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Smugglers by Farah Shohib

Dancing on the edge of crime and action, with a frequent glimmer of comedy, is Ryoo Seung-wan's newest cinematic offering, Smugglers. Set in South Korea during the 1970s, Seung-wan grants the audience a riveting…
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Smugglers by Russell Seton

Ryoo-Seung wan trained his flashlight on a familiar sunken treasure chest, scraped off the barnacles, and crowbarred it open. After nearly a decade, the South Korean filmmaker decided it was time to rekindle the…
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Smugglers by Madeline Mansell

Occasionally, I will watch a scene in a film and think, “this is something I never knew I needed to see, but I am very glad I did”; and I am sure, like myself,…
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Smugglers by Paige Quinn

Ryoo Seung-wan Smugglers blew me away. With the combination of the film’s mise-en-scene, cinematography, and captivating storyline, I was left inspired by Ryoo Seung-wan’s attention to detail. In a way I find that many action/thriller…
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The Breaking Ice by Russell Seton

Ranking among the iconic images of international cinema is the euphoric sprint across the footbridge in Francois Truffaut’s Jules et Jim. Shot straight-on using a handheld camera that trembles in tune with their every…
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The Breaking Ice by Madeline Mansell

Life is unpredictable; we can never truly know who will waltz into our lives next, and how they might change the trajectory of it forever. In Anthony Chen’s quiet and cold drama, The Breaking…
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The Breaking Ice by Samantha Cox

The Breaking Ice, directed by Anthony Chen, demonstrates the piercing realities of getting older. Each character must face the painful reality of life. The protagonist, played by Liu Haoran, worked hard his entire life…