Tag Archives: Park Chan-wook

Review: Decision to Leave

Posted on February 16, 2023 by philipbrasor

Though it feels timeless, the narrative concept of the femme fatale seems peculiarly suited for the movies, and many film enthusiasts will probably locate its peak utilization during the heyday of Hollywood in the 40s and 50s in works like … Continue reading →

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Busan International Film Festival, Oct. 9, 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by philipbrasor

The weather has been perfect so far—sunny and cool, though a bit windy. Today it is supposed to rain, which means I have to carry an umbrella. I’m already carrying too much. Yesterday, I expanded a bit beyond Korean cinema. … Continue reading →

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Best movies 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by philipbrasor

Every year my movie-watching regime becomes more rarefied owing to tighter schedules and diminished monetary inducement. Nowadays, however, I can often make up for the films I miss at press screenings by seeing them later at my local multiplex, on … Continue reading →

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June 2013 movies

Posted on May 24, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here are the movies reviews I wrote for the June issue of EL Magazine, which will be distributed in Tokyo tomorrow. Celeste and Jesse Forever Though ostensibly a two-hander, this melancholic romantic comedy is mainly a showcase for Rashida Jones, … Continue reading →

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