Concrete Utopia

Netflix movie review: Badland Hunters – Ma Dong-seok in post-apocalyptic action thriller full of B-movie clichés and brutal violence

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2/5 stars From the producers of Concrete Utopia, South Korea’s official submission for this year’s Academy Awards, comes an altogether different kind of beast. A collaboration between Climax Studio and Netflix, post-apocalyptic action thriller Badland Hunters is set in a similar, but officially unconnected, rubble-strewn wilderness. Ma Dong-seok produces and stars as a notorious hunter … Read more

From Past Lives to Concrete Utopia, 15 best Korean movies of 2023 for every film buff

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With movies like Parasite, and Past Lives gaining global attention, it is time that more of the South Korean cinematic wonders grace our screens. 2023 showcased an array of compelling South Korean films, deserving of global acclaim. From intense dramas to action stories and dystopian tales, heartwarming romances, and poignant coming-of-age narratives, these movies offer … Read more

Ranked: the 12 best Asian films of 2023, from Concrete Utopia to Hidden Blade and Godzilla Minus One

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Unspooling like a Southeast Asian response to Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, Dagatan’s film is a visually ravishing supernatural treat brimming with ancient magic. Did you hate Believer 2? The 10 best Korean film sequels to watch instead 11. 24 Hours With Gaspar It is a rare treat when a science fiction movie emerges from … Read more