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"Lovely Runner": The Secret Behind Its Soaring Popularity

Starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, the 16-episode tvN youth time-travel drama "Lovely Runner" (2024) has concluded, achieving its highest ratings in the finale. Without A-list actors, a massive production budget, overseas OTT platform backing, or a prime broadcasting slot, "Lovely Runner" has emerged as a breakout hit. Let's delve into why "Lovely Runner" outpaces its competition. Buzz-Worthy Content As "on demand" viewing becomes the norm, traditional ratings are no longer the sole indic

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"Lovely Runner": The Secret Behind Its Soaring Popularity

‘Scoop’: The Wandering Poet

"Scoop" (2006), the follow-up to "Match Point" (2005) and the second installment of Woody Allen's London Trilogy, commands attention from any dedicated cinephile. "Match Point" marked Allen's departure from America, creating a film that diverged notably from his usual style. Absent were the self-deprecating humor and the relentless, epidemic-like verbosity. Gone, too, was the unadulterated romantic poetry. Instead, we found a film marked by the clinical precision of a surgeon, depicting the enta

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"Mirage": A "Cheesy" Romance Film Under the Sci-Fi Coating

It is said that the director's personal experience inspired this film. Oriol Paulo and his girlfriend were once deeply in love. Still, after a casual conversation about children led to a disagreement, they eventually broke up. As time passed, Oriol woke up one morning, looking at the empty side of the bed, and wondered, what if that conversation hadn't happened? Would things be different now? Everyone has had similar thoughts. The director is right; movies about parallel universes are suitable f

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"Mirage": A "Cheesy" Romance Film Under the Sci-Fi Coating

Transformation and Love: Navigating Identity in Le règne anima

In "Le règne animal," what I initially brushed off as another cliché-laden plot during the trailer left me pleasantly surprised after viewing, making it a must-watch French cinema piece of the year. The film dives straight into an everyday scenario—a traffic jam—that oddly resonates and draws viewers into its peculiar yet relatable universe. The opening scenes, reminiscent of Eugene Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros," cleverly immerse the audience into a narrative that balances between the ordinary and

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Transformation and Love: Navigating Identity in Le règne anima

Mean Girls for a New Generation: A Reflective Take on Timeless Bullying

"Mean Girls" has always been a poignant reflection of the bullying that pervades every era, making the case for anti-bullying films to be a constant in our cinematic landscape. I believe "Mean Girls" could have been aptly titled "Poisonous Tongues" as it delves into the lives of bullies, gossipers, and rumor spreaders rather than simply labeling them as mean. This distinction is crucial, especially as we consider remaking the film nearly two decades later. Despite the shifts in time and the tran

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Mean Girls for a New Generation: A Reflective Take on Timeless Bullying

Unveiling the Enigmatic: Critique of a Peculiar Erotic Film

Upon reading the online comments, I decided to delve into the essence of this film, Poor Things, to see what it truly embodies. However, I'm sorry to say I didn't see the sophisticated core that many viewers seem to perceive. It feels as though I witnessed a man whose sexual fantasies revolve around a female poet or philosopher, and he proceeded to depict these fantasies. Overall, it felt like watching a very peculiar type of adult film. To put it in perspective, just as some people fantasize ab

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Unveiling the Enigmatic: Critique of a Peculiar Erotic Film

How to Become a Disney Princess?

It's been 11 years since "Frozen" graced our screens, yet the echo of "Let it Go" still lingers, a testament to its timeless appeal. In 2013, "Frozen" made history, reigning as the highest-grossing animated film worldwide, raking in a staggering $1.274 billion at the box office. No animated movie has since surpassed this record. In 2014, it rightfully claimed the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, solidifying its status as a commercial and artistic masterpiece. From Elsa and Anna's etherea

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'Damsel': A Tale of Subverting the Classic 'Damsel in Distress' Narrative

The timeless narrative of the brave prince/knight slaying the dragon to rescue the damsel in distress has been reimagined countless times, with Disney alone producing numerous adaptations. This fairy tale archetype seems ingrained in the hearts of generations of young girls—a comforting belief that a hero will always come to their rescue when in trouble. However, reality often diverges significantly from dreams. "Damsel" tells a story that shatters these illusions. Elodie, the eldest daughter of

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'Damsel': A Tale of Subverting the Classic 'Damsel in Distress' Narrative

"The Spirit of the Beehive": Entering the Artistic World of Spanish Poetic Films Through "Metaphor"

In Aristotle’s "Poetics," defines metaphor as an imaginative way of describing something by referring to something else which is the same in a particular way. In Aristotle's view, metaphor is a rhetorical device with multiple attributes. With the establishment of theories related to metaphor, its concepts and categories have become clearer over time. Nowadays, when we talk about metaphor, we are referring to the implications or connotations generated by the mutual suggestion between things. In m

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"The Spirit of the Beehive": Entering the Artistic World of Spanish Poetic Films Through "Metaphor"

"The Spirit of the Beehive": Observation of Children from an Internal Perspective

First and foremost, I prefer not to approach "The Spirit of the Beehive" solely as a political or metaphorical puzzle, as that would reduce the film to a mere riddle with a neatly revealed answer, which would do it a disservice. Instead, I would rather interpret it based on the raw emotions it stirs within me. We have seen children in films before, but they would either serve as a prop or hide a reference to social reality behind them. This film can easily be interpreted in this way. Another per

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"The Spirit of the Beehive": Observation of Children from an Internal Perspective

"Benedetta": Extreme Rational Madness Confronts the Whole World

"Benedetta" is the name of the main female character. The naming represents the attitude towards individuality of both the director and the film: to see and respect individuals, even if what happens to her is difficult to evaluate, complex, or even slightly insane. The entire film is like a dialogue between insanity and rationality, and it is a highly ironic dialogue. Paul Verhoeven uses skilled image techniques to immerse us in the "miracle" of whether Benedetta is real or fake from the beginni

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"Benedetta": Extreme Rational Madness Confronts the Whole World

‘All of Us Strangers’: Estrangement is the Undercurrent of Life

London playwright Adam seeks inspiration by returning to his childhood home, only to encounter parents who passed away unexpectedly thirty years ago. Meanwhile, neighbor Harry intrudes into his long-muted life, and they accompany and heal each other, facing an unexpected tomorrow and an unknown ending together. Blurred Lines between Reality and Fantasy The film often transitions directly from reality to the protagonist's imagination or places dreams in natural settings, blurring the lines betwee

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‘All of Us Strangers’: Estrangement is the Undercurrent of Life

Behind the Creation of 'Jibaro’ in ‘Love, Death & Robots’

Whether you're a fan of "Love, Death & Robots" Season 3 or not, one cannot deny the explosive talent of Alberto Mielgo. Yes, the director behind Season 1's "The Witness" returns with "Jibaro," once again bombarding the audience with overflowing aesthetics that leap off the screen. Alberto Mielgo is a dazzling star in animation, clinching the 2022 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film with his latest work, "The Windshield Wiper." Beyond continuing the stylistic legacy of "The Witness" in "Love, Deat

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Behind the Creation of 'Jibaro’ in ‘Love, Death & Robots’

La Chimera: the Unrecognized Masterpiece of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

41-year-old Italian director Alice Rohrwacher is undoubtedly one of the most rapidly growing and noteworthy authors among contemporary filmmakers. Since her debut “Corpo Celeste” entered the Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2011 , it garnered significant attention; she swiftly progressed to Cannes Competition with “The Wonders” in 2014, winning the Jury Prize, second only to the Palme d'Or. Her previous film, “Happy as Lazzaro” (2018), also smoothly made it to the Competition, securing the Best Sc

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La Chimera: the Unrecognized Masterpiece of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

'Renfield': A Giallo Film

"Renfield" marks the second collaboration between Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult following "The Weather Man." A glance at Nicolas Cage's filmography reveals an actor whose footprint spans various film genres, exploring a wide range of roles. However, post the subprime crisis, the quality of his live-action movies has generally been lacking (an intriguing contrast to his voice acting, where each project is a gem). Financially strapped due to bankruptcy and debts, he's taken roles with little res

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Soy licenciado en Comunicación. Trabajo en el sector audiovisual desempeñando distintos roles en producciones de largometrajes y series. A su vez tengo un medio colectivo sobre cine con especial énfasis en cine uruguayo llamado Bo Mirá!

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Hola! soy ivan tengo 25 años, soy estudiante de cine en la UNLP, mi objectivo es poder trabajar y vivir haciendo peliculas, pero mientras tanto escribo sobre las fantasticas historias que se nos cuentan en la pantalla a traves de las imagenes y sonidos (por aca y tambien en ZONASYC) , no me considero un cinefilo nato sino que voy aprendiendo.

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