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As 2019 draws to a close, a preview of Korea’s 2020 film scene

Nov 10, 2019

As 2019 slips away, it’s clear that comedy and Hollywood blockbusters have dominated South Korea’s box office this year. Four films -- two domestic and two Hollywood blockbusters -- have broken the ...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Nov 8, 2019

Weathering with You (Japan) Opened Oct. 30 Animation Directed by Shinkai Makoto The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka (Kotaro Daigo) runs away from his island home to Tokyo, and qu...
[Herald Interview] Actress knocks up marionette story in directorial debut, ‘Judy and Punch’

Nov 7, 2019

Mirrah Foulkes talks first film, turning 17th century puppets into “something totally unusual”
Let it go? Disney thaws 'Frozen' for blockbuster sequel

Nov 7, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Six years ago, "Frozen" shattered box office records, melted the hearts of youngsters and spawned a franchise so popular Disney was never likely to let it go. And so Queen Elsa ...
Director Park Chan-wook recognized at Geneva film festival

Nov 6, 2019

Korean director Park Chang-wook on Tuesday received the Film and Beyond award at the Geneva International Film Festival, commended for his works including “The Handmaiden,” which will be screened at ...
Seoul indie film festival stresses growing role of female creators

Nov 5, 2019

The 45th Seoul Independent Film Festival touted “shift” as the slogan for this year’s event, stressing important changes in the film scene, such as the growing contributions of female filmmakers. “S...
Cannes-winning 'Parasite' on a roll at US box office

Nov 5, 2019

South Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho's family satire "Parasite" has maintained its strong theatrical presence at the US box office, industry data showed Tuesday. The Korean-language film, released state...
Bong Joon-ho wins at Hollywood Film Awards

Nov 4, 2019

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho won the award for best filmmaker at the 23rd Hollywood Film Awards on Sunday. During the annual event in Beverly Hills, California, Bong was commended for his rece...
Lee Young-ae returns to big screen with ‘Bring Me Home’

Nov 4, 2019

Lee Young-ae is not the most prolific of actresses, but she has left lasting impressions with memorable characters in her few works, such as “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” (2005), “One Fine Spring Day...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Nov 1, 2019

Terminator: Dark Fate (US) Opened Oct. 30 Action, Sci-fi Directed by Tim Miller More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) prevented Judgment Day. Dani Ramos (Natalia ...
[Herald Interview] ‘Cave’ recalls Thai soccer team rescue – with those actually there

Oct 31, 2019

Director says emotional true story did not need embellishment
[Herald Review] ‘The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful’ a flawed, but entertaining piece

Oct 30, 2019

“The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful” is flamboyant, preposterous and exaggerated, taking viewers on a wild ride. Directed by Lee Khan and starring Kwon Sang-woo, the sequel to the “The Divine Move” (20...
[Herald Review] ‘Black Money’ tells a convincing tale in a questionable manner

Oct 29, 2019

There is a certain risk in making a movie based on a true story: The creator takes sides and ends up having an agenda. When the audience is on board with the idea, it’s great. Otherwise, it becomes a...
Bronx steps in 'Joker' movie become a tourist attraction

Oct 29, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) -- Move over, Rocky, there's a new stairway to climb. A set of outdoor steps in the Bronx has become a tourist attraction in recent weeks since the release of the movie "Joker." The s...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Oct 24, 2019

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (US) Opened Oct. 17 Adventure, Family, Fantasy Directed by Joachim Ronning Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and her goddaughter Aurora (Elle Fanning) begin to question th...