Tag Archives: Library

Umberto Eco: A Library of the World (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A brilliant mind surrounded by lots of books

Posted on January 12, 2025 by kaist455

When I was young and wild during the 1990s, I voraciously consumed any book good enough to intrigue my innocent and curious mind. At first, it was just a bunch of science books which were the origin of my current … Continue reading →

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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): More than books

Posted on October 15, 2018 by kaist455

Frederick Wiseman’s documentary film “Ex Libris: the New York Public Library” is an experience both challenging and engaging. Like many of Wiseman’s notable works, the documentary simply observes without providing any background information to us during its long running time … Continue reading →

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Overman (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A genuine feel-good coming-of-age drama with books

Posted on May 14, 2016 by kaist455

South Korean film “Overman” is a rare type which I and other South Korean audiences do not come across often in these gloomy days: a genuine feel-good coming-of-age drama. Sure, there are several gray moments as its two adolescent characters … Continue reading →

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A Bird in the Libary – and Cats

Posted on October 31, 2010 by kaist455

10/17: A bird flied into the library – maybe it wanted to study with us. 10/21: I spot a new cat(the first picture) in the campus. Its cry is a little strange. 10/24: Outside the campus, I spotted a cat … Continue reading →