Articles in the Korea Category

by Chris and Kris February 20, 2009 830 views 8 comments
BoA’s US Debut hits March 17th — Ask her a question! *UPDATE* So you probably remember our BoA post a while back regarding her forthcoming English-language debut album. Well, now the album has an actual release date,... ...and there's more »
by Chris November 12, 2008 768 views 3 comments
BoA to hit the US with English Language album Just got a press release from Universal Music that BoA is releasing an English language album in the United States. First Puffy, then Love Psychedelico... ...and there's more »
by Chris and Kris February 1, 2008 752 views 2 comments
HE SAID: Nympho teacher cyborg schoolgirl hooker penis gun gay gangster tiger man crippled hands tiger eat da penis…twice Love makes you do crazy things. Never Belongs to Me is quite possibly the weirdest... ...and there's more »
by Chris and Kris December 23, 2007 562 views Comments Off
So it’s time for another go round of Dreamlogic.net’s “Best o’ the Year Picks”. For those who aren’t familiar, this is basically our list of... ...and there's more »
by Chris October 31, 2007 503 views Comments Off
The Ghost (aka: Ryeong) — movie review The state of the contemporary Asian horror film is something like that of 80’s slasher these days. Following some truly brilliant entries (Ringu, A Tale... ...and there's more »
by Kris May 20, 2007 1,352 views 4 comments
Aachi & Ssipak (aka: Achi-wa ssipak) — movie review — screener! Aachi & Ssipak has no shame. The Korean animation touches upon almost every taboo subject and exaggerates it, which can make it comical for... ...and there's more »
by Chris January 30, 2007 381 views 4 comments
The Host (aka: Gwoemul) — movie review We all know that formaldehyde is used to preserve dead bodies, and is found everywhere from kleenex to rat poison and cigarettes. We know it’s... ...and there's more »
by Kris January 5, 2007 444 views Comments Off
Seoul’s Kyunghee University Medical Center realized that South Korean birth rate is at its lowest dip (about one kid per woman). To accommodate this,... ...and there's more »
by Chris September 29, 2006 585 views 2 comments
My Tutor Friend — movie review The Korean post-Sassy Girl romantic comedy is something of an oddity when compared to the American romantic comedy. A sort of strange synthesis of Nora... ...and there's more »
by Chris March 17, 2006 179 views Comments Off
I believe our friends at Giant Robot/Filmmatters posted this in a comment, so I’m reposting it here. [GR\Filmmatters] Cordially invites you to A special screening of Mora Mi-Ok Stephens’ CONVENTIONEERS Winner... ...and there's more »
by Kris March 16, 2006 610 views 1 comment
China is on the fence again.. this time with Iran and N. Korea and a whooole shitload of oil. If China sides with Iran... ...and there's more »
by Chris March 5, 2006 617 views Comments Off
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance — movie review Everything seems to be receiving the trilogy treatment these days. As long as a movie is somewhat successful you can bet on at least two... ...and there's more »
by Kris October 9, 2005 740 views 6 comments
Oldboy — movie review Is this really happening? Like an old memory based in both surreal and logical demise, Oldboy reminds us of how unrealistic and unreliable... ...and there's more »
by Chris July 20, 2005 547 views 1 comment
She’s On Duty (aka: Jambok-geunmu) — movie review She’s On Duty (aka: Jambok-geunmu), directed by newcomer Park Kwang-Chun, is your standard cop goes undercover in a school story, but with a Korean schoolgirl... ...and there's more »
by Chris June 25, 2005 2,484 views 42 comments
My Sassy Girl (aka: Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo) — movie review TWO-AND-A-HALF HOURS OF SASSY A few of my friends had recommended this film, and it received an 8.0 on IMDB, so I figured maybe it would... ...and there's more »