Category Archives: Movies

Victoria (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A crime thriller presented via a single continuous take

Posted on November 23, 2016 by kaist455

Although I do not think German film “Victoria” intends to be a cautionary moral tale, it can be said that there is a familiar moral to be learned from its heroine’s unfortunate plight during a few hours: Be discreet about … Continue reading →

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The Triplets Of Belleville (2003) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Meet Sylvain Chomet

Posted on November 20, 2016 by kaist455

While I was aware of its presence as it came out in 2003 and then was nominated for Best Animation Feature Film Oscar in the next year, I only came to watch Sylvain Chomet’s first animation feature film “The Triplets … Continue reading →

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Tangerine (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): One day of two transgender sex workers in Hollywood

Posted on November 20, 2016 by kaist455

When “Tangerine” was shown at the Sundance Film Festival early in last year, this low-budget independent film drew lots of attention for not only what it was about but also how it was made. The movie is certainly interesting for … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): When he returns older

Posted on November 18, 2016 by kaist455

South Korean film “Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned” is a fantasy melodrama constantly swinging between its dark premise and sentimental mood. Although the mysterious situation surrounding its young heroine has inherently uncomfortable aspects for good reasons, the movie believes … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Not So Fantastic

Posted on November 17, 2016 by kaist455

Based on the book which was developed from one of numerous small details in the wondrous fantasy world created by J.K. Rowling, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” gives us an engaging variation of elements familiar to many of … Continue reading →

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Almost Holy (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A gritty, tough shepherd in Ukraine

Posted on November 15, 2016 by kaist455

Documentary film “Almost Holy”, currently available on Netflix, gives us a darkly complex portrayal of a man of the cloth determined to fight against evil in his own unorthodox way. As the documentary shows more of the gritty, uncomfortable sides … Continue reading →

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Our Love Story (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Their Plain Love Story

Posted on November 13, 2016 by kaist455

South Korean film “Our Love Story” is a wonderfully intimate drama revolving around one specific romantic relationship. As they get closer to each other after their incidental encounter, they move onto the next step, but then there is always the … Continue reading →

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Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A creepy prequel to surprise you

Posted on November 12, 2016 by kaist455

A major surprise of “Ouija: Origin of Evil” is that it is not only good enough to be scary and entertaining but also actually better than its forgettable predecessor. While it is an origin story preceding “Ouija” (2014) as reflected … Continue reading →

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Yourself and Yours (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Herself and His

Posted on November 12, 2016 by kaist455

Baffling and playful, South Korean film “Yourself and Yours” has a little fun with those familiar matters of heart. Because I did not know much about its plot when I watched the movie during this Thursday evening, I initially felt … Continue reading →

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Rams (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two estranged sheep farmer brothers

Posted on November 8, 2016 by kaist455

It was during my undergraduate school years that I heard about scrapie for the first time. Due to its elusive origin of infection somehow highly resistant to common disinfection methods, this neurodegenerative disease observed from sheep and goats had been … Continue reading →

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