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Sat, September 30, 2023 | 18:40

Tom Cruise says he doesn't mind being scared when performing stunts

Tom Cruise says he doesn't mind being scared when performing stunts

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise kept his promise to Korean fans by returning to the country just a year after his last visit to promote his new film “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-30 09:27

Director Ari Aster says 'Beau is Afraid' is his favorite of his films

Director Ari Aster says 'Beau is Afraid' is his favorite of his films

Director Ari Aster, known for psychological horror films such as “Hereditary” (2018) and “Midsommar” (2019), made his first visit to Korea to promote his new film “Beau is Afraid.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-28 16:31

Director Kim Yong-hwa returns with gripping sci-fi survival film 'The Moon'

Director Kim Yong-hwa returns with gripping sci-fi survival film 'The Moon'

Acclaimed director Kim Yong-hwa, behind the “Along with the Gods” film franchise, is returning to the big screen after five years with the upcoming science fiction blockbuster “The Moon.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-28 08:11

BIFF managing director dismissed amid management crisis

BIFF managing director dismissed amid management crisis

Board members of the Busan International Film Festival voted to remove its new managing director on Monday, whose appointment in May has been a source of major controversy and bitter infighting, dragging on for nearly two months now.

2023-06-27 17:17

Park Ha-seon, Seo Hyun-woo to host BIFAN opening

Park Ha-seon, Seo Hyun-woo to host BIFAN opening

Actors Park Ha-seon and Seo Hyun-woo will co-host the opening ceremony of this year's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN). The 27th BIFAN kicks off its 11-day run at the Bucheon City Hall Lawn Plaza in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, on Thursday. It will feature a total of 262 films from 51 countries.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-26 16:31

From 'Smugglers' to 'The Moon,' summer blockbuster season in full swing

From 'Smugglers' to 'The Moon,' summer blockbuster season in full swing

“The Roundup: No Way Out” has kicked off the summer season with a bigger attendance than expected. The film surpassed 9 million ticket sales on the 21st day of its release, focusing attention on whether big tentpole films can continue to make waves at the box office.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-23 17:34

Lee Byung-hun says black comedy element sets 'Concrete Utopia' apart from others

Lee Byung-hun says black comedy element sets 'Concrete Utopia' apart from others

The highly anticipated disaster film "Concrete Utopia," featuring a star-studded cast including actors Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-joon and Park Bo-young, is scheduled for release in local theaters in August.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-06-22 11:42

Director Park Chan-wook advises film students to see classic movies

Director Park Chan-wook advises film students to see classic movies

Director Park Chan-wook, who has garnered international acclaim for his distinct storytelling style and visually stunning films, advised film students Wednesday to watch a wide range of classic films to become a skilled filmmaker.

2023-06-21 19:52

Director Ryoo Seung-wan returns with crime thriller fronted by women

Director Ryoo Seung-wan returns with crime thriller fronted by women

Acclaimed director Ryoo Seung-wan, best known for films such as "Veteran" (2015) and "Escape from Mogadishu" (2021), will return after two years with the genre that he can do the best: a crime action thriller.

2023-06-20 16:09

Korean Film Council criticized over lax management

Korean Film Council criticized over lax management

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has openly criticized the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) over its lax management, warning that it will no longer tolerate state-funded film organization's inefficiencies.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-19 08:26

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