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2006 South Korean monster movie “The Host” got a lot of love around the world, including the US. It showed that the nation was capable of producing more than just sappy romance flicks. Of course, Korean cinema is also renowned for its off-kilter mentality, especially in its thrillers. And it’s directors like Bong Joon-ho whoContinue Reading

The hunt is on for a Soviet double agent at the top of the British secret service in the 1970s. This 2nd trailer provides more story details and introduces more characters…

This is the 2nd time the John Le Carré book has been turned into a film. The first was the 1979 Alec Guiness version. This one also boasts a very solid cast and a capable director…

So far, I haven’t seen anything of this movie that has convinced me it’ll be good. Or even decent. The teaser trailer was crap. And just based on the costumes alone, I think this has veered way too far into artistic over-indulgence on the part of director Tarsem Singh. The guy sure likes stylising everythingContinue Reading