three, korean cinema

The Classic (2003)

The movie itself is a bit melodramatic and the ending is too neat for my taste, but i do love the music.

Deli Spice - 고백 (The Confession)

Attack the Gas Station (1999)

In the beginning the film reminded me of certain anti-social japanese films (the semi-nihilist characters, absurd humor, and wonton violence), but thankfully it got off that track--there was good comedy, explanation, and a satisfying ending! Actually, I do remember a Japanese movie released the same year, "Adrenalin Drive" (with Masanobu Ando!), which is similarly awkward funny and joyfully.

Shell - 작은 사랑 (A Little Love)

Le Transperceneige (2012)

"In a post-apocalyptic world, or what's remaining of it after a world war and glaciation, the few survivors find themselves in Earth's last remaining train, named Transperceneige. The train continues to move following a circle in a desert of snow and ice. And, while the poorest live in pathetic conditions, suffering the cold and hunger, those living in the 'premium class' lust, party and live like Kings. The Transperceneige continues to travel in this vicious circle, but one day one of the 'miserables', Proloff, decides to change status quo, discovering all the secrets behind Earth's last train." (Source)

How amazing is this premise? Based off a French comic*, the movie will be directed by Boon Joon Ho ("The Host", "Mother") and produced by Park Chan Wook ("Old Boy"). I am more excited by this lineup than if it were switched around. Boon has never disappointed me and I have confidence that he'll make it amazing.

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*in other news, the japanese are making a rurouni kenshin live-action. yuu aoi as megumi? but she's too cute...and awkward. cannot wait to see soujirou though i know it will disappoint.