‘Someone Behind You’, a Korean horror recently released in Malaysian cinemas, is an animal that can’t really be truly defined well. Yes, it looks horrific, it sounds… Read more “Chasing Shadows – Someone Behind You”
Treasure Experience – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
“It is perfect,” said my cinematographer. We were waiting for the subway to come, after having caught the film together with another friend of ours. “I did… Read more “Treasure Experience – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”
Hot Rod – Iron Man
Pure, adulterated, fun. Despite what many high-brows would claim when it comes to films, the fun factor is probably the most important factor of all. Yeah, it… Read more “Hot Rod – Iron Man”
Maid in Korea – Shadows In The Palace
Korean movies have a tendency of going a completely different way when it comes to renaming itself for the international market. I say different, in the sense… Read more “Maid in Korea – Shadows In The Palace”
Taking Fazil’s Flower – Flower In The Pocket
You see, I am not really into independent films (that would be more up Fikri’s alley, not me). I prefer those commercialised Hollywood blockbusters with loads of… Read more “Taking Fazil’s Flower – Flower In The Pocket”
Speaking Cannes-tonese – A Look At Cannes 2008 (part 2)
After loading on the sushi while I was in Tokyo, I caught the last flight out to get back to the second half of the look at… Read more “Speaking Cannes-tonese – A Look At Cannes 2008 (part 2)”
Around The World In 10 Films – A Look At Cannes 2008 (part 1)
Let’s imagine, for a moment, that I somehow manage to get to France. Stretch that imagination further, and magically, a guest pass for the 2008 Cannes film… Read more “Around The World In 10 Films – A Look At Cannes 2008 (part 1)”
Kimchi Spaghetti – The Good, The Bad, The Weird
I have to admit, the first time that this film truly caught my attention was when it was announced that the premiere of the movie will be… Read more “Kimchi Spaghetti – The Good, The Bad, The Weird”