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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 08:17

Classic, all-time popular movies fill low season at theaters

Classic, all-time popular movies fill low season at theaters

The time between Chuseok holiday and winter vacation is usually low season in the local theater industry, because blockbusters are not released until the Christmas and the New Year holiday season begins. To fill the low season, theater chains this year have opted for re-releases of “classic, all-time popular” movies, with more than 10 Korean and foreign films being slated for...

Kim Rahn | 2022-09-18 13:21

Ryu Jun-yeol, Jeon Yeo-been to co-host opening ceremony of Busan film festival

Ryu Jun-yeol, Jeon Yeo-been to co-host opening ceremony of Busan film festival

Actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Jeon Yeo-been will co-host the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) next month, organizers said Wednesday. The 27th BIFF is set to kick off its 10-day run at the Busan Cinema Center on Oct. 5. This year's opening ceremony will be held without any social-distancing requirements for the first time in over two years using all a...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-15 08:05

Musical film 'Life is Beautiful' features songs from 1970s to 2000s

Musical film 'Life is Beautiful' features songs from 1970s to 2000s

“Life is Beautiful,” which promises laughter and tears, is a jukebox musical film featuring Korean songs from the 1970s to 2000s. Director Choi Kook-hee said he picked out the best retro songs from artists including Shin Joong-hyun, Choi Ho-seob, Lee Seung-chul, Lee Juck and Toy that dominated the eras from the 1970s to early 2000s. Some of the iconic songs featured in the fi...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-14 15:49

Iconic French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91

Iconic French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91

Jean-Luc Godard, the ingenious “enfant terrible” of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960 with his debut feature “Breathless” and stood for years as one of the world's most vital and provocative directors has died. He was 91. Swiss news agency ATS quoted Godard's partner, Anne-Marie Mieville, and her producers as saying he died peacefully and surrounde...

2022-09-13 20:37

'Korean classical musicians are like rock stars,' says Belgian filmmaker

'Korean classical musicians are like rock stars,' says Belgian filmmaker

Belgian filmmaker Thierry Loreau, who has seen many Korean classical musicians rise to the top at international music competitions in recent years, says Korea is one place where classical artists can be treated like rock stars.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-12 16:50

[INTERVIEW] Daniel Henney, Lim Yoon-a talk about characters in 'Confidential Assignment 2'

INTERVIEWDaniel Henney, Lim Yoon-a talk about characters in 'Confidential Assignment 2'

“Confidential Assignment 2: International,” the sequel to the 2017 hit comedy action film “Confidential Assignment,” had a successful opening day, Wednesday, topping the local box office with over 216,000 ticket sales.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-11 09:51

Busan film festival promises full-scale return with big-name guests

Busan film festival promises full-scale return with big-name guests

Returning to its full scale after two years of scaled-down events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will be a showcase of some truly exceptional Asian cinema.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-07 18:04

Oscar-winning Troy Kotsur hopes to 'open floodgates' for deaf actors

Oscar-winning Troy Kotsur hopes to 'open floodgates' for deaf actors

Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur suggested that deaf actors follow their dreams and passion, saying they deserve more opportunities. During his visit to Korea on the occasion of being named the promotional ambassador of the 19th World's Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), he talked about his long road to stardom. “Throughout my career, I've gone through many tr...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-06 16:49

[INTERVIEW] Actor Yoo Ah-in talks balancing comedy, heart in 'Seoul Vibe'

INTERVIEWActor Yoo Ah-in talks balancing comedy, heart in 'Seoul Vibe'

Actor Yoo Ah-in has established himself as an icon for youth culture, first by appearing in the coming-of-age TV series “Sharp” (2003-2006). Then, he starred as a rebellious teen in “Punch” (2011), an ill-fated crown prince in “The Throne” (2015) and a poor farm boy in “Burning” (2018), among many others. However, the actor said that at the age of 36, he is no longer a repres...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-06 08:35

'Decision to Leave' invited to more international film festivals

'Decision to Leave' invited to more international film festivals

Director Park Chan-wook's suspense romance film “Decision to Leave,” which won him the Best Director Award at this year's Cannes Film Festival, has been invited to two more international film festivals - the BFI London Film Festival and Fantastic Fest.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-05 08:48

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