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Category Archives: Movies
By the Stream (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A minor misfire from Hong Sang-soo
South Korean independent film “By the Stream”, which is another film from Hong Sang-soo during this year after “A Traveler’s Needs” (2023), sadly did not engage me much as frequently feeling rather thin and vague in terms of story and … Continue reading
Sing Sing (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As they prepare for another show in their prison
It is always fascinating for me to observe different people and lives via good movies, and “Sing Sing” is one of such terrific films. Although most of its main characters are quite different from me in many aspects, I observed … Continue reading
Ghostlight (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A personal healing via art
“Ghostlight” is a modest but extraordinary human drama about the surprising healing power of art. Mainly revolving around one plain man’s struggle to understand and process his anger and grief via one unlikely artistic opportunity, the movie comes to show … Continue reading
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His Three Daughters (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As they wait for their father’s death
Netflix film “His Three Daughters”, which was released a few days ago, trusts its main cast members for going up and down within its modest but intense chamber family drama, and I enjoyed that a lot. As its three main … Continue reading
Hundreds of Beavers (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The Trouble with Beavers
“Hundreds of Beavers” is a little quirky independent film which never stopped amusing or surprising me. Steadily building up its comic momentum along its hilariously loony narrative, the movie provides a series of very funny and creative moments to be … Continue reading
Thelma (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): One spirited old lady
The most marvelous thing about “Thelma” is how its lead actress makes the movie more special in addition to being perfectly cast for her titular role. Although she is soon going to have the 95th birthday, June Squibb has been … Continue reading
The Nature of Love (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her messy pursuit of romance
Canadian French film “The Nature of Love” is about one intelligent adult woman’s messy pursuit of romance. As following the ups and downs in its heroine’s romance story, the movie makes some sharp points on love and relationship, and the … Continue reading
Transformers One (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): One of better Transformers flicks
Animation feature film “Transformers One” is one of the better Transformers flicks during last 17 years. Yes, I did not like most of those Transformers movies except a very few cases including “Bumblebee” (2018), so this may not sound like … Continue reading
Speak No Evil (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A less disturbing but competent remake
When I heard about the production of an American remake of 2022 Danish film “Speak No Evil” in last year, I instantly had a few reasonable concerns. Considering that the original version is one of the bleakest “feel-bad” movies I … Continue reading
Blesser (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Trying to raise her autistic son
South Korean film “Blesser” vividly shows how life can be like a sheer hell for a woman who happens to have an autistic kid. While it will surely try to pull your heartstrings via one personal hardship after another unfolded … Continue reading
