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Category Archives: Movies
The Lives of Others (2006) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As he’s monitoring upon them
German film “The Lives of Others”, which was re-released in South Korean theaters in this week, takes us into a certain historical period which deserves to be described as “Orwellian”. For more than 40 years, the communist government of East … Continue reading
The Wild Robot (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A robot in the wild
Animation feature film “The Wild Robot” may feel quite familiar in case of what it is about, but it will surprise you a lot for how it is about. Here is an animation film which is not just merely well-made … Continue reading
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Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Joker in Love – and Repentance
Todd Phillips’ new film “Joker: Folie à Deux” is something bound to happen after all the controversies caused by his previous film “Joker” (2019). Like Martin Scorsese made a sort of apology in “The King of Comedy” (1982) after “Taxi … Continue reading
Wolfs (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Two fixers stuck with each other
“Wolfs”, which was released on Apple TV+ in a few days ago, works best whenever it simply focuses on whatever is exchanged between its two charismatic star actors. Having actually worked together more once in several notable films, they constantly … Continue reading
Will & Harper (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): On the road with his transgender friend
Netflix documentary film “Will & Harper”, which was released on last Friday, follows a little road journey of one famous American comedian and his transgender friend. Simply focusing the frank and earnest interactions between them, the documentary gives us a … Continue reading
The Mountain (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Call of the Mountain
French film “The Mountain” impressed me a lot for a number of breathtaking shots to behold, but then it baffled me a lot as taking a sudden left turn in the middle of the story. While several audiences including a … Continue reading
Band of Outsiders (1964) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): When Godard was really cool
Jean-Luc Godard was at the height of his artistic creativity when he was young and bold in the 1960s. After making a huge milestone spot in the cinema history with his great film “Breathless” (1960), he gave us a number … Continue reading
All the Long Nights (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): As they help and support each other
Japanese filmmaker Shô Miyake’s latest film “All the Long Nights” is a calm and somber character drama between two different troubled people who come to help and support each other more than expected. Although it feels predictable at times, the … Continue reading
A Confucian Confusion (1994) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A cheerful confusion
During last several years, I and South Korean audiences have been fortunate to watch the works of Edward Yang (1947 ~ 2007), who was one of the leading figures in the Taiwanese New Wave during the 1980s alongside Hou Hsiao-hsien … Continue reading
Trap (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): He gets trapped…
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film “Trap” seems willing to be trapped along with its hero for a while during its first half. As its hero tries to get away from his increasingly claustrophobic circumstance, the movie steadily dials up and … Continue reading
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