“The 30 Best South Korean Films of the 21st Century”
At High on Films, Nafees Ahmed offers a list of the thirty best South Korean movies of the 21st Century–and some honorable mentions! (Thanks, Mike!)
“Insta made me read it: Cursed Princess Club & True Beauty”
At Women Write About Comics, Claire Napier writes about Cursed Princess Club and True Beauty. “I don’t know if it’s a coincidence (or… my place in the algorithm?) that both are heavily invested in deconstructing beauty from the perspective of teenaged girls, but I do know that I’m […]
Interview with Kim Eun-hee
Screenwriter and producer Kim Eun-hee talks about making The Kingdom, her series about politics and zombies in the Joseon Dynasty. “I like zombie stories and tried to find plenty of shows and movies, but after watching them I would often find the sight of zombies moving in flocks […]
Groove to Korea’s Disco Scene!
Enjoy all these tracks from Korea’s 1970s and 1980s disco scene!
“Made (and Remade) in Asia”
At City On Fire, Paul Bramhall writes about Asian movies remade by other filmakers form other countries in Asia. “To cast a light on these often overlooked remakes, we’ve put together a list of 20 original movies, and their respective remakes, for you to check out. We’ve decided […]
The Dark Delights and Sharp Suits of Vampire Prosecutor
April is our annual Switcheroo Month, so Comics Editor Carol is leaving comics behind and writing about the South Korean television drama, Vampire Prosecutor. “Vampire Prosecutor? Is the vampire a prosecutor or do they prosecute vampires? Or both?” you ask. “Yes,” I answer. “Does Vampire Prosecutor take a […]
The Cultural Gutter 