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Tag Archives: Musician
Journey There (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her unexpected alternative family
My late mentor/friend Roger Ebert once said that he likes movies about good people, and South Korean independent film “Journey There” is one of such cases in my humble opinion. Calmly and sensitively observing how its old heroine comes to … Continue reading
Adiós Buenos Aires (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Struggling musicians in Buenos Aires, 2001
2023 Argentine film “Adiós Buenos Aires”, which belatedly came to South Korean theaters a few days ago, presents a little but charming story about several struggling musicians in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2001. While their country is being turned upside … Continue reading
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Oasis back in action
Documentary film “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger”, which was released in South Korean theaters shortly after being premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, is a powerful experience you should not miss even if you are not so familiar … Continue reading
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Tagged Brothers, Concert, Documentary, Musician, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Power Ballad (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Their little conflict on a song
John Carney’s latest film “Power Ballad” does not disappoint you in case of music. Its original song is fairly good enough to leave some impression on you, and its two performers are convincing and effective during their musical performance scenes. … Continue reading
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): He rules anyway
Baz Luhrmann’s documentary film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” is often excessive but undeniably electrifying in its vivid and impressive presentation of Elvis Presley as an entertainer. I must tell you that I am not a very big fan of … Continue reading
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World) (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story of that legendary band
HBO documentary film “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World)” gives me a bit of enlightenment on one of the legendary bands in the American pop music history during the late 20th century. … Continue reading
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Tagged Band, Documentary, Musician, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Wild Sing (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their bumpy comeback
Surprise is always crucial in case of comedy films, and South Korean film “Wild Sing” has a lot of surprises along its seemingly predictable narrative route. Right from the very beginning, I could clearly see how it will roll its … Continue reading
Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little goofy time travel
“Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie” is a little goofy comedy film which turns out to have a bit more wit and heart than I expected. Because my physical condition was not exactly ideal when I watched the film … Continue reading
Michael (2026) ☆☆(2/4): Bland, empty, and bad
“Michael”, a biography drama film on the life and career of Michael Jackson, works whenever it goes all the way for presenting Jackson’s music. If you simply want to enjoy his music, the movie will not disappoint you at all … Continue reading
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): It was wonderful to watch anyway – even in 2D
When I watched “Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D” during this Sunday afternoon, the screening condition was rather disappointing. Although this was intended to be shown in 3D, it was shown in 2D … Continue reading
