Adapting British children’s books seems to be a speciality for Studio Ghibli. First there was Howl’s Moving Castle, then Arriety and now When Marnie Was There, which – depending on whether the studio has a rethink at some point in the future – is set to be Ghibli’s final release. In which case the Studio is going out on a high….
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The 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival: Macbeth Unhinged
William Shakespeare, who was an influential English writer and poet, is the most filmed author ever in any language; supposedly, there are 410 feature-length TV and film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays, with Macbeth, the tragedy of “the corrupting power of unchecked ambition”, being adapted for the screen the most times. Roman Polanski’s 1971 adaptation of…
In Conversation with Ravi V. Patel and Geeta V.Patel
“The funniest doc I’ve seen in years and a sure-fire Oscar contender,” exclaimed Scott Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter when he was asked about Meet the Patels. Without a doubt, it is a humorous and charming film, which definitely breaks certain stereotypes concerning Indian traditional process of the arranged marriage; it also shows that their arranged marriage is…
London Korean Film Festival 2016- Teaser Screening: The Throne
There hasn’t been a single moment when I was left disappointed by Lee Joon-ik’s work; every one of his films is truly exceptional. Well-known for his period drama films and still associated with his 2005 King and The Clown – which brought him an international recognition – Lee Joon-ik cleverly balances historical events with a real…
Meet the Patels
Meet the Patels – no, it is not another Meet the Fockers’ story – directed by siblings Ravi V. Patel and Geeta V. Patel, is a charming and humorous docu-fiction about Ravi, an Indian- American “small time upcoming” actor who is recuperating from his break up with a white girlfriend – who he never told…
In Conversation with Rosalina Leigh
Rosalina Leigh is an ambitious young actress who gained recognition among the indie film goers with her role in Benson Lee’s Seoul Searching. Since this was her first acting role, this must have been a nerve-wrecking experience for Rosalina. Prior to filming, she recorded a casting YouTube video – it was seen by Benson Lee, who later…
In Conversation with Baek Jae-ho
Before embarking on a career as a director, Baek Jae-ho performed as an actor in 17 films. In addition to acting and directing, he now works as a producer, cinematographer and screenwriter; in this respect, Baek Jae-ho is like Bob the Builder of Korean cinema. His recent project and directorial debut, We Will Be Ok, was…
Benson Lee’s Seoul Searching
“It took me sixteen years to make Seoul Searching and bring it onto the big screen,” Benson Lee admits in the interview for View of the Arts. Seoul Searching, based on the filmmaker’s personal experiences, is an endearing youth comedy which depicts foreign-born teenagers of Korean ancestry learning what it means to be Korean, and…
Min Kyu Dong’s The Treacherous
I have honestly lost count of how many period films, set in the Joseon Dynasty, have been made in Korea. It seems like this particular kingdom, which was founded by Yi Seong-gye in 1392, has left a significant legacy for modern Korea; not only when it comes to societal norms, attitudes and language, but it…
55th BFI London Film Festival – Martha Marcy May Marlene Review
The directional debut of Sean Durkin tells the story of a girl trying to cope with normal life after escaping a cult family. The girl, played by Elizabeth Olsen, suffers many traumas and finds it hard to discern the difference between her present and past life. Throughout the film we are faced with the memories…
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