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Korean films make mark

FilmFeb 17, 2013

“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
Romanian movie ‘Child’s Pose’ wins at Berlin festival

FilmFeb 17, 2013

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
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s iconic works on view in Seoul

TheaterFeb 17, 2013

Kukje Gallery offers broad survey of Basquiat’s major works and his life
Barry Manilow enjoys ‘intimate’ Broadway return

MusicFeb 17, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) ― It took a little while before Barry Manilow felt comfortable on Broadway.The Man Who Makes the Whole World Sing is used to far bigger venues than the 1,710-seat St. James Theatre, one of the smaller theaters on the Great White Way.“It’s a totally different feeling from the stage. I’m in their laps; they’re in my lap. It’s very, very intimate,” says Manilow. “This is like going to somebody’s house.”Manilow ― and his fans dubbed Fanilows ― are clearly enjoying his first return to B
Foreign funnyman in a Korean world

TelevisionFeb 17, 2013

Australian becomes first foreigner to break into Korean comedy scene
Kardashian, Humphries divorce date set

TelevisionFeb 17, 2013

A Los Angeles judge has set a date for the divorce of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, after the basketball player attempted to delay the trial.Judge Stephen Moloney said the five-day trial will begin May 6, putting an end to Humphries‘ attempts to delay the proceedings further due to “uncooperative third parties,” E! News reported Friday.The trial will be heard by Judge Scott Gordon, the same judge who presided over the divorce of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, E! said.Humphries’ lawyer,
Calendar

TheaterFeb 15, 2013

Theater“The Woman in the House”: Local playwright Lee Nan-young is staging her new work, “The Woman in the House,” which deals with female victims of domestic violence. The play begins with a middle-aged woman about to go on a trip with her only grandson. Her daughter-in-law helps her prepare for the trip, and their ordinary conversation eventually reveals dark secrets of their past and the present. “The Woman in the House” runs from Feb. 15-24 at Daehangno Batangol Theater in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul
Box office

FilmFeb 15, 2013

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
Eyelike:

MusicFeb 15, 2013

10cm duo returns with new sound10cm“The 2nd EP”(Mirrorball Music)The indie acoustic duo of 10cm has returned with the follow up EP to their second full album. The five-track EP features the title track “Oh Yeah,” which is an upbeat blues-inspired rock-and-roll song that ventures drastically from the group’s slow, acoustic-style second album. Although the title track doesn’t quite reflect the best musical side of the duo, it however does show off the band’s attempt at diversity in their albums. T
Josh Duhamel settles into a beach-book tempo for ‘Safe Haven’

FilmFeb 15, 2013

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
Snubbed ‘Argo’ director Affleck to present at Oscars

FilmFeb 15, 2013

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
Shinhwa’s concert tickets sold out in 5 minutes

MusicFeb 15, 2013

Tickets sold out in just five minutes for pop group Shinhwa’s upcoming concert scheduled for March 16 and 17, according to their agency Shinhwa Company.The upcoming concert has been organized in celebration of the 15th anniversary of their debut. The six-member group, one of the early “idol” bands in the country, debuted in 1998 and enjoyed much popularity along with G.O.D., Fly to the Sky, H.O.T. and S.E.S. Tickets for the concert, about 25,000 of them, were sold out just five minutes after bei
Actress recalls being abused, urge action against exploitation

FilmFeb 15, 2013

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
Korean director frustrated with Hollywood system

FilmFeb 14, 2013

‘The Last Stand’ director Kim Jee-woon says Hollywood may not be the place for Korean filmmakers
Best Actress winners to present at Oscars

FilmFeb 14, 2013

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