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Campus animals in the evening (2013/07/10)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by kaist455

                                It is still bright, and they are active as ever despite heat.

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In the House (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : On seductive/dangerous writing

Posted on July 9, 2013 by kaist455

 Both frank and deceptive about what it is going to do, “In the House” simultaneously presents two plots and then observes how they roll together – and how they come to manipulate each other. The movie has a dark fun … Continue reading →

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Cheer Up, Mr. Lee (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Loser filmmakers’ comic struggle

Posted on July 8, 2013 by kaist455

I enjoyed small funny moments in South Korean mockumentary film “Cheer Up, Mr. Lee”, and that was why I was relatively let down by what was shown around its ending. I know the characters in the movie are not that … Continue reading →

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The Lone Ranger (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Meet an overblown oddball western

Posted on July 6, 2013 by kaist455

“The Lone Ranger” has several moments of unadulterated fun although it is messy and uneven on the whole. It is not as bad as some reviewers said, and it is certainly nice to hear William Tell Overture being pumped up … Continue reading →

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Cats and a dog (2013/06/29)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by kaist455

                             In these days, I begin to like dogs more than cats…

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A free summer day (2013/06/28)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by kaist455

                                               We went to the beach near Sam-cheok, and then we went to the cave nearby. Too bad the photography is now allowed inside the cave.

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A mountain on a cloudy day (2013/06/27)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by kaist455

                                                                                 It was cool and cloudy, but, overall, it was a sweaty hiking at Mt. Seorak of Gang-won area.

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Cell Cycle Symposium (06/26/13)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by kaist455

                                                     I went to Cell Cycle Symposium last week. It was hot, but we had a good time at this resort.

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Cold Eyes (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Be careful – and be watchful

Posted on July 3, 2013 by kaist455

“Cold Eyes” is a pure exercise in thriller and professionalism. It is a taut, efficient work not wasting any minute throughout its 2-hour running time, and we are entertained by its main characters defined and driven by their professionalism. Everything … Continue reading →

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Jurassic Park (1993) ☆☆☆(3/4) : You can still believe they’re alive again

Posted on June 30, 2013 by kaist455

 “Jurassic Park” has aged well as one of the notable milestones in the special effect history. The special effect technology in Hollywood has moved on a lot since its remarkable achievement in 1993, and you may glimpse its dated aspects … Continue reading →

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