-
Recent Posts
- Tenzing (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A solid biographical drama about Tenzing Norgay
- Re-Animator (1985) ☆☆☆(3/4): A trashy fun with some goriness
- Ordet (1955) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A sublime religious drama by Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Purple Swallow (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Whatever she tries to write…
- Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A rather elusive but undeniably funny comedian
- Whalefall (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A terrifying survival drama inside a big whale
- Who Is Martin Mull? (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): From a comedian to a painter
- My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The desperate but intimate chronicle of the journalistic defiance in Moscow
- The Last First: Winter K2 (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A deadly expedition at K2
- Look Back (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A collaboration between two talented girls
Blogroll
Interesting Windows
Movies
Categories
Meta
Archives
My Photos
-
Join 835 other subscribers
Blog Stats
- 1,342,288 hits
Seongyong’s Twitter
Tweets by kaist455
Tag Archives: Father and son
Whalefall (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A terrifying survival drama inside a big whale
“Whalefall” is a terrifying survival drama mostly unfolded inside a big whale, and it does its job better than I expected. When I watched its trailer several weeks ago, I wondered whether the movie can actually work in terms of … Continue reading
The Return (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The bitter return of the king
Uberto Pasolini’s 2024 film “The Return” is a grim, shabby, and bitter tale based on the second half of Homer’s “The Odyssey”. Unlike Christopher Nolan’s new film “The Odyssey” (2026), the movie does not have much action or spectacle on … Continue reading
Paris, Texas (1984) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A haunting road movie by Wenders
Wim Wenders’ 1984 film “Paris, Texas”, which was shown along with his several other works at selected South Korean theaters during last two weeks, initially drew my attention with all those haunting shots distinctively American in my humble opinion. We … Continue reading
The Godfather (1972) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A masterpiece you can’t possibly refuse
Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film “The Godfather”, which happened to be re-released in selected South Korean theaters several weeks ago, is a masterpiece you cannot possibly refuse. As compellingly illustrating the transfer of a criminal power from one generation to … Continue reading
28 Years Later (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Danny Boyle back in Zombieland
Danny Boyle’s latest film “28 Years Later” reminds me again that he is a filmmaker who has rarely repeated himself. Yes, he is back in that post-apocalyptic world explored in “28 Days Later” (2002), and we are surely served with … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Father and son, Horror, Mother and Son, Post-apocalyptic world, Virus, Zombie
1 Comment
Life Is Beautiful (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As a clown as well as a father
I cannot help but marvel at what is so cheerfully, masterfully, and touchingly done in Roberto Benigni’s 1997 Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful”, which was re-released in South Korean theaters early in this month. This is a very special film … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Comedy, Concentration Camp, Family, Father and son, Romance, The Holocaust, World War II
Leave a comment
The Iron Claw (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): It’s a tough family business…
What a tragically pathetic family the Von Erichs are. While they attained some fame and recognition in their sports field, whatever they achieved during that short period came with a lot of pain and misery, Sean Durkin’s latest film “The … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Brothers, Family, Father and son, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Wrestler, Wrestling
Leave a comment
Arcadian (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): In their arcadian post-apocalyptic world
“Arcadian” tries to tackle its very familiar genre territory, and I like its earnest attempt to some degree. Yes, the overall result is still basically another typical post-apocalyptic horror drama film which does not break any new ground in my … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Brothers, Family, Father and son, Horror, Post-apocalyptic world
Leave a comment
The Animal Kingdom (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): When people are turning into animals
French film “The Animal Kingdom” is a modest but intriguing SF drama with enough style and substance to interest and then engage us. Although it is rather a bit too vague about its story premise, the movie stays focused on … Continue reading
Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Facing his old trauma and abuser again
“Exhibiting Forgiveness” looks into the deep trauma of a man still haunted and tormented by his abused childhood. When that painful past of his suddenly returns to him, he has no choice but to face and deal with those old … Continue reading
