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[Joo Sung-cheol’s Locker] Watching “Marty Supreme,” Recalling Yoon Nam-gyu’s Penholder Table Tennis Racket

[Joo Sung-cheol’s Locker] Watching “Marty Supreme,” Recalling Yoon Nam-gyu’s Penholder Table Tennis Racket

I get hooked on objects shown in movies. I can’t help but wonder why the director, the cinematographer, the production designer—or even the actor—put that item in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that landed softly in my eyes.
〈Marty Supreme〉 is a table tennis movie. For Korean film fans, the Sharpdy brothers are well known for 〈Heaven Knows What〉(2014), 〈Good Time〉(2017), and 〈Uncut Gems〉(2019), but 〈Marty Supreme〉 is a feature film that older brother Josh Safdie directed on his own for the first time in nearly 10 years.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jean-Luc Godard Masterpiece ‘Contempt’ Gets Its First Official 4K Release in South Korea in 63 Years

Jean-Luc Godard Masterpiece ‘Contempt’ Gets Its First Official 4K Release in South Korea in 63 Years

Martin Scorsese praised Jean-Luc Godard’s best work ‘Contempt’ and it finally opens in theaters in 4K quality for the first time in 63 years
The pinnacle of the nouvelle vague arrives on Korean screens at lastA landmark masterpiece destined to be etched into film history finally reaches Korean screens. Considered the aesthetic essence of the revolutionary cineaste Jean-Luc Godard, who dismantled and reassembled the grammar of cinema,...
| James choi
'Marty Supreme' Director Josh Safdie Confirms Online GV on June 30 at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall for First Talk With Korean Viewers

'Marty Supreme' Director Josh Safdie Confirms Online GV on June 30 at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall for First Talk With Korean Viewers

Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow star in 'Marty Supreme,' with a special GV set ahead of its July 1 release Cineplay editor-in-chief Joo Seong-cheol will lead on site, and director Josh Safdie will join via video call for a standout event Marty Mauzer’s journey to hell to become the best, and anticipation for Josh Safdie’s first solo directorial project
〈Marty Supreme〉 director Josh Safdie is set to meet Korean viewers, at least via video call.The film 〈Marty Supreme〉 is Josh Safdie’s first solo directorial work among the “Safdie brothers.” It depicts Marty Mauzer, who becomes obsessed with a dream that no one respects, as he heads all the way to...
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

[First Reactions]The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈HANA KOREA〉 opens July 8. Inspired by a true story, the artbuster follows Hye-seon , a North Korean defector trying to push forward in an unfamiliar life. Cineplay reporter Kim Ji Yeon shares her review from the press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
'David' Takes on Goliath in a Show of Overwhelming Scale—and Breakneck Tension

'David' Takes on Goliath in a Show of Overwhelming Scale—and Breakneck Tension

The movie 〈David〉, which captures the fated moment of David and Goliath—often cited as the greatest battle in history—is set to open on July 10.
Six newly released stills from 〈David〉, the faceoff between ‘David’ and ‘Goliath’—the symbolic duo at the center of what’s widely regarded as the greatest battle in history and a timeless underdog tale—have been unveiled.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Animated Film 〈David〉 Unveils Voice Cast Led by Park Bo-gum, Jang Gwang and Cha Ji-yeon

Animated Film 〈David〉 Unveils Voice Cast Led by Park Bo-gum, Jang Gwang and Cha Ji-yeon

Park Bo-gum voices the lead character David, a shepherd who becomes a great king, taking on the challenge of voice acting.
The animated film 〈David〉, which unveils a high-profile Korean voice cast, opens July 10. 〈David〉 follows a boy who starts out as an ordinary shepherd and, after a confrontation with Goliath, faces his destiny as a great king.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Re-release of “Before Sunrise” Brings Julie Delpy to Share a Video Letter for Korean Viewers, Calling It a “Special Film”

Re-release of “Before Sunrise” Brings Julie Delpy to Share a Video Letter for Korean Viewers, Calling It a “Special Film”

Ahead of the June 18 re-release of the romance classic “Before Sunrise,” Julie Delpy, who plays Céline, delivers her thanks to fans in a video “Where ‘Before’ Trilogy Begins”: Encourages Theatergoing as She Says She Could Organize Love and Romance A Vienna romance born by chance—audiences begin meeting Delpy amid a re-release craze
To mark the re-release of “Before Sunrise” in South Korea, Julie Delpy sent a message to Korean audiences. Julie Delpy, who stars as Céline in the film 〈Before Sunrise〉, released a video letter via CGV on June 18.
| Seongchan Eol
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Unveils Submission Schedule for Short and Feature Films, Kicking Off a Season of Independent Cinema

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Unveils Submission Schedule for Short and Feature Films, Kicking Off a Season of Independent Cinema

Submissions open for short and feature categories starting July 13, with a slate of films selected for main competition at the Seoul Independent Film Festival in November Building on the record-breaking 51st edition, the 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival promises the largest-ever showcase of the present and future of Korean independent film After completion in August 2025, films of all types and genres—including live-action features, documentaries, and animation—are eligible
The Seoul Independent Film Festival has released its film submission schedule and begun preparations for the event. Seoul Independent Film Festival 2026, the largest independent film recap festival in South Korea, announced its submission schedule on June 22.
| Seongchan Eol
[World Cup Star] ‘Tearful Mother’s Reunion’ Propels Cape Verde to a 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

[World Cup Star] ‘Tearful Mother’s Reunion’ Propels Cape Verde to a 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

A mother’s on-field support made possible by a dramatic visa issuance. Cape Verde keeps its hopes alive for a spot in the knockout round, led by goalkeeper Vozinha’s dazzling saves at age 40
‘The Miracle Island Nation’: The prelude to Cape Verde’s ‘World Cup 2026’ upset, launched by a population of 600,000“If all the players have faith, everything will work out. Keep your head up, get out on the pitch, and move toward your goal. My sons, fight strong and brave.
| James choi
Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

A YouTube cover connection led to a global collaboration, and the new song “Heaven Knows,” which trades lines between Korean and English, is now out
A Once-in-a-Generation Duet That Breaks Borders and Language, A New Milestone for Asian PopThe emperor of Korean ballads has teamed up with a national idol in Indonesia. South Korea’s leading vocalist “Sung Si-kyung” and Indonesia’s top star “Raisa” prove a sweeping musical unity that spans Asia’s...
| James choi