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November 28, 2010
Woochi (Dong-hoon Choi, 2009)
Woochi starts out as a magic-driven wuxia-like set in the Joseon era in Korea, but segues into an unsophisticated popular fare.
June 3, 2011
In defence of criticism: The case of The Hangover Part II
“Most critics really don’t get it.”, as they say. I feel compelled to respond to the casual filmgoers who don't understand the critic’s perspective.
March 29, 2010
Little Children (Todd Field, 2006)
Although true at times, Little Children never compels as the story suffers from the same shortcoming as In the Bedroom: it is merely an actors’ showcase.
March 22, 2010
Funny Dirty Little War (Hector Olivera, 1983)
Although separated by more than a decade, Funny Dirty Little War and Macunaïma both try to provoke social change by using satire.
April 14, 2011
The Fighter (David O. Russell, 2010)
The Fighter isn’t a classic, plagued as it is by the tediousness of the biopic form. However, the sheer talent on display here makes it a worthy view.