Movie – Lisa Shin

Movie Review: Escape 탈주 (2024)

One of my most anticipated movies of 2024, I am so happy and elated to report back that Lee Jong Pil’s Escape (2024) absolutely did not disappoint and I have so much to unpack. I was very surprised at how fast-paced this movie was. There’s a break with a couple long shots between Koo KyoContinue reading “Movie Review: Escape 탈주 (2024)”

Movie Review: Ghostlight (2024)

I had the pleasure of watching Ghostlight (2024) directed by Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan last weekend, and I must say, I was absolutely blown away (to tears)!!! Ghostlight’s premise is around a family of trio, a father, who is a construction worker, a daughter, who is having trouble at school, and a hard-working motherContinue reading “Movie Review: Ghostlight (2024)”

Movie Review – Thelma (2024)

So realistic in the most unrealistic way, but that’s just how I want my superhero movies to be 🙂 the most charismatic and bad-ass heroine and a very trustworthy keychain sidekick w/ a crazy nice voice coupled with the most malleable grandson ever, Thelma is such a feel-good, wholehearted, wholesome time. June Squibb at 93/94,Continue reading “Movie Review – Thelma (2024)”

Movie Review – Samsara (2023)

Going into this knowing that the movie was influenced by Buddhism and the religion’s values, I was expecting a very peaceful and serene takeover of my body and soul. I was so content to find just that, and so much more. Shot on beautiful beautiful beautiful 16mm film, the movie delves between two distinct storylines,Continue reading “Movie Review – Samsara (2023)”

5 Days in Victoria (Cinema Review)

I was gratefully taking part in the Digitial Humanities Summer Institute at the University of Victoria last week (June 10-14) and taking classes to learn more about being a librarian in the digital scholarship space. It was such a meaningful and intellectually nurturing experience, however, this post is more on my awe at the amazingContinue reading “5 Days in Victoria (Cinema Review)”

My Telluride Student Symposium Essay

I am so elated to announce that I was accepted to the Telluride Film Festival’s Student Symposium this year. Telluride is honestly such a dream as it brings literally the biggest titles but occurs in such an idyllic mountain town, reminding me of my hometown in Calgary and Banff. Watching movies for days over labourContinue reading “My Telluride Student Symposium Essay”

Movie Review: Parasite

I watched this movie because I felt compelled to, as a fellow Korean, and wanted to support Korean culture branching out into the world. Besides, it has also won the Palm d’Or (no biggie) and has been literally praised by all critics. 2 of my favourite actors, Choi Woo-Shik and Park Seo-Jun were also inContinue reading “Movie Review: Parasite”