Let’s talk South Korean cinema! There has been a huge uptick in the popularity of Korean cinema in the past few years. For some people, it started with Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite” winning the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020. For others, K-pop and K-dramas were their introduction.

But what if I told you South Korea has been, consistently, producing amazing motion pictures all throughout the 20th and 21st centuries? 

*We will watch all genres, but with a particular focus on psychological thrillers and horror produced in the 21st century, as they tend to have the biggest emotional, and intellectual, impact. 

In this on-going class, we’ll watch some of my all-time favorites and discuss the complex themes and ideas in each. But please know, requests are always welcome! These classes are part film appreciation, part analysis, and total “geek-out” fun!

Students are required to watch each movie BEFORE class so that a full, and lively, discussion can be had in class. 

*Please note: Many of these movies are rated PG-13 or R and may contain violence, adult language, and/or behavior. I advise all parents to watch these films before their children watch them. I have listed the rating after each title.



November 21: Parasite - R
November 28: Forgotten - TV-MA
December 5 : The Wailing - NR (at least a PG-13)
December 12: I Saw the Devil - NR (but a definite R)
December 19: The Royal Tailor - 13+
December 26: Memoir of a Murderer - 16+
January 2: The Piper - 13+
January 9: The Host - R
January 16: Montage - 16+
January 23: Mother - R
January 30: Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds - NR (PG-13)
February 6: Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days - 13+
February 13: Memories of Murder - R
February 20: Bluebeard - TV-14
February 27: Train to Busan - 13+
March 6: A Tale of Two Sisters - R
March 13: Flu - 13+
March 20: Confession of Murder - NR (R)
March 27: Metamorphosis - NR (R)