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Cannes Film Festival Two Wins: “Secret Agent” Brings the Stench of Authoritarianism Into 1970s Brazil’s Everyday Life

Cannes Film Festival Two Wins: “Secret Agent” Brings the Stench of Authoritarianism Into 1970s Brazil’s Everyday Life

A political thriller that swept 102 festival awards worldwide. It exposes the absurdity of military dictatorship through an ordinary citizen’s attempt to flee.
When brutality reigns, being ordinary becomes a crimeBrazil under the hard-edged blade of a military dictatorship in 1977. The reality facing ‘Marcelo’ (played by Wagner Moura) is pure, surreal terror. A rotting corpse sprawled on a gas station floor, and the ugly face of state power—geared more...
Disney’s “Moana” Unveils Special World Cup Poster for the 2026 North American World Cup

Disney’s “Moana” Unveils Special World Cup Poster for the 2026 North American World Cup

Hey-Hey draws attention atop a soccer ball—“Moana,” set to hit theaters in July, joins the frenzy for the 2026 World Cup
The explosive synergy between a truly global sports spectacle and Hollywood’s biggest studio has finally been unveiled. Disney’s ocean adventure blockbuster “Moana” is upending the summer theater landscape with a surprise reveal of a special poster targeting “the 2026 FIFA North American World...
Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ③ ‘Kowloon Walled City: The Untold Stories’ — The Kowloon Walled City Park Set That Revives Memories of Hong Kong Cinema

Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ③ ‘Kowloon Walled City: The Untold Stories’ — The Kowloon Walled City Park Set That Revives Memories of Hong Kong Cinema

Erased in 1993, the Kowloon Walled City — left behind as “Kowloon Walled City Park” — was a bleak illegal residential zone where no sliver of sunlight ever reached.
When director Jingle Bao-rui’s 〈Kowloon Walled City: The Untold Stories〉 (hereinafter 〈Kowloon Walled City〉, 2024) hit theaters in Hong Kong in 2024, it set a record for the biggest box-office success in Hong Kong history.
From AI Movies to Antarctic Documentaries, the 18th International Ocean Film Festival Opens

From AI Movies to Antarctic Documentaries, the 18th International Ocean Film Festival Opens

Ocean films from 15 countries will head to Busan. In the age of climate crisis, the ocean-focused festival asks how humans and the sea can coexist.
'An existential crisis for humanity, as we ask for answers in the depths of the sea'It is time to face the weighty questions that the sea throws at us—the cradle of humanity and a vast abyss. The '2026 International Ocean Film Festival', the only ocean-focused film festival in South Korea, will...
[Weekend Theater Updates] ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Crosses 1 Million, Takes #1

[Weekend Theater Updates] ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Crosses 1 Million, Takes #1

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return after 20 years, and thanks to word of mouth, they surpass 1 million viewers—reclaiming the top spot at the box office.
The sequel ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, which returned after 20 years, is keeping up its momentum with unstoppable buzz at the box office.According to data from the Integrated Ticketing Network for movie theater admissions, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ drew roughly 31,000 viewers the previous day,...
The Roots of K-Movies: Korean Cinema Captivates New York in the 1970s… From “Whangnyeo” to “Spider’s Web”

The Roots of K-Movies: Korean Cinema Captivates New York in the 1970s… From “Whangnyeo” to “Spider’s Web”

A special showcase of 1970s Korean films at Lincoln Center in New York. Featuring 29 digitally restored works, including “Whangnyeo,” to shine a light on the origins of K-movies.
A Korean film renaissance reborn at the heart of New York, “1970s Korean Film Special Exhibition”Masterpieces that led the golden age of 1970s Korean cinema revive in the middle of New York, dramatically. The Korea Foundation for Cultural Exchange in New York announced on the 7th that, together...
Heartfelt or Different... What Are Some Memorable Audition Scenes in Movies?

Heartfelt or Different... What Are Some Memorable Audition Scenes in Movies?

Jjang-gu's 109 audition attempts. The film's English title is 〈AUDITION 109〉. In other words, it concisely depicts the title character 〈Jjang-gu〉 , an aspiring actor who fails numerous auditions yet keeps trying.
Finished in Two Months Without Actors or Crew…A 100% AI Film Arrives

Finished in Two Months Without Actors or Crew…A 100% AI Film Arrives

From Director Kim Il-dong’s “I’m Popo” to a Chinese film where AI handled the entire process: The infiltration of generative AI into the film industry, ushering in the one-person production era
An ethical clash that erupts as artificial intelligence , equipped with consciousness and emotions, penetrates every corner of society. That is the core plot of Director Kim Il-dong’s film 'I'm Popo', set to open next month on the 21st.
K-Content Movies and TV Dramas, Break Through Canada’s $400 Billion Fund… Sign a Co-Production Agreement

K-Content Movies and TV Dramas, Break Through Canada’s $400 Billion Fund… Sign a Co-Production Agreement

The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) holds an audiovisual co-production agreement with Canada for the first time in 8 years. With recognition of domestic content and support from a large-scale media fund, a stepping stone for entering North America is secured.
A huge gateway secured for K-content to enter the North American marketKorea and Canada, after talks began in 2017, finally reach 'results after eight years'Co-produced works are granted 'domestic content' status and benefits equally in both countriesAccess secured to Canada’s '$400 billion...
Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.