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[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

On the third day after its release, Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” hits No. 1 globally. Director Hong Jong-chan draws a line amid controversy over glorifying corporal punishment, and lays out the real message the work is trying to send.
The global sensation sparked by daring retribution—handing the classroom a rod after it crossed the line‘Netflix’ original series ‘Chamgyoyuk’ has swept through media markets worldwide. In just three days after release, it notched a staggering feat: No.
Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Starts With Conspiracy, Ends With Humanity

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Starts With Conspiracy, Ends With Humanity

Released four years after Steven Spielberg turned to an autobiographical story with The Fabelmans, 〈Disclosure Day〉 marks his return to science fiction. Given Spielberg's earlier alien-centered classics Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E. T.
A Borderless Art Language: The Work of Albert Serra, Part 2

A Borderless Art Language: The Work of Albert Serra, Part 2

〈Pacifiction〉 and 〈The Afternoon of Solitude〉 pulled off back-to-back feats by topping “Cahiers du cinéma”’s Best 10 lists.
〈Waiting for Sancho〉’s production process and behind-the-scenes stories are included in a documentary he made himself: the film critic Mark Peranson, who serves as editor of the film magazine “Cinemascop,” appeared in the movie as the character Joseph.
How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

I am drawn to music in film. At times, music reveals a character's private emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot. It can also open a window into a creator’s hidden intent. For me, understanding film music was one way into the film itself. "Chu A-young's Music Box" listens closely to a film’s voice through its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while you read.)
Director Aoyama Shinji's film 〈Eureka〉 is a road movie about wounded people who travel an endless road in search of the possibility of healing and renewal. The characters, survivors of a terror that shattered ordinary life, set out on a trip to escape the trauma of the incident.
'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...
A Classroom Turns Into a Bloodbath Survival Story: The “Jiwoohak” and “Girigo” Craze Expands the “Dark Academy” Genre Built on Endless Competition

A Classroom Turns Into a Bloodbath Survival Story: The “Jiwoohak” and “Girigo” Craze Expands the “Dark Academy” Genre Built on Endless Competition

From “Jiwoohak” to “Girigo,” K-academy fare morphs into bite-your-fingers survival drama. The bleak reality inside a classroom reduced to a ladder of class and violence
The end of romance—classrooms become a blood-red survival fight. . . The world gets hooked on 'Girigo'No more romance of first love is breathing in classrooms. A strange app appears on smartphone screens, turning teenagers’ daily lives into a brutal survival game.
Harrison Ford Receives an Honorary Doctorate: “Go Change the World” Special Commencement Speech

Harrison Ford Receives an Honorary Doctorate: “Go Change the World” Special Commencement Speech

From a College Dropout to an Honorary Doctorate—The Heavy Advice the “Indiana Jones” Star Delivered to Young People
“Harrison Ford,” a powerful wake-up call and encouragement for the younger generationHollywood’s living legend, “Harrison Ford” (83), delivered a strong message to young people taking their first steps into society.
The identity of the Korea-Japan joint production created by Sang-ho Yeon is finally revealed—“Gas Man” teaser preview and poster unveiled!

The identity of the Korea-Japan joint production created by Sang-ho Yeon is finally revealed—“Gas Man” teaser preview and poster unveiled!

During a live TV broadcast, a horrifying murder shocks the world: a person’s body suddenly swells and explodes.
Netflix will exclusively release its Netflix series 〈Gas Man〉 worldwide on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Director Sang-ho Yeon, who has consistently delivered global hit titles such as the film 〈Train to Busan〉 and the Netflix series 〈Kingdom〉 〈Parasite: The Grey〉 and more, serves as executive producer...
Revisiting Memorable Quotes and Scenes from Hollywood Stock-Market Films in the KOSPI 7000 Era

Revisiting Memorable Quotes and Scenes from Hollywood Stock-Market Films in the KOSPI 7000 Era

Recently, to celebrate the KOSPI breaking 7000, we highlighted memorable lines and iconic scenes from the Korean film 〈The Scam〉. Since there are few Korean films that deal with stocks, we inevitably had to mention 〈The Scam〉, but Hollywood long ago produced a variety of films about stocks and...
Kim Na-hee, Critic: ‘Vivaldi and Me’ ① The Moment Beings You Only Ever Hear About Start to Appear in Spring

Kim Na-hee, Critic: ‘Vivaldi and Me’ ① The Moment Beings You Only Ever Hear About Start to Appear in Spring

The original title is 《Primavera》, which means “spring” in Italian. It is the name of the first concerto among Vivaldi’s 《The Four Seasons》, and another word for liberation.
The original title of the film 〈Vivaldi and Me〉 is 《Primavera》, which means “spring” in Italian. It is also the name of the first concerto among Vivaldi’s 《The Four Seasons》, but in this context, spring is another word for liberation.