Tag Archives: Life

The Life of Chuck (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): He contains multitudes…

Posted on November 27, 2025 by kaist455

Mike Flanagan’s latest film “The Life of Chuck”, which won the People’s Choice Award when it was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in last year, interested me for what it is about and then touched me for how … Continue reading →

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Train Dreams (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The life of a haunted man

Posted on November 25, 2025 by kaist455

Netflix film “Train Dreams”, which unfortunately did not get a chance for theatrical release in South Korea before eventually being released on Netflix on last Friday, is a mesmerizing work of poetic atmosphere and details to be appreciated. Clearly influenced … Continue reading →

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63 Up (2019) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): Life at 63

Posted on October 31, 2019 by kaist455

Dear Roger How have you been these days, Roger? It has been more than 5 years since you passed away in 2013, but I often cannot help but think of you whenever I encounter something great at a movie theater. … Continue reading →

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The Truman Show (1998) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : It’s a good life

Posted on February 29, 2012 by kaist455

In one science magazine I used to read during my high school years, one of my favorites was the section on the science in SF movies(the magazine is still published monthly; whenever I come across them at the campus book … Continue reading →

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Barney’s Version (2010) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Ups and downs in his life

Posted on January 1, 2012 by kaist455

 Our life is filled with our mistakes and following regrets. Even though I live only for around 29 years, I look back at my 11-year-life at the campus and always feel regretful about several feel-bad moments in my past. It … Continue reading →

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The Tree of Life (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : From the vast universe to one small life

Posted on October 29, 2011 by kaist455

“The Tree of Life”, Terrence Malick’s ambitious new film, is a dazzling kaleidoscopic panorama rare to watch. Sometimes it seems ponderous, and sometimes it feels bloated, but it is an overwhelming visual feast to be remembered and discussed. I cannot … Continue reading →

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