The Office was the second of two Korean films to screen at the 0th edition of the London East Asia Film Festival, and came with strong credentials. Though a debut feature by Hong Won-chan, he was the scriptwriter for the well received Yellow Sea and even better received The Chaser. And the movie was Official … [Read More]
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Thread of Lies (aka Elegant Lies) (우아한 거짓말, 2014) review: bullying, secrecy and the cost of silence
In focusing on the psychological aspects of bullying rather than the far more often seen examples of physical brutality, ‘Thread of Lies’ can delve far more deeply into the issue. An incredibly insightful and deeply poignant discussion of childhood persecution that feels utterly true to life, from start to finish. [Read More]
Snowpiercer (설국열차, 2013) review: class revolt, power and survival at the end of the world
Based on the French graphic novel ‘Le Transperceneige’, ‘Snowpiercer’ can equally be viewed as an analogy to and critique of real world oppression; a hero’s journey in classic Monomyth style; or simply a gripping and exciting rollercoaster ride of entertainment. Snowpiercer will leave you both exhilarated and breathless. [Read More]