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In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

※ The interview with 〈Gunche〉 director Yeon Sang-ho continues from Part 1. It's been 10 years since 〈Train to Busan〉. Did returning to zombies come with any pressure. "I didn't come in thinking, 'I have to do something new.
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

Yeon Sang-ho has done it again. Released on May 22, 〈Colony〉 passed 2 million viewers in its opening week. The overseas response has been as strong as the domestic reaction: advance international sales have already generated significant revenue, and in Malaysia the film ranked third among all...
Interview: Park Ji-hyun Takes on Comedy in 〈Wild Thing〉 (Part 2)

Interview: Park Ji-hyun Takes on Comedy in 〈Wild Thing〉 (Part 2)

※〈Wild Thing〉 actor Park Ji-hyun interview continues from Part 1. Domi gives up performing and becomes a chaebol daughter-in-law, living an upper-class life. Even so, why does she return to the stage. I think Domi is an honest, very down-to-earth person. Her main goals are probably money and fame.
[Interview] Taking on Comedy Acting Full Force! Park Ji-hyun ① in <Wild Sing>

[Interview] Taking on Comedy Acting Full Force! Park Ji-hyun ① in

Park Ji-hyun’s recent moves come as a surprise. The elegant yet mesmerizing character in 〈Hidden Face〉 that earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, a terminally ill role in 〈Eunjoong and Sangyeon〉 that spans her life trajectory from her 20s to her 40s, and even...
Interview: Jun Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉 — ‘I looked good in my previous project, too … there really was no special makeup treatment’

Interview: Jun Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉 — ‘I looked good in my previous project, too … there really was no special makeup treatment’

※ The interview with Jun Ji-hyun about 〈Colony〉 Part 1 continues here. Also note that the following contains spoilers for the film 〈Colony〉. Many people said she still looked great even in a blood-soaked raincoat. I’m just grateful people saw it that way.
Jeon Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉: Fun Set, On-Time Days and Yeon Sang-ho’s Clear Worldbuilding

Jeon Ji-hyun on 〈Colony〉: Fun Set, On-Time Days and Yeon Sang-ho’s Clear Worldbuilding

Returning after 11 years, she is, as director Yeon Sang-ho put it, “a film actor. ” Actress Jeon Ji-hyun appears as Kwon Se-jung in 〈Colony〉, which opened on May 22, marking her first appearance before audiences since 〈Assassination〉 (2015).
'Michael' Brought Up by 'Bob Fosse' ① : A 'Cabaret' Packed With Liza Minnelli's Charm

'Michael' Brought Up by 'Bob Fosse' ① : A 'Cabaret' Packed With Liza Minnelli's Charm

‘Cabaret’〈bracketed〉 won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) in 1973, the same year it also won the Academy Award for Best Director (Bob Fosse) and Best Actress (Liza Minnelli).
Along with the box-office success of 〈Michael〉 , the most welcome thing it brought was Bob Fosse, a dancer and director who has said he was inspired by Michael Jackson's childhood memories. After introducing 〈All That Jazz〉 (1979) at ‘Jo Seong-cheol’s Locker’, a piece that won the Palme d'Or in...
'Michael' Drew in Bob Fosse ②: Reni's Transformation, the Unprecedented 8-Time Winner of the Tony for Best Choreography

'Michael' Drew in Bob Fosse ②: Reni's Transformation, the Unprecedented 8-Time Winner of the Tony for Best Choreography

〈Reni〉 is a film based on the true story of Renny Bruce, a 1960s stand-up comedian who died from a real drug addiction.
Bob Fosse is a choreographer and director with the unprecedented record of winning the Tony Award for choreography eight times. But as a film director, he was nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards three times and failed to win a single trophy.
Mun Sang-hoon of BDNS Reviews His Favorite Comedy Film of the Year, 〈Nirvana the Band〉

Mun Sang-hoon of BDNS Reviews His Favorite Comedy Film of the Year, 〈Nirvana the Band〉

After searching for more than a year through Cannes, Los Angeles and Hong Kong for the best comedy film, BDNS leader Mun Sang-hoon settled on a single title: 〈Nirvana the Band: Not related to the legendary band ‘Nirvana’ — the duo Matt and Jay.