In this blog post, I’ll explore why the everyday romance and multidimensional characters in ‘Spring Days Are Gone’ resonate so deeply with audiences. Introduction What kind of movie genres do I actually like? Some of my favorite films fall into the fantasy genre, while others are queer films. Perhaps because I haven’t seen or experienced enough yet, I’ve found it difficult to...
How does the movie ‘Scandal’ portray human love and jealousy?
In this blog post, I’ll analyze the screenplay of the movie ‘Scandal: A Story of Passion Between a Joseon Man and Woman’, focusing on its main characters, plot, and the meanings of love and jealousy conveyed by the film. Introduction One day, while I was pondering the movie ‘The Green Fish’, I happened to come across the film ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ while...
How does the film ‘The Science of Sleep’ blur the boundaries between dreams and reality to embody surrealism?
In this blog post, we’ll examine how Michel Gondry’s film ‘The Science of Sleep’ visualizes and expresses the interplay between dreams and reality, the unconscious and love, and surrealist imagination. ‘The Science of Sleep’ is a surrealist film that explores the “absolute reality” where dreams and reality merge. The “absolute reality” referred to here is the wonder...
Why is the movie ‘Seven’ considered a great film noir even though the killer is never caught?
In this blog post, I’ll focus on David Fincher’s film ‘Seven’ to explore the characteristics of film noir, examine its underlying truths, and discuss the significance of an ending where the criminal triumphs. Introduction I don’t remember exactly when I started liking them, but I’ve always loved movies featuring detectives tracking down criminals. Whenever movies were aired in...
How did ‘She’s the Man’ offer a modern reinterpretation of the romantic comedy archetype?
In this blog post, using ‘She’s the Man’ as a starting point, I’ll analyze—from a genre perspective—the origins and archetypes of the romantic comedy, as well as how the active transformation of the female protagonist has influenced the genre. Introduction Last winter, I happened to catch a movie drawn in by its provocative poster. The title was ‘Step Up’, and...
Why is ‘American Gangster’ still considered one of the greatest gangster films?
In this blog post, we’ll examine Ridley Scott’s film ‘American Gangster’ to explore how movies reflect society and how they incorporate genre conventions and social messages. How does society become a movie, and how does a movie shed light on society? If you search for “American Gangster,” it is generally classified as a crime, drama, and thriller. Of course, the film fully...
Why is the movie titled “Singles” instead of “Christmas at 29”?
In this blog post, I’ll revisit the movie “Singles” and examine the message it conveys, focusing on its concept, characters, plot, and themes. Why “Singles” Instead of “Christmas at 29” While preparing for my final report, I rewatched the film and re-read the screenplay. I also watched the actor and director commentary included on the DVD, which led me to reconsider the film’s concept. A...
Why is the screenplay for ‘Singles’ still considered such a compelling work today?
In this blog post, I’ll take a step-by-step look at the appeal, plot, and characters of the Korean film ‘Singles’—based on its screenplay—as well as how it differs from the original novel. Why do I love this screenplay so much? The most decisive reason is that I found the film ‘Singles’, based on this screenplay, to be incredibly delightful and entertaining. I...
Why are Stanley Kubrick’s films still regarded as great masterpieces today?
In this blog post, I’ll examine Stanley Kubrick’s masterpieces—’2001: A Space Odyssey’, ‘A Clockwork Orange’, and ‘The Shining’—to explore how his directing style, mise-en-scène, music, and thematic vision have left their mark on film history. I consider Stanley Kubrick to be one of the most representative filmmakers of the 20th century. I chose Stanley...
What is a thriller, and what are the defining characteristics of the film ‘Beautiful Sunday’?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the principles of the thriller genre and analyze the film ‘Beautiful Sunday’. What is a thriller? A “thriller” refers to a genre of dramatic works created to stimulate the audience’s sense of fear. Although the term originated in film, it is widely used in theater, television, and novels as well. Broadly speaking, it is a type of suspense drama...