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Batman (1989) ☆☆☆(3/4): That indelible darkness
The most timeless part of Tim Burton’s “Batman” is that indelible darkness of its superlative Oscar-winning production design by late Anton Furst. Burton and Furst created one of the most visually striking cities in the movie history which deserves to … Continue reading
Ikiru (1952) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): To live for the rest of his life
Not long after I watched Akira Kurosawa’s great film “Ikiru” for the first time around 20 years ago, I read a review written by one anonymous but prominent South Korean critic who argued that “Ikiru” is the funniest film ever … Continue reading
A Letter from Kyoto (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Three sisters and their aging mother
South Korean film “A Letter from Kyoto” is a little family drama revolving around the relationships among three sisters and their aging mother. As these four different women cope with each own daily matters along the story, the movie slowly … Continue reading
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10 movies of 2023 – and more: Part 3
Now here are 11 South Korean films of this year.
10 movies of 2023 – and more: Part 2
And here are the other 5 movies in my list – with other films good enough to be mentioned.
10 movies of 2023 – and more: Part 1
So here are the first five films of my annual list
10 movies of 2023 – and more: Introduction
Again, we are approaching to the end of another year. Compared to last year, 2023 has been less burdensome in comparison after the eventual end of the COVID-19 pandemic period, and wearing a mask in public spaces already seems like … Continue reading
Showing Up (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The daily life of an artist
From time to time, I drop by a local gallery located not so far from my workplace, and I usually observe those exhibited works with some curiosity and fascination. Many of them look rather simple on the surface, but I … Continue reading
A Thousand and One (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Living on empty with her son
“A Thousand and One” is a small but intimate character drama on one African American woman struggling to give the chance for a better life to a boy raised by her in their slum neighborhood of New York City. This … Continue reading
