Set against Cold War tensions between North and South Korea, Double Agent examines absolute ideological loyalty, personal sacrifice and betrayal. Though flawed, Double Agent resolutely shows that it doesn’t need CGI pyrotechnics or secret agent gadgets to be an engaging spy thriller throughout. [Read More]
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The Fox with Nine Tails (구미호, 1994) review: gumiho folklore meets modern melodrama
With the age-old Korean folklore of a fox spirit attempting to become human at its core, The Fox with Nine Tails merges fantasy, horror, romance and melodrama to create a tale with a moral worthy of the legend on which it’s based. Also notable as the first Korean feature to use CGI. [Read More]
The upcoming wedding of the year
Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young: enough already. http://bit.ly/8ZI8Kf , http://bit.ly/c6JJhH, and just about everywhere else # [Read More]
Jang Dong-gun & Ko So-young wedding plans
I never understand the Korean celebrity system: Jang Dong-gun reveals when it is that he will reveal his wedding plans with Ko So-young. How about spilling the beans now? http://bit.ly/9JCqtB # [Read More]