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DownsizingWhen scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community. This decision triggers life-changing adventures. Directed by Alexander Payne.CocoDespite his family's generations-ol...

Movies | 2018-01-11 15:02

Domestic1. 1987: When the Day Comes2. Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds3. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle4. Ferdinand5. The Greatest ShowmanUnited States1. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle2. Insidious: The Last Key3. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi4. The Greatest Showman5. Pitch Perfect 3

Movies | 2018-01-11 14:56

Topics of films diversify; some movies to feature narcotics, history

While in previous years there has often been a heavily dominant theme; be it political films (2017) or colonial era-themed features (2016), this year there is a range of genres and topics the films will cover. Inter-Korean relations (“In-Rang”), fantasy (“Along with the Gods”), narcotics (“Drug King”), the stock market (“Sovereign Default”) and historical films (“Ansi Fortres...

Movies | 2018-01-09 13:23

Samsung short film about 'blind love' tops 20 million hits

Samsung Electronics' film promoting its virtual reality tool recorded more than 20 million hits on YouTube in less than three weeks, with viewers praising the short film's emotional impact on people with visual impairment.

Movies | 2018-01-08 15:35

New movie highlights tragic history of Korea

Korean citizens with candles rallied in the street in late 2016 and early 2017 to oust former President Park Geun-hye who was embroiled in a corruption scandal.

Movies | 2018-01-08 15:30

Police vow not to repeat tragedy after watching '1987'

Korean police and prosecutors used to be infamous for their coercive interrogation methods. During the period of dictatorship, many suspects were threatened, assaulted or killed by investigators, who always put orders from their superior officers above human rights.

Movies | 2018-01-05 16:47

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Movies | 2018-01-04 14:45

Now Showing Jan 5, 2018

Now Showing Jan 5, 2018Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleFour high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose such as Dr. Smolder Gravestone (Dwayne Johnson) and Professor Oberon (Jack Black). What they discover is you don't just play Jumanji _ you must survive it. Directed by Jake K...

Movies | 2018-01-04 14:44

Fans of veteran actor killed in crash have two films to look forward to

Two movies starring a popular actor killed in a car accident in October will be released this year.

Movies | 2018-01-03 15:45

Fantasy movie 'Along With the Gods' strikes reality

“Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds” is a rare local film that will soon top the 10 million viewer mark _ a milestone in becoming a great box office hit in a country with a population of 50 million. The 40 billion won budget fantasy film, telling the story of the afterlife, includes everything that people expect in any blockbuster fantasy movie. The movie is loaded with Holl...

Movies | 2018-01-02 15:45

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