Tag Archives: Filmmaking

Contempt (1963) ☆☆☆(3/4): Until there is nothing but contempt for him

Posted on July 25, 2026 by kaist455

Jean-Luc Godard’s 1963 film “Contempt”, whose recent 4K restoration version was released in selected South Korean theaters in last week, is a distant but fascinating cinematic experiment. Although I am not so enthusiastic about the film unlike many others, the … Continue reading →

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Minions & Monsters (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Minions go to Hollywood

Posted on July 16, 2026 by kaist455

Animation film “Minions & Monsters” is the first Minions flick I can wholeheartedly embrace without any shame or regret. Yes, these Minions are still a bunch of silly and wacky creatures which may annoy you a lot at times, but … Continue reading →

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A Samurai in Time (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A samurai sent to the 21st century

Posted on July 5, 2026 by kaist455

2023 Japanese film “A Samurai in Time” keeps its attitude as straight and sincere as possible, and that makes it all the more amusing for us. Its story premise is quite familiar to say the least, but the movie handles … Continue reading →

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Time of Cinema (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Three little tales of cinema

Posted on March 29, 2026 by kaist455

South Korean film “Time of Cinema” presents three little tales associated with cinema in one way or another. While the level of achievement is different in each case, all of them have each own charm and strength as you can … Continue reading →

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Inland Empire (2006) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An actress under Lynchian influence

Posted on January 18, 2026 by kaist455

David Lynch’s 2006 film “Inland Empire”, which is being shown along with his several works at selected South Korean theaters, is still capable of alternatively baffling and dazzling me. Although I already watched it a couple of times, I am … Continue reading →

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Nouvelle Vague (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A lightweight reenactment of the Nouvelle Vague era

Posted on December 8, 2025 by kaist455

Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague”, which was released on Netflix in US several weeks ago, is a lightweight reenactment of how Jean-Luc Godard made one of the greatest films in the cinema history during a few weeks of 1959. While it … Continue reading →

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Mr. Scorsese (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The portrait of a master filmmaker

Posted on October 20, 2025 by kaist455

Dear Roger Hello, how have you been on the other side during last 12 years? Whenever I came across something really good or interesting, my mind always comes to wish you were here with us as a fellow audience, and … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Me (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Carax on a Godard mode

Posted on December 23, 2024 by kaist455

Leo Carax’s new short film “It’s Not Me”, which happens to be released in South Korean theaters along with Alice Rohrwacher’s new short film “An Urban Allegory” (2024), is elusive but undeniably intriguing in many aspects. Clearly influenced by those … Continue reading →

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Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another barbed satire from Radu Jude

Posted on December 8, 2024 by kaist455

Radu Jude’s new movie “Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World” is a dry but undeniably sharp black comedy which patiently takes its time for building up its comic momentum. Although you may be daunted by … Continue reading →

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Single8 (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): One little summer filmmaking

Posted on October 13, 2024 by kaist455

Japanese film “Single8” will bring a smile to anyone who has ever been fascinated with filmmaking. Like many similar films such as other recent Japanese film “It’s a Summer Film” (2020), the movie is brimming with the joy and excitement … Continue reading →

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