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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4) : Yes, they’re really going to do that

Posted on October 17, 2014 by kaist455

 “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is not as whimsy or outrageous as its odd title suggests, and that was a little disappointment for me. The movie is a mild, pleasant comedy, and there is nothing wrong with that, but, considering … Continue reading →

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The Immigrant (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): A rich, somber classic melodrama from a bygone era

Posted on October 12, 2014 by kaist455

 Right from its evocative opening shot, “The Immigrant” takes us into the era when many poor, desperate people struggled hard in a world which was not as generous to them as they hoped. They might have some bright hopes about … Continue reading →

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Cats in the campus (2014/10/01)

Posted on October 11, 2014 by kaist455

It is October now, but they are enjoying sunny afternoon…  

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Whistle Blower (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Against a big national lie

Posted on October 5, 2014 by kaist455

 South Korean film “Whistle Blower” gave me and other audiences an odd experience to talk about. Although it emphasizes that its story is entirely fictional, I and others knew too well that it was inspired by a big academic scandal … Continue reading →

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Seven Psychopaths (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Screenplay work in criminal process

Posted on September 26, 2014 by kaist455

 “Seven Psychopaths” is about one funny screenplay writing process which is cheerfully juxtaposed with absurd humor and striking violence to shock you and then amuse you. As we follow its convoluted plot, it becomes apparent to us that it is … Continue reading →

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A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A sombre but intense noir thriller

Posted on September 23, 2014 by kaist455

 Through its tarnished hero’s melancholic investigation process, “A Walk Among the Tombstones” looks into the dark, twisted face of human evil, and there are several chilling moments which will make you cringe or gasp for the horror implied during these … Continue reading →

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The Maze Runner (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : It runs around many familiar things

Posted on September 22, 2014 by kaist455

 Running around many familiar things we have seen before, “The Maze Runner” is as much as you can expect from a film based on popular SF young adult novel. It surely has a teenager hero who will clash with the … Continue reading →

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Frank (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Did he ever wash his face or hair?

Posted on September 21, 2014 by kaist455

 When I saw its trailer several months ago, I wondered whether “Frank” could work, but it turns out to be better than I expected. While its distant, enigmatic title character and other oddball characters surely draw our attention, the movie … Continue reading →

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Fading Gigolo (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5): A little more than sex for cash, so to speak

Posted on September 21, 2014 by kaist455

 As a comedy about the world’s oldest profession(and the second one), “Fading Gigolo” caresses, curdles, massages, and tickles its story and characters while not going a lot into its carnal affairs. Although it occasionally shows humor and poignancy while handling … Continue reading →

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Little White Lies (2010) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A summer vacation without their friend

Posted on September 20, 2014 by kaist455

 French film “Little White Lies” starts its story with a familiar setting. With a bad news hovering over them, they spend some time together as before, but it turns out they have each own problems to deal with besides that … Continue reading →

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