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Category Archives: Movies
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Oasis back in action
Documentary film “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger”, which was released in South Korean theaters shortly after being premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, is a powerful experience you should not miss even if you are not so familiar … Continue reading
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Tagged Brothers, Concert, Documentary, Musician, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Gill (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The boy who can breathe in water
South Korean independent animation feature film “Gill”, which finally came to local movie theaters after being premiered at the Bucheon International Animation Festival two years ago, impressed me a lot for its distinctive mood and style. Based on the 2011 … Continue reading
Days of Being Wild (1990) ☆☆☆(3/4): A self-absorbed lad’s languid descent
Wong Kar-Wai’s 1990 film “Days of Being Wild”, whose 4K remastered version was released in South Korean theaters a few days ago, remains a distant but interesting experience for me. Mainly revolving around one handsome but hopelessly self-absorbed lad who … Continue reading
My Penguin Friend (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): This penguin steals the show anyway
2024 film “My Penguin Friend”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a sentimental but undeniably earnest presentation of one fascinating real-life story. While I have no idea on how much it actually fictionalizes its real-life story, … Continue reading
Mayday (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A very predictable genre exercise with some amusement
“Mayday”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few days ago, is a very predictable genre exercise with a bit of amusement. As an action comedy film mainly driven by two very different personalities at the center of the story, … Continue reading
Don’t Say Good Luck (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her life becomes a little more complicated
Netflix film “Don’t Say Good Luck”, which was released in last month, is a modest but earnest coming-of-age drama film to cherish. While it is inherently melodramatic from the beginning, the movie deftly strikes the right balance between humor and … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Family, High School, High Schooler, Illness, Mother and daughter
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Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story still continues…
It is difficult not to get angry as watching Netfilx documentary film “Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing”, which was released in last month. As a sequel to the 2022 Netflix documentary “Downfall: The Cast Against Boeing”, the documentary may not … Continue reading
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Tagged Airplane, Documentary, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Whistleblower
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Sua’s Home (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Reaching for home and family
South Korean independent film “Sua’s Home” dryly but closely observes one adolescent girl’s desperate struggle for stability and affection. Although she is not wholly sympathetic, we come to have some understanding on her struggle at least, and the movie engages … Continue reading
Obsession (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): He should have been careful for what he wished for…
“Obsession” is a little nasty horror film which will surely remind you of that old saying: “Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it”. This time, the pathetic loser hero of the movie definitely regrets a lot … Continue reading
Waitress the Musical (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A funny and likable stage musical to enjoy
“Waitress the Musical”, which is the full presentation of the 2015 stage musical of the same name by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson, is a pleasant experience packed with enough spirit and charm. Besides having a number of funny songs … Continue reading
