Tag Archives: The South

Sinners (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A bluesy Southern horror from Ryan Coogler

Posted on May 31, 2025 by kaist455

Ryan Coogler’s new film “Sinners” is an enthralling genre piece packed with style, atmosphere, and personality to be cherished. While it sometimes feels a bit too overstuffed with story ideas and elements which do not get totally mixed that well … Continue reading →

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The Help (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A mild “Giseongpoom” about that turbulent time

Posted on November 5, 2011 by kaist455

“The Help” reminds me of the term I frequently use for description when I write movie reviews in Korean: “Giseongpoom”, which means “ready-made product” in English. I and other South Korean critics use that word if the movie we talk … Continue reading →

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