Tag Archives: Sea

Becoming Cousteau (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Meet Jacques Cousteau

Posted on May 23, 2022 by kaist455

Documentary film “Becoming Cousteau”, which is currently available on Disney+ here in South Korea, looks into the life and career of Jacques Cousteau, a famous French marine explorer who brought considerable innovation into marine exploration in addition to making those … Continue reading →

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The Beach House (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A little foggy horror film on the beach

Posted on July 18, 2020 by kaist455

Right from the very beginning, “The Beach House” announces to us that something bad is going to happen, and it surely delivers a fair share of terror and dread as expected. While it is rather superficial in terms of story … Continue reading →

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Underwater (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Deep down in a trench

Posted on May 30, 2020 by kaist455

“Underwater” digs into its genre territory as much as intended, and I was entertained enough during my viewing even while recognizing its weak elements. Although it stumbles a bit during the last act which may feel rather preposterous to you … Continue reading →

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Breathing Underwater (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): The life and death of the women of the sea

Posted on October 9, 2016 by kaist455

South Korean documentary “Breathing Underwater” is about an interesting group of women in one small island. For earning their living, they dive into the sea without any special equipment except a few rudimentary tools, and the documentary touchingly observes how … Continue reading →

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