Why Lady Vengeance (2005) Is the Crown Jewel of Park Chan-wook’s Vengeance Trilogy

When it comes to Korean cinema, few directors have crafted a vision as striking, unsettling, and emotionally complex as Park Chan-wook. His famous Vengeance Trilogy — consisting of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003), and Lady Vengeance (2005) — isn’t just a series of revenge films. It’s a deep, layered exploration of human pain,…

Over My Dead Body: A Twisted Korean Comedy You Didn’t Know You Needed

Revenge, corpses and corporate crime—Lee Beom Soo leads a dark comedy ride full of absurd twists. After diving deep into melodramas and revenge thrillers, I was craving something lighter—but still with a bite. That’s when History of the Salaryman introduced me to the incredibly charismatic Lee Beom Soo. Naturally, I had to dig deeper into…

“Sawako Decides”: An Oddly Endearing Japanese Comedy

A bizarre comedy that makes you think I honestly have no idea how I ended up watching this movie, but I have to say—it was weirdly entertaining. It’s the first time I’ve seen a comedy built on deeply dramatic situations, where the characters seem immune to everything, not because they’re strong, but because they simply…

Save the Green Planet! (2003): A Twisted Sci-Fi Thriller You Didn’t See Coming

At first glance, Save the Green Planet! seems like a quirky comedy. But by the time the credits roll, you’ll probably be feeling completely disoriented—in the best possible way. This South Korean cult classic masterfully blends science fiction, dark comedy, psychological horror, and thriller into one unforgettable film. It’s a genre-bending experience that’s earned critical…