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The snow on the first day of 2013
We had lots of snow in South Korea during last 5 days. It was not good for cars or pedestrians, but it provided a very good chance for my small digital camera. These photos were shot at my … Continue reading
Life of Pi (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A boy’s unbelievable journey with a Bengal tiger
“Life of Pi” is a stunning visual achievement. It is so an absorbing and exquisite visual experience that I was effortlessly pulled into its fantastic story about a young boy’s unbelievable drift with a Bengal tiger on the vast Pacific … Continue reading
Game Change (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A star is born
Whatever you think about Sarah Palin, a former Alaska Governor who dramatically rose to her fame during 2008 US presidential election, she has an undeniable star presence which even attracted the attention of her detractors including me. Vividly presenting that … Continue reading
The Tower (2012) ☆☆(2/4) : ♪Silent night – Fiery Night♪
The blazing fire and other threats in “The Tower”, the last major South Korean film of this year, certainly look dangerous. They are the best part of this disaster film which is about a big fire incident at a towering … Continue reading
10 movies of 2012 – and more: part 2
And here are another 5 movies in my list.
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10 movies of 2012 – and more: Part 1
Here are my first 5 movies in the list.
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10 movies of 2012 – and more: Introduction
Out of small curiosity, I looked back at my writing on the best films of 2011 I posted at this blog, and I was rather amused by what I wrote in the beginning. I wrote, “I will be 29 after … Continue reading
Beyond the Hills (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A devastating clash between two values
Loosely based on a shocking real-life incident, Romanian film “Beyond the Hills” presents us a slow but compelling drama about two young women entangled in a simple but difficult circumstance caused by two conflicting values. While not taking sides with … Continue reading
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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : He wants to be a good guy this time
Disney’s new digital animation film “Wreck-It Ralph” reaches to my nostalgia with a handful of video games I played during my childhood and adolescent years. I had little interest on playing video games unlike my schoolmates, but I was drawn … Continue reading
