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Like the popular Korean webcomic it is based on, “Chimbeom” by writer Kong Se Ri and artist Youngyoungyi, the film “Somebody” lives and dies on the promises it makes.

Somebody is screening at New York Asian Film Festival

All thrillers rely on suspense to some extent, but few in recent memory are as committed to subverting audience expectations as this one. The result is bold and stylish in nearly every aspect of its presentation, and there is an undeniable confidence in how directors Lee Jung Chan and Kim Yeo Jung choose to tell the story. However, that same confidence generates an internal conflict, resulting in a tumultuous yet intriguing viewing experience.

The story opens with Yeong Eun, played by Kwak Sun Young, a swimming teacher and recently divorced mother. Her primary challenge, as quickly becomes clear, is her seven-year-old daughter So Hyeon, portrayed by Gi So Yoo, who exhibits disturbingly clear psychopathic traits.

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Good Boy is a South Korean police procedural action comedy-drama series written by Lee Dae-il. The Jtbc series revolves around four former elite athletes who form a special police team to fight against violent crimes by using their mastered skills. Good Boy stars Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun, Oh Jung-se, Lee Sang-yi, Heo Sung-tae, and Tae Won-seok. So, if you loved the brutal action, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Good Boy, here are some similar KDramas you should check out next.

Bloodhounds (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Bloodhounds is a South Korean action drama series written by Jack Park Sayean. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Jeong Chan, the Netflix series revolves around two young boxers who work with a wealthy man to fight against ruthless loan sharks who are exploiting the financially struggling people. Bloodhounds stars Woo Do-hwan,...

Short Film Review: WAShhh (2024) by Mickie Lai

Lee Kah Giap’s black-and-white cinematography works quite well here, adding in a way, to the tension that is instigated by both the story and Wong Kai Yun’s sharp editing, in a film that scores quite high on production values overall. “WAShhh” is a great film, that manages to communicate a series of comments and a very entertaining story/event in just over 20 minutes. What becomes evident, is that Lai is more than ready to shoot a feature, perhaps even with the same theme.

Video Interviews: Mowaffaq Alobaid Short Film Review: Saint Rose (2024) by Zayn Alexandre

The cinematography is rather polished, in a way that mirrors the spotlessness of the house, making the aforementioned comment more intense, with the tension, however, coming more from the acting and the sound than the visuals. The editing results in a fast tempo that allows the...

What To Watch In May 2024: From Panchayat Season 3 To More – Ott Releases Of The Month. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Another month has arrived with a lot of top-class content for the audiences. The May 2024 Ott release list seems pretty interesting, with special attention paid to the kids during their summer holidays. Right from drama to animation, this month has limited yet great options.

To begin with, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is already streaming and is the biggest web series of the month. Apart from the Hindi web series, a lot of Korean and English content is ready to entertain the audiences as well.

There are Star Wars and Marvel titles ready to drop on Ott; meanwhile, a lot of new seasons will entertain the audiences of various shows. You might enjoy drama, romance, violence, and science all at the word go.

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