Grim Reapers often have a bad rap. They’re there at your untimely end and guide you to a new world. Also, Grim Reapers are often seen as unnerving, unspeaking, and terrifying too. But, what if the reapers are there to…
Tag: East Asian
5 OUTLANDISHLY FUN JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES
Spooky season is upon us. The weather is starting to get a little chilly. Halloween is right around the corner. Why not start out your horror movie fright fest with something that is a little funny, a little odd and…
MOVIE REVIEW: MONSTER
Have you ever thought you have cross paths with a real psychopath? Would you be able to tell the difference between the disturbed person and a normal one? Monster is a 2014 Korean Action/Thriller film. Stars Lee Min Ki (My…
MOVIE REVIEW: BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES
What would you do if you could see two minutes into the future? Would you really want to know what happens two minutes from now or ten minutes from now? Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is a 2020 Japanese Sci-Fi…
GET YOUR TISSUES READY: 5 KOREAN TEAR-JERKERS THAT WILL HAVE YOU CRYING ALL NIGHT
We all need a good cry every now and then. Whether it’s from being overstressed, lack of quality sleep, or just everyday chaos, crying can be a great stress reliever. So grab your box of tissues and get ready to…
DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHT: SHOHEI IMAMURA
“I like to make messy films.” –Shohei Imamura Shohei Imamura was a Japanese film director. His interest as a filmmaker oftentimes showed the state of lower strata of Japanese society. He is also the only Japanese director so far to…
5 MUST-SEE JAPANESE CRITERION COLLECTION MOVIES
Japanese Cinema is rich and varied. Anime, Kaiju (monster films), Jidaigeki (movies set during the Edo Period or before), J-Horror, and Yakuza films. Whatever your taste may be, chances are you can find something you’ll like in Japanese movies. Spanning…
MOVIE REVIEW: SET PLAY
Set Play is a 2020 Korean drama film. Written and directed by Moon Seung-Wook (Nabi, The Romance). The movie stars Lee Jae-Kyoon(The Ghost Detective, The Veil), Go Min-Si(Sweet Home, Love Alarm), and Park Myung-Shin(Beyond Evil, Artifical City). **WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS…