Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
July 15th – 25th If you haven’t made the trek to Bucheon before, PIFAN is a good reason to go. Cinephiles and in particular fans of so-called “genre films” are sure to enjoy this collection of feature films and shorts that focus on the “fantastic” side of theater. Programs to keep an eye on include [...]
Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, The Housemaid 하녀
How to Train Your Dragon 3D Directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders A family-friendly animation about a boy and his odd friendship with a scary yet lovable dragon may not sound too enticing, but don’t be fooled—it’s quite possibly one of the funniest films you’ll see this summer. On the island of Berk, the [...]
New Movies in July
Here is your list of all the movie openings for Korea this July (subject to change).
Movie Review: June 2010 Kick-Ass, Iron Man 2, Blades of Blood
Kick-Ass Directed by Matthew Vaughn This dark comic tale of powerless superheroes is either going to push all the right buttons or all the wrong ones. If you’re a fan of Tarantino-esque cinema, with a penchant for dark, disturbing comedy, then this film is right up your street, but if you’re easily offended or have [...]
Movie Review: Take Off 국가대표
Directed by Yong-hwa Kim Take Off is based on the first ever Korean ski jump team’s efforts to win the gold at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and this new director’s cut stretches the story to just under two and a half hours. We are subjected to an uncomfortable mix of drama and comedy as we [...]
