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Forbidden Dream (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): The King and his favorite inventor

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

South Korean historical drama film “Forbidden Dream” puts its two well-known real-life figures into a sappy old-fashioned bromance tale which did not engage me much. Although I have no problem with its many fictional aspects, the movie is rather flat, … Continue reading →

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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her genius behind her beauty

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

To be frank with you, I did not know much about Hedy Lamarr and her overlooked contribution before coming to learn about her significant invention a few years ago. While she was one of the most prominent Hollywood actresses during … Continue reading →

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Tim’s Vermeer (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Recreating a Vermeer

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

 Whenever the camera looks closely at Johannes Vermeer’s paintings in fascinating documentary “Tim’s Vermeer”, you cannot help but marvel at their vivid colors and details – and their verisimilitude which almost approaches to the level of modern photography. This Dutch … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) ☆1/2(1.5/4) : The Unbearable Loudness of Being

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

 “Transformer: Age of Extinction” should be re-titled as “Transformers: The Unbearable Loudness of Being”. The movie relentlessly pummels us with tons of big explosions and loud noises on the screen during its burdensome 165-minute, and you may be at a … Continue reading →

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