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Tag Archives: Thriller
Gattaca (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a genetically brave new world
Andrew Niccol’s 1997 film “Gattaca”, which happens to be re-released in selected theaters in South Korea a few days ago, still throws interesting questions for us. Even after more than 25 years after it came out, the movie remains to … Continue reading
Ballard of a Small Player (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Farrell sweats a lot here…
Edward Berger’s latest film “Ballard of a Small Player”, which was released on Netflix a few weeks ago, is one of the most well-made bad films of this year. While there are several top-notch technical aspects to admire to some … Continue reading
The Crow (1994) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): “It can’t rain all the time”
Alex Proyas’ 1994 film “The Crow” is a darkly compelling comic book movie full of style, mood, and details to be appreciated. While it has been mainly remembered as the last film of its ill-fated lead actor, the movie exudes … Continue reading
Bugonia (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A nasty and clinical remake by Yorgos Lanthimos
Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film “Bugonia”, the American remake of South Korean cult film “Save the Green Planet!” (2003), is as nasty and clinical as you can expect from his work. While trying to push its darkly absurd story premise as … Continue reading
The Woman in the White Car (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little chilly female mystery thriller
South Korean film “The Woman in the White Car” is a little female mystery thriller with chilly sensitivity to be savored. While you may easily guess what it is about right from the very beginning, the movie will gradually engage … Continue reading
Save the Green Planet! (2003) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An odd South Korean mixed bag
South Korean filmmaker Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 debut feature film “Save the Green Planet”, which recently received more attention thank to the recent American remake version directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is probably one of the weirdest mixed bags I have even … Continue reading
Babygirl (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Her object of kinky desire
“Babygirl” is about the risky sexual transgression of a woman supposed to have all. While not fully delving into what really makes her tick, the movie intrigues us with the oddly dynamic interactions between her and her much younger sex … Continue reading
Seven (1995) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): A gruesome masterwork by David Fincher
David Fincher’s 1995 film “Seven”, whose 4K remastered version is currently shown in selected theaters in South Korea, is a gruesome but undeniably compelling thriller to admire and appreciate. While it is surely as grim, unpleasant, and disturbing as your … Continue reading
Weapons (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): After they are gone…
“Weapons” is a creepy horror thriller film which works best if you do not know a lot about the story and characters before watching it. After drawing your attention with a substantial amount of creepiness and anxiety on the screen, … Continue reading
A House of Dynamite (2025) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Nobody can possibly be prepared for this
Kathryn Bigelow’s new film “A House of Dynamite”, which is being shown in South Korean theaters before being released on Netflix two weeks later, is quite tense and disturbing to say the least. Closely and vividly following how its many … Continue reading
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