Fantastic Fest 2022: Decision To Leave — A Solidly Crafted Romantic Police Procedural

November 28, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Director Park Chan-wook is back with another masterful slice of cinema in Decision To Leave. The film puts the “pro” in “police procedural” with its meticulous craft, detail-oriented story, and many twists and turns. The film is a neo-noir that boasts a compelling mystery to unravel, but its most surprising feature is how palpably romantic it is.

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Minari: A Beautifully Tender Feel-Good Film About Resilience, Family, And The American Dream

September 05, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Writer/director Lee Isaac Chung creates a real winner with his fourth narrative feature, Minari, a rapturous feel-good film about resilience, family, and the American Dream. Streaked with hardship and grit, this lushly lensed and deeply moving drama takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride that’s rich in meaning and bursting with infectious tenderness and warmth.

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Fantastic Fest 2022: Decision To Leave — A Solidly Crafted Romantic Police Procedural

Minari: A Beautifully Tender Feel-Good Film About Resilience, Family, And The American Dream