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Category Archives: Movies
Gattaca (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a genetically brave new world
Andrew Niccol’s 1997 film “Gattaca”, which happens to be re-released in selected theaters in South Korea a few days ago, still throws interesting questions for us. Even after more than 25 years after it came out, the movie remains to … Continue reading
Wicked: For Good (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A bit more serious now…
“Wicked: For Good” surely attempts to defy gravity more than its predecessor, but it does not fly that high in my humble opinion. There are several lovely musical moments fueled by the undeniable presence and talent of its two main … Continue reading
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The beginning of an ambitious trilogy
Revisiting Peter Jackson’s 2001 film “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings”, which was recently re-released in selected South Korean theaters, felt like a task to me at first. After all, more than 20 years have passed … Continue reading
Being Eddie (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Safely being Murphy
Netflix documentary film “Being Eddie”, which was released on last Wednesday, will not impress you that much, especially if you are familiar with all those safe celebrity documentaries during last several years. Although its titular figure seems quite ready to … Continue reading
In Your Dreams (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little dreamy adventure
Netflix animation feature film “In Your Dreams”, which was released on last Friday, overcomes its conventional aspect via its sincere handling of story and characters. Although the overall result is still not exactly fresh, the story is fairly entertaining in … Continue reading
Ballard of a Small Player (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Farrell sweats a lot here…
Edward Berger’s latest film “Ballard of a Small Player”, which was released on Netflix a few weeks ago, is one of the most well-made bad films of this year. While there are several top-notch technical aspects to admire to some … Continue reading
Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): After a terminal diagnosis
Documentary film “Come See Me in the Good Light”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few days ago, is about one loving couple coping with the impending end of their long relationship due to a terminal illness. As following … Continue reading
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The Desert of the Tartars (1976) ☆☆☆(3/4): Waiting for the barbarians
Valerio Zurlini’s 1976 film “The Desert of the Tartars”, which happens to be released in selected arthouse movie theaters in South Korea in this week, is interesting for its odd mix of bleak beauty and dark absurdity. While dryly and … Continue reading
Sprout (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A little early work by Yoon Ga-eun
Yoon Ga-eun’s 2013 short film “Sprout”, which happens to be released in selected theaters in South Korean on this Wednesday, is still remarkable in many aspects. This simple but precious piece of work shows that Yoon was already quite a … Continue reading
Left-Handed Girl (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Her left hand
“Left-Handed Girl” is a little but superlative coming-of-drama to admire and cherish. Mostly sticking to the innocent viewpoint of its young heroine, the movie gradually immerses us into her small world along its free-flowing narrative, and it alternatively amuses and … Continue reading
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