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Tag Archives: Cafe
Jinju’s Pearl (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Save the old cafe
South Korean independent film “Jinju’s Pearl” is a simple but intimate drama to be appreciated for several good reasons. Although it stumbles more than once due to the uneven mix of comedy and melodrama during its last act, the movie … Continue reading
Amélie (2001) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): This charming quirky girl
What a charming comedy film “Amélie” is. Constantly buoyed by its vibrant wit, style, and imagination, this quirky French crowd-pleaser, which is re-released in South Korean theaters in this week, is still lovable and admirable for its numerous funny offbeat … Continue reading
The Table (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): One same table, four different conversations
South Korean film “The Table” consists of four different conversation scenes unfolded on one table. During each scene, we meet two characters, and then we listen to their conversation as observing the mood and nuances surrounding them. While this is … Continue reading
