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Happy Children (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A mild but likable children drama
South Korean film “Happy Children” may not be as cheery as its very title suggets, but it is still a likable children drama to be admired for several good reasons. As often buoyed by the unadorned acting of its wonderful … Continue reading
Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Between fire and killers
Taylor Sheridan’s new film “Those Who Wish Me Dead”, which is released today in South Korean theaters before released in US on next Friday, literally burns slowly at first then blazes toward its expected finale. Although this is basically a … Continue reading
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): One wacky family adventure
Animation feature film “The Mitchells vs. the Machines”, which was released on Netflix on last Friday, is wacky, speedy, and colorful from the beginning to the end, and it may be pretty dizzy and exhausting for some of you. As … Continue reading
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The Disciple (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An observation of artistic struggle
Indian film “The Disciple”, which was released on Netflix in last Friday, calmly observes its musician hero’s seemingly endless artistic struggle, and that is often quite more absorbing and sublime than you may expect. While giving us a vivid and … Continue reading
Breaking Fast (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A romance during Ramadan
“Breaking Fast” is a modest but engaging queer film to be appreciated for several good reasons. While it is essentially your average conventional romantic comedy film, the movie colors its familiar plot with interesting cultural elements via its gay Muslim … Continue reading
Shiva Baby (2021) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Her accumulating troubles at a shiva
Emma Seligman’s debut feature film “Shiva Baby” is often sharply and painfully funny to say the least. Mainly revolving around one young woman who suddenly finds herself in a very awkward situation during one Jewish ritual meeting full of neighbors … Continue reading
Test Pattern (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Night After
“Test Pattern” is undeniably compelling in its modest but harrowing presentation of race and gender issues. During its first half, it simply and sweetly observes the relationship development between two very different people, but its disturbing opening shot already showed … Continue reading
The Courier (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): One British businessman turned into a spy
“The Courier”, which was simply released as “The Spy” yesterday in South Korean theaters, is a modest but engaging drama which is based on one of many interesting real-life stories from the Cold War era. Mainly revolving around one ordinary … Continue reading
Stowaway (2021) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): Three astronauts and a stowaway
Netflix film “Stowaway”, which was released on last Thursday, attempts to do pretty familiar stuffs in the middle of the space. While it works to some degree thanks to its competent direction and the solid performances from its few main … Continue reading
My prediction on the 93rd Annual Academy Awards
The Oscar season of this year, which is understandably lengthened due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is probably the most leisurely one I have ever experienced during last 10 years. In last year, I was often exhausted as hurriedly checking … Continue reading
