Most Popular
-
1
No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
-
2
Ador CEO's dismissal to be decided on last day of May
-
3
Science Ministry expresses regret over Japan’s pressure on Naver
-
4
Haeundae Beach to become sand art museum in late May
-
5
Hostilities get out of hand as YouTuber murders another outside courthouse
-
6
Medical professors set to take day off amid protracted walkouts by junior doctors
-
7
Police officer jumps barefoot into drainage tunnel to save man
-
8
Yoon interacts with public for 1st time since election defeat
-
9
Lee Sun-kyun's posthumuous film to hit theaters in August
-
10
State-led adoption system to be established to ensure adoptees' well-being, minimize overseas adoption
-
Making of and becoming ‘Stoker’
Following the successful press premiere of famed local director Park Chan-wook’s Hollywood debut “Stoker,” the film’s leading actress Mia Wasikowska made a meaningful first visit to Park’s home country.“It’s something we talked about since our first meeting,” the Australian actress said during a press conference promoting the film in Seoul on Thursday. “Director Park told me when the film is finally made and being released, I should come to Korea. And I always said I’d love to. So it’s exciting
Feb. 21, 2013
-
TV families show class divide
The popular terms “eomchinddal” and “eomchina” have become a syndrome in the last few years, indicating the “perfect people who have it all” by the Korean standard. Literally translated as “my mother’s friend’s daughter (or son),” they refer not only to a son or a daughter-in-law, but also to the ideal child: An eomchinddal is good looking, a graduate of a top Korean or U.S. college, holds a high-paying job, and on top of everything else, is also popular. Some well-known real-life eomchinddal in
Feb. 20, 2013
-
Hong blurs dream and reality in ‘Nobody’s Daughter Haewon’
Memories and dreams undoubtedly have been famed director Hong Sang-soo’s favorite subjects in his work. His latest film “Nobody’s Daughter Haewon,” unveiled to the press Tuesday, turned out to be no exception in regards to its subject matter. In many ways, the movie, which deals with a young woman’s troubled relationship with her married teacher, is a typical Hong Sang-soo film; it again includes the pathetic male artist who gives ridiculous post break-up rhetoric; boasts Hong’s signature repeti
Feb. 20, 2013
-
Arnold is back
After taking a nearly decade-long break from cinema, Arnold Schwarzenegger is making a comeback to the local silver screen in an action flick directed by Korean director Kim Jee-woon.“You always as an actor try to choose a project that you think could be popular not only in America but in all over the world,” said the famed Austrian-American actor during a press conference promoting his film “The Last Stand” in Seoul on Wednesday. “You want a story that is understood by everybody. I think ‘The L
Feb. 20, 2013
-
Oscar movies are hits, too, for a change
How accurate is “Zero Dark Thirty?’’ Is “Lincoln’’ an epic of historical recreation or a high school history lesson? What did you think of “Django Unchained?’’ Can we get Anne Hathaway something to eat, already?As a crop, this year’s nine best picture nominees has been one of the most talk-provoking, op-Ed-generating bunches in recent Oscar history. From “Argo’’ to “Life of Pi,’’ they’ve largely been popular at the box office, too.This year, the question “Have you seen ... ?’’ has been a frequen
Feb. 19, 2013
-
Jackie Chan: ‘I’m an actor first, action star second’
Most filmgoers in the world would agree that Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan is multi-talented. He knows how to sing, direct and write film scripts on top of being a stunt performer.His latest film, “Chinese Zodiac,” will convince anyone with doubts about Chan’s abilities. It’s an action film about looted Chinese artifacts, written, co-produced, directed by and starring Chan, which has grossed over $135 million at the Chinese box office since last year. “It took me seven years to make this film,” sa
Feb. 19, 2013
-
Bae Doo-na and Jim Sturgess rumored to be in a relationship
Rumors have been circulating that Korean actress Bae Doo-na is currently involved in a romantic relationship with her “Cloud Atlas” Hollywood film co-star Jim Sturgess. Photos of the two where they were spotted walking together arm in arm in Venice Beach, California a couple weeks ago have surfaced online. Bae and Sturgess first met during the filming of the 2012 futuristic sci-fi flick where the two had played lovers in the film and shared a steamy on-screen romance, with Sturgess playing the r
Feb. 19, 2013
-
Titanic II to be built in China
A Chinese shipyard will build an 885-foot-long ship to be named Titanic II -- a replica of the liner that sank in 1912, a spokesman said.The project, which will take the state-owned CSC Jinling Shipyard Co Ltd in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, three years to complete, is financed by Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, China Daily reported.The 173-foot tall Titanic II will make its maiden voyage from England to the United States in 2016 with 900 crew members and 2,400 passengers, officials said.“The
Feb. 19, 2013
-
Hallyu star Park Si-hoo accused of rape
Park Si-hoo, a well-known hallyu star, has been accused of allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman. According to the Seoul Seobu Police Station, the woman, who is reported to be an aspiring actress, formally lodged a complaint with the police last Friday, reportedly accusing Park of sexually assaulting her on the same day when they were drinking together.Police said Park will be summoned soon for further investigation.Park issued a public statement on Tuesday and admitted that he did have a drink w
Feb. 18, 2013
-
'Miracle in Cell No. 7' grabs 9 mil. viewers
South Korean film "Miracle in Cell No. 7" has been seen by more than 9 million people since its release 27 days ago, becoming the movie that saw its ticket sale grow at the fastest pace among all films that opened in 2012 and this year, according to industry sources.The comedy topped the local box-office Monday, selling over 9 million tickets at local theaters. The film attracted some 7 million viewers only 20 days after opening.Directed by Lee Hwan-Kyung, the film is about a group of inmates in
Feb. 18, 2013
-
‘An Ethics Lesson’ delves into the theme of evil
Many would expect to see the good guy and the bad guy ― or the innocent victim and the killer ― in a murder flick, but writer-director Park Myung-rang’s original feature debut breaks all the rules: it is only about the bad guys, all unspeakably bad, with their own excuses and problems.Titled “An Ethics Lesson,” the film deals with the murder of a college student in her apartment. While being an engaging drama about murder, the film also presents an original analysis on anger, violence and ethics
Feb. 18, 2013
-
Korean films make mark
“Nobody’s Daughter Haewon,” directed by Hong Sang-soo, made its world premiere as it competed at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. The film is a chronicle of the life and struggles of a college student, Haewon, after her mother leaves for Canada and the off-again-on-again affair she ensues with her married professor. Hong’s film received mixed reviews. Some praised him for his simplistic vision, while others criticized his casual-like approach in terms of his scripting and camerawo
Feb. 17, 2013
-
Romanian movie ‘Child’s Pose’ wins at Berlin festival
BERLIN (AP) ― A Romanian drama that centers on a woman’s effort to cover up her son’s responsibility for an accident in which a boy is fatally injured won the Berlin film festival’s top Golden Bear award on Saturday.“Child’s Pose,’’ directed by Calin Peter Netzer, emerged as the winner from a field of 19 films that included a strong eastern European contingent this year ― the 63rd edition of the event, which is the first of the year’s major European film festivals. Netzer said he was “a little b
Feb. 17, 2013
-
Box office
The New WorldOpening Feb. 21Drama. Crime. Thriller. Directed by Park Hoon-jung. Police officer Ja-sung (Lee Jung-jae) goes undercover to infiltrate Gold Moon, the biggest crime organization in Korea. He poses as a loyal member in an attempt to investigate the group under the command of his superior Kang, head of the police department (Choi Min-sik). After spending eight years in the mob, Ja-sung becomes the right-hand man to the gang’s second-in-command, Jung Chung (Hwang Jeong-min). When the Go
Feb. 15, 2013
-
Josh Duhamel settles into a beach-book tempo for ‘Safe Haven’
There’s a tempting change of life/ change of pace subtext in the books and the movies made from the books of Nicholas Sparks. Things move slower, take on a gentler “beach novel” tempo. And that can be appealing, even to a Hollywood star married to a pop star.“You know, I think about that, from time to time,” says Josh Duhamel, star of “Transformers” movies and a string of romantic comedies, husband to Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. “What would it be like, to just chuck everything for a while? I
Feb. 15, 2013
-
Snubbed ‘Argo’ director Affleck to present at Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Ben Affleck will join the presenting cast for next week’s Oscars, organizers said Thursday, despite the perceived snub that saw him miss the best director nominees’ shortlist.“Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for best actress for romcom “Silver Linings Playbook,” and Jessica Chastain, frontrunner for her role in Osama bin Laden manhunt film “Zero Dark Thirty,” will also present awards.Affleck’s Iran hostage crisis drama “Argo” is nominated for best picture Osca
Feb. 15, 2013
-
Actress recalls being abused, urge action against exploitation
Hollywood actress Thandie Newton revealed on Thursday her personal experience of being sexually abused as a teen, and urged people to take actions against violence against women.Newton, a 40-year-old British native, said in an interview with CNN that as a young actress, she was “objectified to the extremes” through the things she was expected to in auditions.She told of an incident that took place when she was 18. Newton had gone back for a second audition for a part in a movie when the director
Feb. 15, 2013
-
Korean director frustrated with Hollywood system
It seems that his first foray into Hollywood wasn’t so easy for famed director Kim Jee-woon.“Hollywood may not be so great for (Korean) filmmakers,” said the director, after the press premiere of his Hollywood debut “The Last Stand” in Seoul on Wednesday.Kim, best known for his 2003 horror “A Tale of Two Sisters” and 2010 thriller “I Saw the Devil,” is back with a $30-million English-language film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead. Directing the action flick in the U.S. was “lonely” a
Feb. 14, 2013
-
Best Actress winners to present at Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Best Actress Oscar winners Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon will be among the presenters at next week’s 85th Academy Awards, organizers said Wednesday. The four are the latest addition to the presenting cast at the February 24 show, which already includes former honorees Meryl Streep and Catherine Zeta-Jones.Berry won the award for her performance in “Monster’s Ball” (2001), Bullock for 2009’s “The Blind Side,” Kidman for “The Hours” (2002) and
Feb. 14, 2013
-
And the Oscar for Best Nap Time goes to ...
NEW YORK (AP) ― Nancy Zwiers was genuinely psyched to see “Lincoln,’’ but something happened between the ticket purchase and the credits. Off screen, that is.“Yes, I fell asleep,’’ confessed the 54-year-old. “I only have two clear memories of the movie: a bunch of old white guys sitting around talking and Sally Field in a perpetual state of angst.’’That was shortly after its release in October. Fast forward to January, and a dozen Academy Award nominations for the 150-minute epic and another acc
Feb. 13, 2013