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'Bong Joon-ho discovery' British critic Tony Rayns dies, a patron of Korean cinema

'Bong Joon-ho discovery' British critic Tony Rayns dies, a patron of Korean cinema

The late Tony Rayns, credited as a patron of Korean cinema who helped launch the Busan International Film Festival, gave the overseas first introduction of Bong Joon-ho’s short film 'Jirimeuryeol'
Remembering Tony Rayns, 'Korea film's eternal compass' The 'Pioneer with Blue Eyes' who brought Korean film from the margins to the center of global attention has left us. 'Tony Rayns,' a leading British film critic and programmer, died on the 8th.
‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

A new film by Heo Jin-ho reimagining the 1974 assassination of a first lady. Takes a spot in the gala section at North America’s biggest film festival; one of the top bets for this coming Chuseok
‘Gunfire in August 1974’ Returns to the Screen With a Hidden Side of History—and Praise on a Global Stage One of the most shocking mysteries in modern South Korean history comes to the global stage to reveal the truth first.
Lee Byung-hun x Go Youn-jung, Heading to Tsushima…Casting for Wuxia Action Epic “Nambal”; Imogae’s Directorial Debut, “The Magician of Light”

Lee Byung-hun x Go Youn-jung, Heading to Tsushima…Casting for Wuxia Action Epic “Nambal”; Imogae’s Directorial Debut, “The Magician of Light”

Imogae’s first time directing the film “Spring in Seoul.” A wuxia action epic featuring Joseon-era swordsmen on a mission to rescue captives.
“A New Era of Joseon Wuxia,” a bloody struggle of nine swordsmen heading for Tsushima Lee Byung-hun, a pillar of Chungmuro, and Go Youn-jung, who has solidified herself as an overwhelming top star, meet in the Joseon-era wuxia action epic “Nambal.
‘The Assassins’ Gets an Official Gala Presentation Invite for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

‘The Assassins’ Gets an Official Gala Presentation Invite for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

A story that traces the allegations and the forces behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady that rocked South Korea on Aug. 15, 1974.
The film 〈The Assassins〉 has received an official invitation to the gala presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, drawing attention even before its release. The film 〈The Assassins〉 has been officially invited to the gala presentation section of the 51st Toronto...
Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Few Korean films this year have arrived with expectations as high as 〈Hope〉. The film 〈Hope〉 has, true to its name, been framed as a much‑needed sign of hope for the Korean film industry and carries enormous expectations. Each of those factors has helped make the film a major draw.
A24’s Next Modern War Film, “Warfare,” Confirmed for August 19 Release and Teaser Poster Unveiled!

A24’s Next Modern War Film, “Warfare,” Confirmed for August 19 Release and Teaser Poster Unveiled!

“Warfare,” where the overwhelming immediacy of “Black Hawk Down” meets the chilling directorial touch of “Civil War: The Age of Division,” opens on August 19.
The film “Warfare” is a real-time military survival action movie that depicts a fight to the death that begins when a Navy SEAL team, which takes over a house deep inside enemy territory to shield U.S. troop movement routes right after the Battle of Ramadi on November 19, 2006 in Iraq, is...
Indieground Special Screening: “Cine Academy: An Introduction to Short Films” to Run On and Off Line!

Indieground Special Screening: “Cine Academy: An Introduction to Short Films” to Run On and Off Line!

The program features two themes—an “Introduction” section, and a “Deep Dive” section that lets audiences enjoy the expanded possibilities of original viewpoints and formats—showing a total of eight short films.
This special screening was planned to lower the barrier to going to the theater and to introduce Korean short films more broadly, while also giving audiences a chance to discover their own cinematic tastes through distinctive works.
Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Na Hong-jin: 〈Hope〉 explores how a small incident can spiral out of control

Interview on the release of the film 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he turned to aliens in 〈Hope〉 after exploring supernatural beings in 〈The Wailing〉 (2016). Speaking with Cineplay in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 7th, director Na Hong-jin discussed the release of 〈Hope〉 and the story behind the film.
Disney’s Live-Action “Moana” Opens…Dwayne Johnson Perfect Synchronization Draws Buzz

Disney’s Live-Action “Moana” Opens…Dwayne Johnson Perfect Synchronization Draws Buzz

“Moana” returns to the big screen in live action after 10 years. Casting that beat a 30,000-to-1 competition and vivid Pacific island cultural details deliver an overwhelming sense of immersion
A massive ocean wave in the Pacific awakens in the breath of live action after 10 years Disney Animation’s landmark masterpiece 'Moana' has returned after a decade-long wait as a spellbinding live-action film. Hitting screens on Aug.
Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

“Speaking Dead,” the Han Suk-kyu-led project that was halted mid-production amid controversy over its source material, will finally be unveiled after a five-year wait following an eight-episode re-edit.
Master actor Han Suk-kyu transforms into a forensic pathologist in the mystery thriller drama Speaking Dead, finally breaking a long silence of no less than five years. An overwhelming comeback in an eight-episode format that cleared the wave of controversy—while the world is already paying...