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Tag Archives: The South
Sinners (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A bluesy Southern horror from Ryan Coogler
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
The Help (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A mild “Giseongpoom” about that turbulent time
“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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