Tag Archives: korea

Aachi and Ssipak (Achi-wa ssipak)

Posted on October 21, 2007 by James McNally

Aachi and Ssipak (Achi-wa ssipak) (Director: Jo Beom-jin): There’s not much point in trying to analyze a film about a dystopic future world where the source of energy is human feces, but I can say that this animated feature from … Continue reading →

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Secret Sunshine (Milyang)

Posted on September 8, 2007 by James McNally

Secret Sunshine (Milyang) (Director: Lee Chang-dong): Jeon Do-yeon gives a breathtaking performance as Shin-ae, a recently widowed young mother who takes her son to live in her late husband’s hometown, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, a new tragedy plunges … Continue reading →

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The Host

Posted on September 11, 2006 by James McNally

The Host (Korea, director Bong Joon-ho): A huge box office hit in Korea, The Host is a good old-fashioned monster movie, and a lot more. The director introduced the screening by saying that the film isn’t really a monster movie … Continue reading →

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They Chose China

Posted on May 1, 2006 by James McNally

They Chose China (Canada, 2005, Director: Shui-Bo Wang, 52 minutes): An utterly compelling look at a forgotten group of US prisoners of war who refused to be repatriated to the United States after the Korean War. At the time, these … Continue reading →

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