There's nothing like a Korean woman scorned, especially when that woman is Skeevy Lee.
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There's nothing like a Korean woman scorned, especially when that woman is Skeevy Lee.
Watch The Housemaid: http://www.theauteurs.com/films/2039
Live by the ashtray, die by the ashtray.
It's a classic tale of incompetence.
We would go on a road trip just to visit a Korean rest area.
Ah, that elusive ideal of perfection... and women and booze.
Your assumptions shall be challenged.
Drinking Game: shots every time Save the Green Planet! gets compared to another film.
This episode marks the beginning of a new format: the entire team together. Hijinks ensue in this double header, discussing Saving My Hubby, Voices, more ghost stories, and the deep recesses of Jamie's psyche.
If you want to break into Korean gangster films, you could do no better than Kwak Kyung-taek's semi-autobiographical piece.
In which we reveal our outhouse fears.
This adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons turns us into giggling children.
Remake rights, a lot of buzz, and comparisons to Pan's Labyrinth? Consider it reviewed.
Post-Film Banter at 1:20:03.
Correction: The address for The Grand Narrative is http://thegrandnarrative.wordpress.com.
Is this South Korea's Dr. Strangelove?
Tongue twisters and mistaken nationalities abound as we discuss Kimchi Cinema's first Park Chan-wook film.
Post-Film Banter at 01:01:00.
Think you've had a rough night?
Post-Film Banter at 56:20
This episode is dedicated to Sass from Zucket.com.
We hit the Cheesy RomCom Zone for Valentine's weekend. If you don't like hearing spoilers, skip ahead to 55:50 when you hit the warning, where we cover some ways to find Korean films.
We will forever be looking over our shoulders.
Music: "Ending Song" by Miyoshimasato
It ain't easy being the boss of the school.
We dare to answer the call.
We get spoilery as we cover the horror dimensions within Into the Mirror and the Jack Bauer remake, Mirrors.
We deliver a review of a non-melodramatic film known as "Nom-Nom-Nom" in the ROK.
The new year brings us to The Way Home, as we get to abusing children, the influence of Western food, Baby, and a plea against a remake of Inside.
Romance and stereotypes are at the center of this episode, as we talk about Christmas in August and The Slanted Screen.
Jamie returns for laughs induced by Attack the Gas Station, as well as banter about Korean habits, Planet B-Boy, Korea vs. Japan, Korphino orphans, violent protesters and cops, and our relationship with the Simply Syndicated network. Be advised that there's boarding school background noise from about 4:00-18:00.
Yet another new voice, Sydney, joins the fray to cover Over the Border. We discuss North Korea, more cultural traits, stupid laws, the power of kimchi, and provide language lessons.
This week Mark joins the team for a review of Welcome to Dongmakgol, as well as a review of Milk.
We're back! A new member, Mindy, joins the team as we review the darkly heartwarming comedy The Quiet Family and dive right into a tangent on The Strangers.
Jamie requested that we do King and the Clown after the recent passing of gay marriage bans in the U.S. We cover LGBTs in the ROK, the Gay-Straight Alliance, suicide among actresses, and much more.
Power to the people!
In honor of Halloween, we set our frights on A Tale of Two Sisters, exploring our own close encounters, Jamie's terror, and the meaning behind the names of the characters. Do NOT proceed beyond the spoiler warning if you have not seen it yet.
We review a little comedy called 200 Pounds Beauty. This was going to be our first one, but the 1.5 hour first edition turned into our mythical Lost Episode. We cover horrifying Korean music, Korean body issues, Jamie's rage, and provide an idiot's guide to Korean culture for a better understanding of these films. Enjoy my spotty memory.
Jamie and I review The Host in the debut episode of Kimchi Cinema, letting loose on the bestiality behind this film.