Tag Archives: Preganacy

The Girl with the Needle (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A Seamstress’ tale

Posted on February 19, 2025 by kaist455

“The Girl with the Needle”, which was recently Oscar-nominated for Best International Film, is a stark and unnerving period drama about one unfortunate woman who happens to be under a very gloomy circumstance. As she struggles for life in one … Continue reading →

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My Best, Your Least (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her pregnant student

Posted on January 15, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean film “My Best, Your Least” handles its rather sensitive social subject with more sensitivity and thoughtfulness than I expected, and I appreciate that. Mainly revolving around a complex teacher and student relationship, the movie powerfully delivers its important … Continue reading →

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Sister Yoojung (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): The truth about her younger sister

Posted on December 7, 2024 by kaist455

South Korean film “Sister Yoojung” is about a young woman who comes to realize that she has not been that close to a family member she should have supported and comforted more. While its story begins with a rather alarming … Continue reading →

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Earth Mama (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Desperate Motherhood

Posted on December 4, 2023 by kaist455

I admire good movies which can function as the window of empathy and understanding to people a lot different from me or you, and “Earth Mama” is a prime example of that. As following the daily struggles of one young … Continue reading →

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False Positive (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Something is wrong with her pregnancy…

Posted on July 12, 2021 by kaist455

“False Positive” is a psychological thriller movie which attempts to explore the female fear and anxiety on pregnancy. Clearly reminiscent of “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), the movie is creepy and interesting enough to hold our attention during its first two acts, … Continue reading →

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