It’s interesting that the Korean word ‘mimang’ (미망) literally means ‘widow.’ With Kim Taeyang’s film “Mimang” (Hangul: ‘미망’), the director…
Author: Paul Emmanuel Enicola
Paul Emmanuel Enicola
Paul is a Tomatometer-approved film critic inspired by the biting sarcasm of Pauline Kael and levelheaded worldview of Roger Ebert. Nevertheless, his approach underscores a love for film criticism that got its jumpstart from reading Peter Travers and Richard Roeper’s accessible, reader-friendly reviews. As SEO Manager/Assistant Editor for the site, he also serves as a member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers.
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