Year: 2025

🎬 [Movie Review] TRON: Ares — A Brief Review_ Stunning Visuals and Reflections on the Age of AI, Poster Giveaway (No Spoilers)

I watched “TRON: Ares,” which was released on October 8. Among the movies coming out later this year—“One Battle After Another,” “Zootopia 2,” and “Avatar: The Seed of Fire”—this was one I absolutely wanted to see. The biggest reason I…

Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread | An Analysis of the Subtle Studio Scene Between a Shaken Reynolds and a Defiant Alma

Through a recommendation from a friend I met at an independent film gathering,I ended up watching ‘Phantom Thread‘ — and it completely hit my taste.Naturally, it made me curious about Paul Thomas Anderson’s other works as well. I heard that…

The Godfather Part I Re-Release | Analyzing the Iconic Cornfield Shot

Did you know The Godfather Part I was originally released back in 1972?This September, it returned to Korean theaters through Lotte Cinema. Even more exciting—The Godfather Part II is set to be re-released later this month. (Noted!) When I first…

Vincent (Korean Translation) | Tim Burton’s Beginning and the Prototype of Wednesday’s Aesthetic

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of news about Wednesday in my feed.The reason is that Wednesday Season 2 has just been released on Netflix. To promote the show, director Tim Burton, along with Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers, visited…

At the End of a Fading Season, Finally Facing a Summer of Freedom / ‘First Summer’ by Director Huh Ka-Young, Winner of Cannes La Cinef Student Film Award

Today, I had the chance to watch “First Summer,” the first Korean film ever to receive the La Cinef Student Film Award at Cannes.By chance, I learned it was screening and got to experience watching a short film in a…

Part 2: “My Thoughts & Reactions After Watching KPop Demon Hunters”

If you’re curious about the hidden layers and unique elements of K-pop Demon Hunters, make sure to check out my previous post. Today, I want to dive into a more subjective review and share my personal take on it.So, let’s…

A Closer Look at Live-Action vs. 3D Animation: Different Worlds of Filmmaking

In the previous post, we took a look at the different stages of film production.Today, I’d like to dive a little deeper and compare the production process of live-action films with that of 3D animated films. 🎬✨ <Previous Post –…

How Movies Are Made: A Look at the 6 Stages of Production

Today, we’ll take a brief look at how movies are made.How does a tiny idea in someone’s mind turn into a scene on screen and reach the audience?By reading this, you’ll not only satisfy a little curiosity but also be…

Part 1: “Everything You Need to Know About KPop Demon Hunters”

Before Watching This film has been dominating Netflix — ranking No. 1 in 41 countries worldwide. I finally decided to see what all the buzz was about. It’s a K-pop–themed movie from Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind the massively…

Gints Zilbalodis’ Aqua: The Foundational Short Behind the Academy Award–Winning Flow

Recently, I joined an independent film production team,which means I’ve been able to watch the filmmaking process up close like never before.While studying, I also learned something new — even legendary directors like Christopher Nolan and Bong Joon-ho started out…