Glove (English subtitles)

Based on a true story. After another drunken fiasco, fading baseball star Sang-nam is forced to coach kids at a school for the hearing impaired, but the publicity stunt eventually becomes an opportunity of a lifetime through. Directed by Kang Woo-suk. Starring Jung Jae-young, Yu Sun and Jang Gi-beom. All ages admitted. Runs 144 minutes. In Korean with English subtitles in select theaters (Korean subtitles for the hearing impaired also available).

Primus Sillim (1544-5522) near exit 7 of Sillim Station on subway line 2

Cinus Isu (1544-0070) near exit 7 of Iso Station on subway line 7

Seoul Theater (02) 2269-2700 near exit 14 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3 and 5

Artreon Sinchon (1644-2208) near exit 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2

Magic Journey to Africa

Europe’s first 3D feature film is about a curious girl named Jana, who emarks on a magical journey to Africa, through which she learns the importance of love, friendship and imagination. Directed by Jordi Llompart. Starring Veronica Blume and Eva Gerretsen. All ages admitted. Runs 90 minutes. In English with Korean subtitles (dubbed version available in select theaters).

Lotte Cinema Gangdong (1544-8855) near exit 6 of Cheonho Station on subway line 5

Primus Doksan (1544-5522) near exit 1 of Doksan Station on subway line 1

Artreon Sinchon (1644-2208) near exit 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2

Cinus Eunpyeong (1544-0070) near exit 3 of Yeonshinnae Station on subway line 3

Winter’s Bone

The top winner at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Teenaged Ree (Jennifer Lawrence), young yet unrelenting, must find her drug-dealing father in order to protect her family’s home and land. In the process she meanders through the ugly mysteries of her town. Directed by Debra Granik. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes and Garret Dillahunt. Rated 18 and over. Runs 100 minutes. In English with Korean subtitles.

Sangsangmadang Cinema (02-330-6237) near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2

Dancing Dreams

This film documents esteemed German modern dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch, who decides to feature teenagers who have never learned how to dance in her dance play “Tanztheater.” The youngsters learn to express their feelings on the stage. The documentary has been acclaimed for its realism and features interviews with students. Directed by Rainer Hoffmann and Anne Linsel. Rated 12 and over. Runs 89 minutes. In German with Korean subtitles.

Hyper-Theque Nada (02-766-3390) near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4

I Am Love

Emma, a member of Milan’s haute bourgeoisie, is able to escape the tedium of everyday life through a dangerous love affair with a chef. Tragedy unfolds, however, as she pursues her passion without looking back. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. Starring Tilda Swinton, Flavio Parenti and Edoardo Gabbriellini. Rated 18 and over. Runs 120 minutes. In Italian, Russian and English with Korean subtitles.

Arthouse Momo (02-363-5333) near exit 3 of Ehwa Woman’s Univ. Station on subway line 2

Sponge House Jongno (02-2285-2011) near exit 10 of Myeongdong Station on subway line 4

Be My Guest

One fine day, Uhm (Kim Byeong-chun) and his family are enjoying a picnic when they are attacked by Kim (Lee Kyung-young), who was unfairly dismissed from Uhm’s company. This slasher film offers a unique combination of thrills, comedy and social satire. Writer-turned-director Park Soo-young’s debut film. Starring Kim Byeong-chun and Lee Kyung-young. Rated 18 and over. Runs 80 minutes. In Korean with no English subtitles.

Arirang Cine Center (02-3291-3950) near exit 6 of Sungshin Women’s Uni. Station on subway line 4

Movies on cable TV

Red Cliff 2

OCN FRIDAY 5:30 P.M.

Cao Cao of the Wei Kingdom is confident that his million-man fleet will crush the alliance once and for all. But Gen. Zhou Yu and strategist Zhuge Liang scheme to fight with fire. Directed by John Woo. Starring Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro.

The Devil Wears Prada

OCN SUNDAY 10:50 A.M.

Andrea, an aspiring journalist, lands a job as an assistant to the merciless and powerful editor of a fashion magazine. She is forced to make choices when she begins compromising her values. Directed by David Frankel. Starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.


The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers

OCN SATURDAY 4:00 P.M.

The second movie in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy follows the broken Fellowship through its members’ separate journeys across Middle Earth. Directed by Peter Jackson. Starring Elijah Wood, Vigo Mortensen and Ian McKellen.