Tag Archives: Romance

KPop Demon Hunters (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A ridiculously fun K-POP fantasy animation

Posted on July 7, 2025 by kaist455

First, I must confess that animation feature film “KPOP Demon Hunters”, which was released on Netflix a few weeks ago, willingly goes into a musical territory not so familiar to me to say the least. Yes, despite being a South … Continue reading →

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Brokeback Mountain (2005) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A classic tale of star-crossed romance 

Posted on July 1, 2025 by kaist455

Ang Lee’s 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain” has endured the test of time pretty well during last 20 years to my little surprise. While I regarded it as a major breakthrough in several aspects at that time, I also wondered whether … Continue reading →

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Queer (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): That frustrating object of lust

Posted on June 25, 2025 by kaist455

Luca Guadagnino’s latest film “Queer”, which came out not long after his previous film “Challengers” in the same year, often frustrated and baffled me. While this is another distinctive work of Guadagnino which is packed with an ample amount of … Continue reading →

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Life Is Beautiful (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As a clown as well as a father

Posted on June 15, 2025 by kaist455

I cannot help but marvel at what is so cheerfully, masterfully, and touchingly done in Roberto Benigni’s 1997 Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful”, which was re-released in South Korean theaters early in this month. This is a very special film … Continue reading →

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Pierrot le Fou (1965) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Two abstract figures on the run

Posted on June 15, 2025 by kaist455

In my inconsequential opinion, any serious young movie enthusiast is bound to be fascinated with the works of Jean-Luc Godard at first. After all, he is one of the greatest filmmakers in the cinema history besides being one of the … Continue reading →

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Four Nights of a Dreamer (1971) ☆☆☆(3/4): Bresson on a lightweight mode

Posted on May 25, 2025 by kaist455

Robert Bresson’s 1971 film “Four Nights of a Dreamer”, which was released in South Korean a few days ago, is interesting for its unexpectedly lightweight mood and attitude. Compared to many of Bresson’s notable works such as “Pickpocket” (1959) or … Continue reading →

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Gondola (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A romance on gondola

Posted on April 28, 2025 by kaist455

“Gondola” is a simple but charming romantic comedy film to be cherished. While it often feels more like an extended short film especially during its second half, the movie thankfully has enough wit, style, and personality to fill its 82-minute … Continue reading →

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The Other Way Around (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A separation comedy

Posted on April 28, 2025 by kaist455

Spanish film “The Other Way Around” is a lightweight comedy about one young couple who suddenly decides to have a “happy” separation for no apparent reason. As they prepare for their separation step by step, the movie provides a series … Continue reading →

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And Your Bird Can Sing (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Three free spirits

Posted on April 20, 2025 by kaist455

Shô Miyake’s 2018 film “And Your Bird Can Sing”, which happened to be released in South Korean theaters several days ago, seems to be merely following the aimless daily life of its three young protagonists, but it turns out to … Continue reading →

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White Bird (2023) ☆☆(2/4): A Holocaust tale to reform him

Posted on March 16, 2025 by kaist455

Marc Forster’s new film “White Bird” presents its well-intentioned tale in a way so rote and manipulative that I felt like shaking my head more than once during my viewing. As another typical Holocaust drama flick, it does not bring … Continue reading →

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