Fault Lines: Class, Control, and Collapse in ‘Concrete Utopia’
After a catastrophe, one apartment complex becomes a shelter—and a battleground. Director Um Tae-hwa examines how fear, control, and belonging take shape in close quarters.
The Unlikely Harmony of ‘Let’s Go Karaoke!’
A gruff yakuza ropes an awkward choir kid into his karaoke contest scheme, kicking off a goofy tale that pokes fun at life's stranger moments. It's a quirky ride, but underneath the laughs are some honest insights about growing up and finding your place in the world.
‘Exhuma’ Unearths a Terrifying Force of Ancestral Curses
Director Jang Jae-hyun’s box office hit, “Exhuma,” is a haunting blend of Korean folk horror and suspense. On a ritualistic journey to a mountain top straddling the border between South and North Korea, the film unravels layers of family secrets and supernatural elements on a secret burial ground.
'Mahjong,' Yang Guns: Most Appealing Work is Sadder, Sharper, and Funnier
It takes four players to play mahjong, but it turns out our two film reviews here are enough to deliver double the insight – and pulp delight. Enjoy!