Tag Archives: Pianist

Attila Marcel (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): A Proustian tale presented by Sylvain Chomet

Posted on July 31, 2024 by kaist455

As watching Sylvain Chomet’s live action film “Attila Marcel”, which was somehow re-released in South Korean theaters in last week, I could not help but wonder whether it worked better it were an animation film. In my inconsequential opinion, many … Continue reading →

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Crescendo (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): As they try their best to the end

Posted on January 7, 2024 by kaist455

Documentary film “Crescendo”, which was released in South Korean theaters a few weeks ago, works best whenever it does not pay attention to the main attraction for South Korean audiences. As far as I can see from the documentary, Yunchan … Continue reading →

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Supernova (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): They’re still together, but…

Posted on May 17, 2021 by kaist455

“Supernova” is a little somber drama which depends a lot on the undeniable chemistry between its two lead performers, who are simply fabulous as playing along with each other throughout the film. As their characters interact more and more on … Continue reading →

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Shoot the Piano Player (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A ‘blind’ piano player in trouble

Posted on September 7, 2019 by kaist455

Indian film “Shoot the Piano Player”, which was recently released in South Korea as “The Blind Melody”, is a ridiculously funny black comedy thriller packed with some good laughs and wild twists. Although it is uneven and incoherent at times … Continue reading →

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Green Book (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Driving for his black employer

Posted on January 1, 2019 by kaist455

“Green Book”, which won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival several months ago, is a mild crowd-pleaser film which would probably be more acceptable if it had been made around 30 years ago. While it is … Continue reading →

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Grand Piano (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A deadly comeback concert

Posted on April 16, 2014 by kaist455

 While many thriller movies try to play audiences like piano, “Grand Piano” tries to play not only its audiences but also a real piano at the center of its plot. Its premise is preposterous to say the least, but this … Continue reading →

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Behind the Candelabra (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Behind his sparkling showmanship

Posted on September 28, 2013 by kaist455

“Behind the Candelabra” is as dazzlingly entertaining as its flamboyant entertainer hero who ironically hid himself through the bold, colorful, and sparkling presentation of his personality on the stage. When we see one of Liberace’s stage performances full of glamour … Continue reading →

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Touch of the Light (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4): His disability is a mere fact to him

Posted on March 15, 2013 by kaist455

 Taiwanese movie “Touch of the Light” is a simple and honest story about two good people getting closer to each other. Considering its subject and the real-life story behind it, it could have been one of those sentimental “the disability … Continue reading →

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