Tag Archives: Adolescence

The Spectacular Now (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : That spectacular freshness

Posted on December 21, 2013 by kaist455

A boy meets a girl, and then something begins. Yes, this is a cliché indeed, but “The Spectacular Now” brings fresh air into that cliché we have encountered in countless movies about young teenager couples, and it grows on us … Continue reading →

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The Kings of Summer (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Their short summer deviation

Posted on October 5, 2013 by kaist455

I remember well when I watched the first trailer of “The Kings of Summer” early in this year. The movie got some positive responses after it was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival around that time, and, as far as … Continue reading →

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Dogtooth (2009) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A family as nutty as North Korea

Posted on December 31, 2011 by kaist455

When I watched Greek film “Dogtooth” for the first time in early 2010, I thought it was quite a strange film, but now I have some second thoughts after the third watching at last night(The film will be released in … Continue reading →