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Tag Archives: Husband and Wife
Fragrance of the First Flower (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Still attracted to each other
Taiwanese film “Fragrance of the First Flower” is a familiar but engaging melodrama about two women who still cannot help but attracted to each other despite several years of separation between them. As alternating between their past and present, the … Continue reading
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Tagged High School, Homosexuality, Husband and Wife, Marriage, Mother and Son, Romance, School, Sports, Volleyball
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Fire of Love (2022) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): The story of one exceptional volcanologist couple
It is difficult not to be impressed by what is so beautifully and terrifyingly presented in documentary film “Fire of Love”, which is currently available on Disney+ in South Korea. For presenting the story of one exceptional volcanologist couple, its … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Husband and Wife, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Volcano, Volcanologist
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White Noise (2022) ☆☆(2/4): A whimsical misfire from Noah Baumbach
Noah Baumbach’s latest film “White Noise”, which is released in South Korean theaters in this week and then will be on Netflix around the end of this month, does not click that well with me. The movie, which is based … Continue reading
Hot in Day, Cold at Night (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Things are not so bad for them…
South Korean independent film “Hot in Day, Cold at Night” is a little modest character drama about one young couple who try to live one day after another despite their apparently difficult economic status. Although it is a bit too … Continue reading
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Will they overcome?
“Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” is a wry satire about one certain amusing side of the American culture. Mainly revolving around the two central figures of an African American megachurch who really need to overcome their disgraced public status, … Continue reading
Watcher (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Is somebody watching her?
“Watcher” is a modest but effective psychological thriller film driven by one little insidious possibility. Although you will not be surprised much by what it will serve you along the plot, the movie did a fairly competent job of maintaining … Continue reading
After Love (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two women left behind
“After Love” is a simple but sensitive film about two different women who happen to be involved with each other via the man they both loved deeply. While calmly observing how one approaches the other without telling anything at all, … Continue reading
Deep Water (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A tantalizing comeback work from Adrian Lyne
“Deep Water”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last week, works best when it tantalizingly toys with the suspicion and mistrust surrounding a couple at the center of the story. It is a bit disappointing that the movie comes … Continue reading
Sophie’s World (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Four days in Bukchon
South Korean independent film “Sophie’s World” reminds me again of how influential Hong Sang-Soo’s films have been during last two decades. Although it is not made by or associated with Hong, its several notable aspects including its very plain title … Continue reading
Lucy and Desi (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): On their life and partnership
Amy Poehler’s documentary film “Lucy and Desi”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last week, is sincere and respectful toward a famous couple behind their groundbreaking American TV sitcom series. While cheerfully examining how exceptional their achievement on TV … Continue reading
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Tagged Actor, Comedian, Documentary, Husband and Wife, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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