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…
73rd Berlin International Film Festival: “The Teachers’ Lounge” Review
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…
73rd Berlin International Film Festival: “Silver Haze” Review
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…
In Conversation with Park Hyung-sik and Jeon So-nee of “Our Blooming Youth”
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…
“London Was Crazy Last Year. Coming Back to London This Year, I’m Expecting the Same Energy, If Not More.” – In Conversation with JUNNY, an R&B Singer-songwriter
JUNNY, a Canadian-Korean artist, debuted 6 years ago with the EP Monochrome, and established himself as a note-worthy R&B singer-songwriter. Whenever he performs, JUNNY knows how to enchant his audience with atmospheric and engaging shows. Last year, JUNNY toured in North America, and also performed a sold-out show in London, UK, for the first time….
“Daughter” Film Review
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 Presents 10 Award-Winning Films in the London Edition, 16-26 March 2023
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…
CIX at the O2 Forum Kentish Town – Concert Review
On the 20th of January CIX performed in the O2 Forum Kentish town in London. The show was a part of the quintet’s first European tour Save me, Kill me, having only previously performed in the city for HallyuPopFest 2022 in London’s Wembley Arena. The London concert was the third stop on the tour with…
JUSTB on Their Debut, New Release, and Work with Bang Yongguk – Exclusive Interview
JUSTB is one of those rookie groups that ought to be on your radar if you are a K-pop fan. Debuted in June 2021 with the EP JUST BURN, the sextet impressed many with their vocals and stage presence. LIM JIMIN, GEONU, Bain, JM, DY, and SANGWOO are unique individuals, and while they’re still building…
“Ivalu” Short Film Review
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…
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