Category Archives: Movies

Kinyarwanda (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : The people amidst the Rwanda genocide

Posted on April 9, 2013 by kaist455

Most of you have probably heard about the Rwandan genocide in 1994. When I heard about it for the first time, it seemed to be no more than one of those small, trivial international news I got from TV, but … Continue reading →

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Remembering Roger Ebert

Posted on April 5, 2013 by kaist455

“So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies.” – from Roger Ebert’s last blog entry “A Leave of Presence”

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Broken City (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : It’s a corrupted city – no surprise

Posted on April 5, 2013 by kaist455

One of the usual symptoms of being a seasoned movie addict is that you sometimes make a certain list in your mind before you appreciate genre films. The list consists of many genre conventions and clichés you may have heard … Continue reading →

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Running Man (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : A running man in a hobbling thriller

Posted on April 4, 2013 by kaist455

 Ironically, new South Korean action movie “Running Man” does not run that much. It instead hobbles a lot while letting itself being saddled with many unnecessary story elements which could have been discarded without any problem, and I kept losing … Continue reading →

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Rust and Bone (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : It’s always hard to start at the bottom

Posted on April 3, 2013 by kaist455

They say you can start your life again even if you find yourself hitting the bottom, but, as some of you know, starting at the bottom is not easy at all. While it is ultimately an optimistic film about healing … Continue reading →

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : His eventful first year

Posted on March 31, 2013 by kaist455

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is an enjoyable coming-of-age drama to be appreciated. While it entertains us with various colorful characters surrounding its shy, awkward hero, the movie gives us a heartfelt story about how he comes to get … Continue reading →

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Shadow Dancer (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4): A desperate mother forced into tricky circumstance

Posted on March 31, 2013 by kaist455

While its story has a specific background, “Shadow Dancer” focuses on the universal human toil observed inside the murky world where trust can be dangerous and expose can be fatal. It is a slow, quiet thriller which may require you … Continue reading →

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In Darkness (2011) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A light in darkness

Posted on March 31, 2013 by kaist455

 First, I want to emphasize to you that there is nothing particularly bad in “In Darkness”, one of the Best Foreign Film Oscar nominees in last year. It was made with good intention, and its subject is treated with respect … Continue reading →

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Holy Motors (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A dazzling limousine ride with Carax and Levant

Posted on March 23, 2013 by kaist455

 Some movies can instantly grip our attention even though they do not explain a lot about themselves. I cannot explain well the logics or motives behind its very odd premise, but I can definitely assure you that Leos Carax’s comeback … Continue reading →

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Very Ordinary Couple (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Are they ever

Posted on March 23, 2013 by kaist455

Many romantic comedies become mellow or slow during their third act as things get more serious, but South Korean romantic comedy “Very Ordinary Couple” is a bit different because of the irony inside the dynamic between its couple. They decide … Continue reading →

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