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Category Archives: Movies
The Dark and the Wicked (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Something insidious at their family farm
“The Dark and the Wicked” is a simple but effective horror flick which distinguishes itself a bit with its suffocatingly insidious atmosphere. While its story promise is familiar to the core, the movie keeps holding our interest as steadily accumulating … Continue reading
Wendy (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A rough variation of Peter Pan tale
Behn Zeitlin’s new film “Wendy” attempts a raw and rough variation of that famous fantasy written by J.M. Barrie, and I admire that to some degree despite being frequently dissatisfied with the overall result. While it is often quite impressive … Continue reading
Good on Paper (2021) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): There is something about this guy…
Netflix film “Good on Paper”, which was released on last Wednesday, is a mildly funny comedy film which could go further with its heroine. She is definitely not someone you can easily like, but it is often amusing to see … Continue reading
Sisters on Track (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Running for better life
Netflix documentary film “Sisters on Track”, which was released on last Thursday, looks into one important period of three young African American girls ready to try their best with their considerable athletic ability. Although their darkest time was over, these … Continue reading
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Made in Rooftop (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Two gay lads with some issues
South Korean film “Made in Rooftop” is a lightweight queer comedy drama which is a bit too corny and flamboyant for me. Maybe because I am a nerdy gay dude who is usually discreet and restrained in case of expressing … Continue reading
Vote Young Ones (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): They did deserve every vote they got
South Korean documentary film “Vote Young Ones” closely observes a minor political campaign which was definitely an uphill to say the least. Everyone in the campaign was well aware of how disadvantaged their campaign was in many aspects from the … Continue reading
In the Heights (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A lively musical film set in Washington Heights
“In the Heights” is a respectable musical film I admired for its considerable energy and spirit even when I observed it from the distance at times. Although I frequently noticed a number of artificial aspects from its plot and characters … Continue reading
Dream Horse (2020) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): They bought a horse
“Dream Horse” is a clichéd underdog story which is mildly entertaining while not bringing anything particular new to its genre territory. While we can clearly discern what and how it is about right from the start, the movie did a … Continue reading
Hard Hit (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): There is a bomb right under him….
South Korean film “Hard Hit” is an efficient thriller which drives along its tight plot better than expected. While surely reminiscent of many other similar thriller films including “Phone Booth” (2002), the movie quickly grabs our attention within its first … Continue reading
Scattered Night (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Between their divorcing parents
South Korean independent film “Scattered Night” simply but sensitively observes a growing domestic dilemma within one ordinary family to be broken in one way or another. While the situation is unavoidable to say the least, the kids must make a … Continue reading
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