In this blog post, we’ll explore the medical possibilities that human cloning technology could bring, as well as ethical issues such as the identity of cloned humans, the dignity of life, and our attitude toward humanity, through the lens of the movie ‘Moon’. Is cloning humans merely “science fiction” that is completely unrealistic? Currently, research on human genes and gene...
In this blog post, we’ll follow the lives and spiritual journeys of the nuns at Baekheungam Temple through Director Lee Chang-jae’s film ‘On the Road’, examining the recurring image of the “road” in the work, the slow passage of time, and the aspects of life we discover within them. On the Road: The Path Walked by the Bhikkhunis of Baekheungam ‘On the Road’, 2012 –...
In this blog post, I will examine the genre characteristics of romantic films and the reasons why we relate to them. I will also discuss the conventions of the romantic film genre and the unique expressive techniques found within it, focusing on the themes of love and memory, the relationships between characters, the narrative structure, and the ending as depicted in Director Wong Kar-wai’s...
In this blog post, I’ll examine the mixed reviews surrounding Director Lee Myung-se’s film ‘Detective Duelist’. I’ll also analyze why Sad Eyes betrayed the Minister of War, how Nam-soon and Sad Eyes fell in love, and the significance of the final duel scene to discuss the film’s true value. From ‘No Mercy’ to ‘Detective Duelist’ I can’t say for certain...
In this blog post, I will examine the plot and interpersonal conflicts in the film “The Parisini,” as well as its use of music and visuals, and explore its similarities with the film “Seopyeonje,” in an effort to understand the human suffering hidden behind beautiful art and the true meaning of freedom. The Special Emotional Impact of the Film “Farinelli” I am not someone who has watched a...
In this blog post, I’d like to reflect on Director Kwak Jae-yong’s film ‘Classic’—specifically, the love story spanning two generations that bridges the past and the present; the symbolism and foreshadowing embedded in the characters and scenes; the directorial style that connects time and emotion; and the personal emotional impact left by the beautiful scenes of the campus in the...
In this blog post, I’d like to explore the healing and transformative power of chocolate, the characters’ conflicts and growth, the tension between religious austerity and natural human desires, interpretations based on the theories of art by Plato and Aristotle, and the meaning of life conveyed through the film’s fairy-tale-like visual beauty, all through the lens of director Lasse Hallström’s...
In this blog post, I’d like to discuss the showdown between the superhuman and Gyu-nam depicted in ‘The Superhuman’, the conflict between reality and fantasy, the narrow and lonely worlds in which the characters live, the film’s charm—even amidst its disappointing ending—and Director Kim Min-seok’s passion for his work. A Grand Opening and the All-Too-Real World of the...
In this blog post, I’ll examine ‘Eastern Promises’ from the perspectives of the gangster genre and the noir anti-hero, exploring how the boundary between good and evil is shaken and eroded as the violent world and the ordinary world collide. The Catharsis Arising from the Reversal of Good and Evil: Gangster Films The origins of the gangster genre, which began in the United...
In this blog post, I’d like to examine the typical structure and characteristics of the romantic comedy genre as portrayed in ‘Notting Hill’—through the chance encounter and romance between William, who runs an ordinary bookstore, and Anna, a world-famous movie star—as well as the differences between real-life love and love in the movies. A Special Love That Began in an...