The Echo of ‘Oldboy’ in ‘Monkey Man’
By reflecting elements of South Korean action cinema, ‘Monkey Man’ distinguishes itself from the formulaic patterns of contemporary Hollywood revenge narratives. Essay by Jake Fittipaldi.
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Song Kang-ho: 3 Career-Defining Performances
The 3 career-defining performances of acclaimed South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, a frequent collaborator of Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More10 Best Films 2022: Joseph Wade
‘Triangle of Sadness’ Wins Cannes Palme d’Or
‘Triangle of Sadness’, a social satire from ‘The Square’ director Ruben Östlund, has won the 2022 Cannes Palme d’Or. Full list 2022 Cannes Film Festival winners here. Report by Joseph Wade.
Read MoreOldboy (2003) Review
Chan-wook Park breakout directorial hit ‘Oldboy’ (2003), starring Min-sik Choi in a remarkable leading role, “is an ultra-violent, challenging film”. Full movie review by Andy English here.
Read MoreThe Editor’s Selections: Top 10 Films of 2017
The top 10 films of 2017 according to The Film Magazine editor Joseph Wade.
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August 08, 2024
Cineworld Announce Cinema Closures
The world's 2nd largest cinema chain, Cineworld, have announced that