Sooner or Later

I'm 33 films behind, so it's short descriptions for this post.


The Day A Pig Fell Into the Well
Directed by Hong Sangsoo, starring Kim Eui-sung, Jo Eun-suk, Lee Eung-kyung, and Park Jin-song.

South Korean Director Hong Sangsoo's directorial debut is an incredible film. I highly recommend it.


The Housemaid
Directed by Kim Ki-young, starring Kim Jin-kyu, Ju Jeung-ryu, and Lee Eun-sim.

Kim Ki-young's The Housemaid is an interesting thriller that feels a bit like a Hitchcock film.


Blazing Saddles
Directed by Mel Brooks, starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens, and Mel Brooks.

Mel Brooks makes funny films.


Bandhobi
Directed by Shin Dong-il, starring Baek Jin-hee, and Mahbub Alam Pollob.

Director Shin's third film, Bandhobi, failed to impress me. Just like in his sophomore feature, My Friend & His Wife, Shin's ability isn't as fresh or crisp as it was in his first film, Host & Guest.


I Wish I Had A Wife
Directed by Park Heung-sik, starring Jeon Do-yeon, and Sol Kyung-Gu.

A charming rom-com that features an excellent performance from lead actress Jeon Do-yeon.


Like You Know It All
Directed by Hong Sangsoo, starring Kim Tae-woo, co-starring Ko Hyun-jung, Uhm Ji-won, Ha Jung-woo.

One of Hong Sangsoo's latest films, Like You Know It All is a fine piece of art. The direction is top notch and the actors are all outstanding. I particularly enjoyed Ha Jung-woo's supporting role.


Iri
Directed by Zhang Lu, starring Yoon Jin-suh, and Uhm Tae-woong.

Not an easy film to watch, Iri follows the fractured lives of a pair of siblings as they struggle to cope with every day life. Iri is a complicated film that is both depressing and hopeful.


Invictus
Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Morgan Freeman, and Matt Damon.

Clint Eastwood made yet another really good film.


Up In the Air
Directed by Jason Reitman, starring George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, and Jason Bateman.

Jason Reitman's third film, Up In the Air, is better than his previous films, Thank You For Smoking and Juno; both of which were good.



Check back soon for my thoughts on Kung Fu Chefs, Poker King, Rebellion, The First 7th Night, Turning Gate, The Hurt Locker, Paranormal Activity, Possessed, and A Million.