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The Childe: Korean-Style John Wick

In this review, I’ll delve into the South Korean film “The Childe,” directed by Park Hoon-jung and starring Kim Seon-ho, Kang Tae-joo, Kim Kang-woo, and Go Ara. Released in South Korea on June 21, 202

Fri Jun 20 2025

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: Composing a Lighthearted Sonata of Youth

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: A Timeless Anime ClassicAs the saying goes, time flies like an arrow. The “arrow” here describes the swift passage of time, subtly hinting at a sense of regret that “t

Fri Jun 20 2025

"Persian Lessons" Film Review: The Banality of Evil is Terrifying to Contemplate

A Linguistic Tightrope Walk: Deconstructing “Persian Lessons”In “Persian Lessons,” a Jewish man narrowly escapes execution by claiming to be Persian. Serendipitously, a camp officer seeks a Persian tu

Fri Jun 20 2025

Review of the movie "The Phantom of the Opera"

The Phantom of the Opera: A Spectacle of Sound and VisionForget what you think you know about “The Phantom of the Opera.” This isn’t just a ghost story or a musical; it’s an opera through and through.

Thu Jun 19 2025

I dance in my own world.

Echoes of Dreams: Two Films, One HeartOn a recent flight back to Lijiang, I found myself re-watching the film Billy Elliot. It was during this second viewing that I was struck by the uncanny similarit

Thu Jun 12 2025

Review of the anime film "Princess Mononoke"

Princess Mononoke: A Mystical Anime SagaA dazzling, mystical, and historical anime saga unfolds, depicting the war between medieval Japanese people and the forest deities.SynopsisSet in 15th century J

Fri Jun 06 2025