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Obsession (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): He should have been careful for what he wished for…

Posted on September 5, 2026 by kaist455

“Obsession” is a little nasty horror film which will surely remind you of that old saying: “Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it”. This time, the pathetic loser hero of the movie definitely regrets a lot … Continue reading →

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Waitress the Musical (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A funny and likable stage musical to enjoy

Posted on September 4, 2026 by kaist455

“Waitress the Musical”, which is the full presentation of the 2015 stage musical of the same name by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson, is a pleasant experience packed with enough spirit and charm. Besides having a number of funny songs … Continue reading →

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Power Ballad (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Their little conflict on a song

Posted on September 3, 2026 by kaist455

John Carney’s latest film “Power Ballad” does not disappoint you in case of music. Its original song is fairly good enough to leave some impression on you, and its two performers are convincing and effective during their musical performance scenes. … Continue reading →

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In the Grey (2026) ☆☆(2/4): Guy Ritchie on autopilot

Posted on September 2, 2026 by kaist455

Guy Ritchie’s latest film “In the Grey” did not surprise or excite me at all. Like many of his notable films such as “The Gentleman” (2019) or “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (2024), the movie attempts to generate some fun … Continue reading →

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The Journey to Gyeong-ju (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): There bumpy family trip for revenge

Posted on September 1, 2026 by kaist455

South Korean film “The Journey to Gyeong-ju” is a mixed bag which actually works better than expected. Although it often feels rather uneven as frequently bumping back and forth between comedy and drama along the story, the movie is somehow … Continue reading →

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Leave the Cat Alone (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): No cat here

Posted on August 31, 2026 by kaist455

2025 Japanese film “Leave the Cat Alone”, which was premiered in the Busan International Film Festival in last year and then was released in South Korean theaters in last week, is frustrating at times as we try to grasp what … Continue reading →

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The Love of Truman (2025) ☆☆(2/4): The Tedium of Truman

Posted on August 30, 2026 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “The Love of Truman” is a piece of tedium about which I cannot care that much. At first, it begins with an interesting SF/fantasy story premise, but then it unfortunately drones on and on without much … Continue reading →

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The End of Oak Street (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A family under fantastic crisis

Posted on August 27, 2026 by kaist455

David Robert Mitchell’s latest film “The End of Oak Street” is a fairly entertaining genre piece despite not surprising me that much. Because I was exposed to its trailer more than once, I had a pretty good idea about what … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little one-cut SF comedy film

Posted on August 23, 2026 by kaist455

Japanese filmmaker Junta Yamaguchi’s 2020 debut feature film “Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes” tries to roll a preposterous but interesting story premise as much as possible within its limited space and time. While you may often get confused at times … Continue reading →

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The Wicker Man (1973) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The return of a classic British horror film

Posted on August 23, 2026 by kaist455

As many of you know well, Robin Hardy’s 1973 film “The Wicker Man” has a pretty complicated history. Not long before it was released in movie theaters in UK at that time, the movie, whose initial running time was around … Continue reading →

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