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Movie 'Wicked: For Good', Grande-Erivo Performance Praised Amid Mixed Reviews

Movie 'Wicked: For Good', Grande-Erivo Performance Praised Amid Mixed Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 74%... "Darker and more emotional than the previous installment" vs "Did not escape the musical stage"
The film 'Wicked: For Good', based on the Broadway musical, is set to be released in theaters worldwide on November 21 and is receiving mixed reviews from critics. This work, a sequel to the previous installment 'Wicked', which was released in November 2024, has recorded a 74% freshness rating on...
The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

The World of Love: A Review by Cineplay Journalists

Before its release, a film that fellow filmmakers actively promoted was released on October 22. The film 〈The World of Love〉 was invited to the competition section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, making it the first Korean film to do so.
People and Meat

People and Meat

Like an idol under stage lights, like an athlete who ultimately triumphs over any adversity, like a drama that ultimately wins love despite all the trials and criticisms, the world of 'K' that symbolizes Korea is indescribably beautiful.
[Interview] Park Chan-wook's Reinterpretation of 'Modern Times' in the AI Era! Director Park Chan-wook Talks About the Behind-the-Scenes of the Film 'No Other Choice'

[Interview] Park Chan-wook's Reinterpretation of 'Modern Times' in the AI Era! Director Park Chan-wook Talks About the Behind-the-Scenes of the Film 'No Other Choice'

"Lee Byung-hun is serious, but he knows how to be funny at unexpected moments, and I found that amusing"
I never expected it to be such an overtly funny slapstick comedy. Before watching the film 〈No Other Choice〉, I thought it would be similar to Park Chan-wook's 'Vengeance Trilogy'. But to my surprise, Director Park Chan-wook has come to the theaters with what he calls his 'most genuine comedy film'...
[Interview] Son Ye-jin from 'No Other Choice' says,

[Interview] Son Ye-jin from 'No Other Choice' says, "If a character like Mansoo is a woman, I really want to do it"

"Director Park Chan-wook, I really think he is calm"
I did not think of 〈No Other Choice〉 as a melodrama before my interview with Son Ye-jin. However, Son Ye-jin made it clear that what gives the film its persuasive power is the strong love between Mansoo (Lee Byung-hun) and Miri (Son Ye-jin).
Toronto Film Festival Withdraws Invitation for 'Israel October 7 Documentary' After Review

Toronto Film Festival Withdraws Invitation for 'Israel October 7 Documentary' After Review

Screening canceled due to security concerns and video copyright issues... Reversal of stance after backlash from the Jewish community
The Toronto International Film Festival has decided to review its withdrawal of the invitation for the documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue', which deals with the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
[Interview] Lee Jung-eun, who brought the character to life in 'My Daughter is a Zombie':

[Interview] Lee Jung-eun, who brought the character to life in 'My Daughter is a Zombie': "'My Daughter is a Zombie' is a story about finding a way to coexist with living beings... I infused my experience of raising a stray dog for 20 years into it"

"I wanted to express the grounded hipness of Bamsun"
There are countless iconic faces to list. It may seem like a natural talent, but Lee Jung-eun did not hide the fact that she "works very hard" throughout the interview. The actress Lee Jung-eun, who meticulously creates characters with the conviction gained from finding evidence and building trust,...
[Interview] An Actor Who Makes Sense No Matter What, Cho Jungseok from 'My Daughter is a Zombie' Says,

[Interview] An Actor Who Makes Sense No Matter What, Cho Jungseok from 'My Daughter is a Zombie' Says, "After Filming, I Realized My Fatherly Love"

Cho Jungseok is an actor who makes sense. Whether it’s the setting of a beast tamer who makes a tiger dance, pretending to be a zombie to escape when a zombie virus spreads in Seoul, or wanting to train his daughter who has become a zombie, it all makes sense because it’s Cho Jungseok.
'Scorched' Original Play 「Incendies」 and the Lebanese Civil War, Denis Villeneuve's Unique Soundtrack

'Scorched' Original Play 「Incendies」 and the Lebanese Civil War, Denis Villeneuve's Unique Soundtrack

If you were to name a so-called 'major director' who is loved by cinephiles of the time, you cannot overlook Denis Villeneuve, the Canadian director known for his dark worldview and humanistic dramas, who directed films such as 〈Inception〉, 〈Dunkirk〉, 〈Phantom Thread〉, 〈Licorice Pizza〉, 〈Arrival〉...
A Look at the Filmography of Shunji Iwai: Black and White, Two Flavors

A Look at the Filmography of Shunji Iwai: Black and White, Two Flavors

Cineplay guest reporter Kim Myung-jaeA director who knows the sensibilities of girls well, Shunji Iwai. From the classic of first love that comes to mind in spring, 〈Love Letter〉 (1995), famous for "How are you.