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- 「ももいろそらを」 (Momoiro Sora wo/About the Pink Sky, 2011) – Dir. by Kobayashi Keiichi (8/10)
- 「桐島、部活やめるってよ」(Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo/The Kirishima Thing, Japan, 2012) - dir. by Yoshida Daihachi (9/10)
- 「夢売るふたり」(Yume Uru Futari/Dreams for Sale, 2012) - dir. by Nishikawa Miwa (6.5/10)
- 「ライク・サムワン・イン・ラブ」 (Raiku Samuwan in Rabu/Like Someone in Love, France/Japan, 2012) – dir. by Abbas Kiarostami (8/10)
- 「ゼロの焦点」(Zero no Shōten/Zero Focus, Japan, 2009) – dir. by Inudo Isshin (8/10)
- 「愛と誠」 (Ai to Makoto/For Love’s Sake, Japan, 2012) - dir. by Miike Takashi (9/10)
- 「生きてるものはいないのか」(Ikiteru Mono Wa Inai No Ka/Isn’t Anyone Alive?, Japan, 2012), dir. by Ishii Gakuryu (7.5/10)
- 「夢みるように眠りたい」 (Yume Miruyoni Nemuritai/To Sleep So As to Dream, 1986), dir. by Hayashi Kaizo (9/10)
- 「放課後ミッドナイターズ」 (Hōkago Middonaitāzu/After School Midnighters, 2012), dir. by Takekiyo Hitoshi (8/10)
- 「ライアーゲーム -再生-」 (Raia Gemu – Saisei /Liar Game – Reborn, 2012), dir. by Matsuyama Hiroaki (7/10)
- 「ホッタラケの島 〜遥と魔法の鏡〜」 (Hottarake no Shima: Haruka to Mahō no Kagami/Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror, 2009), dir. Sato Shinsuke (6/10)
- 「アイキ」 (Aiki/Aiki, 2002), dir. by Tengan Daisuke (7/10)
- 「アキラ」 (Akira/Akira, 1988), dir. by Otomo Katsuhiro (9/10)
- 「ももへの手紙」 (Momo e no Tegami/A Letter to Momo, 2011), dir. by Okiura Hiroyuki (8.5/10)
- 「ヒミズ」 (Himizu/Himizu, 2011) as Manga and Film Adaptation, dir. by Sono Sion (9/10)
- 「キツツキと雨」 (Kitsutsuki to Ame/The Woodsman and the Rain, 2011), dir. by Okita Shuichi (9.5/10)
- 「コクリコ坂から」 (Kokuriko-zaka Kara/From up on Poppy Hill, 2011), dir. by Miyazaki Gorō (Studio Ghibli) (9/10)
- 「わが愛の譜 滝廉太郎物語」 (Waga ai no fu Taki Rentarō monogatari/Bloom in the Moonlight, 1993), dir. by Sawai Shinichirō (8.5/10)
- 「攻殻機動隊」 (Gōsuto In Za Sheru – Kōkaku Kidōtai/Ghost in the Shell, 1995/2008), dir. by Oshii Mamoru (not rated but it’s a must watch!)
- 「僕らの未来」 (Bokura no Mirai/Our Future, 2011), dir. by Iizuka Kashou (7.5/10)
- 「ネムリユスリカ」 (Nemuri Yusurika/Sleep, 2011) plus Q&A, dir. by Sakaguchi Katsumi (8.5/10)
- 「ぐるりのこと。」(Gururi no Koto/All Around Us, 2008), dir. by Hashiguchi Ryosuke (9.5/10)
- 「風の又三郎 ガラスのマソト」 (Kaze no Matasaburō: Garasu no masoto/The Glass Cape, 1989), dir. by Toshiya Itoh (8.5/10)
- 「マイマイ新子と千年の魔法」 (Maimai Shinko to sen-nen no mahō/Mai Mai Miracle, 2009), dir. by Katabuchi Sunao (10/10)
- 「猫の恩返し」 (Neko no Ongaeshi/The Cat Returns, 2002), dir. by Morita Hiroyuki (Studio Ghibli) (6/10)
- 보트 / 「ノーボーイズ、ノークライ」(Bo-teu/Boat aka No Boys, No Cry, Korea/Japan, 2009), dir. by Kim Young-nam (8.5/10)
- 「ミツバチの羽音と地球の回転」 (Mitsu-bachi no Haoto to Chikyū no Kaiten/Ashes to Honey, 2010), dir. by Kamanaka Hitomi (not rated)
- 「アブラクサスの祭」 (Aburakusasu no matsuri/Abraxas, 2010), dir. by Kato Naoki (7/10)
- 「ハラがコレなんで」 (Hara Ga Kore Nande/Mitsuko Delivers, 2011), dir. by Ishii Yuya (4.5/10)
- 「星を追う子ども」 (Hoshi o Ou Kodomo/Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below, 2011), dir. by Shinkai Makoto (6.5/10)
- 「奇跡」 (Kiseki/I Wish, 2011), dir. by Koreeda Hirokazu (8.5/10)
- 「管制塔」 (Kanseitou/Control Tower, 2011), dir. by Takahiro Miki (10/10)
- 「借りぐらしのアリエッティ」 (Karigurashi no Arrietty/Arrietty, 2010), dir. by Yonebayahsi Hiromasa (Studio Ghibli) (9/10)
- 「時をかける少女」 (Toki o Kakeru Shoujo/The Girl Who Leapt through Time, 2006), dir. by Hosoda Mamoru (9.5/10)
- Leesong Hee-il Trilogy (2012): 백야 (White Night), 지난여름, 갑자기 (Suddenly, Last Summer) & 남쪽으로 간다 (Going South), dir. by Leesong Hee-il (8/10)
- 돼지의 왕 (Daegieui wang/The King of Pigs, South Korea, 2011), dir. by Yeun Sang-ho (7.5/10)
- 와이키키 브라더스 (Waikiki Beuradeoseu/Waikiki Brothers, South Korea, 2001), dir. by Lim Soon-rye (8.5/10)
- 무적자 (Moojeokja/A Better Tomorrow, South Korea, 2010), dir. by Song Hae-seong (5/10)
- 바라나시 (Varanasi/From Seoul to Varanasi, South Korea, 2011), dir. by Jeon Kyu-hwan (6/10)
- 사랑한다, 사랑하지 않는다 (Saranghanda, Saranghaji Anhneunda/Come Rain Come Shine, 2011), dir. by Lee Yoon-ki (9.5/10)
- 여자, 정혜 (Yeoja, Jeonghye/This Charming Girl, 2004), dir. by Lee Yoon-ki (8/10)
- 그대안의 블루 (Geudaeanui Beulru/The Blue in You, 1992), dir. by Lee Hyun-seong (8/10)
- 달팽이의 별 (Dalpaengieui Byeol/Planet of Snail, 2011) and Q&A, dir. by Yi Seungjun (/10)
- 왕의 남자 (Wangeui Namja/The King and the Clown, 2005), dir. by Lee Jun-ik (8/10)
- 시간의 춤 (Siganeui Choom/Dance of Time, 2009), dir. by Song Il-gon (8/10)
- 깃 (Git/Feathers in the Wind, 2005), dir. by Song Il-gon (6.5/10)
- 꽃섬 (Ggot seom/Flower Island, 2001), dir. by Song Il-gon (8/10)
- 여배우들 (Yeobaeudeul/Actresses, 2008), dir. by E J-yong (7/10)
- 나무없는 산 (Namooeobsneun San/Treeless Mountain, 2008), dir. by Kim So-yong (7.5/10)
- 청춘의 십자로 (Cheongchunui shibjaro/Crossroads of Youth, 1934), dir. by Ahn Jong-hwa/Kim Tae-yong (no numerical rating, but highly recommended)
- 다세포 소녀 (Dasepo Sonyeo/Dasepo Naughty Girls aka Dasepo Girl, 2006), dir. by E J-yong (6/10)
- 너는 펫(Neoneun Pet/You’re My Pet, 2011), dir. by Kim Byung-kon (3/10)
- 형사 (Hyeongsa/Duelist, 2005), dir. by Lee Myeong-se (9/10)
- 봄 여름 가을 겨울 그리고 봄 (Bom yeoreum gaeul gyeoul geurigo bom/Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…and Spring, 2004), dir. by Kim Ki-duk (7.5/10)
- 빈집 (Bin-jib/3-Iron, 2004), dir. by Kim Ki-duk (10/10)
- 김종욱 찾기 (Kim Jong-Ok Chatgi/Finding Mr. Destiny, 2010), dir. by Chang You-jeong (7/10)
- 보트 / 「ノーボーイズ、ノークライ」(Bo-teu/Boat aka No Boys, No Cry, Korea/Japan, 2009), dir. by Kim Young-nam (8.5/10)
- 노리코, 서울에 가다 (Noriko, Seoul-e Gada/Noriko Goes to Seoul, 2011), dir. by Lee Gyo-Wook (6/10)
- 천국의 우편 배달부 (Cheongukui Woopyeonbaedalbu/Heaven’s Postman, 2006), dir. by Lee Hyung Min (7/10)
- 만추 (Manchu/Late Autumn, 2010), dir. by Kim Tae-yong (9/10)
- 과속스캔들 (Gwasok Seukaendeul/Scandal Makers, 2008), dir. by Kang Hyung-chul (7.5/10)
- 가족의 탄생 (Gajokeui tansaeng/Family Ties, 2006), dir. by Kim Tae-yong (7.5/10)
- 고양이를부탁해 (Goyangireul Butakhae/Take Care of My Cat, 2001), dir. by Jeong Jae-eun (9/10)
- 제니, 주노 (Jenny, Juno, 2005), dir. by Kim Ho-joon (8/10)
- 줄탁동시 (Jooltak Dongshi/Stateless Things, 2011), dir. by Kim Kyung-mook (not rated, but recommended)
- 순정만화 (Sunjeong Manhwa/Hello Schoolgirl, 2008), dir. by Ryoo Jang-ha (9/10)
- 초감각 커플 (Chogam Kakkeopeul/The ESP Couple, 2008), dir. by Kim Hyeong-Ju (7/10)
- 피아니스트 (Pianiseuteu/Pianist, 2010) - dir. by Moon Joon Ha (8/10)
- 2012 Hong Kong Fresh Wave Shorts (not rated)
- 《女朋友。男朋友》(Nyeobungu. Nambungu/GF*BF, Taiwan, 2012), dir. by Yang Ya-che (8/10)
- This Ain’t California (Germany, 2011), dir. Marten Persiel (9/10)
- 大藍湖 (Da lag hu/Big Blue Lake, Hong Kong, 2011), dir. by Jessie Tsang (7/10)
- 桃姐 (Táo Jiě/A Simple Life, Hong Kong, 2011), dir. by Ann Hui (9.5/10)
- রানওয়ে (Rāna’ōẏē/Runway, Bangladesh, 2011), dir. by Tareque Masud (7.5/10)
- Die Vaterlosen (The Fatherless, Austria, 2011), dir. by Marie Kreutzer (8/10)
- Atmen (Breathing, Austria, 2011), dir. by Karl Markovics (7.5/10)
- 转山 (Zhuǎn shān/One Mile above aka Kora, China/Taiwan, 2011), dir. by Du Jiayi (8.5/10)
- Io sono Li (Li and the Poet, Italy/France, 2011), dir. by Andrea Segre (9.5/10)
- 我十一 (Wo Shi Yi/11 Flowers, China/France/Hongkong, 2011), dir. by Wang Xiaoshuai (6.5/10)
- Carnage (2011, France/Germany/Poland/Spain) – Dir. by Roman Polanski. (9/10)
- L’artiste (The Artist, France, 2011), dir. by Michel Hazanavicius (8/10)
- Kokowääh (Germany, 2011), dir. by Til Schweiger (5.5/10)
- Tatsumi (Singapore, 2011), dir. by Eric Khoo (8/10)
- Las Acacias (Las Acacias, Argentina/Spain, 2011), dir. by Pablo Giorgelli (8/10)
- جدایی نادر از سیمین (Jodái-e Náder az Simin/A Separation, Iran, 2011), dir. by Asghar Farhadi (10/10)
- Terri (USA, 2011), dir. by Azazel Jacobs (8/10)
- 돼지의 왕 (Daegieui wang/The King of Pigs, South Korea, 2011), dir. by Yeun Sang-ho (Studio Dadashow, KT&G Sangsangmadang)
- 「放課後ミッドナイターズ」 (Hōkago Middonaitāzu/After School Midnighters, 2012), dir. Takekiyo Hitoshi (Koo-Ki)
- 「ホッタラケの島 〜遥と魔法の鏡〜」 (Hottarake no Shima: Haruka to Mahō no Kagami/Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror, 2009), dir. Sato Shinsuke (Production I.G)
- 「アキラ」 (Akira/Akira, 1988), dir. by Otomo Katsuhiro (TMS Entertainment)
- 「ももへの手紙」 (Momo e no Tegami/A Letter to Momo, 2011), dir. by Okiura Hiroyuki (Production I.G)
- 「コクリコ坂から」 (Kokuriko-zaka Kara/From up on Poppy Hill, 2011), dir. by Miyazaki Gorō (Studio Ghibli)
- 「攻殻機動隊」 (Gōsuto In Za Sheru – Kōkaku Kidōtai/Ghost in the Shell, 1995/2008) , dir. by Oshii Mamoru (押井 守) (Production I.G)
- 「マイマイ新子と千年の魔法」 (Maimai Shinko to sen-nen no mahō/Mai Mai Miracle, 2009), dir. by Katabuchi Sunao (Madhouse)
- Tatsumi (Singapore, 2011) - dir. by Eric Khoo (Zhao Wei Films)
- 「猫の恩返し」 (Neko no Ongaeshi/The Cat Returns, 2002), dir. by Morita Hiroyuki (Studio Ghibli)
- 「星を追う子ども」 (Hoshi o Ou Kodomo/Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below, 2011), dir. by Shinkai Makoto (CoMix Wave Films)
- 「借りぐらしのアリエッティ」 (Karigurashi no Arrietty/Arrietty, 2010), dir. by Yonebayahsi Hiromasa (Studio Ghibli)
- 「時をかける少女」 (Toki o Kakeru Shoujo/The Girl Who Leapt through Time, 2006), dir. by Hosoda Mamoru (Madhouse)
This is a very interesting blog, but I feel you still have a lot of work to do. Have you seen any Park Chan wook movies, like Oldboy
Thanks for liking my blog!
I can tell you I have got a review backlog of probably 20-30 films (which I have seen but not had time to write about). And a pile of 30+ DVDs on my shelves that I haven’t seen – plus a lot of other films that I would like to see. So, yeah, lots of work to do! Neverending really…
I haven’t yet seen any Park Chan-wook movies, not even Oldboy. I’m more interested his 싸이보그지만 괜찮아 (I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK), but if I did watch Oldboy, I’m not sure if I would review it. I generally give preference to films that are under the radar rather than write about those that have been reviewed a gazillion times already.
I see, Im a cyborg but thats okay is an interesting movie, not as good as Oldboy, but still very unique..
Hey! Just found your blog when I saw your comments on Hanguk YeongHwa haha! What you’re doing is wonderful! I was wondering, have you seen Bleak Night? It’s probably the best kfilm I’ve seen, heartbreaking.
Thanks!
Glad you found your way here from Hanguk YeongHwa (who’s got a lovely blog as well).
I haven’t seen Bleak Night actually, but only for lack of time, because I’m very sure I’ll like it a lot. I’ll be sure to review it once I get round to watching it!
Ok, I’ll definitely look forward to that!
Not sure if you’ve seen these, but I also love Castaway on the Moon, and Secret Sunshine!
I know this is random, where do you usually find your films?
No, I haven’t seen those either (but they are both on my endlessly long to-watch list).
I watch most films at festivals – I live in London, so there are film events just about every week (including free screenings at the Korean Cultural Centre & the Japanese Embassy). The Korean Cultural Centre also has a DVD library. Quite some pre-1990s Korean films are available for free via the YouTube channel of the Korean Film Archive. I also have some industry connections through blogging and festival volunteering, so sometimes I get film screeners from festival organisers or Asian film distributors. I borrow DVDs from fellow Asian film bloggers (our little mini London Asian Film Society – see https://www.facebook.com/LondonAsianFilmSociety) and some DVDs I buy myself (Amazon, yesasia.com, cdjapan.com). If I can’t get hold of a film in any of the above ways, I’ll cave to watching it online – I prefer not to, but…
That said, I’m very lucky with living in London because there’s a good chance that something will at least get a one-time festival screening here (like Werewolf Boy, which is showing at Terracotta next month!).