Tag Archives: Teacher

Monster (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): “Who is the monster?”

Posted on November 30, 2023 by kaist455

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film “Monster” seems rather disturbing and frustrating at first and then becomes something much more compelling and powerful than expected. As moving from one viewpoint to another along the plot, the movie gradually and sensitively delves into … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Good luck on your viewing

Posted on August 1, 2022 by kaist455

Romanian film “Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn”, which won the Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival early in last year, is quite bold and naughty to the core. Right from its deliberately salacious opening scene, the … Continue reading →

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Marry Me (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her accidental husband

Posted on March 22, 2022 by kaist455

Right from when I watched its trailer a few months ago, I knew what I would get from “Marry Me”, which was released in South Korean theaters in last week. Like another recent romantic comedy film “I Want You Back” … Continue reading →

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A new teacher comes to the town

Posted on February 15, 2022 by kaist455

You cannot possibly be grouchy about Bhutanese film “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”, which was Bhutan’s submission to Best International Film Oscar in last year and then garnered a surprise nomination on last Tuesday. While it is pretty plain … Continue reading →

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Good Person (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A teacher oscillating between faith and doubt

Posted on September 11, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Good Person” is a calm but tense drama mainly revolving around the gloomy plight of one man oscillating between faith and doubt after one devastating incident. Struggling with the resulting grief and anger, he simply tries to … Continue reading →

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Another Round (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sensible Drinking?

Posted on January 10, 2021 by kaist455

Thomas Vinterberg’s latest film “Another Round”, which was selected as the Danish entry for Best International Feature Film Oscar in last year, cheerfully staggers along with its four different main characters who decide to give a little boost to their … Continue reading →

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Me and Me (2019) ☆☆(2/4): A lazy and pointless labyrinth of nightmare (or whatever)

Posted on January 5, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Me and Me” gave me one of the most boring experiences I have had during last several years. While it throws one strange moment after another throughout its convoluted plot, none of these odd moments sticks to … Continue reading →

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Critical Thinking (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Predictable but exemplary

Posted on September 7, 2020 by kaist455

“Critical Thinking” is another inspirational sports drama film based on a real-life story, but it distinguishes itself to some degrees compared to other similar films out there. While it is rather predictable and contrived at times, it still holds our … Continue reading →

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Little Monsters (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Nyong’o could do it alone, I think

Posted on October 19, 2019 by kaist455

“Little Monsters”, a little zombie comedy film from Australia, works whenever its lead actress appears on the screen, and it is a shame that the movie does not utilize her undeniable talent and presence as much as expected from its … Continue reading →

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The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Poetry and obsession

Posted on October 20, 2018 by kaist455

The heroine of “The Kindergarten Teacher”, which was recently released on Netflix in US, is very unhappy for a reason most of us are familiar with. While she has aspiration for what she likes to do, she unfortunately lacks talent … Continue reading →

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