Crash Course in Romance proved that a K-drama doesn’t need extraordinary special effects to reach the hearts of its viewers.  Produced by Studio Dragon, the 16-episode show was broadcasted on tvN (available on Netflix in the UK) in the slot previously occupied by the hit drama Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow — a challenge […]

Hollywood has always been a clear destination for actors – it’s the “Hollywood dream” that many performers hope for, signifying the height of their career. However, popularity can also be gained in other parts of the world, including Thailand. Although success is measured differently, it is still a noteworthy accomplishment, especially in a country where […]

A hot-headed feminist crosses paths with a misunderstood gentleman in Netflix’s new feel-good romantic comedy Love To Hate You. The 2023 drama spans 10 episodes, with a generous balance of wit and charm between the main characters. Director Kim Jeong-kwon, whose filmography consists mostly of romance works, took the risk of making an unusual pairing […]

It’s Carla Nowak’s (Leonie Benesch) first semester teaching within a school. Young and idealistic, she’s the type of teacher who greets her students with a good morning clap and chant routine, organises pop quizzes, and lends out Rubik’s cubes to kids who can’t afford their own. Carla is a teacher constantly on the go, so […]

For nearly a decade, on the 1st of June, Franky (Vicky Knight) has sent a vaguely threatening Facebook message to a figure from her past, asking for the true story about an event she is still physically scarred by to this day. It’s an anniversary that throws her life into turbulence every year, and director […]

A crown prince, a too-smart-for-her-time girl from a noble family, a destined love, and an intriguing mystery: these are the main ingredients behind the success of Our Blooming Youth, the new historical drama produced by Studio Dragon, which premiered on February 6th on tvN, and is also available – in selected regions – on Amazon […]

The 37th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival (15th – 26th March at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player) has announced its Opening Night Gala, THE STROLL, Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker’s resonant Sundance award-winning documentary and its Closing Night Gala, Hannes Hirsch’s debut feature DRIFTER. In addition, Tünde Skovrán’s intimate documentary WHO I AM NOT will have […]

Daughter is Corey Deshon’s directorial debut.  Known for his work as a writer and consulting producer on the TV show A Million Little Things (ABC, 2017-2023) and his short films, Voice (2017) and To Police (2015), Daughter is Deshon’s first foray into the horror genre. However, like his other work, his first feature film is […]

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival, now in its 27th year in London, presents a line-up of 10 award-winning, international documentary films in partnership with Barbican Cinema, and generously supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The festival programme, presented in person at the Barbican from 16-24 March, includes in-depth Q&As and panel discussions with […]

Writer-director Anders Walter’s Ivalu is a somber story about childhood trauma. Having made his mark with Helium, which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in 2014, the 45-year-old Danish filmmaker is now competing for the award once again with his latest short film. The Greenlandic-language film is adapted from an award-winning graphic […]