In this blog post, I will compare the plots, characters, narrative structures, fantasy elements, and perspectives on family in Director Kim Tae-yong’s ‘The Birth of a Family’ and Director Im Sang-soo’s ‘The Adulterous Family’. I will also examine their critiques of traditional familism and explore the true meaning of family in modern society. New Possibilities for...
What Does Horror Make Us Remember? “High School Ghost Story: The Second Tale” and the Sad Horror of Memento Mori
In this blog post, I’ll examine the meaning of horror and the essence of fear as portrayed in ‘The Ghost Story of a Girls’ High School: Part Two’, and discuss the relationship between Hyo-shin and Si-eun, the oppression that takes place within the collective environment of the school, the unique direction that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, and the bittersweet emotions...
How Did a Road Movie Become a Documentary? An Analysis Focused on On-Location Filming and Interviews
In this blog post, I will examine a documentary in the road movie format, focusing on the reasons for selecting the work, an analysis of its sequences, and how the filming and interview techniques function as documentary elements. Reasons for Selecting the Work I’m tired. I have a lot to do, but first, I need some rest. I put everything aside, stare at the ceiling, and let my thoughts...