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The Roots of K-Movies: Korean Cinema Captivates New York in the 1970s… From “Whangnyeo” to “Spider’s Web”

The Roots of K-Movies: Korean Cinema Captivates New York in the 1970s… From “Whangnyeo” to “Spider’s Web”

A special showcase of 1970s Korean films at Lincoln Center in New York. Featuring 29 digitally restored works, including “Whangnyeo,” to shine a light on the origins of K-movies.
A Korean film renaissance reborn at the heart of New York, “1970s Korean Film Special Exhibition”Masterpieces that led the golden age of 1970s Korean cinema revive in the middle of New York, dramatically. The Korea Foundation for Cultural Exchange in New York announced on the 7th that, together...
Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

On May 4, it reached 200,000 cumulative admissions and hit the break-even point about two weeks after its release.
There’s still a long way to go. Director Lee Myeong-se’s documentary 〈The December 12. 3〉 surpassed 200,000 cumulative viewers and reached the break-even point about two weeks after its release on May 4. With that, 〈The December 12.
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

The King of Pop is dominating the screen. 〈Michael〉, which opened in about 30 countries including North America, cleared $200 million in its first week and is riding a strong box-office wave. Before its release, the review-aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes showed near-panning scores — a so-called...
Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Critics say it’s an unrealistic maneuver to secure merger approval
Is Paramount Sky Dance’s announcement of releasing 30 films per year a fake promise that deceives “Hollywood”?“Warner Bros. Discovery” is pushing ahead with the acquisition of “Paramount Sky Dance”, which laid out a blueprint of “releasing 30 movies per year,” but the “Hollywood” industry’s...
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Opens in Splendor on the 29th… Awards the Ahn Seong-ki Honor for His Lifetime Achievement and Features a Rich Lineup

The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Opens in Splendor on the 29th… Awards the Ahn Seong-ki Honor for His Lifetime Achievement and Features a Rich Lineup

Shin Hyun-jun and Go Won-hee selected as MCs for the opening ceremony; with many attendees from the red carpet to Ghost Studio actors in “Jeonju X Meet-Up”… Korea’s film industry giant, the late Ahn Seong-ki, is chosen for the Special Lifetime Achievement Award; his son, Ahn Philip, receives the award on his behalf to honor his legacy Director Byeon Young-ju introduced as “Programmer of the Year,” and the opening film by director Kent Jones, “My Private Art,” is screened
The Jeonju International Film Festival, now in its 27th year, kicks off with an opening ceremony on April 29 and begins a 10-day journey. On this day, the opening ceremony will be hosted by actors Shin Hyun-jun and Go Won-hee, adding fresh energy.
BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival launches the three-year special project “Asian Genre Films 99” Selecting 33 films each year for a total of 99 to systematically survey Asia’s film landscape and genre trends Including a spotlight on 11 films directed by women… screenings and GV scheduled during the festival in July
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , held in July, announced on April 24 its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99). “Asian Genre Films 99” is a three-year project that selects 33 Korean genre films each year and introduces a total of 99 films.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, Dolby Cinema Special Venue Poster—4 Special Poster Types Unveiled Instantly!

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, Dolby Cinema Special Venue Poster—4 Special Poster Types Unveiled Instantly!

For a massive mission that will change their fate, the universe’s strongest duo—bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, irresistibly deadly cute—sets off on a grand adventure.
The universe’s strongest duo roaming the farthest reaches of the galaxy—bounty hunter ‘Din Djarin’ and the irresistibly deadly-cute ‘Grogu’—embark on a monumental mission that will change their destiny, bringing to life a blockbuster adventure 〈The Mandalorian and Grogu〉—now heading to audiences in...
Legend of the Nouvelle Vague Star Nathalie Baye Dies at 77

Legend of the Nouvelle Vague Star Nathalie Baye Dies at 77

A standout actress who embodied the personas of Truffaut and Godard, and a celebrated performer who won four César Awards—Nathalie Baye has passed away
France’s Nouvelle Vague icon, François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard’s muse, the beloved French actress Nathalie Baye, has died in Paris on the 17th . She was 77.Born in 1948 in Normandy, France, the late actress began her on-screen career in 1972, before gaining worldwide attention through director...
Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

From May 2 to June 13, the “KOFA Cinematheque” at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul will screen all 34 films by director Hong Sang-soo. Featuring alternating chronological and reverse-chronological screenings from his debut works to his newest releases, viewers can experience the director’s signature “variations” aesthetics. Rich supporting events include a talk with the director of the Harvard Film Archive, a cinematography master class, and conversations with the audience.
The Korean Film Archive has announced a retrospective of all works by director Hong Sang-soo.The Korean Film Archive said it will hold a special exhibition spotlighting director Hong Sang-soo’s debut 30th anniversary, titled “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction,” at the KOFA...