In this blog post, we will examine the characteristics of film noir and their narrative significance, focusing on the visual techniques used in the movie ‘A Bittersweet Life,’ such as lighting, composition, and reflected images. Introduction In an interview after directing the film, Director Kim Jee-woon said, “I wonder what I’m good at, and I don’t know which genre allows me to best...
The Structure and Meaning of Romantic Comedy as Seen Through the Film ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
In this blog post, I will share my personal perspectives on genre and form, and examine the structure and meaning of romantic comedy through the film ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ (1993). Basic Perspectives on Genre and Form Genre is a tool for categorizing texts into specific frameworks. At times, it feels impossible to analyze countless texts one by one without this tool...
How can we analyze ‘The Snail’s Star’, a film brimming with love?
In this blog post, I will examine the forms and structures of love revealed through the documentary ‘The Snail’s Star’. Reasons for Selecting This Work Love takes many forms. There is love that makes people laugh and cry, love that permeates everyday life, and even love that exists in ways we rarely imagine. I was curious about these diverse forms of love, and while...
The Cove: The Truth About the Sad Dolphins—What Do We Need to Know?
In this blog post, I will discuss my thoughts and analysis of ‘The Cove: The Truth About the Sad Dolphins’. Reasons for Choosing the Film and First Impressions I originally planned to introduce the documentary ‘The Old Rickshaw’, but I changed my mind halfway through. While stories about an individual’s daily life are nice, I’m drawn to works that raise social...
Is ‘Sweet and Deadly Lovers’ a typical romantic comedy?
In this blog post, I’ll examine the typical structure of romantic comedies through the lens of the film ‘Sweet and Deadly Lovers’ and explore how this film subverts that framework to create something fresh. Introduction After my midterms ended, I went to see “Sweet and Deadly Lovers” to take my mind off things. I usually watch movie previews on weekends, but I hadn’t been able...
What is the relationship between documentaries and feature films?
In this blog post, I will examine the boundaries and debates surrounding documentaries and feature films, focusing on the film ‘Warang Sound’. First Impressions and Genre Classification of ‘Warang Sound’ When I first saw the film ‘Warang Sound’, I naturally assumed it was a documentary. At the time, I think I had a deep-seated prejudice that...
What is the documentary film “We Were There” about?
In this blog post, I will explain why I chose the documentary film “We Were There,” analyze its sequences, form, and themes, and summarize three images and a quote from the film. Reasons for Choosing the Film I love sweat. I feel a special sense of happiness when sweat flows on the mountain, and I enjoy the process of taking on challenges. I came across the documentary “We Were There”...
What did you think of ‘Non-Fiction Diary’?
In this blog post, I’ll summarize my reasons for choosing the documentary ‘Non-Fiction Diary’, analyze its sequences, and share my thoughts on it. Reasons for Choosing the Film I particularly enjoy crime films. I have a strong interest in works based on real events—such as ‘Memories of Murder’, ‘Children’, ‘The Voice’, and international films...
Where does the line between fiction film and documentary lie, as illustrated by Kim Ki-duk’s ‘Arirang’?
In this blog post, we will examine the ambiguous relationship between fiction film and documentary, focusing on director Kim Ki-duk’s ‘Arirang’. The Traditional Distinction Between Fiction Film and Documentary Generally, a feature film is created by filming a story based on a script and acting, whereas a documentary focuses on observing and capturing spontaneous situations and...
A Frame That Reflects on the Space Between Fact and Fiction?
In this blog post, I will examine the intersection between documentary and narrative film through Errol Morris’s ‘A Thin Blue Line’. The philosopher Clément Rosset once said, “The reason film can be an art form lies in its paradoxical position on the boundary between reality and art—that is, between the same and the other. Furthermore, it is more important for cinema to capture...