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Living (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A respectable remake of Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece
“Living” is a respectable British remake of one of my favorite Akira Kurosawa films. While mostly faithful to the original version in terms of story and characters, the movie succeeds in generating some genuine poignancy just like the original version … Continue reading
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Going for her little dream
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is a delightful comedy which has lots of humor and goodwill in addition to a bunch of lovely dresses. As following its plain but decent heroine’s eventful journey toward her little dream, the movie often … Continue reading
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Inside her extraordinary art and life
Laura Poitras’ latest documentary film “All the Bloody and the Bloodshed”, which received the Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival in last year and then garnered an Oscar nomination early in this year, looks into the art … Continue reading
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Creed III (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Back in the ring with his past
“Creed III” is a solid sequel to be admired for several good reasons. While it does not go further than what has been established by not only its two predecessors but also many other boxing drama films including, yes, “Rocky” … Continue reading
The Eternal Daughter (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two Swintons in one foggy hotel
Joanna Hogg’s latest film “The Eternal Daughter” feels like the logical next step from her two previous films “The Souvenir” (2019) and “The Souvenir Part II” (2021). In the coming-of-age tale of those two films, their young heroine’s relationship with … Continue reading
The Souvenir Part II (2021) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Her next chapter after his death
Joanna Hogg’s “The Souvenir Part II”, which is the sequel to her previous film “The Souvenir” (2019), illustrates the aftermath of its young heroine’s toxic romantic relationship depicted in the previous film. As she tries to process the devastating end … Continue reading
Marui Video (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): An investigation involved with one cursed video tape
South Korean film “Marui Video” is another found footage horror flick mixed with your average occult materials, but it turns out to be more effective than I expected. Although it takes some time for building up its narrative momentum, it … Continue reading
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Missing (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another desperate online searching
“Missing”, a standalone sequel to “Searching” (2018), is a solid thriller flick mainly revolving around another desperate online searching. Although it is not exactly fresh as mostly sticking to the storytelling format of the previous film, the movie steadily engages … Continue reading
EO (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A Donkey Odyssey
Jerzy Skolimowski’s latest film “EO”, which won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festivial early in last year and then was Oscar-nominated for Best International Film in last month, follows the life journey of one plain donkey. While it … Continue reading
Women Talking (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): They must decide for themselves now
Sarah Polley’s latest film “Women Talking” is a somber but compelling chamber drama focusing on a group of women who must make an important choice for not only themselves but also many other women in their isolated community. As they … Continue reading
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