In Paju, near the Book City in Gyeonggi Province northwest of Seoul, a building stands alone next to a construction site in a vast barren area. It looks like a ghost town, with very few people around, except for construction workers. Shim Jae-myung (Myung Films)But the building of Korea’s renowned production company Myung Films ― which has a cafe, film theatre, art center, lecture rooms and student dormitory ― offers visitors a glimpse into the future of this town.Stepping into a new white confe

Acclaimed director returns with a lighthearted comedy with a heavy message about true meaning of youth

Madonna (Korea) / Opened July 2 Drama. Directed by Shin Su-wonHae-rim (Seo Young-hee), a jaded nurse working in the VIP ward of a luxe hospital, is approached by Sang-woo, the son of a wealthy patient awaiting a heart transplant. He asks her to acquire a signature for a comatose young woman’s organ donation papers in exchange for a handsome sum. While tracking down the woman’s next of kin, Hae-rim discovers a world of hurt in the young woman’s past. Terminator Genisys (U.S.) Opened July 2Action.

You can’t tease everyone.Unfortunately, the hotly anticipated stripper sequel “Magic Mike XXL” tries to do just that, resulting in a Bud Light version of Steven Soderbergh’s original, surprise-hit home brew. By trying to appeal to young women, middle-aged moms, gay men and spring-break bros at the same time, the movie spreads itself too thin, filling time better spent on manly moves with too much talk and obvious demographic pandering.Still, it’s pointless to resist the five-pointed charisma bom

Actress Kim Hye-soo (“Coin Locker Girl”), actor Ahn Sung-ki (“Revivre”) and director JK Youn (“Ode to My Father”) have been chosen by the Asia-Pacific Producers Network to win this year’s APN Award.  The award is given to those in the film industry to recognize achievements that further the advancement of Asian cinema. Kim Hye-soo (BiFan) Ahn Sung-ki (BiFan)The awards will be given on July 18, during the 10th APN Congress to be held from July 17-19 at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Fes

　Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emilia Clarke have landed in Seoul to promote the summer blockbuster “Terminator Genisys“ directed by Alan Taylor, the fifth installment in the “Terminator” franchise.　As an actor who has become an icon through the “Terminator” series and a new face taking on the legendary role of Sarah Connor, they shared their different thoughts and experiences about the movie at a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Seoul, ahead of the local red carpet to be held Thursday

　The press conference for the upcoming summer action film “Veteran,” at CGV Apgujeong Wednesday, was a gathering of some of the most trusted names in Korean cinema. Director Ryoo Seung-wan and the cast of "Veteran" at CGV Apgujeong Wednesday (CJ E&M)　The film is helmed by Ryoo Seung-wan, the director behind “The Unjust” (2010) and “The Berlin File” (2012), and the cast includes veteran actors like Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Hae-jin, and Yoo Ah-in. 　“The two hours will just fly by because you’ll enjoy t

With an excellent cast and compelling plot, Kim Sung-je portrays society's flaws without being excessively self-righteous

Midnight Diner (Japan)/Opened June 18Drama. Directed by Matsuoka JojiA group of patrons from every walk of life comes together each night at a small diner in the back streets of Tokyo that is only open from midnight to 7 a.m. They seek solace in delicious food made by the “Master” (Kobayashi Kaoru) and make conversation with each other. The film unravels the stories of each of the patrons, with focus given to the dishes that are served up to nourish their bodies and souls.The Silenced (Korea)/Op

NEW YORK ― Kate Winslet rolls up her black shirt and points to her belly, which has that muffin top familiar to most moms.“Look, I still have the skin, you see. I do. Who gives a (flip)? That’s hard won. I love all those things,” says the mom of Mia, 14; Joe, 11; and Bear, 18 months old. “Everything is really pronounced when you’re pregnant.” In fact, Winslet was expecting son Bear, from her third marriage to businessman Ned Rocknroll, when she shot her latest film, the period drama “A Little Ch

A scene from "Northern Limit Line" (Next Entertainment World)“Northern Limit Line” is a film with a very clear purpose. It seeks to assuage the pain of bereaved families who lost their sons during a North Korean naval attack, reveal the systematic failures of the South Korean Navy that facilitated this loss, and draw attention to the society’s misplaced priorities. Every minute is dripping with this sense of mission and self-consciousness.The film revolves around the story of three young soldier

Five Koreans became eligible to vote in the Oscars, as the academy added new members, the Korean Film Council said Saturday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited Korean filmmakers Im Kwon-taek and Bong Joon-ho and actors Song Kang-ho, Choi Min-sik and animator Kim Sang-jin of Walt Disney as part of a group of 322 new members in an attempt to increase the diversity of its members. “It’s gratifying to acknowledge the extraordinary range of talent in our industry,” said Cheryl Bo

The latest movie by filmmaker Shin Su-won premiered at the 68th Cannes Film Festival‘s Un Certain Regard screening