[Movie Review] My First Client (2019)

This will not be the usual review, because - honestly - I don't want to go through this trauma again just to write in-depth post. This is rather posted to bring eyes to this movie, in the light of the most recent, tragic events regarding the abuse and death of one little Jeongin.

[Rearview Mirror 2020] Korean Movies

In 2020 I watched 54 Korean films. Majority of them (48) was experienced in the lovely company of my twitter friend: Mexochi. Below you can find the list of them, some with short info whether it's worth seeing or not. Also, I don't care about spoiler-phobic feelings, so yes, there are spoilers.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 11: Which actor was your revelation this year?

 

For some it's not going to be any surprise. There was one actor who came and swept me off in the role of a slightly deranged member of a weird cult.

[Movie Review] The Odd Family - Zombie On Sale (2019)

 

This movie was sponsored by LSD. Which is actually quite beautiful.

[Movie Review] The Beauty Inside

 

This was probably one of the most bizarre and yet endearing movies I have seen lately. The premise is so improbable I had my doubts before starting it, but if I can watch a movie about giant lizards, I can watch a movie about the power of love, right? Any love, or maybe other way round - a love transcending gender, age, race. Love is love, as shown in this nice, heartwarming parable of a movie.

[Movie Review] Pandora

Starting a movie or a drama with Kim Namgil is like opening a Pandora box indeed - you never know what horrible death awaits his character by the end. Probably his own fault because no one can surmount an enormous mountains of suffering and deep, soul tearing pain as beautifully and hauntingly as him.

Even here, in this uneven and a bit too long (2:16) movie, he managed to show a fracture of his talent, and his last moments have been haunting me for months now, so as a cathartic treatment, I decided to write a bit about this movie.
Plus, Namgil-nim speaking with saturi.

Spoilers ahead, because I don't give a damn about your soft shells hiding even softer flesh.

[Review] The Sound of a Kim Namgil Awesomeness

This review has been sitting on my blog drafts dash for a year, because as we all know, I only review the highest forms of art, and well, this movie is not it. But it gets 65118297 stars just because of the cast. THAT's how professional I am.
But seriously, skip this one.

11 AM teaser

   Should I say - FINALLY! It's been over a year and a half of waiting. And full teaser is now out (the previous one, shorter, was released some days ago).

Sci-fi about time travel. I'm always iffy about such things, since time travel motif is full of loopholes (nomen omen) and it's hard to avoid mistakes and paradoxes, but... WHO CARES??

Blue Dragon Awards

Winners under the cut.

I Need Coffee (Prince) 2.5

   Note to self - never make any plans that reach beyond 6 hours. On top of that I run out of coffee and if anyone needs to know something about me is the fact I drink enormous amounts of coffee without any apparent effect. Yet I'm drinking it because I like the smell and taste. Plus, when drinking at a cafe, barista can make those state-of-art pictures on foam, and you just sit there smiling at a cup like a brain-devoided idiot thinking how NOT to ruin this.

Since my day was ruined from the start and I didn't plan it, there came rain and steel-grey clouds that made this kitty very, very sleepy.

Confined to my chair that screeches worse than Alien Momma, I report on whatever goes around Kdramaland.

Jeong Jaeyoung's Day

   There is a reason for everything. For me staying weirdly up until 1.30 am too. So that I could read 2 tweets regarding my men, kkk^^

Chosun Ilbo:

A day of cinema dedicated to actor Jung Jae-young will take place at the CGV Apgujeong multiplex in Seoul on Monday.
Movie Collage, an indie movie brand operated by CJ CGV, will screen Jung's top films including his latest movie "Confession of Murder," and hold a Q&A session with the star.
Other films to be featured on the day are "Someone Special" (2004), "Welcome to Dongmakgol" (2005), "Going by the Book" (2007), and "Moss" (2010).

Dancing Cat

 
    This is not supposed to be another movie review. I watched Dancing Cat some time ago, both smiling and crying throughout 1.5h of this movie. If anyone expects fluffy little kitties prancing around and chasing after the dot - those aren't the droids you are looking for, move along.

Because this little film is a bitter story.
Oh, but I love sad movies, so...

Confession of Murder

One of them is creepy here. And it's not my JJY this time...

   Well, that would be mine, if this movie doesn't come my way any time soon. I realized that it takes a lot of patience to be me, waiting and waiting. And waiting some more. For movies, series, albums... Or maybe it's just that I really have no luck with men whatsoever. However, I prefer them doing one drama/movie per year (or one album every 4 years!!) than releasing anything/touring which just keunsucks. Whatever.

The 8th Jecheon Int'l Music & Film Festival

Picture from the official website

Launched in 2005, JIMFF is the largest music-themed film festival in Asia and it is gaining popularity among both filmgoers and music lovers alike. Last year, JIMFF introduced about 100 music films from all around the world and over 30 live concerts. This year, 2012, as we host the 8th edition of JIMFF, we strive to make it the leading music film festival which combines film and music in artistic depth and contributes to a new era of culture and art. 

(after: Official Website)

It's a nice way to get to know more music, movies and artists.

But be warned, the official poster for this year festival has butt-naked guy about to jump to the lake. So it's probably not for everyone.

Ju Jihun's update

   

   I'm mostly off these days, and instead of getting my blood boiling with K-entertainment, I have my blood boiling because of Olympics. But still, I cannot let myself stay behind, so I'm reading here and there (between volleyball matches and weightlifting, ehem).

Ju Jihun is a (moron) King

   It's funny to see Kdramas as the reason of poor netizens' pride being hurt, yet trying to do something more competitive and awesome than usual sappy comedies. And on the other hand we have movies that can ridicule even the most esteemed figures. Like in upcoming movie I Am the King - King Sejong. Great King, inventor of Hangeul, the Father of Nation. This time - a moron. Played by Jihun. With an awesome cast, to just add.

And this is something I'd like to see Namgil-nim in. In comical role, making retarded faces (like he can), just for fun and not for fanning the national pride. Plus, that would spare his character from dying. Again.

Hey, I'm a pretty flower!

  
   Physical transformation of an actor is a normal thing in a movie world. Let's just mention Russell Crowe, Christian Bale or Charlize Theron. In a normal world of fans such transformation meets either with praise or disbelief (some concern over health is also included). In an abnormal world of fans it meets with disgust and praying circle "for the actor to go back to his flower image".

Baeksang Popularity Awards

It has been decided, as the voting was counted from netizens' side.
I barely make any sense, sorry.

48th Baeksang Awards

   No, the ceremony will be held in April, but I started to stalk their website (link courtesy of KingKong Ent), and I came accross "popularity" part. Voting is from 3 parties: websites like Nate, Olleh, phone calls, and android app. Until April 23rd.

A bad drama

   The worst drama-llama is always, always the one connected with real life. Taking a break from seonggol and jingol, I just have to vent my frustration. No, not The Diva, although second teaser is already out for Love (b)Rain. He annoys me to the point of numbness lately, so I don't even have the will to bash. I'm annoyed more with so-called critics and them self-proclamed writers (like me, kkk). Few years back when our gang of lovely ladies (and some bitches) met on D-A, it was a lively place, tons of posts everyday, cat-fights, laughter and tears, now only wind echoes in this deserted, god forsaken place... People moved elsewhere, and half of them started either blogs, lj communities, or other places no one cares. Ghosts of drama past are roaming around only.