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Woman in Gold (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A family history behind one famous painting

Posted on July 8, 2015 by kaist455

“Woman in Gold” tells us a story behind one of the most famous artworks from the 20th century. Painted by Gustav Klimt, “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I”, which is also known as “Woman in Gold”, was one of the most … Continue reading →

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Timbuktu (2014) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): A sad, graceful tale of nature, people, and religion

Posted on July 1, 2015 by kaist455

Serenely beautiful and heartbreakingly tragic, “Timbuktu” gives us a somber but ultimately compassionate look into the world most of us are not very familiar with. As our eyes are drawn to its vast, beautiful desert landscapes to behold, we come … Continue reading →

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San Andreas (2015) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4) : Earth trembles – but the Rock abides

Posted on June 6, 2015 by kaist455

Earth trembles, cities are destroyed, and various characters struggle to survive in front of a catastrophe about to swallow them all – and I have seen such sights like them many times before. This does not always mean a bad … Continue reading →

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Alive (2014) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4) : Alive in despair and desperation

Posted on May 24, 2015 by kaist455

Life is hard and difficult for the desperate hero of South Korean independent film “Alive”, a gloomy social drama about the endless struggle and frustration in the gray harsh world where people are bound to find themselves against the wall … Continue reading →

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Patang (2011) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4) : The Day of the Kites

Posted on May 23, 2015 by kaist455

What a lovely little film “Patang” is. With no need to follow conventions, this small, vibrant independent film freely floats around many wonderful moments closely observed from one Indian city and its people during their joyous festival days. As we … Continue reading →

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Song of the Sea (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): An enchanting 2D animation from Ireland

Posted on April 22, 2015 by kaist455

Inspired by Celtic folklore tales, Oscar-nominated animation feature film “Song of the Sea” tells a simple fantasy tale with its lovely style to be appreciated and admired. While it may be a little too slow for young audiences who are mostly … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Solo (2008) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4) : An unlikely friendship between two different people

Posted on April 9, 2015 by kaist455

Through its simple but thoughtful storytelling, “Goodbye Solo” slowly draws us into its intimate human drama. At the beginning, we are put right into the ongoing conversation between its two main characters, and they cannot possibly look more different from … Continue reading →

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Furious 7 (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : One last ride, maybe

Posted on April 5, 2015 by kaist455

“Furious 7” entertains us with what we exactly expect from it – and a bit more than that, I must say. Like the previous films of the Fast and Furious series, it serves us with the series of outrageous vehicle … Continue reading →

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The Dance of Reality (2013) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4) : Jodorowsky’s gentle but glorious comeback

Posted on March 26, 2015 by kaist455

If you want something new, odd, and strange, Alejandro Jodorowsky is your movie director who will show something you will never forget for the rest of your life. With the bizarre and unforgettable mix of symbolism and mysticism shown in … Continue reading →

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Cinderella (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A straightforward fairy tale with charm and pluck

Posted on March 21, 2015 by kaist455

“Cinderella”, another adaptation of a famous fairy tale known well to most of us, takes a straightforward approach to its original story, and that is sort of refreshing to me after many revisional versions of fairy tales I encountered at … Continue reading →

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