Cinema Escapist
Explore and connect the world through a cinematic lens
Trailer: Lee Byung Hun’s “A Single Rider” Premieres Feb 22
BY Akshay Suggula
Lee Byung-hun leaves behind his usual tough guy roles to play a fund manager who uncovers a shocking secret after his life implodes.
Review: Inside Men (South Korea, 2015)
BY Anthony Kao
Picture this story: a white knight prosecutor in pursuit of justice finds unexpected common ground with a handsome underworld figure bent on revenge in a...
Review: A Bittersweet Life (South Korea, 2005)
BY Akshay Suggula
My god, I have been missing out. Admittedly, I’ve never been a fan of Korean dramas — they’re usually unrealistic, pathos-filled, campy fairytales that make my stomach...