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First Reactions: Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for 〈The Dog Stars: Last Hope〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for 〈The Dog Stars: Last Hope〉

First Reactions:Ridley Scott's new survival drama 〈The Dog Stars: Last Hope〉 opens today. Set in a world reduced to ruins by a catastrophe that swept through humanity, the film follows pilot Hig as he embarks on an extreme fight for survival in search of new hope after picking up a mysterious radio...
Press-Screening Reactions: Cineplay Reporters Rate 〈Bi-gwang〉

Press-Screening Reactions: Cineplay Reporters Rate 〈Bi-gwang〉

[Press-screening first impressions]Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won and Kim Si-a star in 〈Bi-gwang〉, opening Sept. 2. Directed by Lee Ji-won of 〈Miss Baek〉, the film follows celebrity couple Jung-gu (Ryu Seung-ryong) and Nam-mi (Ha Ji-won), whose marriage collapses after Jung-gu's daughter Dong-ju (Kim...
First Reactions to 〈The Drama〉: Cineplay Critic Gives It 3½ Stars

First Reactions to 〈The Drama〉: Cineplay Critic Gives It 3½ Stars

[First reactions]You're invited to Zendaya ♥ Robert Pattinson's wedding! Ari Aster-directed romantic thriller 〈The Drama〉, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, opens in South Korea on Sept. 9. 〈The Drama〉 centers on a happy couple nearing their wedding who confess secrets from their pasts, as...
[Interview] Gong Hyo-jin on the laugh-and-cry power of 'Gyeongju Trip' (1)

[Interview] Gong Hyo-jin on the laugh-and-cry power of 'Gyeongju Trip' (1)

Gong Hyo-jin’s acting carries an unusually persuasive power. Even a premise in which a character sets out to punish a heinous criminal herself, and a genre blend that shuttles relentlessly between comedy and tears, feel entirely believable because of her.
First Reactions: Cineplay's Star Rating for 〈Obsession〉

First Reactions: Cineplay's Star Rating for 〈Obsession〉

[First reactions]〈Obsession〉, the film that ranked No. 1 at the box office among horror releases this year, opens in South Korea on Sept. 2. It centers on a couple who fall in love after making a wish on a stick called 'One Wish Willow,' which grants any wish.
Two-Part Biopic Film About Charles de Gaulle, “The Battle for De Gaulle,” Soars at the Box Office, Drawing Nearly 5 Million Viewers on Word of Mouth

Two-Part Biopic Film About Charles de Gaulle, “The Battle for De Gaulle,” Soars at the Box Office, Drawing Nearly 5 Million Viewers on Word of Mouth

“A yearning for a figure to lead the integration”
In an era of division, the “savior” France calls back to the screenFrance’s theater scene is reviving its own historical hero on the big screen, sparking an unusual box-office surge. According to the British daily The Guardian, the two-part biographical film “The Battle for De Gaulle”, which delves...
First Reactions to 〈The Journey to Gyeong-ju〉: Cineplay Reporters' Star Ratings

First Reactions to 〈The Journey to Gyeong-ju〉: Cineplay Reporters' Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening]Opening Aug. 26, 〈The Journey to Gyeong-ju〉 follows four women from one family who embark on a deadly revenge trip after waiting eight years for their youngest daughter, Gyeong-ju, who never returned from a school trip.
2007 Korean Film 'D-War' Suddenly Rises to No. 2 on Netflix in Europe

2007 Korean Film 'D-War' Suddenly Rises to No. 2 on Netflix in Europe

The 2007 South Korean film 〈D-War〉 (also listed as 〈Dragon Wars〉) has reappeared on Netflix: after being released in 19 countries on Aug. 10, it reached No. 6 on FlixPatrol's movie popularity rankings. Its arrival on the streaming service was notable for several reasons.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Tops 90% Seat Occupancy in SCREENX, 4DX on Opening Weekend

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Tops 90% Seat Occupancy in SCREENX, 4DX on Opening Weekend

Strong performance in special formats at home and abroad as CGV’s Golden Egg Index hits 97% and word of mouth spreads
Since its July 29 opening last month, 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉 has filled more than 90% of seats in major SCREENX and 4DX auditoriums across South Korea during its first weekend, extending strong momentum in premium formats.
[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

When her older sister develops symptoms of schizophrenia, her parents choose to put a lock on the front door instead of taking her to a hospital. Unable to look away, the younger brother picks up a camera and steps into that silence.
Because they could not obtain the family’s consent, ethical questions about the film’s release inevitably follow. ​You asked a really important question. There are ethical issues, of course. In fact, we released it without getting permission or even understanding from any member of the family.