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Pilot 파일럿(2024)

Director: Kim Han-gyul Starrring: Jo Jung-suk, Lee Ju-myoung, Han Sun-hwa, Shin Seung-ho Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 51m An acclaimed pilot undergoes an extreme metamorphosis after being banished from the skies. Han Jung-woo’s (Jo Jung-suk) star status at Hankuk Air transports him from the airways to the airwaves.  Lauded on television showsContinue reading “Pilot 파일럿(2024)”

Napoli’s new Scots: McTominay and Gilmour

Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour became the first Scots to sign for Napoli when they completed moves to Italy at the end of an agonizingly slow summer transfer window. The midfield pair will make history if they feature for the Partenopei at Cagliari on Sunday. Yet it remains to be seen how coach Antonio ConteContinue reading “Napoli’s new Scots: McTominay and Gilmour”

Crisscrossing California: NFL first – Rams tackle dogs

The barking began on the shuttle bus. An older gentleman spotted a kindred spirit wearing team colours and let out a woof. Inside the cavernous SoFi Stadium, the dogs (or dawgs as they are known) stood up and let rip. It wasn’t even a home game for the Cleveland Browns, yet their devout canine-esque followersContinue reading “Crisscrossing California: NFL first – Rams tackle dogs”

Following 그녀가 죽었다 (2024)

Director: Kim Se-hwi Starring: Byun Yo-han, Shin Hye-sun, Lee El Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 43m A serial snooper picks the wrong target when he tracks an ostentatious social media streamer. Real estate agent Koo Jung-tae (Byun Yo-han) abuses the powers of his position to surreptitiously sneak into the homes of hisContinue reading “Following 그녀가 죽었다 (2024)”

Troll Factory 댓글부대 (2024)

Director: Ahn Gooc-jin Starring: Son Suk-ku, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Dong-hwi, Hong Kyung Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 49m Malicious online comments carry a disproportionate weight in South Korea. Careers have been destroyed and lives ruined when a trickle of spiteful posts turns into a deluge. Actors, pop stars and other celebrities haveContinue reading “Troll Factory 댓글부대 (2024)”

Motta leads Bologna to Champions League

It has taken Thiago Motta just six years to progress from the bottom of the coaching ranks to one of the most sought-after tacticians in Europe. The 41-year-old’s appointment at Bologna was not greeted with universal approval yet the former Italy international has led the Rossoblu to the Champions League for the first time inContinue reading “Motta leads Bologna to Champions League”

Bologna’s Champions League dream

There has been a takeover, four seasons in the second tier and two promotions since the last time Bologna played in Europe. Few will even remember the club’s run to the final of 2002 Intertoto Cup as the Rossoblu target a Champions League place in the final stretch of a remarkable campaign. From financial ruinContinue reading “Bologna’s Champions League dream”

Three talking points from Napoli’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona

Napoli limped out of the Champions League after an error-filled 3-1 defeat at Barcelona. The Partenopei failed to advance beyond the last 16 of the competition on a night to forget at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Catalonia.  Barca surged ahead through a quickfire brace from Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo as the La Liga sideContinue reading “Three talking points from Napoli’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona”

How things have changed since Napoli trounced Juve 5-1 last season

The rout that reverberated around Italy marked a stunning high point in Napoli’s historic third Scudetto success. When the Partenopei put five past fierce rivals Juventus last January in front of a euphoric Stadio Diego Maradona it accelerated their charge to a milestone title. The Old Lady eventually sank to seventh in a forgettable campaign in which they wereContinue reading “How things have changed since Napoli trounced Juve 5-1 last season”