The United States is keeping a cautious but optimistic eye on the situation on the ground after rebel forces forced now-former President Bashar al-Assad to flee Syria, putting an end to a half century of despotic rule over Syria. President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House on Sunday, said Assad’s downfall simultaneously marks an … Read more
The Busan International Film Festival screened a bumper crop of Korean titles this year, including several high-profile world premieres, in addition to serving as a platform for a wide range of new voices in the indie realm. Below are our five favourite Korean titles from the festival. 1. Uprising Netflix’s period action film Uprising, produced … Read more
This week brings an exciting line-up of movies and series to binge on. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline-pumping mystery, a heartfelt romantic fantasy, or a deep dive into notorious real-life events, there’s something for everyone. From the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Stree 2’ and the next chapter of the spy saga ‘Citadel: Diana’ to the Korean … Read more
3/5 stars Korean superstar Gang Dong-won plays a former slave who becomes the leader of a rebellion in Uprising, a lavish period epic from Kim Sang-man (Midnight FM). The film opened the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2, and will be released on Netflix next week. Co-written and produced by Park Chan-wook, this … Read more
