Review: THE KING AND THE CLOWN is a Bawdy, Heartfelt Period Classic

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By Chris Horn There’s no question that Korean period films have continued to increase in popularity in recent years as three of the top ten ... Continue reading →

News: Choi Dong-hoon's Period-Thriller ASSASSINATION Wraps

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By Pierce Conran Choi Dong-hoon's much anticipated period action-thriller Assassination wrapped its shoot on January 31st in Paju, Kor... Continue reading →

Review - DETECTIVE K: SECRET OF THE LOST ISLAND, Another Underwhelming Korean Period Action Comedy

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By Pierce Conran Detective Kim is back with his trusty sidekick Seo-pil in the follow up to 2011’s hit period action-comedy Detective K: Sec... Continue reading →

Review: THE ROYAL TAILOR Spins a Colorful Period Yarn

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By Pierce Conran Period dramas are all the rage in Korea at the moment, but while some have been setting records at the box office (such as ... Continue reading →

News: Jung Woo-sung to Hunt Monsters in New Period Film

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In the midst of the incredible popularity of Korean period films, yet another production has been announced. Jung Woo-sung has boarded  Jaks... Continue reading →

23 Most Anticipated Korean Films of 2015

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By Pierce Conran Last year was a rough one for Korea's mainstream industry, at least creatively speaking. There were some big hits but n... Continue reading →

Busan 2014 Review: Strong Effects Play Second Fiddle to Patriotism in ROARING CURRENTS

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Part of MKC's coverage of the 19th Busan International Film Festival By Pierce Conran When making films based on significant milestones ... Continue reading →

Busan 2014 Review: Cool KUNDO: AGE OF THE RAMPANT Has Some Swagger In Its Step

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Part of MKC's coverage of the 19th Busan International Film Festival By Pierce Conran With big stars and a hefty budget,  Kundo: Age Of ... Continue reading →

Review: Strong Effects Play Second Fiddle to Patriotism in ROARING CURRENTS

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By Pierce Conran When making films based on significant milestones in a country’s history, nationalism can be a great asset in a filmmaker’s... Continue reading →

Review - Cool KUNDO: AGE OF THE RAMPANT Has Some Swagger In Its Step

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By Pierce Conran With big stars and a hefty budget, Kundo: Age Of The Rampant marches into theaters with confidence and tongue planted firm... Continue reading →

Masquerade (광해, 왕이 된 남자, Gwang-hae, Wang-i Doin Nam-ja) 2012

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by Simon McEnteggart Mark Twain's seminal novel 'The Prince and the Pauper' has long endured as a classic for the manner in whic... Continue reading →