Tag Archives: Real-life figure

Molly’s Game (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A crackling drama from Sorkin and Chastain

Posted on January 22, 2018 by kaist455

“Molly’s Game” is as talky and snappy as you can expect from a work written by Aaron Sorkin, who makes a directorial debut here in this film. While it surely has numerous lengthy dialogue scenes where its characters talk quite … Continue reading →

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The Disaster Artist (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Meet Tommy Wiseau

Posted on January 20, 2018 by kaist455

“The Disaster Artist” is a wacky comedy film based on one bizarre real-life figure and his nutty filmmaking which led to one of the most awful films in the movie history. Although the movie is often frustratingly vague about who … Continue reading →

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Darkest Hour (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Oldman’s Finest Hour

Posted on January 19, 2018 by kaist455

For Winston Churchill, 1940 was one of the most dramatic years in his illustrious life and career. While everything seemed to be over for Britain as Nazi Germany swiftly advanced over the Europe continent during that turbulent and perilous time, … Continue reading →

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I, Tonya (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The rise and fall of Tonya Harding

Posted on January 14, 2018 by kaist455

I could not help but shake my head while watching “I, Tonya”, a darkly funny cautionary tale based on the rise and fall of Tonya Harding. While she might have some right stuffs for being one of the best figure … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Passion (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The life and poetry of Emily Dickinson

Posted on November 26, 2017 by kaist455

While she is now regarded as one of the great American poets during the 19th century, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) did not get much recognition during her lifetime. Although she wrote nearly 1,800 poems, only a few of them were published … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Feminism Vs. Sexism

Posted on November 19, 2017 by kaist455

“Battle of the Sexes” is a mild but entertaining comedy drama which closely looks at an amusing sports event between two contrasting real-life figures. Although it sometimes feels a bit unfocused, the movie works as an engaging tale while supported … Continue reading →

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The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her ‘B-photos’

Posted on November 13, 2017 by kaist455

As watching Errol Morris’ latest documentary film “The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography”, which is currently available on Netflix, I came to reflect on the fact that I have never used Polaroid or any other instant camera before. Sure, I … Continue reading →

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Loving Vincent (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): An impressionistic animation film a la Van Gogh

Posted on November 12, 2017 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Loving Vincent” gave me one of the most colorful experiences of this year. Vividly and authentically recreating that recognizable oil painting style of Vincent van Gogh, the film puts us right into its stylish world filled with … Continue reading →

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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold (2017) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Meet Joan Didion

Posted on October 28, 2017 by kaist455

I value good documentary films presenting interesting subjects unfamiliar to me, and Netflix documentary film “Joan Didion: The Centre Will Not Hold” is one of such documentaries. Here is a smart, intelligent woman who has been leading a long, fascinating … Continue reading →

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The Fortress (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The impossible situation in a fortress under siege

Posted on October 3, 2017 by kaist455

There is the accumulating sense of despair hovering over the main characters in South Korean film “The Fortress”. As their stronghold is besieged by their powerful opponent, it is pretty clear to them that there are only two options left … Continue reading →

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