Category Archives: Movies

Mudbound (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A tale of two families in Mississippi

Posted on November 20, 2017 by kaist455

Filled with so much of the sense of life and location, “Mudbound”, which is currently available on Netflix while getting a limited theatrical release in US, makes a vivid, powerful impression on us. Right from its very first scene, it … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Feminism Vs. Sexism

Posted on November 19, 2017 by kaist455

“Battle of the Sexes” is a mild but entertaining comedy drama which closely looks at an amusing sports event between two contrasting real-life figures. Although it sometimes feels a bit unfocused, the movie works as an engaging tale while supported … Continue reading →

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A Ghost Story (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An atypical ghost story

Posted on November 18, 2017 by kaist455

“A Ghost Story” is not your average ghost story. Although it may initially look ridiculous due to its rather goofy premise, the movie slowly comes to engage us as its unconventional narrative rolls along with its ghost hero, and it … Continue reading →

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Room No.7 (2017) ☆1/2(1.5/4): Witless and toothless

Posted on November 18, 2017 by kaist455

Watching South Korean film “Room No.7” was one of the most tedious experiences I have ever had during recent years. As a comedy, the movie is not funny at all, and, as far as I can remember, the audiences around … Continue reading →

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Justice League (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): DCEU on recovery (sort of)

Posted on November 16, 2017 by kaist455

While it is basically a 2-hour teaser, “Justice League” is a little better than expected. Although there are several glaring flaws due to its problematic storytelling, it is thankfully not as ponderous and joyless as that bloated mess called “Batman … Continue reading →

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The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her ‘B-photos’

Posted on November 13, 2017 by kaist455

As watching Errol Morris’ latest documentary film “The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography”, which is currently available on Netflix, I came to reflect on the fact that I have never used Polaroid or any other instant camera before. Sure, I … Continue reading →

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The Seeds of Violence (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A soldier’s hard day

Posted on November 12, 2017 by kaist455

Unlike many South Korean lads, I did not have to go through two years of mandatory military service. Because I was a graduate student studying in Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), all I had to do during … Continue reading →

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Loving Vincent (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): An impressionistic animation film a la Van Gogh

Posted on November 12, 2017 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Loving Vincent” gave me one of the most colorful experiences of this year. Vividly and authentically recreating that recognizable oil painting style of Vincent van Gogh, the film puts us right into its stylish world filled with … Continue reading →

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Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Gaga the entertainer

Posted on November 11, 2017 by kaist455

Although I do not know much about Lady Gaga, I found that Netflix documentary film “Gaga: Five Foot Two” is an interesting behind-the-scenes documentary about one of the most popular entertainers in the world at present. Although I was a … Continue reading →

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Bad Genius (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A smart, exhilarating heist film from Thailand

Posted on November 5, 2017 by kaist455

Thailand film “Bad Genius” surprised me a lot. Bringing some fresh air into its genre conventions via its seemingly mundane story material, this smart, exhilarating heist film is constantly electrifying as serving us a number of memorable moments to amuse … Continue reading →

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