Tagged: yam recommends

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Concubine, The (Korean Film)

Though the poster may mislead, The Concubine deals little with love, instead entangling itself with sacrifice, suspicion, backstabbing and revenge set in the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) in a way that you’re never likely to see on television unless HBO is planning a telenovela.

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SingerSen – The World in my Eyes

And this is exactly where something transforms from a simple love affair to a desire to forever walk in the presence of the one you love. SingerSen’s debut is an album that’s all emotion and endless beauty.

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Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect is an aca-mazing movie that genuinely loves what it deals with and takes good care in making the audience have as much fun as the cast.

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Life of Pi (2012)

Ang Lee’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel is a visual masterpiece and spiritual journey that rises far above the minor flaws its screenplay has

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Cold War (Hong Kong Film)

Cold War begins when one of the city’s hot spots gets bombed and a police van (alongside five officers) get taken away, held hostage and in-waiting for a handsome ransom. Dirty cops, corruption, ambition and a power struggle adorn Cold War to make it one of the most entertaining recent Hong Kong films.

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Killer Joe

Killer Joe is a trashy, engaging thriller with so much grimy dark comedy stuffed within, you’ll never eat fried chicken again.