Synopsis Muraki, a photographer for a pornographic magazine, develops a morbid infatuation for a young woman while watching her take part in a stag film, in which she is raped by three students. He eventually learns of her whereabouts, and arranges to meet with her in an isolated park. Upon discovering that she was the... Continue Reading →
Madame Freedom (1956)
“You chose depravity instead of your duties as a mother.”– Professor Jang Origins of Madame Freedom Madame Freedom was the most popular as well as the most controversial film of its time. The screenplay was based on a serialized novel by Jung Bee-suk. When it was published, the portrayal of women’s new-found sexual freedom aroused... Continue Reading →
Shin Ha Gyoon is an Arrogant Neurosurgeon in “Brain”
“Brain”, the Korean hospital drama about a pair of young rival neurosurgeons, started airing in November. I've only watched six episodes so far, but I can report that it is very engaging. It might interest readers because it stars none other than Shin Ha Gyoon, the wonderful actor in Save the Green Planet, Sympathy for... Continue Reading →
Welcome Back!
It's been over a year since I've published anything at all about Korean cinema, so I thought I'd go ahead and create a new blog, this time with a focus on travel and photography. I'll be adding the old movie reviews in a couple of weeks (for anyone curious enough to check them out), and I... Continue Reading →