From a “Country Good for Filming” to a “Country You Want to Film In”

Seeing Korean locations in foreign films is no longer a rare experience. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015) was the first in the Avengers series to feature Korea as a filming location. It introduced Helen Cho, a Korean scientist close to the Avengers, and set its action scenes against the backdrop of Seoul.

Celine Song discusses ‘Past Lives’ with screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung

Celine Song, a Korean-American filmmaker highly praised for her first-time production Past Lives, was invited to a talk session with Chung Seo-kyung, a Korean screenwriter especially celebrated for her long collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-...

Teo Yoo, South Korean Nominee at the 2024 BAFTAs, Transcends Borders

The BAFTA Awards typically spotlight British and Hollywood talent. Yet, this year’s 77th BAFTAs, held February 18th in London, have two historic nominations for actors with performances in foreign languages other than English. One is Germany’s Sandra Hüller, n...

Understanding the world phenomenon of "Beef" and "Past Lives"

By Sebastián N. NadiloLast year, two Korean American productions captivated audiences worldwide, earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike. Of course, I am talking about Past Lives a romantic drama feature film, directed by first-time filmmaker Celin...