Category Archives: Movies

My prediction on the 90th Annual Academy Awards

Posted on March 1, 2018 by kaist455

Oscar season has been less predictable these days. When we thought “The Revenant” would won the Best Picture award in early 2016, “Spotlight” surprised us at the last minute. When we did not have much doubt on the victory of … Continue reading →

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Ferdinand (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A predictable but entertaining work from Blue Sky Studios

Posted on March 1, 2018 by kaist455

“Ferdinand”, the latest animation feature film from Blue Sky Studios, is predictable but entertaining work coupled with nice lessons for its target audiences. While it is hampered by its thin plot and weak characterization at times, the film mostly works … Continue reading →

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Little Forest (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): One year in her rural hometown

Posted on March 1, 2018 by kaist455

Watching South Korean film “Little Forest” was a relaxing experience for me. When I came into the screening room in last evening, I happened to feel tired and a bit drowsy, but then I found myself gradually refreshed and entertained … Continue reading →

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The Force (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Can the system be fixed?

Posted on February 26, 2018 by kaist455

Documentary film “The Force”, which is currently available on Netflix, gives us a clear-eyed glimpse into the ongoing problematic status of the Oakland Police Department, which was put under federal oversight in 2003 but has only drawn more public attentions … Continue reading →

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Voyeur (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The confession of a voyeur

Posted on February 25, 2018 by kaist455

Netflix documentary film “Voyeur” gives us a fascinating story coupled with considerable morbidity and absurdity. Here are two different men who happened to get associated with each other after one tried to approach to the other with a story to … Continue reading →

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The Polka King (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A goofy American tale of greed and delusion

Posted on February 25, 2018 by kaist455

Based on a fascinating real-life criminal case, “The Polka King”, which is currently available on Netflix, tells us a goofy American tale of greed and delusion. Here is a nice guy who simply wanted to achieve his success as trying … Continue reading →

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The Breadwinner (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story of a young girl in Kabul

Posted on February 24, 2018 by kaist455

“The Breadwinner”, a little animation feature film which was recently nominated for Best Animated Feature Oscar, distinguishes itself with its simple but appealing storytelling coupled with an impressive animation style. While its story often feels bleak and desperate for good … Continue reading →

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Victoria & Abdul (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Judi Dench still has it

Posted on February 24, 2018 by kaist455

During my viewing of “Victoria & Abdul”, I could not help but think about what a remarkable movie acting career Judi Dench has built during last 23 years. When she played James Bond’s direct boss in “GoldenEye” (1995), she was … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Brown (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Queen and her Highlander servant

Posted on February 23, 2018 by kaist455

Although it has been more than 20 years since it came out, “Mrs. Brown” remains as one of better British period drama films made during the 1990s. Inspired by a fascinating human relationship in the life of one of the … Continue reading →

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Ingrid Goes West (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little morbid comedy on social media stalking

Posted on February 21, 2018 by kaist455

As an uneasy satire on social media stalking, “Ingrid Goes West” is not a pleasant experience at all. Yes, you will probably be disturbed a lot by how its pathetically unhinged heroine goes further and further into her obsession and … Continue reading →

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