tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post7545235036150395276..comments2023-05-07T22:38:16.454+09:00Comments on Korea Pop Wars: Top 10 Films of the ZerosMark Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04471178281396296314noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-77032084580964742682011-12-22T16:48:11.313+09:002011-12-22T16:48:11.313+09:00Wow, so no one here has seen 'The Man From ...Wow, so no one here has seen 'The Man From Nowhere' or 'Sunflower'? Cos i cant imagine them two not making the list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-29585323164002058742010-09-01T04:48:55.742+09:002010-09-01T04:48:55.742+09:00Great list, I really think Memories should go down...Great list, I really think Memories should go down as a masterpiece. My list:<br /><br />1. Memories of Murder<br />2. Peppermint Candy (technically '99, but I can't bring myself to exclude it)<br />3. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance<br />4. Save the Green Planet<br />5. My Sassy Girl<br />6. Mother<br />7. The Power of Kangwon Province<br />8. A Bittersweet Life<br />9. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring<br />10. Sad Movie<br /><br />Honourable mentions:<br /><br />Oasis, The Chaser, 3-Iron, The Host, Oldboy, Chunhyang, Public Enemy, The Coast Guard, Once Upon a Time in High School, A Moment to Remember, Friend, Failan.conranphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799505413464310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-48460084533651005662010-01-30T18:10:55.504+09:002010-01-30T18:10:55.504+09:00Like most people I despise lists like these but I ...Like most people I despise lists like these but I think you made some excellent selections. I've seen all but a couple of these and they have stayed with me as well even though years have past since I've seen them. I think that is a true mark of a great film. I'm right there with you on Memories of Murder and I can't argue with any of these except maybe for Take Care and The Isle. I've heard all of the great things about it, gave it a try and for some reason Take Care fell flat for me like Failan did for the previous commenter. I'll give it another try though.<br /><br />Also I think if I had to choose a Kim Ki-duk film for such a list I would have gone with Address Unknown instead. Almost 10 years later I can still feel the impact of that film and I haven't seen it since its release. The raw feelings of desperation and anger Kim tapped into still get to me. I also think that the subject matter concerning post-war Korea and the topic of discrimination are much more relevant for the purpose of extending the life of the film, at least by Kim Ki-duk standards. Most of his work is just too over the top to be taken seriously (Address Unknown included) but in that film I really felt like he had something meaningful to say and did an excellent job conveying it to film.APnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-13647827971749598082010-01-24T09:29:47.164+09:002010-01-24T09:29:47.164+09:00I agree about Lies. It's one I've gone bac...I agree about Lies. It's one I've gone back to more than once. But I confess I rather enjoyed his Match Girl - I think I'm in a minority there.<br /><br />Failan: I really tried to like it, but failed I'm afraid!<br /><br />The Isle: It's the Kim Ki-duk film I've watched more than any other. Beautiful.London Korean Linkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975045031364754393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-65412238689204018642010-01-09T16:10:19.355+09:002010-01-09T16:10:19.355+09:00Hrm. Or perhaps Lee was thinking of the play Merri...Hrm. Or perhaps Lee was thinking of the play Merrily We Roll Along? I cannot remember now.<br />http://theater.nytimes.com/mem/theater/treview.html?res=9E03E0DC1F3AF93AA25755C0A962958260Mark Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471178281396296314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-698080540529748722010-01-09T15:16:47.954+09:002010-01-09T15:16:47.954+09:00Actually, I quite dislike Peppermint Candy. Rather...Actually, I quite dislike Peppermint Candy. Rather than a metaphor for Korea's development, it makes excuses. Rather than explaining the tragedy of modern history, it tries to deny personal responsibility.<br /><br />Plus, the final scene, when Yong-ho was innocently smelling flowers, was so saccharine and cheesy. Blech.<br /><br />Also, its structure is much less creative than some people think it is. Rather like Harold Pinter's Betrayal (which I seem to recall Lee saying as much in an interview a while ago).Mark Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471178281396296314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-54606435062767417402010-01-09T13:55:55.219+09:002010-01-09T13:55:55.219+09:00I think if you're using that logic to put Lies...I think if you're using that logic to put Lies on your list you shouldn't neglect the possibility of adding Peppermint Candy as it to was released in January of 2000. It's one of the best Korean films out there.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07506297835951230830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-64582145077096855242010-01-08T22:32:36.300+09:002010-01-08T22:32:36.300+09:00Nice reviews and I look forward to seeing them all...Nice reviews and I look forward to seeing them all. I put them in my queue on Netflix (a couple are Instant Watch). It's great to have some recommendations on foreign films! Thanks!RealMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03363144702863919609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-69936499685179914932010-01-07T02:12:01.439+09:002010-01-07T02:12:01.439+09:00I've watched Failan, it was a really nice movi...I've watched Failan, it was a really nice movie, very sad. As usual with Korean movies.<br /><br />The Chaser was one of my favorit movie of 2008.telloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189588012484710885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-51344856869368228452010-01-04T23:56:35.689+09:002010-01-04T23:56:35.689+09:00Mark: Chaw is pirated on YouTube, in ten minute s...Mark: Chaw is pirated on YouTube, in ten minute segments. You know, if you want to have an extended preview before you buy the dvd. ;)The Sanity Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808433661634318393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-27656985084962860732010-01-04T19:31:06.596+09:002010-01-04T19:31:06.596+09:00Thanks, all, for the comments.
TSI - I hope you ...Thanks, all, for the comments. <br /><br />TSI - I hope you enjoy some of those films. I never saw Chaw, but really wanted to. It sounded pretty amusing. <br /><br />Mike - I have made the change to Park Chan-wook's Vengeance Trilogy (embarrassing mistake... I blame my editor). <br /><br />Matthew - Glad you enjoyed the book. Thank you much for writing about it on your blog.Mark Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04471178281396296314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-84843469572189082802010-01-04T16:46:17.687+09:002010-01-04T16:46:17.687+09:00I just wanted to say thank you for including some ...I just wanted to say thank you for including some well-deserving underdogs in the list.<br /><br />On a totally unrelated note, I loved your book. Keep up the amazing work!Matthew Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684487484337140426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-31768194793624649062010-01-04T11:08:53.294+09:002010-01-04T11:08:53.294+09:00Park Chan-wook's trilogy are stories of Vengea...Park Chan-wook's trilogy are stories of Vengeance, not Violence... but topping those 3 is his most recent movie, "The Thirst" (AKA "The Bat") - not quite as shocking as his previous outings but more richly told and almost blatent anti-Catholic symbolism...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348883236101961363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975188525156028889.post-53364148268803417572010-01-03T14:17:54.094+09:002010-01-03T14:17:54.094+09:00Thanks, I'll have to search these out.
I saw ...Thanks, I'll have to search these out.<br /><br />I saw Chaw on an international flight and enjoyed it muchly, despite my knowing no Korean. My Korean wife watched a few YouTube clips of it and laughed a lot, especially at the Barney Fife-ish police chief.The Sanity Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808433661634318393noreply@blogger.com