…

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Aloners” revolves around the daily life of one young woman who simply prefers to be alone. While she is not exactly a likable person, the movie takes patience in observing not only her loneliness but also … Continue reading →

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The Army of the Dead (2021) ☆☆(2/4): Zack Snyder back in zombieland

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kaist455

Zack Snyder’s new film “The Army of the Dead”, which was released on Netflix two days ago, is excessive and self-indulgent. Although you will be not disappointed at all if you simply want to see lots of zombies swiftly eliminated … Continue reading →

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Oxygen (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A taut claustrophobic SF thriller starring Mélanie Laurent

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix film “Oxygen”, which was released in last week, is a taut claustrophobic science fiction thriller which is solely driven by one simple premise. While you may notice some plot holes and contrivances after it is over, the movie will … Continue reading →

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