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‘Assassin(s)’ Aims for Chuseok With Mystery and Period Drama, Cast and Director Say

‘Assassin(s)’ Aims for Chuseok With Mystery and Period Drama, Cast and Director Say

The first lady was shot. Yet the investigation is riddled with questions. If "the scene does not lie," who is lying. The film 〈Assassin 〉 reconstructs South Korea's social landscape around the 1974 assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo.
| Seongchan Eol
The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

The Intern Carrying an Executive’s Briefcase: The Paradox of the “Intern” Leather Attaché

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. “Joo Sung-chul’s Locker” records the movie objects that have lightly crossed my path.
“Back in action. ” In Nancy Meyers’ 〈The Intern〉 (2015), Ben says to himself as he prepares for his first day back at work. The expression describes resuming activity after an extended break because of rest or an injury. Strictly speaking, however, he is not talking to himself.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Na Hong-jin lands among The Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Influential Genre Directors

Na Hong-jin lands among The Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Influential Genre Directors

The Hollywood Reporter spotlights Na Hong-jin as a “Korean master who has built an international fan base” Hope, set for a North American release Sept. 9, unveils behind-the-scenes stories alongside a special interview with the local outlet Starring Hwang Jung-min, Jung Ho-yeon and Jo In-sung, Hope is expected to find global success after drawing 4.5 million moviegoers in South Korea
Director Na Hong-jin has been recognized for his influence by a major American entertainment outlet. The Hollywood Reporter names 30 genre directors The Hollywood Reporter, a leading U. S. entertainment and film publication, has released its list of the “30 Most Influential Genre Film Directors.
| Seongchan Eol
'Odyssey' Scalpers Charge 100,000 Won as CGV Imposes Four-Ticket Daily Limit

'Odyssey' Scalpers Charge 100,000 Won as CGV Imposes Four-Ticket Daily Limit

The restriction applies only to the Yongsan IMAX auditorium, the country's only venue with a 1.43:1 aspect ratio, as cumulative attendance surpasses 7.65 million.
IMAX scalping prices soar as CGV takes drastic step to limit ticket purchases Multiplex theater chain 'CGV' is taking direct action to stamp out the distorted scalping market surrounding director Christopher Nolan's blockbuster 'Odyssey'.
| James choi
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...
| Seongchan Eol
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

I am drawn to objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
“The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” The Hurt Locker (2009), which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture, opens with that title card. Director Kathryn Bigelow drew the quotation from War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a 2002 nonfiction book by...
| Joo Seong-cheol
3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

Although the heat dome largely spared the Korean Peninsula, cinemas are in the grip of a box-office storm. 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, which opened July 29, and 〈Odyssey〉, which opened August 5, have each surpassed 7 million and 6 million viewers respectively, and have fueled the summer box...
| Kim Ji-yeon
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...
| Kim Ji-yeon
The Assassins set for Sept. 23 release, eyes Chuseok box office

The Assassins set for Sept. 23 release, eyes Chuseok box office

〈The Assassins〉 follows the investigation into the suspicions and forces behind the Aug. 15, 1974, shooting of South Korea’s first lady that shocked the nation.
〈The Assassins〉, which has drawn early attention for director Hur Jin-ho’s meticulous direction and the powerhouse performances of leading South Korean actors including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has announced a Sept. 23 release and is taking aim at theaters during the Chuseok holiday.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Inside Men: The Birth of Villains’ (working title) — Ha Jung-woo, Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Hae-joon and Jung Sung-il cast

‘Inside Men: The Birth of Villains’ (working title) — Ha Jung-woo, Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Hae-joon and Jung Sung-il cast

The media-capital-power cartel that shook South Korea! The 30-year origin story of 〈Inside Men〉 is revealed!
〈Inside Men〉, the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time in South Korea and a box-office and critical success that won Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Planning at the 53rd Daejong Film Awards and Best Picture at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards, returns after 11 years on an even larger...
| Joo Seong-cheol