Tag Archives: Archaeologist

The Dreamed Adventure (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): An archaeologist back in her hometown

Posted on September 27, 2026 by kaist455

“The Dreamed Adventure”, which won the Jury Prize when it was premiered at the Cannes Films Festival early in this year and then was recently selected as the Bulgarian entry for Best International Film Oscar, engaged me more than expected, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The lackluster closing chapter for Dr. Jones

Posted on June 29, 2023 by kaist455

Although I did not watch any of the first three Indiana Jones movies at movie theater, I remember well how I felt both entertained and nostalgic as watching that rather passable fourth film in 2008. Sure, it did not surpass … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Archaeology of Love (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Recovering from a toxic relationship

Posted on April 16, 2023 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Archaeology of Love” is a haunting character drama revolving around one toxic relationship and its aftermath. As dryly but sensitively observing its ordinary heroine’s emotional struggle along the story, the movie lets us understand and empathize … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The Dig (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their friendship over burial mounds

Posted on February 2, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix film “The Dig”, which was released on last Friday, is a low-key period drama mainly revolving around two different people who happened to get involved in one historic excavation of the 20th century England. While sensitively observing the development … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment