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Tag Archives: Romance
Southside with You (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): One day of Barack and Michelle in Chicago
“Southside with You” is a small, humble drama about one day experienced by two people who would become one of the most famous couples in the world. I had no idea on how much the movie is close to what … Continue reading
La La Land (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Lively, Colorful, and Sweet
Lively, colorful, and sweet, “La La Land” tries old and new things together to entertain us. While clearly influenced by numerous classic musical films such as “An American in Paris” (1951) and “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952), the movie is … Continue reading
Indignation (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An elegiac tale of youth and romance
Based on the novel of the same name by Philip Roth, “Indignation” engaged me more than I expected. Haunting and poignant as an elegiac tale of youth and romance, the movie is equipped well with evocative period mood and excellent … Continue reading
Love & Friendship (2016) ☆☆☆ (3/4): Stillman & Austen
“Love & Friendship” is as witty and delightful as we can expect from the combination between Jane Austen and Whit Stillman, who fit well with each other as much as Cormac McCarthy and the Coen Brothers in “No Country for … Continue reading
Our Love Story (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Their Plain Love Story
South Korean film “Our Love Story” is a wonderfully intimate drama revolving around one specific romantic relationship. As they get closer to each other after their incidental encounter, they move onto the next step, but then there is always the … Continue reading
Café Society (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): ….And life goes on anyway
As I was watching Woody Allen’s new movie “Café Society” during this Friday evening, I was reminded again of how many of Allen’s recent films have been less anxious compared to his earlier movies. While his characters struggle with their … Continue reading
Worst Woman (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Her Worst Day
First, I must tell you that the young heroine of South Korean film “Worst Woman” is not as awful as you may surmise from its title. She merely happens to have a messy day which comes to throw her into … Continue reading
Son of Clowns (2016) ☆☆(2/4): Coming back to his circus family
Dear Mr. Evan Kidd Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity for watching your first feature film “Son of Clowns” in advance. As a matter of fact, you are the very first guy who has ever sent me … Continue reading
Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Let good times roll…
My first days as an undergraduate student of the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology were rather uneventful to say the least. While getting acquainted a bit with my two dormitory roommates, I just simply attended lectures and prepared … Continue reading
The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): “I had sex today…”
With vibrant personality and frank attitude, “The Diary of a Teenage Girl” gives us a close, intimate look into the bumpy sexual maturation period of its adolescent heroine who becomes aware of her biological/psychological changes more than before. Like many … Continue reading
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