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Twenty years later, 'Oldboy' continues to stir, disgust, and exhaust audiences — regardless of how difficult it is to avoid...
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The Weight of Duty: Familial Responsibility in ‘Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance’
Beyond its violent exterior, 'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance' is a stark examination of familial responsibility and the crushing weight it...
South Korean Cinema: From the ‘90s New Wave to Global Acclaim Today
Exploring the history of South Korean cinema and the political and social changes that influenced its evolution from the '90s...
A Gendered Lens: Shamanism and Authority in ‘The Medium’
Considering the complex world of shamanism in Thailand through the gender dynamics of 'The Medium.'
‘Seven Samurai’: Of Myth and Realism
The miracle that Kurosawa achieves with 'Seven Samurai' is placing classical heroes in a grounded and realistic, yet fictional universe.
On Pride, Order, and Chaos: ‘Your Name Engraved Herein’ and Etching a Spot in the Queer Canon
Making the case for the inclusion of 'Your Name Engraved Herein' in the Queer Canon.
‘Drive My Car’: A Road Trip Across Two Generations
In comparing Haruki Muakami's short story and Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film, 'Drive My Car' creates two narratives for Misaki.
Apathy Is Power: ‘The Host’ and Its True Monster
'The Host' presents an apparent criticism towards Americans’ sentiments of saviour complex but teases the existence of a more sinister.
‘Kill Boksoon’: Queers and Contract Killers in the Closet
Entertaining in the expected ways, 'Kill Boksoon' adds an extra layer of weight through the mother-daughter relationship.
Portrayals of Sapphic Love in Early Turkish Cinema
Exploring the landmark kiss in Arakon’s 'Ver Elini Istanbul (Istanbul Come My Way)' and its problems in retrospect.
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