Tag Archives: Musician

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World) (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story of that legendary band

Posted on June 14, 2026 by kaist455

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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Wild Sing (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their bumpy comeback

Posted on May 31, 2026 by kaist455

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 →

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Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little goofy time travel

Posted on May 23, 2026 by kaist455

“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 →

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Michael (2026) ☆☆(2/4): Bland, empty, and bad

Posted on May 16, 2026 by kaist455

“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 →

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Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): It was wonderful to watch anyway – even in 2D

Posted on May 10, 2026 by kaist455

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 →

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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Springsteen at a turning point

Posted on May 5, 2026 by kaist455

Scott Cooper’s 2025 film “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” is a typical biography drama film which merely doles out those familiar conventions and clichés of its genre. While there are some nice moments of somber sensitivity during its first half, … Continue reading →

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The Choral (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A chorus during wartime

Posted on May 2, 2026 by kaist455

“The Choral”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a mildly somber period drama about one little choral performance during wartime. Although it feels meandering at times due to its rather thin and unfocused narrative, the movie … Continue reading →

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Noah Kahan: Out of Body (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): What’s next for him?

Posted on April 16, 2026 by kaist455

Netflix documentary film “Noah Kahan: Out of Body”, which was released on this Monday, is the earnest presentation of one famous musician trying to find whatever may be next for him after his sudden big breakthrough. As he sincerely and … Continue reading →

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Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): How they became famous

Posted on March 10, 2026 by kaist455

Documentary film “Becoming Led Zeppelin”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, works best whenever it simply takes time on focusing on the music of Led Zeppelin, which was one of the most popular English rock bands during … Continue reading →

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Top Secret! (1984) ☆☆☆(3/4): A silly but hilariously free-wheeling parody

Posted on February 18, 2026 by kaist455

Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker’s 1984 film “Top Secret!”, which recently happens to be available on Netflix in South Korea along with a bunch of notable American films from the 1980s, remains as a fairly funny comedy movie. … Continue reading →

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