South Korea
JUNG_E is not what viewers expect. A war flick without the war, Yeon Sang-ho places the post-apocalyptic action in the background and instead focuses on a compelling study of what it means to be human.
Cannes 2022: Park Chan-Wook’s DECISION TO LEAVE Review
Director Park Chan-wook's Decision to Leave is a cop/criminal love story that falters but occasionally fascinates.
The Criterion Shelf: New Korean Cinema
Ranking the films that built the South Korean industry pre-Parasite.
CONTEST: Win PARASITE on Blu-ray!
To celebrate the release of Parasite on Blu-ray and DVD, we're offering our readers the chance to win a copy!
PARASITE: Director Bong Joon-ho Reveals Secret Codes & Easter Eggs from the Oscar-nominated Film
We've got an exclusive clip where Parasite director Bong Joon-ho reveals some of the "secret codes" and easter eggs hidden in the Oscar-nominated film.
Rampant Review
Rampant delivers furious zombie-fighting action in a striking period setting.
Reel Asian International Film Festival Unveils Its 2018 Slate
Reel Asian, Toronto's annual celebration of pan-Asian cinema, has announced its 2018 slate.
Okja Review: An Action-Packed Monster Tale That Might Make You Give Up Meat
Okja disarms you with its vibrant colour, endearing characters, and heart-pounding action, only so you are better prepared to experience its strong political message.
New Images from Bong Joon-Ho’s Okja
Netflix has released more details and photos of Bong Joon-Ho's upcoming creature feature Okja.
Netflix’s Okja Pits Little Girl, Monster Friend, Against Multinational Corporate Villain Tilda Swinton
Directed by the auteur responsible for Snowpiercer, Okja is a star-studded creature feature about a young girl, Mija, as she attempts to protect her titular best friend from a multinational company.
StarCraft II Invades Toronto
Professional eSports took centre stage during the IEM Starcraft II tournament at Fan Expo.
New World Review
New World is ultimately just a slice of stylized gangster movie fun with delusions of crime epic grandeur, but it's an exquisitely crafted piece of entertainment from South Korea.
The North American Starcraft League
In South Korea, Starcraft players have attained levels of prestige the equivalent of North American sports stars, including six-figure incomes, hordes or fans and recognition on the street. Real-time strategy has become a sport unto itself: a digital chess match that requires intense clicks-per-second and incredible observational skills. Tournament after tournament presents players going head-to-head – for cash. The prestige in North America is nonexistent by comparison, the money less and the fanbase not ready to making gaming more than a casual pastime. The North American Star League is trying to change that.
EFM 2011: Midnight F.M. Review
Even with the invention and proliferation of television, radio remains a relevant and fascinating medium. There are some excellent films about the power of the DJ voice, from Talk Radio to Pump Up the Volume to The Fisher King. Something about the disembodied voice allows the listener to imagine any person they choose as the owner of that voice, and twist the words to their own ideals. Sang Man Kim’s new thriller Midnight F.M. can easily be added not only to the radio film canon, but also to the slate of great thrillers being produced in recent years in South Korea.
Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival Starts Today
The 14th annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival starts today and runs through November 15th. The festival is Canada’s premier pan-Asian film festival, showcasing the best in Asian and Asian-Canadian cinema. Reel Asian also hosts a number of industry panels, as well as events for film fans.