Tag Archives: Comedy

Top Secret! (1984) ☆☆☆(3/4): A silly but hilariously free-wheeling parody

Posted on February 18, 2026 by kaist455

Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker’s 1984 film “Top Secret!”, which recently happens to be available on Netflix in South Korea along with a bunch of notable American films from the 1980s, remains as a fairly funny comedy movie. … Continue reading →

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Good Morning (1959) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): They want a TV…

Posted on February 14, 2026 by kaist455

Yasujirō Ozu’s 1959 film “Good Morning”, which happens to come to South Korean theaters in this week, is often cheerfully sweet and naughty to my little amusement. While it is as gentle and humane as you can expect from Ozu, … Continue reading →

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Marty Supreme (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Timothée Supreme 

Posted on February 11, 2026 by kaist455

Josh Safdie’s new film “Marty Supreme” is an ambitious mix between absurd comedy and intense sports drama. Quite willing to go all the way along with its increasingly obnoxious and incorrigible hero during its rather long running time (150 minutes), … Continue reading →

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Eternity (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A choice for eternity

Posted on February 5, 2026 by kaist455

“Eternity” is alternatively amusing and touching as a human comedy about afterlife, eternity, and love. While surely reminiscent of several other movies ranging from Albert Brooks’ “Defending Your Life” (1991) to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “After Life” (1998), the movie distinguishes itself … Continue reading →

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The Wrecking Crew (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A generic buddy cop action flick with some Hawaiian flavor

Posted on February 2, 2026 by kaist455

“The Wrecking Crew”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last week, is a generic buddy cop action flick spiced with some local flavor. While it has some personality besides being supported well by its two seasoned lead performers, the … Continue reading →

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Send Help (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Taming of the Boss

Posted on February 1, 2026 by kaist455

Sam Raimi’s latest film “Send Help” is a little naughty genre film you can exactly expect from its director. While you can clearly see how the story will end in one way or another, the movie has some vicious fun … Continue reading →

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Another Simple Favor (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A less charming sequel

Posted on January 29, 2026 by kaist455

“Another Simple Favor”, which was released on Amazon Prime several months ago, mildly dissatisfied me. While it is still fun to watch its two engaging lead actresses pushing and pulling each other from the beginning to the end, the movie … Continue reading →

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Stranger Than Paradise (1984) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The early breakthrough work in Jim Jarmusch’s career

Posted on January 12, 2026 by kaist455

Jim Jarmusch’s 1984 film “Stranger Than Paradise”, which happens to be shown in selected South Korean theaters along with several other works of his as his latest film “Father Mother Sister Brother” (2025) arrives here, is quite dry to say … Continue reading →

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Good Fortune (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The trouble with an angel

Posted on January 7, 2026 by kaist455

Aziz Ansari’s first feature film “Good Fortune” is a mildly amusing comedy which could push its comic promise further before arriving at its predictable ending. Thanks to the game efforts from Ansari and several other main cast members in the … Continue reading →

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Tampopo (1985) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): For making a perfect bowl of ramen

Posted on December 23, 2025 by kaist455

Japanese filmmaker Juzo Itami’s 1985 film “Tampopo”, whose 4k remastered version is currently being shown in South Korean theaters, is a first-rate food movie filled with a lot of wit and charm to be savored and then appreciated. While cheerfully … Continue reading →

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