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I assume that living under the danger of a very possible, very real nuclear "civil war" for decades may have some influence? At any rate, Korean film often (not always!) does have a dark edge. One doesn't expect Korean food to mimic American food--- judging its films by our standards similary is wrong-headed. Approach with an open mind and enjoy!
For some time, Korean directors have been the collective equal of those of any country--- perhaps, in fact, superior.
The already (thread below) listed Bong Joon-ho.
Park Chan-wook: the "revenge trilogy:" "Oldboy," "Lady Vengeance," "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance." "JSA" also is excellent.
Lee Chang-dong: "Burning." Many critics had this as the best film of 2018--- and I'd agree. A slow burn thriller that, yes, can be mentioned in the same breath as the best of Hitchcock. This isn't imitative, it is innovative, exciting filmmaking. "Secret Sunshine" is similarly brilliant.
Hong Sang-soo: "Hotel by the River:" as good as any film this past year. Hong is a Korean Rohmer who is as prolific as Woody Allen with a little of the New Yorker's angst. He has many, many films worth seeing. See, "On the Beach at Night Alone," also.
Kim Ki-Duk: "The Isle." "3-Iron." Quirky, original.
Kim Jee-Woon: okay, here's a guy who makes films that many would agree are "typical" Korean films: violent and dark. "I Saw the Devil." "A Bittersweet Life." Who would ever want to see Hollywood fare of this type after seeing these?!
Jang Joon-hwan: included for one film, but it's amazing. "Save the Green Planet."
Follow Ups:
Felt so bad about your passing (why else would you abandon us).
Thankfully, rumors of your passer were slightly exaggerated.
That's unless heaven (or the other place) has WiFi. And if so, please share the access code.
No matter how you are doing it, to see you back!
to KC, just in time for the S B win. Gettin' fat on too much BBQ. Thanks for the welcome back. I'm a lot mellower...
Glad to see you back!
n
I like that actor, though... he is totally diabolical in The Vanishing and Beatrice.
I hadn't remembered it was he in another vanishing film...
The President and I are confused.
We have been blessed with "J's" (J, for genius...) in the WH.
adg
Sang-ho Yeon (had to look him up), Train To Busan. Found a niche in the Zombie film market. Once it got going a Helluva ride. Hoping the sequel is close to its equal.
You had previously recommended Mother and Memory of Murder by the Parasite director. Those both may have been Parasite's equal, especially Memory.
Eat More Bar B Que (not a movie, just a suggestion!)
Ima look up Burning.
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and it was arm-lickin' good. Yam fries great, too. Ya gotta see "Burning!"
was a freebie with a free one week trial of IFC's premium content channel. That was a solid recommendation btw. Initially, I was wondering where it was headed (having not read a detailed review) with Mrs. Lee and her son settling in to life in Miryang. Then the thing happened and the film got more "Korean". Also looking forward to The Host.Right now, Narcos, Season 5 was just put up on Ntflx. When you get settled, catch all the seasons. Despite the somewhat wooden acting of the nominal lead in Season 1, I can't recommend the series highly enough. Not a bad season in the bunch.
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Edits: 02/18/20
Great effects but even greater characters.
Return Of The Living Dead is a strong candidate for best Zombie flick IMHO. Blends humor and horror seamlessly and with Clu Gulager in a starring role, how can you go wrong? The scenes with the punks is the only reason I don't give this an unabashed best ever vote. The followup is drivel, be forewarned
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I thought the original Night of The..... was the best. That eeriness was hard to replicate. I loved that very first Zombie who looked so absentminded coming up as if he had forgotten what he wanted.
Bill
fdg
aa
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
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Come on.
Shaun makes it in the Top 3 or Top 5 for sure, along with Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead.
Return of .. is no better than a good Troma production.
I must check out these Korean ones though. I love the few Japanese horror and fantasy movies I've seen. Korean sounds similar but perhaps more sophisticated.
Cheers,
John K
and quite well done, leaves me cold, doesn't make my top 5
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is worth a look. Quite a different take on the zombie genre and very easy on the eye ;-)
Cheers,
John K
I told her it was a remake of Pride and Prejudice, pulled her in after the opening credits ran. She lasted til the first zombie. I'll catch it again when it's rerun on one of the movie channels. And yes, Lily James is insanely easy on the eyes
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It should be a thing.
Cheers,
John K
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