Category Archives: Movies

The Dreamed Adventure (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): An archaeologist back in her hometown

“The Dreamed Adventure”, which won the Jury Prize when it was premiered at the Cannes Films Festival early in this year and then was recently selected as the Bulgarian entry for Best International Film Oscar, engaged me more than expected, … Continue reading →

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Late Fame (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sudden attention to an old ex-poet in New York City

Kent Jones’ new film “Late Fame” is a somber but engaging character drama about an old ex-poet suddenly getting some little but unexpected attention. Although it is not entirely satisfying due to its several under-developed aspects, the movie works thanks … Continue reading →

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Possible Love (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A sublime quartet drama by Lee Chang-dong

South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s latest film “Possible Love”, which was recently selected as the South Korean submission to Best International Film Oscar and will be shown in South Korean theaters during next several days before being released on Netflix … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Island (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two Filipino girls tuck in a fantasy island

Animation feature film “Forgotten Island” is a fresh and exuberant fantasy tale which amused and engaged me a lot more than expected. Besides constantly filled with vibrant style and personality to savor, the film is also poignant as a heartfelt … Continue reading →

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Werckmeister Harmonies (2000) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The Melancholy of Existence

“Werckmeister Harmonies”, the 2000 film made by Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr and his co-director Ágnes Hranitzky, feels like a homework to do at first and then becomes something much more than that. Yes, this is one of the quintessential examples … Continue reading →

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The Furious (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Furious and intense indeed

Hong Kong martial art action film “The Furious” is furious indeed. Once it does its very elementary setup at the beginning, the movie relentlessly goes up and up along with its seemingly plain hero who turns out to have a … Continue reading →

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Turning Point: Generation 9/11 (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): From 9/11 to Now

Netflix documentary “Turning Point: Generation 9/11” attempts to look over how things have changed for a particular generation during last 25 years since the 9/11 terror incident in 2001. Mainly because its main subject is too enormous to be packed … Continue reading →

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Coming of Age (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Now there comes the time to grow up for all of them

South Korean independent film “Coming of Age” is a familiar mix of comedy drama. Mainly revolving around one problematic father and daughter relationship, the movie looks around not only its two main characters but also several other family members of … Continue reading →

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Resident Evil (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A risky delivery

Zach Cregger’s latest film “Resident Evil” is a genre product packed with enough fun and excitement. Yes, just like its many other predecessors, it surely has lot of gruesome entities to pop up here and there, but it skillfully and … Continue reading →

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The Drama (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): This is one *nasty* movie

Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli’s latest film “The Drama” is quite sour and nasty to say the least. While it starts like your average romantic comedy, the movie soon turns out to be an absurd and vicious black comedy drenched in … Continue reading →

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