EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Hollywood is set to release a remake of the Korean cult hit "Oldboy". Going by all the previous remakes/reinterpretations they have messed up, I am not holding my breath. I am hoping this would be different. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrLcnrnEqyI]OLDBOY Trailer (Spike Lee - 2013) - YouTube[/ame] Must say, I have immersed myself in Korean culture since my visit there. That place seems to have left a greater impression on me than I have previously given it credit for.
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 There is also a really good film called "Joint Security Area" by the same director. One of the top 10 films for me.
Detonator Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Clearly an attempt to get oscars. Most Spike lee's movies are award baits and the lead actor, Josh Brolin, closely missed out oscar. Expect over use of method acting and too much angst in the movie.
bulbul Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Talking about remakes Departed is very good ,but Infernal affairs is even better.
Detonator Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 ^ It was directed by Martin Scorsese. Spike Lee isn't that good.
kubrickian Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 The twist ending is gut wrenching. Never had such a reaction before watching any movie. You will literally feel sick but its also a very good film.
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 Watch Joint Security Area whilst you are at it, totally worth your time.
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 ^ Already added to my list. Thank you I have been to the real life Joint Security Area - i.e. the border between North and South Korea - and wow, words fail me. Its nothing short of an absolute tragedy what happened there. They talk about reunification in a positive sense but from what I gather, it seems to be more of an economical issue than a social issue. I took this picture in Seoul some time back:
Detonator Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I have been to the real life Joint Security Area - i.e. the border between North and South Korea - and wow, words fail me. Its nothing short of an absolute tragedy what happened there. They talk about reunification in a positive sense but from what I gather, it seems to be more of an economical issue than a social issue. I took this picture in Seoul some time back: Amazing dude :icflove: I can feel the thrill you might have experianced while standing there. It's also amazing while looking at both sides and the countries. :hatsoff: I suggest you to watch another movie with similar premise called, "No Man's land". You might have guessed what's the story anyways :giggle:
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 Mate, here is the picture I took: Gravel = South Korea Wooden Plank = Border Sand = North Korea Those blue huts are the UN buildings where the North and South hold their negotiation talks.
Detonator Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Mate, here is the picture I took: Gravel = South Korea Wooden Plank = Border Sand = North Korea Those blue huts are the UN buildings where the North and South hold their negotiation talks. Just wow :hatsoff: You had a chance to look inside the UN building? @Velu, what have you done in ur stay in korea :orderorder:
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 Look inside? I went inside the building and technically entered North Korean territory. As you can see, the building crosses the wooden plank that separate the two Koreas. Do a thread search under my name, I did a write up about my trip.
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 By the way, the Joint Security Area is the second picture of mine you quoted. It is incredibly difficult to get there but totally worth the effort if you manage to succeed.
Detonator Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Look inside? I went inside the building and technically entered North Korean territory. As you can see, the building crosses the wooden plank that separate the two Koreas. Do a thread search under my name, I did a write up about my trip. By the way, the Joint Security Area is the second picture of mine you quoted. It is incredibly difficult to get there but totally worth the effort if you manage to succeed. Sure, I will look into that thread :two_thumbs_up:
velu Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Just wow :hatsoff: You had a chance to look inside the UN building? @Velu, what have you done in ur stay in korea :orderorder: usually i ll be very tired by Saturday.. When I get holidays I go out and booze with my teammates n friends.. Rarely I went out and explored Korea.. I am not fond of their rat race culture :mad: Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
EnterTheVoid Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 Even if you win the rat race, you are still a rat. Ain't no fun in that.
Texy Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 How the eff did Spike Lee get this stint?? I would watch this movie for naked Elisabeth Olsen....the hottest Olsen out of all the Olsen sisters :woot: :woot:
ravishingravi Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 How the eff did Spike Lee get this stint?? I would watch this movie for naked Elisabeth Olsen....the hottest Olsen out of all the Olsen sisters :woot: :woot:
Detonator Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 How the eff did Spike Lee get this stint?? I would watch this movie for naked Elisabeth Olsen....the hottest Olsen out of all the Olsen sisters :woot: :woot: She is hot though. I don't think she has a single acting muscle like her sisters :cantstop:
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