Her Hobby (2023) [Film Review]
The film ‘Her Hobby’ is Ha Myung Mi’s feature directorial debut. It is a beautifully told thriller noir set against a quiet landscape village focussing on friendship and revenge. It is based on an original short story by SeoMiae that featured in a Korean magazine of mystery stories. The short story was also made into a webtoon. The film script itself however was reworked by director Ha Myung Mi, SeoMiae and Lee Yong-yeon. The latter being a veteran writer of horror, thriller and mystery. The story begins with a recently divorced woman, Jeong-in, who moves back in with her … Continue reading Her Hobby (2023) [Film Review]
A selfie with director Choi Dong-Hoon [Interview]
I met director Choi Dong-hoon at the opening for the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF). This was back in 2012 when he was showcasing his comedy heist film ‘The Thieves’ (2012) (도둑들)’ I remember tentatively approaching him for a photo … Continue reading A selfie with director Choi Dong-Hoon [Interview]
London Korean Film Festival Returns for its 17th year
3 – 17 November 2022 The world’s longest running film festival dedicated to Korean cinema, the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) hits the capital from 3 November – 17 2022 in a variety of cinema venues. The festival programme is … Continue reading London Korean Film Festival Returns for its 17th year
The first time – Cuckoo Rice Cooker [Cartoon]
When I used my Cuckoo Rice Cooker for the first time, no one told me that it would speak to me and sing to me towards the end of the cooking process. I really thought that someone had broken into … Continue reading The first time – Cuckoo Rice Cooker [Cartoon]
My Cuckoo rice cooker journey [Cartoon]
My Korean best friend told me that the best place to get a rice cooker was in Korea. I was so in awe of this little device – especially the cuckoo brand – that I was keen to get it. … Continue reading My Cuckoo rice cooker journey [Cartoon]
When in Korea [Cartoon]
So, did this really happen? Kind of! Shopping in Korea for me means many things, but it mostly means buying food items. To others, shopping can be all about buying the latest beauty products, make-up, clothes, designer shoes, that sort … Continue reading When in Korea [Cartoon]