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September 21, 2011
The Unjust (Seung-wan Ryoo, 2010)
The most interesting feature of The Unjust is its main actor and star, Jeong-min Hwang. I discovered him in Private Detective (2009) at Fantasia.
April 2, 2014
12 Years a Slave (Steve McQueen, 2013)
The highlight of 12 Years a Slave is Steve McQueen’s direction. The arresting scenes of the film are the moments of sheer beauty.
February 16, 2011
Blue Valentine (Derek Cianfrance, 2010)
Blue Valentine follows a married couple in turmoil, and recalls their relationship’s romantic beginnings as it threatens to unravel in the present.
December 29, 2011
Hello Ghost (Young-tak Kim, 2010)
Hello Ghost is hands-down the best film I’ve seen in 2011, utilizing appealing comedic techniques, and crafting new visual gags and convoluted situations.
April 20, 2010
Ip Man (Wilson Yip, 2008)
Ip Man, a martial arts master, must go against his own code of conduct to protect his fellow countrymen when war breaks out.
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