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Tag Archives: Friendship
Bird (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): One feisty girl and her birdy friend
“Bird” is another raw coming-of-age drama from Andrea Arnold, who previously gave us “Fish Tank” (2008) and “American Honey” (2016). Closely following its young heroine’s small and big struggles, the movie presents a rough but vivid slice of life which … Continue reading
Miroirs No. 3 (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A minor fun from Christian Petzold
Many of Christian Petzold’s films are interesting for the fascinating psychological tension under their dry and somber mood, and his latest film “Miroirs No.3” is no exception. As revolving around one odd relationship development between its two lead characters, the … Continue reading
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A boy and his alien friend
Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, which was re-released in selected theaters in South Korea in this week, is a pure cinematic magic to behold even though more than 40 years passed since it came out. On the surface, … Continue reading
3670 (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A double minority
Good movies can be a vivid window to the lives of others different from us in one way or another, and South Korean independent film “3670” is one of such excellent examples. Closely and sensitively following the personal drama of … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Friendship, Homosexaulity, North Korean defector, Romance, South Korean Film
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The Friends (1994) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Three kids and an old man
Shinji Sômai’s 1994 film “The Friends”, whose 4K restoration version was released in South Korean theaters yesterday, is gentle, humorous, and poignant in its unadorned coming-of-tale to remember. Calmly and sensitively following its three little young heroes’ eventful summertime, the … Continue reading
The Uniform (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A tale of two students
Taiwanese film “The Uniform” is a typical coming-of-age tale about two different female high school students who happen to share the same desk in their classroom right from their first year. As their accidental friendship goes through several ups and … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Friendship, High School, High Schooler, Romance
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Thelma & Louise (1991) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two friends on the run
Ridley Scott’s 1991 film “Thelma & Louise”, which happens to be released in South Korean theaters in this week, remains fresh and vibrant besides being one of the best female drama films from the 1990s. While it looks like a … Continue reading
One of Them Days (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): One eventful day of theirs
“One of Them Days” is a colorful comedy film about one bumpy adventure of two African American ladies. Right from the beginning, you will have a pretty good idea about how the movie will roll its story and characters to … Continue reading
Lilo & Stitch (2025) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): likable but unnecessary
“Lilo & Stitch”, the live action movie version of the 2002 Disney animation feature film, is a likable product packed with enough charm and spirit, but I also somehow found it rather unnecessary. This is probably because I belatedly watched … Continue reading
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