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Kaiwa
Netherlands2209 Posts
+ Show Spoiler [Huge spoilers & My opinion] + I was satisfied with the ending, her getting to stay with Dae Woong is obviously want you want to happen. I just feel it should've happened differently and that they kind of blew it in the end. City Hunter next ^^ | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
On October 24 2011 00:36 Kaiwa wrote: I finally finished My Girlfriend is a Gumiho + Show Spoiler [Huge spoilers & My opinion] + I was satisfied with the ending, her getting to stay with Dae Woong is obviously want you want to happen. I just feel it should've happened differently and that they kind of blew it in the end. City Hunter next ^^ + Show Spoiler + Yeah the ending was kind of anticlimactic. She goes away and the viewer is sure she's gonna be back and then we're just invited to wait. Who comes up with such an idea? Otherwise, great show. Just finished 49 days and I was greatly pleased. It holds quite some surprises and has believable, charismatic actors. + Show Spoiler + And an ending which doesn't blow. | ||
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jinorazi
Korea (South)4948 Posts
 i'd like to recommend: Jumong (finished. founder of Goguryeo dynasty) http://www.dramafever.com/drama/11/1/Jumong/ Chuno (finished. about run-away slave hunters during Joseon dynasty) http://www.hulu.com/chuno Damo (finished. during Joseon dynasty) http://www.hulu.com/damo Gwanggaeto Taewang (currently airing, 42 episodes in) (Goguryeo king, peak of Goguryeo Empire) http://www.ondemandkorea.com/?category_name=king-gwanggaeto-the-great Warrior Baek Dong Soo (finished. popular martial artist/swordsmen during Joseon dynasty) http://www.ondemandkorea.com/?category_name=warrior-beak-dong-soo | ||
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Vharox
United States1037 Posts
I've seen: Taegukgi Man From Nowhere I Saw The Devil Haengbok (I think this is relatively unkown. A really nice watch if you like minimalistic movies) Thirst Oldboy Any movie genre recommendations would be much appreciated lol ;D | ||
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bLecK
Australia625 Posts
As for K-films a friend of mine from Uni recommends a relatively old film called 'Chingu' or 'Friend' in English. Haven't seen it personally, but my buddy seems to think its awesome. | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
On October 26 2011 17:10 Vharox wrote: Can we also integrate Korean cinema in this thread as well? I am burnt out of their tv series at the moment and was wondering if there are any other good Korean films out there. Any movie genre recommendations would be much appreciated lol ;D I have assembled quite a collection lately which I unfortunately - due to lack of time - couldn't even touch yet. I picked them based on various recommendations from friends, rottentomatoes or forums, so they're supposed to be good. Among those are: - A moment to remember (drama, alzheimer disease, supposedly very good) - Café noir (very slowpaced 3 hour film, don't know that much about it but it was shown on a french-korean film festival one week ago which I couldn't attend so I wanted to watch it) - Genie (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=277161) watched it, it sucks, no need to dl. If you decide to do it anyways, subs are provided in the thread mentioned above. - Mother (supposedly very good, don't know much about it) - Man from nowhere (watched it, it's awesome) - Sexy teacher (don't watch it. It has Kim Sa Rang who is hot in everything she does, but the movie ain't worth it; at least not with subtitles, maybe in the original version, but who knows) If you're interested in japanese cinema, just watch anything by Takeshi Kitano. He's a director of godtier status. Start with hana-bi. | ||
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Kaiwa
Netherlands2209 Posts
Man from nowhere was also alright, not really memorable or anything but it was just decent. As for drama's though, Instead of watching City Hunter I watched the pilot of A thousand kisses which I already had on my HDD and I'm severely hooked. There's some minor annoyances in there but overall I am enjoying it a lot. Getting through it a lot faster than MGIAG and soon I'll have to start waiting for new eps/subs  Try the pilot!! | ||
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Ruffian
United States369 Posts
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huyNh
Canada366 Posts
On October 27 2011 06:54 Ruffian wrote: I just started "Lie to me" yesterday and I'm on episode four. So far it's great stuff :D My friend wasn't kidding when she said it was addictive. "Lie To Me" is one of those dramas where it starts off so beautifully, then really strays offs. I read somewhere that they changed writers halfway through the drama, although I'm not 100% sure. I felt the drama really fell off plot and really lacked an actually conflict so I honestly had to grind out the last few episodes hoping it was going to end soon. Meh, hopefully you watch all the eps and come back and give us your opinion about the drama. So I just finished City Hunter, and it was pretty good. I was a bit skeptical at first, just like with Iris, but it came out pretty good. Definitely recommended and worth the watch (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na). Right now, I'm watching Baker King Tak Goo and it's not bad so far. But shit, 30 episodes is long as hell. | ||
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andyrau
13015 Posts
On November 02 2011 06:50 huyNh wrote: "Lie To Me" is one of those dramas where it starts off so beautifully, then really strays offs. I read somewhere that they changed writers halfway through the drama, although I'm not 100% sure. I felt the drama really fell off plot and really lacked an actually conflict so I honestly had to grind out the last few episodes hoping it was going to end soon. Meh, hopefully you watch all the eps and come back and give us your opinion about the drama. So I just finished City Hunter, and it was pretty good. I was a bit skeptical at first, just like with Iris, but it came out pretty good. Definitely recommended and worth the watch (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na). Right now, I'm watching Baker King Tak Goo and it's not bad so far. But shit, 30 episodes is long as hell. They changed writers around episode 11/12 iirc. The original writer said she opted out due to health reasons, but people (read: netizens) were speculating that she was replaced due to low ratings for the show. | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
In Korea on the other hand some Drama writers seem to change their whole script from one week to another or even replace writers, turning good stories that actually make sense and are coherent into something utterly retarded which then feels like a thousand other dramas we've watched - all of this out of fear of losing viewers (there was an article on dramabeans.com about this, explaining the phenomenon; can't find it right now, might add later). To me as a viewer, the whole rating component in the development of a drama and therefore the fact that most of them kind of feel the same is saddening. That's why I stopped watching dramas lately, not only because they're written mainly for women but also because once you've seen half a dozen they all have the same feel and get predictable as hell. | ||
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Lonyo
United Kingdom3884 Posts
On November 07 2011 09:01 Spekulatius wrote: That rating system is so bad. I don't deny that ratings don't have an impact on how western series develop. But there's still some gems that don't care for ratings and are actually very legit, awesome, non-mainstream shows. The Wire, Breaking Bad or Mad Men as some less popular ones comes to mind. In Korea on the other hand some Drama writers seem to change their whole script from one week to another or even replace writers, turning good stories that actually make sense and are coherent into something utterly retarded which then feels like a thousand other dramas we've watched - all of this out of fear of losing viewers (there was an article on dramabeans.com about this, explaining the phenomenon; can't find it right now, might add later). To me as a viewer, the whole rating component in the development of a drama and therefore the fact that most of them kind of feel the same is saddening. That's why I stopped watching dramas lately, not only because they're written mainly for women but also because once you've seen half a dozen they all have the same feel and get predictable as hell. Depends on what you're watching it for. Usually you can just assume that the start will be the same and the end will be the same, but if you appreciate it for the journey inbetween it can still be enjoyable. It's like driving to work, but taking a different route each time. Always different scenery and roads but same start and destination. You do eventually get a bit tired of it though. | ||
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Synapze
Canada563 Posts
Snow Queen (10/10) My Princess Also seen coffee prince, city hunter, iris and currently watching My gf is a gumiho! Seriously, snow queen is awesome. :To the guy asking about korean movies, go watch "Memories of Murder". The best korean movie ever made IMO. | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
On November 07 2011 09:05 Lonyo wrote: Depends on what you're watching it for. Usually you can just assume that the start will be the same and the end will be the same, but if you appreciate it for the journey inbetween it can still be enjoyable. It's like driving to work, but taking a different route each time. Always different scenery and roads but same start and destination. You do eventually get a bit tired of it though. Well aren't there any shows that are different? And I'm not talking comedy, I mean stuff remotely comparable to the American series I've posted but, you know, Korean. Just something not so predictable and stereotypical. I'm just tired of + Show Spoiler + main actress A: poor woman but warm-hearted person; main actor B: rich, good-looking, smug guy who accidently falls in love with A; undefined number of other rich women who are jealous, spiteful and tell lies and ruin everything; parents of B never approving; I could go on but you get the drift... | ||
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Synapze
Canada563 Posts
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stablol
United States82 Posts
On November 07 2011 09:55 Spekulatius wrote: Well aren't there any shows that are different? And I'm not talking comedy, I mean stuff remotely comparable to the American series I've posted but, you know, Korean. Just something not so predictable and stereotypical. I'm just tired of + Show Spoiler + main actress A: poor woman but warm-hearted person; main actor B: rich, good-looking, smug guy who accidently falls in love with A; undefined number of other rich women who are jealous, spiteful and tell lies and ruin everything; parents of B never approving; I could go on but you get the drift... i just realized this is every drama... | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
Only Iris was different in that regard so far. | ||
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Powster
United States650 Posts
Some other historical k-dramas Yi San, Dae Jang Geum, Emperor of the Sea.. Then some other non korean dramas I liked.. Legend of the condor heroes, the great revival, liar game | ||
Kipsate
Netherlands45349 Posts
This looks great, I lee Ji ahs return after the whole marriage debacle, looking nice As for Poseidon, I gave it a shot....it is seriously going NOWHERE. | ||
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Jh
Finland151 Posts
On October 26 2011 17:10 Vharox wrote: Can we also integrate Korean cinema in this thread as well? I am burnt out of their tv series at the moment and was wondering if there are any other good Korean films out there. I've seen: Taegukgi Man From Nowhere I Saw The Devil Haengbok (I think this is relatively unkown. A really nice watch if you like minimalistic movies) Thirst Oldboy Any movie genre recommendations would be much appreciated lol ;D Joint Security Area is mondo good. I get the fucking chills everytime. Esp the ending scene is fantastic. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0260991/ Silmido http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387596/ The Chaser http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190539/ The good, the bad, the weird is fucking lolz. Song Kangho alone makes this worth a watch http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901487/ A bittersweet life. It's been a long time since I watched this. It's a typical Korean face-smashing movie, sort of like "A man from nowhere" but maybe not as good. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0456912/ Sympathy for mr. vengeance. Again Song Kangho. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310775/ Memories of murder. One of Quentin Tarantino's favorites. Song Kangho once again. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0353969/ My sassy girl. A "classic" Korean film. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293715/ The host. The Korean Godzilla. SONG KANGHO. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468492/ Sunflower http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0923714/ And apparently this movie called "바람" is sick good. But the Korean dude who recommended this flick to me hasn't found English subs for it. AND, even if you're a foreigner who speaks some Korean, the characters in the movie speak in the Busan dialect. Most of these I've only seen once so I can't elaborate on them too much. Maybe they're not even any good. I just went through my imdb list. | ||
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