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People and Meat (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Three naughty old people

South Korean film “People and Meat” works best whenever it is buoyed by the solid chemistry among its three main cast members. These old but wonderful performers embody their respective roles so well that it is disappointing that the movie … Continue reading

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Maru (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Circle, Circle, Circle…

I still remember when I visited the contemporary art section in the Art Institute of Chicago during one day of April 2010. I must confess that most of those exhibited artworks were a bit too plain and simple to my … Continue reading

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Tron: Ares (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Spectacular to watch but rather superficial to feel

“Tron: Ares” is definitely one of the most spectacular eye candies of this year – and that is all. Right from the beginning, the movie dazzles and overpowers us with a series of terrific visual moments worthwhile to watch in … Continue reading

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The Lost Bus (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): It works whenever it is on fire

Paul Greengrass’ latest film “The Lost Bus”, which was released on Apple TV+ on last Friday, works whenever it is on fire. Based on one real-life story associated with the 2018 Camp Fire in California, the movie is as clichéd … Continue reading

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Steve (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): One particularly difficult day for teachers and boys

 Netflix film “Steve”, which was released on the streaming service a few days ago after having a limited theatrical release in UK and US a few weeks ago, follows one particularly difficult day for the teachers and boys at one … Continue reading

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The Godfather (1972) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A masterpiece you can’t possibly refuse

Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film “The Godfather”, which happened to be re-released in selected South Korean theaters several weeks ago, is a masterpiece you cannot possibly refuse. As compellingly illustrating the transfer of a criminal power from one generation to … Continue reading

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The Wedding Banquet (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): An exemplary remake to enjoy

“The Wedding Banquet”, the remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 film of the same name, is an exemplary remake to enjoy. While it understandably adds some big changes to the story and characters, the movie also has a fair share of … Continue reading

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Your Letter (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Searching for his letters

South Korean animation feature film “Your Letter” is a simple but engaging coming-of-age drama about friendship and solidarity. Often reminiscent of the mood and style of Japanese animation films, the movie has several lovely visual moments to remember, and that … Continue reading

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A Working Man (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Statham on John Wick mode – no surprise here

David Ayer’s latest movie “A Working Man” is a run-of-the-mill action flick which will not surprise you a lot if you are a seasoned moviegoer like me. As a sort of cross between “Taken” (2008) and “John Wick” (2014), it … Continue reading

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One Battle After Another (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A full-throttle political genre mix a la PTA

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film “One Battle After Another” is a full-throttle political genre mix to captivate and then entertain you in unexpectedly various ways. As he has always done during last three decades since his first feature film “Hard … Continue reading

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