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Why Disney's Faithful Live-Action 'Moana' Is Falling Short of Expectations

Why Disney's Faithful Live-Action 'Moana' Is Falling Short of Expectations

Maui has returned to the screen. Disney's live-action 〈Moana〉 is a live-action film based on the studio's 2016 animated film of the same name. Following the original story—about the chief's daughter Moana and the demigod Maui restoring the Heart of Te Fiti—the live-action keeps that storyline...
‘OK! Madam 2’ Former Legend Agent Uhm Jung-hwa Perfectly Takes Command, From Comedy to High-Intensity Action

‘OK! Madam 2’ Former Legend Agent Uhm Jung-hwa Perfectly Takes Command, From Comedy to High-Intensity Action

The “Yiming” played by Uhm Jung-hwa is a former legendary agent once known as “Code Name: Mokryunghwa,” but she now runs a twisted-doughnut shop.
South Korea’s “Madonna” Uhm Jung-hwa makes her return to the big screen for the first time in three years with 〈OK! Madam 2〉, and this time she sets her sights on becoming South Korea’s Tom Cruise. 〈OK! Madam 2〉 is a comedic action story about a family of a former legendary agent, who sets out on...
Jung Ho-yeon Drives a Stella for a Drift…Hyundai in Na Hong-jin’s Film “Hope” Releases Behind-the-Scenes Action Video “Sung-ae”

Jung Ho-yeon Drives a Stella for a Drift…Hyundai in Na Hong-jin’s Film “Hope” Releases Behind-the-Scenes Action Video “Sung-ae”

High-level car chases even before he got his Class 1 license. In Na Hong-jin’s new work “Hope,” the film showcases the performance of the beloved Hyundai Stella, resurrected as a police car in the memories.
Na Hong-jin, the director who represents Korea’s unmatched auteur tradition, has finally unveiled his new film Hope . Released on Jan. 15, the movie seized theaters immediately, and it is a science fiction action thriller that depicts a desperate human battle against an unknown presence in the...
Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

In a conversation with the audience, Lee Chang-dong praised his new film ‘Hope’…“Suspense that pushes past the limit, with Jo In-sung’s action a standout”
A titan of the Korean film industry, ‘Lee Chang-dong’, offered praise for ‘Na Hong-jin’’s new work ‘Hope’ that felt less like a compliment and more like awe. “The absolute peak that an entertainment film can reach—that’s a crazy movie, plain and simple.
'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

A Hollywood remake of director Jang Joon-hwan's original film, it earned nominations for three awards, including best science fiction film, with Emma Stone starring.
The evolution of K-content hits the heart of Hollywood: 'Bugonia' dominates the Critics Choice Awards A hidden masterpiece that once set screens across South Korea alight is now meeting Hollywood's massive capital and shaking up the global film world.
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
This Time It's a Cruise: ‘OK! MADAM 2’ (OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE) Sets Aug. 12 Release

This Time It's a Cruise: ‘OK! MADAM 2’ (OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE) Sets Aug. 12 Release

Uhm Jung-hwa and Park Sung-woong return; Choi Soo-young joins the original cast — a comic-action film about a cruise hijacking
The comic action film 〈OK! MADAM 2〉 (OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE), starring Uhm Jung-hwa, will hit theaters Aug. 12, the distributor said, releasing its main poster and trailer the same day. 〈OK! MADAM 2〉 follows former legendary agent Mi-young (Uhm Jung-hwa) and her family, whose luxury cruise vacation...
Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

‘Okay Madam 2’ Returns After 6 Years — Cruise-Action Led by Uhm Junghwa and Choi Sooyoung

Set for release on Aug. 12, Uhm Junghwa’s upgraded action and Choi Sooyoung’s first try at playing a villain raise expectations
From 'Flight' to 'Cruise'… The evolution of a comedy action returning after six years The comedy action bible 'Okay Madam', which swept through theaters in 2020, returns at last with a sequel after six years of sharpening. Due to hit theaters on Aug.
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

I can’t help getting captivated by the objects in movies. I fall into deep thought over why, whether it’s the director, the cinematographer, the art director—or even the actor—someone felt compelled to place that particular item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that came down on my eyes like stepping onto a soft stair.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know David’s stone. The story of David and Goliath that is told in 〈Robot Taekwon V〉(1976), and 〈General Tolly〉, and the 〈Ureomei〉 series, and countless other children’s animations and feature films—was also made by director Kim Cheong-gi, known for creating them all.