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Helen Mirren Gives a Nuanced Performance as Controversial Historical Figure Golda Meir in ‘Golda’
In Golda, Helen Mirren portrays controversial Israeli leader Golda Meir as neither hero nor villain, but as a complex leader who made difficult decisions under extraordinary circumstances.
A riveting thriller, Golda is a must-see for
history buffs and fans of political dramas. Transporting audiences to the heart
of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, it recounts a period marked by intense conflict
and uncertainty for Israel. Over the course of 19 nail-biting days, Prime Minister
Golda Meir, portrayed with gritty determination by Helen Mirren, finds herself at the epicenter of a crisis that
threatens the very existence of her nation.
With the shadow of Israel's total
annihilation looming, Meir must outmaneuver her doubtful cabinet and navigate a
complex web of international relations, particularly with the enigmatic US
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (Liev
Schreiber). As the clock ticks down, Meir's unwavering leadership and deep
compassion are put to the ultimate test, with millions of lives hanging in the
balance. Golda is a story of
resilience, strategy, and the heavy burden of leadership, leaving viewers to
ponder the controversial legacy of one of the world's most formidable political
figures.
On portraying such a complex and divisive figure on
screen, Helen Mirren told BBC News: "All I'm doing is
playing Golda during the period of the Yom Kippur War. I'm not explaining her,
rationalizing her, or reappraising her. I'm just playing a woman of that age
dealing with that situation.”
Meanwhile, director Guy Nativ says that this film
explores Meir's complicated legacy instead of simply hailing her as a hero: “I was raised with a narrative that we were stronger, more powerful,
and that we won. Golda Meir was a hero. However, what I learned throughout my
adult years is that it's not the case. It was a dreadful war; we lost almost
3000 soldiers. There was a big failure with a lot of units. Within this, I
found Meir to be a fascinating character, very complicated. Aside from a TV
movie in the 1980s, no one had tackled her character in such depth.”
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Directed by: Guy Nattiv
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Screenplay by: Nicholas Martin
● Cast: Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin,
Ellie Piercy, Rami Heuberger, Lior Ashkenazi, Liev Schreiber, Dominic Mafham,
Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman
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Producers: Michael Kuhn, Jane Hooks,
Nicholas Martin
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Exec. Producers: Louise Nathanson, Anna
Vincent, Celine Rattray
February 24, 2024
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October 9, 2023
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September 17, 2023
Lee Byung-Hun, Park Seo-Jun and Park Bo-Young Invite Fans to Watch ‘Concrete Utopia’ in Philippine Cinemas
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September 9, 2023
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August 10, 2023
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August 5, 2023
Mask Girl: Unmasking the The Twisted Truth behind Three Names, Three Lives, Three Murders
Ahead of its much-anticipated debut on Netflix on August 18, upcoming series Mask Girl is setting the stage for its intriguing story through three main posters and a new trailer
https://youtu.be/JuLy6BFBHSs
The trailer grips viewers’ attention right from the start, with main character Kim Mo-Mi accepting her sins in a chilling voice. What follows is a roller coaster ride through Mo-Mi's life, from her unassuming job as an office worker, to becoming a popular Cam model masked girl, and ultimately ending up as prisoner number 1047, who appears repentant yet dreams of escape. This rapid succession of her multiple identities leaves viewers craving to know more about the mysterious story behind her many faces.
In an impressive display of talent, three actors – Ko Hyun-Jung, Nana, and a new talent yet to be revealed – portray Kim Mo-Mi in distinct phases of her life. Each actor contributes a unique shade to this character as she transforms throughout the series.
The suspense-filled series also features an ensemble of vivid characters. Here’s a snapshot of the key players.
Kim Mo-Mi: Forced to live three lives under three different names, - Kim Mo-Mi, the corporate employee Showgirl A-reum, and Prisoner Number 1047 - she becomes this enigmatic character who relishes the applause and adoration of her online audience, even as her life off-camera is filled with unhappiness due to her complex appearance. An unforeseen incident triggers her transformation into a murderer, adding yet another identity to her tumultuous life.
Ju Oh-Nam: Played by Ahn Jae-hong, he is an office worker whose only pleasure is watching internet broadcasts after work. When he realizes Mask Girl is his co-worker Kim Mo-Mi, he develops a fixation that takes over his life. Ahn describes his character as "a company employee who wants to erase his presence during the day, and to show his presence in his own world at night." The actor focused on depicting "a man's heart that started with the wrong direction right from the beginning," raising anticipation for his portrayal of the character's hidden depths.
Kim Kyung-Ja: Portrayed by Yeom Hye-ran from The Glory, she is a mother whose entire world revolves around her son. When her son goes missing, she begins a relentless pursuit to find him. Yeom says: "I hoped that Kim Kyung-Ja's revenge would not be motivated only by her motherhood.I wanted to include various complex conflicts originating from her age, religion, and other beliefs, and I had many discussions about these conflicts, which arise as she rushes towards a large and clear goal called revenge." Her nuanced analysis has sparked curiosity about the character.
Director Kim Yong-Hoon describes these characters as "Injured, marginalized individuals," each tangled in the web of a murder mystery. The blurred lines between good and evil create a captivating narrative filled with ambiguity.
With its layered characters and intricate plot, Mask Girl is set to redefine mystery-thrillers. Prepare to unmask the truth of Mask Girl, beginning August 18, only on Netflix.
About Mask Girl
Title: Mask Girl
Directed & Written by: Kim Yong-Hoon
Starring: Ko Hyun-Jung, Ahn Jae-hong, Yeom Hye-ran, Nana
Distributed by: Netflix
Production: House of Impression, BONFACTORY
Release Date: August 18, 2023
April 28, 2023
A Netflix Series: Black Knight, The One Hope To Overturn The World Main trailer for Black Knight finally Unveiled
Black Knight tells the story of how legendary knight 5-8 and refugee Sa-wol take on the omnipotent Cheonmyeong Group that rules a dystopian Korea ravaged by extreme air pollution, making it uninhabitable without a ventilator.
Dismantling the Crooked World Crafted by Cheonmyeong Group,
Dreaming of an Equal Society
The upcoming series, Black Knight, promises to be an action-packed, adrenaline-fueled adventure that will leave you breathless. The recently released main trailer offers a tantalizing glimpse into a post-apocalyptic universe where the Korean peninsula has become a desert wasteland and only one percent of the population clings to life. The devastated look of Seoul seems outright surreal.
The legendary deliveryman 5-8 (Kim Woo-bin) works as a lifeline to mankind, delivering oxygen and other necessities in the daytime. At nightfall, however, he transforms into a Black Knight with a plot to upend the order created by Cheonmyeong Group, the de facto ruler of the devastated world. Ryu Seok (Song Seung-heon), the ruthless heir to Cheonmyeong Group, clashes with 5-8 as he defends his vision of a world with no place for the refugees. Seol-ah (Esom), a major at the Defense Intelligence Command, warns 5-8 that chaos may spiral out of hand, while Sa-wol, a refugee who aspires of becoming a Black Knight, boldly climbs onto 5-8's truck, eager to join the fight.
“That’s exactly what we’re trying to change.”
On top of all the drama is the exhilarating action sequences, including heart-stopping car chases on sand dunes, intense firefights, and expertly choreographed hand-to-hand combat. Director Cho Ui-seok aimed to create “more down-to-earth and lively” scenes compared to the original webtoon. While 5-8 plots to overturn the crooked world order, Ryu Seok’s dark ambitions, Sa-wol’s pursuit of becoming a Black Knight, and Seol-ah’s investigation into the sinister secrets of Cheonmyeong’s dirty secrets are all in play. All eyes are on the expansive universe that Black Knight is set to unveil.
Clear your schedule and prepare to be captivated: Black Knight will be available worldwide on May 12, exclusively on Netflix.
Title: Black Knight
Based on: Webtoon ‘Delivery Knight’ (written by Lee Yoon-gyun)
Directed by: Cho Ui-seok
Written by: Cho Ui-seok
Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom etc.
Produced by: PROJECT318
Distributed by: Netflix
Date: May 12, 2023
Website: www.netflix.com/BlackKnight
April 14, 2023
"Oxygen has been delivered" : Black Knight First Ever Teaser Trailer Released
January 28, 2023
Coco Martin in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo is set to air this February
The original “Batang Quiapo,” which starred Poe’s father, the late film icon Fernando Poe, Jr., included scenes at Quiapo Church and Plaza Miranda.
The 1986 action-comedy film centered on Baldo (FPJ), a former pickpocket who becomes reformed after his time behind bars. Returning to Quiapo, he is asked by a young pickpocket, Maria (Maricel Soriano), to teach her his ways, but instead he attempts to put her on the right path.
Joining Martin and Poe in the cast of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” are screen veterans Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, Tommy Abuel, Cherry Pie Picache, Pen Medina, Lito Lapid, and Susan Africa, Lito Lapid, and John Estrada.
Other cast members include Mark Lapid, Ronwaldo Martin, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, Allan Paule, and Benzon Dalina.
The much-awaited return of Coco Martin in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, is set to air in February.
January 20, 2023
The Glory Part 2 confirmed for March 10 - Continue the journey through the breathtaking revenge
The Glory Part 2, which tells the story of a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence, who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance to all the accomplices who brought her childhood nightmare, has been confirmed to be released on March 10. First look images provide a sneak peek into Part 2.
Following its release on December 30, 2022, Part 1 of The Glory recorded a total of 148 million hours watched, ranked within the top 10 charts 3 weeks in a row, and stayed in the top 10 list of 34 countries on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV list (top10.netflix.com), once again proving the standing of K-contents in the world.
Writer Kim Eun-sook states with confidence, “if you’ve watched Part 1, you won’t be able to resist Part 2,” and added, “Part 2 is refreshingly satisfying and shockingly intense.”
Director An Gil-ho fueled the hype by saying, “the fight between Dong-eun and Yeon-jin really takes off and the perpetrators dynamically meet their end. You won’t be able to take your eyes off of the screen. All elements of the story will now come full circle.”
Check out Part 1 which is currently available on Netflix, and join the heated hype of the series of how revenge unfolds in Part 2 of The Glory on March 10.
Title: The Glory
Director: An Gil-ho
Writer: Kim Eun-sook
Starring: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, Jung Sung-ill and others
Production: Hwa & Dam Pictures
Distribution: Netflix
Part 1 Release Date: December 30, 2022
Part 2 Release Date: March 10, 2023
Official Website: www.netflix.com/TheGlory