Tag Archives: Family

There’s Still Tomorrow (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her small but significant step toward female independence

Posted on March 4, 2026 by kaist455

Italian film “There’s Still Tomorrow” is a little but pleasant mix of old and new stuffs to be appreciated. Although this seemingly modest female movie may feel quite typical in terms of story and characters, the movie cheerfully swings back … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Things change, so they change

Posted on February 20, 2026 by kaist455

I must confess that I observed British TV drama series “Downton Abbey” as frequently going back and forth between amusement and annoyance from the beginning to the end. This is basically your average British upstairs/downstairs class drama, and I could … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Music (1965) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Still catchy anyway…

Posted on February 20, 2026 by kaist455

Robert Wise’s 1965 film “The Sound of Music” is a likable Hollywood classic musical movie filled with a number of catchy musical moments which will never leave you alone. Although it does not reach to the level of great musical … 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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Hamnet (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Shakespeare in Grief

Posted on February 10, 2026 by kaist455

Chloé Zhao’s latest film “Hamnet”, which received the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in last year and then recently garnered 8 Oscar nominations including the ones for Best Picture and Best Director, is a curious mix … Continue reading →

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Sentimental Value (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Can she work with her filmmaker dad?

Posted on January 25, 2026 by kaist455

Joachim Trier’s new film “Sentimental Value”, which won the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival early in last year and then recently received no less than 8 Oscar nominations including the ones for Best Picture, Best Director, and … Continue reading →

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The Straight Story (1999) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Lynch at his most sincerely heartfelt

Posted on January 19, 2026 by kaist455

David Lynch’s 1999 film “The Straight Story”, which happened to be shown in selected South Korean theaters along with his several other works in last week, shows Lynch at his most sincerely heartfelt. While many of his works are filled … Continue reading →

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The Passengers of the Night (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): As she starts over

Posted on January 15, 2026 by kaist455

Mikhaël Hers’ 2022 film “The Passengers of the Night”, which was belatedly released in South Korea around the end of the last year, is a mild but engaging drama mainly driven by mood and emotion. Simply rolling with its several … Continue reading →

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Poppoya (1999) ☆☆☆(3/4): The life of a station master

Posted on January 9, 2026 by kaist455

Japanese filmmaker Yasuo Furuhata’s 1999 film “Poppoya” is the story of one dedicated railway station master. While he has simply devoted himself to his menial occupation for more than 20 years without much complaint at all, he has also kept … Continue reading →

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Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A trio of sublime family dramas from Jim Jarmusch

Posted on January 3, 2026 by kaist455

Jim Jarmusch’s latest film “Father Mother Sister Brother”, which won the Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival in last year, is as dry, humorous, and touching as you can expect from him. As doling out its three … Continue reading →

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