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Tag Archives: Summer
Afire (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Four young people in hot summer days
Christian Petzold’s new film “Afire” surprises me for being more humorous and playful compared to some of his more serious films such as “Phoenix” (2014) or “Undine” (2020). Mainly revolving around four different young people who happen to get involved … Continue reading
Aftersun (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): That summer with her father
There is always some distance between parents and their children, and “Aftersun” sensitively illustrates the growing distance between the father and daughter at the center of its intimate character drama. Nothing much seems to happen on the surface, and they … Continue reading
All Hands on Deck (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A comic summer story of three different lads
French film “All Hands on Deck”, which received the Honorable Mention FIPRESI Prize when it was shown in the Panorama section at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival early in last year, is a small but crisp summer comedy about … Continue reading
Call Me by Your Name (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): That bright romantic summer
“Call Me by Your Name”, the latest work from Luca Guadagnino, brims with the sensuous sense of love and romance in its bright, breezy summer atmosphere. While its first half closely and intimately observes its two heroes tentatively approaching to … Continue reading
Cats during summer days (2014/07/07)
It is hot, but it is still cool in shades…
The Kings of Summer (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Their short summer deviation
I remember well when I watched the first trailer of “The Kings of Summer” early in this year. The movie got some positive responses after it was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival around that time, and, as far as … Continue reading
A mountain on a cloudy day (2013/06/27)
It was cool and cloudy, but, overall, it was a sweaty hiking at Mt. Seorak of Gang-won area.
Cell Cycle Symposium (06/26/13)
I went to Cell Cycle Symposium last week. It was hot, but we had a good time at this resort.
Port and Beach (06/29/12)
The vacation season has not started yet, so it was quiet on the beach of Sokcho…
Lavender Farm (06/28/12)
After the symposium was over, we went around the east coast region for seesighting. The first place is a beautiful flower/herb farm in some country town.
