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The Master of the World: Buster Keaton ③ Review of Representative Works — “Our Hospitality” (1923) and “Sherlock Jr.” (1924)

The Master of the World: Buster Keaton ③ Review of Representative Works — “Our Hospitality” (1923) and “Sherlock Jr.” (1924)

〈Sherlock Jr.〉 wasn’t an awkward 44-minute runtime; otherwise, it would easily rank among the cinema’s greatest masterpieces.
Slapstick motion without end within the frame,〈Our Hospitality〉(1923)Willie McCay heads back to his hometown to inherit the land. The railroad tracks are a mess, and even the dam collapses—he forges ahead through a perilous route.
The Master of the World: Buster Keaton ② ‘The Great Unflinching Face’ Loved Across Time

The Master of the World: Buster Keaton ② ‘The Great Unflinching Face’ Loved Across Time

Buster Keaton turned the ‘Great Unflinching Face’ (Great Stone Face), unaffected by whatever was happening around him, into his own unmistakable style and personality.
Buster Keaton doesn’t smile—so why do we laugh when we see him? In film, action images are always a subject of curiosity, and also something we keep investigating—an inquiry that never truly stops. Our eyes automatically respond while watching films, trying to harmonize the many formal elements...
The Master of the World, Buster Keaton ① The Golden Age of Silent Film, Inventor of an Acrobatic Film Language

The Master of the World, Buster Keaton ① The Golden Age of Silent Film, Inventor of an Acrobatic Film Language

Buster Keaton, whom André Bazin and David Bordwell praise in unison, shows the limits of motion images through the boundless use of the human body and space.
Buster Keaton is one of the great artists who fully invented a brand-new film language of his own. Film scholar David Bordwell, in 「Film Art」, speaks about the comedy of Keaton’s “space” — the kind of freedom-to-move that he demonstrates — saying, “David Bordwell’s slapstick comedy confirms André...
[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

I am captivated by music in films. Music sometimes reveals a character's intimate emotions that visible images and spoken lines alone cannot convey. It can become a window into the creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way of reaching a movie. 'Chu Ah-young's Music Box' listens to a film's voice up close by way of its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while reading.)
Michael Jackson is an artist who left one of the most powerful marks in the history of pop music. Having taken the stage as a member of the Jackson 5 before he turned ten, he later set a Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time with his solo album 'Thriller' and earned the title...
“A Movie That Completely Blows the Audience’s Minds” — Global Praise Pouring In After the First Look at ‘HOPE’!

“A Movie That Completely Blows the Audience’s Minds” — Global Praise Pouring In After the First Look at ‘HOPE’!

A tiger sighting is reported at Ho-po Port, located in the Demilitarized Zone, and with the entire village thrown into an emergency, an unbelievable reality unfolds.
Since the world premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on May 17, praise from major media outlets around the world has been pouring in for the film 〈HOPE〉. In particular, attention from overseas media is focused on the pulse-pounding action sequences, completed through the actors’ hard work in...
Jeff Returns with a Korea-Thailand Co-Production BL ‘Space Bakery’… Early Release Available on Wave Starting April 20

Jeff Returns with a Korea-Thailand Co-Production BL ‘Space Bakery’… Early Release Available on Wave Starting April 20

A New Transformation from the Stars of ‘KinnPorsche’… An SF Rom-Com Is Born: Alien Prince X Bakery Owner
Jeff, the star of ‘KinnPorsche’ who thrilled BL fans around the world, is returning with a Korea-Thailand co-production project. Wavve, an online video streaming service , announced that it will release the brand-new SF romantic comedy ‘Space Bakery’ exclusively in advance on April 20 .
'SNL Korea' Season 8, 'The Devil's Talent' Tak Jae-hoon Makes a Glamorous Return... Premiering March 28

'SNL Korea' Season 8, 'The Devil's Talent' Tak Jae-hoon Makes a Glamorous Return... Premiering March 28

Shin Dong-yup Reunites After 10 Years... Expecting Bolder Satire and New Crew Members
The pride of Korean comedy 〈SNL Korea〉 is returning on Saturday, March 28, for its eighth season. The first host to kick off the new season is 'The God of Drip' Tak Jae-hoon, promising an unprecedented opening.
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[Official Trailer] "Did the Minions Summon Cthulhu?"... 'Minions and Monsters' Set to Release in North America on July 1

First trailer revealed on the 8th during Super Bowl LX... The mischievous stars of Hollywood in a 'Monster Mayhem' from Lovecraft's 'Cthulhu' to classic mermaids and mummies... A brilliant blend of horror and comedy with the return of original creator Pierre Coffin and the addition of Christoph Waltz... "Illumination's unprecedented scale"
The yellow troublemakers who have created a global box office myth of $5. 6 billion are back to take over Hollywood and legendary monsters. Illumination's highly anticipated project 'Minions and Monsters' has unveiled its first look on the Super Bowl stage.
Macaulay Culkin, 35th Anniversary of 'Home Alone'...

Macaulay Culkin, 35th Anniversary of 'Home Alone'... "How about a sequel where Kevin becomes a thief?"

45-year-old Culkin reveals surprise concept during tour... "Possible return if conditions are right" "The son sets traps and the dad gets caught"... Proposal for a reversal of roles from thief to homeowner, original director Chris Columbus draws the line saying "Recreating past glory would be a mistake"
Will the eternal "Christmas troublemaker" Kevin return? Macaulay Culkin is exciting fans around the world by presenting an unprecedented and bold sequel idea on the 35th anniversary of the film's release.According to foreign media on the 17th , Macaulay Culkin recently revealed specific plans for a...

"Fell Madly in Love with Pamela Anderson"... Liam Neeson's 'The Naked Gun' Emerges as a Golden Globe Dark Horse

Paramount submits for Best Picture and Lead Actor/Actress nominations... Riding on 88% Rotten Tomatoes acclaim, aiming for 'Second Borat'
"She has no ego. I fell madly in love with her while working together." Hollywood action star Liam Neeson's praise for 'sexy icon' Pamela Anderson leads to the Golden Globes.On the 10th , award prediction specialist media Gold Derby reported that Paramount Pictures submitted director Akiva...