Category Archives: Movies

The Good Dinosaur (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : My Boy Spot

Posted on January 9, 2016 by kaist455

While it is a slick animated feature film on the technical level, “The Good Dinosaur” is not wholly satisfying in terms of story and characters, and that is a surprise considering that it is made by none other than Pixar … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Adventure, Animation Film, Dinosaur, Family, Fantasy, Father and son, Friendship | 1 Comment

Spotlight (2015) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): All the Church’s Men

Posted on January 8, 2016 by kaist455

It is always interesting to watch professionals doing their best together. “Spotlight” gives us such an experience like that, and this top-notch journalism drama is calm, concise, comprehensive, and straightforward just like any good investigative article you read from newspapers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Catholic Church, Child Abuse, Journalist, Newspaper, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Religion | 2 Comments

Brooklyn (2015) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A young immigrant between two different worlds

Posted on January 6, 2016 by kaist455

“Brooklyn” is a simple but touching film with lots of heart and mind. This is basically a classic coming-of-age drama with an innocent touch of fairy tale, but it is told so well through exemplary storytelling, commendable period mood, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Department Store, Family, Immigration, Romance | 1 Comment

Macadam Stories (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Three stories from a shabby apartment building

Posted on January 4, 2016 by kaist455

In a drab urban neighborhood where everyone looks lonely and isolated, “Macadam Stories” unfolds three different odd stories in parallel. While sharing the common tone and background with each other, these comic tales rarely intersect with each other, and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Apartment Building, Comedy | Leave a comment

Carol (2015) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A haunting love story of yearning and passion

Posted on December 31, 2015 by kaist455

No other love can warm my heart Now that I’ve known the comfort of your arms No other love, oh the sweet contentment That I find with you everytime, everytime … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Lesbian, Photography, Romance | 2 Comments

Results (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A triangle with fitness matter

Posted on December 30, 2015 by kaist455

“Results” is a lightweight comedy about three characters who are not very good at perceiving or expressing their feelings. While its jaunty narrative feels too loose at times, the movie thankfully does not push them into genre conventions, and it … Continue reading →