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15 must-see films from the Toronto International Film Festival

It was like a muscle memory, quick to come back. That feeling of hustling from theater to theater, waiting in lines and just being surrounded by other people that used to be an annual tradition as part of the Toronto International Film Festival but for many longtime attendees has been…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 19, 2022

Meet the stars riding the crest of hallyu, the Korean wave in fashion, art, film and music

The K-pop idol who broke free to go independent, the designer whose fantasy gowns are loved by celebs, and the sculptor who works with thousands of online photos: why South Korea is at the forefront of pop culture right now

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

South Korea’s Film Rules Need a Reboot

The success of productions such as “Squid Game” and “Parasite” prove the industry can hold its own without excessive protectionism.

Foreign Policy · Jul 10, 2022

Postcard from Cannes #7: Crazy love

Passionate, head-over-heels love stories are nothing new on the big screen. There are as many variations as there are couples in the world. If you’re up for some crazy cinematic love potion, “Stars at Noon” and “Decision to Leave”, both in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, will fit the…

Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2022

‘I have never seen a Cannes like this’: verdict and awards predictions for 2022

This year’s festival had its ups and downs, but flashes of brilliance broke through the disappointments. Our critic forecasts the winners, and suggests a few more for categories that don’t (yet) exist

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022

Korea’s Park Chan-Wook Leaves Violence behind in New Film

Celebrated South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, best known for his brutal Vengeance Trilogy, is covering new ground with his latest Cannes competition entry, "Decision to Leave." The romantic thriller about a detective and murder suspect who become infatuated with one another features, contrary to the expectation of some, little violence…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

TV tonight: how Anne Lister’s legacy inspires queer women

The Gentleman Jack effect is explored in an uplifting documentary. Plus: couples therapy drama State of the Union returns with a new pair. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022

Decision to Leave review – Tang Wei stuns in Park Chan-wook black-widow noir

Park’s tale of a married detective torn between infidelity and moral duty keeps the viewer off-balance at every turn

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

75th Cannes to Feature Cronenberg, Chan-Wook and ‘Elvis’

Films by David Cronenberg, Park Chan-wook and Kelly Reichardt will vie for the coveted Palme d’Or at a Cannes Film Festival set to unspool against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Cannes film festival artist director Thierry Frémaux and president Pierre Lescure announced the lineup to this year’s festival,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2022

Cannes 2022: the alpha auteurs line up for a post-pandemic party

The film festival announces itself back to normal, with a new TikTok partnership and a juicy competition list featuring David Cronenberg, Claire Denis, the Dardenne brothers and Kelly Reichardt

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022