Category Archives: Movies

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): You’ll surely laugh…

Posted on September 22, 2019 by kaist455

A few years ago, I watched several episodes of Zach Galifianakis’ web series “Between Two Ferns”, and I still remember well how much I was tickled by those hilariously awkward moments generated between Galifianakis and his celebrity guests. He is … Continue reading →

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Into the Forest (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two sisters isolated in the apocalyptic world

Posted on September 22, 2019 by kaist455

“Into the Forest” is a small but engaging survival drama about two young women who suddenly find themselves isolated in an apocalyptic situation. Although it can be said that the story does not break any new ground in its genre … Continue reading →

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Crooked House (2017) ☆☆(2/4): A pedestrian Agatha Christie mystery flick

Posted on September 20, 2019 by kaist455

Watching “Crooked House” is one of the most joyless movie experiences I have ever had during recent years. Thoroughly flat and tedious in terms of storytelling and characterization, the movie bored me from the beginning to the end, so I … Continue reading →

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Yesterday (2019) ☆☆(2/4): A middling Beatles musical comedy

Posted on September 19, 2019 by kaist455

Danny Boyle’s new film “Yesterday” merely amused me from time to time, and that was all for me. While I enjoyed its comic fantasy premise to some degree, the movie quickly wears out its welcome due to its superficial narrative … Continue reading →

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Ad Astra (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4) : To the stars (and his father)

Posted on September 19, 2019 by kaist455

James Gray’s latest work “Ad Astra” is a slow, introspective science fiction drama austerely revolving around father and son issues from the beginning to the end. Although you may be quite disappointed if you expect something like “Gravity” (2013) or … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Astronaut, Father and son, SF, Space | 1 Comment

The Phenom (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A baseball pitcher with issues

Posted on September 9, 2019 by kaist455

“The Phenom” is a somber and restrained sports drama which focuses more on psychological elements than physical ones. Mainly revolving around one talented but troubled rookie baseball player, the movie calmly and tentatively examines his longtime emotional issues, and we … Continue reading →

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The Confirmation (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A weekend between father and son

Posted on September 9, 2019 by kaist455

“The Confirmation” is more entertaining and touching than I thought at first. While its overall mood is dry and glum just like its hero, the movie gradually reveals its sweet and humorous side as moving from one small good moment … Continue reading →

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Shoot the Piano Player (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A ‘blind’ piano player in trouble

Posted on September 7, 2019 by kaist455

Indian film “Shoot the Piano Player”, which was recently released in South Korea as “The Blind Melody”, is a ridiculously funny black comedy thriller packed with some good laughs and wild twists. Although it is uneven and incoherent at times … Continue reading →

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The Monster (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Mother and daughter menaced by a monster

Posted on September 6, 2019 by kaist455

“The Monster”, which will belatedly be released in South Korea during this month, is a little independent horror film which works better than expected despite its rather thin premise and limited background. While it surely has a freakish creature as … Continue reading →