Author Archives: kaist455

Tim’s Vermeer (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Recreating a Vermeer

Posted on August 9, 2014 by kaist455

Whenever the camera looks closely at Johannes Vermeer’s paintings in fascinating documentary “Tim’s Vermeer”, you cannot help but marvel at their vivid colors and details – and their verisimilitude which almost approaches to the level of modern photography. This Dutch … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Documentary, Inventor, Painter, Painting, Recreation | 1 Comment

Miss Violence (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A family secret oppressing them all

Posted on August 8, 2014 by kaist455

They look like a quiet, normal family at first, but there is something wrong about this family. Even after a terrible incident which would devastate any other normal families, they just move on with their daily life as if they … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Domestic Abuse, Family | 1 Comment

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): A goofy but spirited space adventure

Posted on August 2, 2014 by kaist455

With its own style and wit, “Guardians of the Galaxy” bounces around its space opera playground with its colorful outlaw characters who are always the constant source of surprise and amusement throughout the film. While it eventually arrives at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged action, Adventure, Fantasy, SF | 1 Comment

Roaring Currents (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : He still has 12 ships for his last stand…

Posted on August 1, 2014 by kaist455

“It may be proper to compare me with Nelson, but not with Korea’s Yi Sun-sin, for he has no equal.” – Tōgō Heihachirō(1848-1943), Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy One particular behavior of mine during the screening of South Korean … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Real-life figure, Real-life incident, South Korean Film, War | 6 Comments

Geese, Cats, and Kittens (2014/07/28)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by kaist455

We have new kittens in the campus…

Posted in Photos | Tagged Cats, Geese, KAIST | 1 Comment

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Here comes more dragons

Posted on July 28, 2014 by kaist455

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” is a sequel with more story, more characters, and more dragons which will certainly satisfy its young target audiences. Although its exhilarating charm is occasionally weighted down by the more serious aspect of its … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Animation, Dragon, Father and son, Flying, Monster, Mother and Son, Viking | 1 Comment

Calvary (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : He’s going to be killed because he is a good priest

Posted on July 28, 2014 by kaist455

He is a good man with faith and compassion, but now he is going to be killed just because of that. “Cavalry”, a somber drama with a little touch of absurd comedy, slowly moves to its inevitable point like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Crime, Father and daughter, Murder, Priest, Religion | Leave a comment

Kundo: Age of the Rampant (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A merry band of Korean thieves

Posted on July 25, 2014 by kaist455

South Korean film “Kundo: Age of the Rampant” is a funny mix of period drama, action comedy, and Spaghetti western. Although it is frequently incoherent and feels dragged especially around its last chapter, there are many fun moments of humor … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged action, revenge, South Korean Film, Thieve | Leave a comment

Under the Skin (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Fascinating ambiguity under its SF skin

Posted on July 16, 2014 by kaist455

“Under the Skin” will baffle you and frustrate you with its cold, abstract style, but it is also a weirdly fascinating experience you cannot easily forget. The movie only gives us a few bits of vague information on what is … Continue reading →