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Tag Archives: War
A House Made of Splinters (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): They still have hope, though
Documentary film “A House of Made of Splinters”, which was Oscar-nominated early in this year, simply but closely observes the children and staff members of a special orphanage in Lysychansk of eastern Ukraine. As following how they live day by … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Orphanage, Real-life figure, Real-life story, War
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Devotion (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): One black US Navy pilot in the Korean War
“Devotion”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is about one real-life black US Navy pilot who deserves to be known more for his barrier-breaking efforts. Although he is often regarded via a white figure who happened to … Continue reading
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Tagged Korean War, Military, Navy, Pilot, Race, Real-life figure, Real-life story, War
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The Woman King (2022) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Viola Davis rules – and so do other ladies
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King” is a tough and forceful action period drama to be admired and savored. While its main historical subject is interesting enough to engage us, the movie works a compelling piece of entertainment thanks to its … Continue reading
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) ☆☆☆ (3/4): The ladies carry on
We can only imagine what would follow “Black Panther” (2018) if Chadwick Boseman had not died so early, but I am happy to report that its sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is much more than a mere next chapter. Although … Continue reading
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): All Grim and Intense Here
Netflix film “All Quiet on the Western Front”, which was recently selected as Germany’s submission for Best International Film Oscar, is relentlessly grim, muddy, and intense throughout its 147-minute running time. I surely understand that this is not supposed to … Continue reading
Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Epic, tense, and efficient
South Korean film “Hansan: Rising Dragon” is a war historical drama about one big sea battle which was a significant turning point in the Imjin War, which is also known as the Japanese invasions of Korea of 1592–1598. Although I … Continue reading
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Tagged Navy, Period drama, Real-life figure, Real-life story, South Korean Film, War
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Foxhole (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Three different wars
“Foxhole” is a modest war movie which presents three different wars and then clumsily tries to make some universal statements from them. Although I do not think it works as well as intended, there are several effective moments to be … Continue reading
Black Crab (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A risk mission on the ice
Swedish Netflix film “Black Crab”, which was released a few days ago, does not bring anything particularly new to its gritty genre territory, and that was rather disappointing to me when I watched it in one early morning. Although it … Continue reading
Quo Vadis, Aida? (2020) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): A harrowing Bosnian war drama
Bosnian film “Quo Vadis, Aida?”, which was recently nominated for Best International Film Oscar, is an unforgettable war drama which takes us into one of the most tragic incidents in the Bosnian War. As told to us at the beginning … Continue reading
A Hidden Life (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A meditative resistance
Terrence Malick’s latest film “A Hidden Life” is a meditative drama film which calmly and austerely explores its religious/spiritual themes via the real life of one ordinary man who chose to stick to his belief despite being aware of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Religion, War, World War II
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