Category Archives: Uncategorized

Is it foolish nostalgia to believe that a group of Sampdoria heroes can prevent the club from an ignominious tumble into the nether world of Serie C? The Blucerchiati sacked Leonardo Semplici and appointed former midfielder Alberico Evani and ex-winger Attilio Lombardo as their new coaching team with just six games remaining this season. IconicContinue reading “Legends return to save Sampdoria”

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Jung Hae-in, Jang Yoon-ju, Oh Dal-su, Jin Kyung, Jung Man-sik, Shin Seung-hwan Country of Origin: South Korea Running Time: 1hr 58m Any film that begins with an undercover drugs bust on gambling grannies set to the tune of Baccara’s classic “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” is a winner. AContinue reading “I, the Executioner 베테랑2 (2024)”

There’s nothing like stepping on the stars. The names of the Hollywood glitterati were almost obscured by a horde of dirty footprints. Imagine working your way up from small theatre roles to television fame and movie stardom, and then the prestige of a coveted place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame only for a clumpContinue reading “Crisscrossing California: Hollywood Walk of Fame”

Director: Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak Starring: Jack Angstreich, Eric Chadbourne, Bill Heidbreder, Roberta Hill, Harvey Schwartz  Country of Origin: USA/Germany Running time: 1hr 23m Following five cinema obsessed New Yorkers may not be the most obvious choice of subject matter for a documentary, however far less interesting people have already been profiled on film. DirectorsContinue reading “Cinemania (2002)”

Director: Takashi Miike Starring: Kenji Sawada, Keiko Matsuzaka, Tetsuro Tamba Country of Origin: Japan Running time: 1hr 53m As a premise it sounds ridiculous.  On screen it is nothing less than sheer bedlam.  Yet the ludicrously comic tale of the Katakuris is splendidly escapist, entertaining viewing. It also comes as something of a shock thatContinue reading “The Happiness of the Katakuris カタクリ家の幸福 (2001)”

Director: Park Bum-soo Starring: Lee Hye-ri, Park Se-wan, Lee Jung-ha, Jo Aram, Hyun Bong-sik Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 59m Cheerleading is a curiously American phenomenon. From harsh try-outs, jealous competition, bitter in-fighting and comical tumbles the dancers with pom-poms have been depicted in limited stereotypes on the Hollywood big screen. CheerleadingContinue reading “Victory 빅토리 (2024)”

Director: Lee Jong-pil Starring: Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan, Hong Sa-bin Country of origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 34m Defections from North Korea to South Korea have deteriorated sharply as tensions between the divided nations worsen. Those that survive the miraculous journey out of the hermit kingdom, especially after the North Korean regime fortified itsContinue reading “Escape 탈주 (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)”

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”