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Category Archives: Movies
The Beguiled (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A disturbance in their insular world
“The Beguiled”, the latest work from Sofia Coppola, is an atmospheric period piece about one small insular world and the quiet disturbance among its few inhabitants. When an outsider happens to be brought into their world, his presence gradually casts … Continue reading
It (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): It finally comes….
Stephen King has been known well for creating compelling horror stories from seemingly ordinary backgrounds, and “It” is surely one of his prime examples. As the story and characters are vividly and realistically established in this big, ambitious modern horror … Continue reading
Tramps (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Looking for a briefcase
As a little film about two young strangers who happen to get involved with each other, “Tramps” seems pretty conventional at first, but then it turns out to be a little more distinctive than expected. Although I must confess that … Continue reading
Other People (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): As his mother is dying
If you are a seasoned moviegoer like me, you will instantly see that “Other People” is filled with many typical elements you can expect from a bittersweet family comedy drama involved with terminal illness, but, fortunately, the movie is better … Continue reading
Blue Jay (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): When they meet again
The premise of “Blue Jay” is quite simple. Two people happen to meet each other, and their old feelings are gradually revived as they talk more with each other. While the movie mainly consists of their private conversation scenes, its … Continue reading
Atomic Blonde (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Brutal, Bruised, and Beautiful
“Atomic Blonde” is a gritty but stylish action film impressing us a lot with its colorful personality and bruised beauty. As the movie confidently moves from one narrative point to another along with its feisty, resourceful spy heroine, we are … Continue reading
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): How Loach has abided
What a remarkable filmmaker Ken Loach is. Since he modestly started his career during the 1960s, he has ardently stuck to his integrity as well as his artistry during more than 50 years, and that admirable aspect of his is … Continue reading
Criminal Conspiracy (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): How South Korean media has been ruined
South Korean documentary film “Criminal Conspiracy” made me sad and angry for good reasons. During last 10 years, several major broadcasting companies in South Korean have been seriously damaged and corrupted by South Korean politicians and their cronies, and the … Continue reading
The Table (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): One same table, four different conversations
South Korean film “The Table” consists of four different conversation scenes unfolded on one table. During each scene, we meet two characters, and then we listen to their conversation as observing the mood and nuances surrounding them. While this is … Continue reading
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A modest tribute to Linklater
To be frank with you, it took some years for me to become familiar with the works of Richard Linklater. When I happened to watch “School of Rock” (2003) around 2004, I did not pay much attention to its director, … Continue reading
