* Favourite South Korean Movies *

I have to thank Tarantino for the recommendation. I would say that generally I don't search for detective/serial killer movies as they're not my bag. I'm glad I spent the time with Memories of Murder. It is an absolute masterpiece and the "lighter" moments involving flying kicks etc were very welcomed comic relief. I was intrigued straight from the very funny opening right up until the final scene.

One of those moments when you think, "I'll give this move a chance, at least it can't be terrible..." Then to be completely unexpectedly blown away by it.

Park Chan-Wook. A fresh take on vampirism. Park is one of the few directors around that is expected to deliver greatness with everything he writes. Thirst isn't going to be as iconic as Oldboy but it certainly didn't disappoint me.

No fangs and no garlic. There are some wonderfully disturbing, oddball and comic scenes in Thirst.

Bong Joon-ho's other work includes The Host and Memories Of Murder. 'Mother' is a psychological thriller but with a more sombre atmosphere than Memories Of Murder. Starring Kim Hye-ja as an over-protective over-bearing mother. Her 27 year old son, who has learning difficulties, becomes arrested as the main suspect for a murder of a young girl. Utterly convinced of his innocence, she sets out to investigate on her own. In one almighty intense scene, this slightly-built acupuncturist visits the funeral of the murdered girl. Although she is besieged by distraught family members who think her son is the murderer, she looks them in the eye and proclaims, "My son could never do something like that."

I wouldn't want to reveal the outcome and spoil the essence of 'Mother'. This is one of those movies where you have to pay attention to the little details and you'll be rewarded afterwards. It is quite a lengthy movie at over 2 hours and although the first half starts to meander a little, the last 30 minutes is worth it. The cinematography is grade A, the dialogue is intense and witty, the performances of the actors are all excellent, and the plot twists are explosive. If you enjoy Korean cinema you have to watch this movie.

A real-life 70+ couple who still enjoy sex and are very much in love. You certainly have to admire his libido - I hope I can get it up as high when I reach his age. 'Too Young To Die' is a very sweet and funny movie and shows that life can still be exciting and enjoyable even when you're old.