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[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

Inspired by a murder case in Washington, Benton in 2018, 〈Choong-Choong-Choong〉 portrays a catastrophe sparked by the intersecting desires of three kids.
Retro is the trend. In the fashion, music and props of young people in their 20s, there’s nowhere that a Y2K sensibility hasn’t managed to seep in. Director Han Chang-rok, born in 1990 and a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts film school, pulls this retro sensibility straight onto...
Kim Min-ha’s true-story-inspired 'Hana Korea' to open July 8; main trailer released

Kim Min-ha’s true-story-inspired 'Hana Korea' to open July 8; main trailer released

Choi Sung-jae (Sharon Choi), best known as director Bong Joon-ho's interpreter, co-wrote the screenplay
The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈Hana Korea〉 will open July 8 and has unveiled its main trailer. 〈Hana Korea〉 is a drama inspired by a true story that follows Hye-seon (Kim Min-ha), a woman who fled North Korea, as she pushes forward in an unfamiliar life.
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Do You Know the Origin of Woody in “Toy Story”?

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Do You Know the Origin of Woody in “Toy Story”?

I can’t stop fixating on the objects in the movies. I get pulled into deep thought over why—director, cinematographer, production designer, maybe even an actor—someone put that object in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects from films that landed in my eyes, as if they gently stepped over them.
〈Toy Story 2〉 (1999)’s opening begins as if it were a scene from the 〈Star Wars〉 series. And in the moment of crisis, Woody recites the lines “Think about it, think about it,” like the way Dong-su (Kim Sang-kyung) does in 〈Theater Jeon〉 (2005) or Yeon-hong (Son Ye-jin) does in 〈No Secrets〉 (2016).
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
'Toy Story 5' Director McKenna Harris: Play Is an Instinct All Humans Share

'Toy Story 5' Director McKenna Harris: Play Is an Instinct All Humans Share

The toy gang is back. Opening June 17, 〈Toy Story 5〉 brings Jessie, Buzz and the gang back as Bonnie's new smart device upends their world. The piece asks, "What story will 〈Toy Story 5〉 tell audiences. " Let’s take an early look at what co-director McKenna Harris said in a video press conference.
A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

From Richard Linklater’s romance to the horror of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the signature works of major auteurs hang back on screens.
Masterpieces by titans that span the ages once again overwhelm the screen. Three films widely regarded as the pinnacle of romance, thriller, and drama return to theaters, rattling cinephiles’ hearts.Eternity in an Instant, the Bible of a Romantic Encounter “Before Sunrise”Richard Linklater’s...
Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Scott, a director with a 60-year path in film who never had ties to the Academy Awards, earns recognition for a lifetime of work
The King of Untethered Vision Finally Grabs a Golden OscarAfter more than half a century, 'Ridley Scott', the maestro who reshaped Hollywood's landscape, has at last broken the Academy's long-standing indifference and earned the honor of an achievement award.
Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Sequel ‘The Social Reckoning’ Drops First Teaser—Jeremy Strong and Mikey Madison Star

Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook Sequel ‘The Social Reckoning’ Drops First Teaser—Jeremy Strong and Mikey Madison Star

A blockbuster exposé drama that follows in the footsteps of the predecessor ‘The Social Network’—delving into the other side of Mark Zuckerberg Academy winner Mikey Madison transforms into “Whistleblower Frances Haugen”… Jeremy Allen White joins the cast Aaron Sorkin writes and directs—set for a North American release on Oct. 9, with an onslaught of fall festival buzz
The first teaser trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s new film “The Social Reckoning”, the official sequel to “The Social Network” (2010) and the movie Hollywood has been waiting for, has been unveiled. ■ Not just a sequel… David vs.
Taylor Swift Spotted Watching the NBA Finals ‘Knicks’… Stylish Clothes Finished With Clever Play on Words

Taylor Swift Spotted Watching the NBA Finals ‘Knicks’… Stylish Clothes Finished With Clever Play on Words

Swift steps out at Madison Square Garden with longtime pals Haim and the Knicks—drawing attention with shirts like “Stevie Knicks” and other spot-on tees Following a surprise appearance related to Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” she’s also set to become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift, 36, turned the NBA championship crowd into a sea of style amid a hectic schedule that saw her move between a Pixar animation premiere stage and a historic induction ceremony at the Hall of Fame. ■ “Taylor Knicks.
Mastermind Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Epic ‘Wolf Totem’ Lands in South Korea for the First Time in 11 Years—Forged Through Real Wolf Footage, Delivered With Jaw-Dropping Nature Spectacle

Mastermind Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Epic ‘Wolf Totem’ Lands in South Korea for the First Time in 11 Years—Forged Through Real Wolf Footage, Delivered With Jaw-Dropping Nature Spectacle

A meeting between ‘The Lovers’ director Jean-Jacques Annaud and ‘Avatar’ music director James Horner.
The wild epic wrought by a master’s obsession arrives after 11 years of waitingA warning from humanity’s arrogance and from the vastness of nature, reflected in the wolves’ eyes. Choreographed formations by real Mongolian wolves—rejecting CG—fully overwhelm the screen with vivid energy.