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First Reactions: Cineplay Reporter's Rating for 〈Digger〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Reporter's Rating for 〈Digger〉

[First reactions at the press screening] Tom Cruise's first collaboration with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu arrives when 〈Digger〉 opens Oct. 3. 〈Digger〉 follows how a small crack at the Greenland glacier drilling facility owned by cantankerous eccentric tycoon 'Digger Rockwell' turns into an...
| Seongchan Eol
How Did Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Become Directors? 31 Masters Recall “My First Action” and Their Brilliant Debuts

How Did Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Become Directors? 31 Masters Recall “My First Action” and Their Brilliant Debuts

The debut struggles of leading Korean filmmakers, from a screenplay rewritten 30 times to seven years of financial hardship
Even the masters who now define Korean cinema had humble, uncertain beginnings. “The Outlaws” (2017) director Kang Yoon-sung’s arduous journey to the director’s chair at the late age of 47 is among the stories collected in the new book “My First Action”, along with the debut tales of 31 top...
| James choi
Director Kim Jee-woon brings A Tale of Two Sisters back after 20 years at LA's first Korean film festival: 'Film is a universal language; I believe in the power of stories'

Director Kim Jee-woon brings A Tale of Two Sisters back after 20 years at LA's first Korean film festival: 'Film is a universal language; I believe in the power of stories'

Invited as a new Academy member this year, Kim Jee-woon helps prove the strength of K-content in the heart of Hollywood on the 26th
A milestone for 'K-content' planted in the heart of Hollywood The 'LA Korean Film Festival' opened for the first time in Los Angeles, the spiritual home of cinema. The plan to showcase the best of Korean film in the heart of Hollywood was bold, but some questioned whether it could win over the...
| James choi
Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival: 33 films break through from 201 countries, with ‘Viet Nam Bodhisattva’ in the spotlight

Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival: 33 films break through from 201 countries, with ‘Viet Nam Bodhisattva’ in the spotlight

Festival set for next month’s 8-11, with opening films selected from 2,159 entries A message of solidarity launched from the margins draws attention from 201 countries Jangsu County in North Jeolla province will host the 5th Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival from next month’s 8 through 11 at...
| James choi
[New Film] Nouvelle Vague classic 'Celine and Julie Go Boating' gets first Korean release after 52 years

[New Film] Nouvelle Vague classic 'Celine and Julie Go Boating' gets first Korean release after 52 years

The Nouvelle Vague classic that inspired David Lynch will open in theaters nationwide on the 30th
The return of a Nouvelle Vague master who blurred the line between reality and fiction Jacques Rivette, a leading figure in the 'Nouvelle Vague' movement that drove innovation in French cinema, will finally meet Korean audiences with his landmark film 'Celine and Julie Go Boating' (1974).
| James choi
Justin Min’s First Korean Film in a Leading Role, ‘Journey There,’ Opens Oct. 28

Justin Min’s First Korean Film in a Leading Role, ‘Journey There,’ Opens Oct. 28

New film from Kim Jin-yu, director of 〈Bori〉, is a warm ensemble that won two awards at the 30th Busan International Film Festival
The film 〈Journey There〉 (Journey There, directed by Kim Jin-yu) has set Oct. 28 as its theatrical release date and unveiled two character posters and a teaser trailer. 〈Journey There〉 is the second feature film from Kim Jin-yu, who directed 〈Bori〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Anthony Hopkins’ First Classical Album at 86 Tops U.K. Official Chart

Anthony Hopkins’ First Classical Album at 86 Tops U.K. Official Chart

“Inspired by native composer Elgar, his homeland and his father … wants to take on film scores” “Life is a series of constant goodbyes; the album is a love letter to life”
Anthony Hopkins’ life story … ‘Life Is a Dream,’ a song he kept hidden for 60 years, tops the charts Legendary British actor Anthony Hopkins, 86, has revealed a musical talent he kept hidden behind his acting career.
| James choi
[Photo &] “Audience response matters more than awards”: Lee Chang-dong returns in triumph with Silver Lion after 24 years — audiences can see it in theaters first on the 23rd

[Photo &] “Audience response matters more than awards”: Lee Chang-dong returns in triumph with Silver Lion after 24 years — audiences can see it in theaters first on the 23rd

Global Netflix exclusive release on Nov. 6 Seol Kyung-gu and Jeon Do-yeon, Jo In-sung and Jo Yeo-jeong portray couples from different worlds: “Money and class can take away a person’s value”
A preview screening and press conference for director Lee Chang-dong’s new film ‘Possible Love’ took place on the 21st at ‘CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall’ in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Lee, who achieved a landmark feat 24 years after winning the ‘Silver Lion’ at the 83rd ‘Venice International Film Festival’, said...
| James choi
[First Reaction] 'Possible Love': CINEPLAY Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] 'Possible Love': CINEPLAY Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] Lee Chang-dong's latest film, 〈Possible Love〉, opens in select theaters Sept. 23 and arrives on Netflix Nov. 6. 〈Possible Love〉 follows two couples — a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary director and her husband — who meet to make a documentary and confront their...
| Seongchan Eol
Master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón to visit Korea for first time since debut; Busan festival schedule unveiled

Master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón to visit Korea for first time since debut; Busan festival schedule unveiled

'Gravity' and 'Roma' director Alfonso Cuarón to visit Korea for the first time through 31st BIFF Opening ceremony appearance, IMAX screening of 'Gravity' and master class to offer audiences special opportunities to engage Asian premiere of son Jonas Cuarón's new film 'Gabbacho Champion' adds significance to festival
Alfonso Cuarón will visit Korea for the Busan International Film Festival. The Busan International Film Festival, or BIFF, on Sept. 18 unveiled the official schedule for filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. Cuarón, who made his debut in 2001 with 〈Y tu mamá también〉 and went on to direct 〈Children of Men〉,...
| Seongchan Eol