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Tag Archives: Real-life figure
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Another spooky case of Mr. and Mrs. Warren
“The Conjuring: Last Rites”, which another entry of the Conjuring franchise, delivers more or less than what you can expect from it. While there is nothing particularly new or surprising here, the movie gives us a fair share of shock … Continue reading
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Tagged Demon, Haunted House, Horror, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Devo (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story of one defiantly unconventional American band
Netflix documentary film “Devo”, which was released in last month, looks into the history of Devo, a defiantly unconventional American band which simply tried to do something quite different during the 1970-80s. To the frustration and bafflement of its members, … Continue reading
Stop Making Sense (1984) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): It still rocks
Jonathan Demme’s 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense”, whose recent 4K restoration version was released in South Korean theaters a few days ago, is quite an electrifying experience to say the least. While more than 40 years have passed since … Continue reading
An Officer and a Spy (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A solid historical drama by a problematic filmmaker
I must confess that it has been more than 10 years since the last time I watched and then reviewed a Roman Polanski film. At that time, I watched “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) for writing an essay to be posted on … Continue reading
Saturday Night (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A very typically crowded backstage tale
I do not know that much about its main subject, but I can tell you at least that Jason Reitman’s latest film “Saturday Night”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a very typically crowded backstage tale. … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedian, Comedy, Producer, Real-life figure, Real-life story, TV
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Apocalypse in the Tropics (2024) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): The ongoing crisis of Brazilian democracy
Watching Netflix documentary film “Apocalypse in the Tropics” is one of the most alarming experiences I have ever had during this year. To be frank with you, I and many other people in South Korea recently went through a political … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Documentary, Evangelist, Politician, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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The Lady in the Van (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): His eccentric homeless neighbor
Maggie Smith, who sadly died in last year, was always a pleasure to watch for many years. Yes, she has been mainly known for her supporting performances in those Harry Potter movies and the acclaimed British TV series “Downton Abbey”, … Continue reading
Temple Grandin (2010) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Different, Not Less
I have a personal soft spot for Mick Jackson’s 2010 HBO TV movie “Temple Grandin”, a deeply empathic drama about the remarkable life and career of Dr. Temple Grandin. Despite being on the autistic spectrum, Dr. Grandin became a respectable … Continue reading
You Don’t Know Jack (2010) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): He cared a lot
Barry Levinson’s 2010 HBO TV movie “You Don’t Know Jack” observes the legal troubles of Jack Kevorkian (1928 ~ 2011), an American pathologist who became quite controversial as a prominent euthanasia proponent during the 1990s. As sticking to its somber … Continue reading
Sally (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her personal sacrifice for being a trailblazer
Documentary film “Sally”, which is currently available on Disney+, presents the complex life story of Sally Ride, who was one of the most famous female trailblazers in US during the 20th century. She really tried hard to become a notable … Continue reading
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Tagged Astronaut, Documentary, Homosexaulity, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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