As many know, the end of the year is typically when the major Hollywood studios release their prestige films from their most noted auteurs, with the hopes of  getting Oscar notice. Thus it is a good time for movie fans not interested in the blockbuster action films that dominate the screens the rest of the time. In Korea, it seems like May is becoming a similar time period, where the most acclaimed Korean directors release their latest in theatres. Last year, we saw Hong Sang-soo’s LIKE YOU KNOW IT ALL, Park Chan-wook’s THIRST, and Bong Joon-ho’s MOTHER all released at the same time in May, which coincides with the Cannes film festival, and this year we have two major releases: Lee Chang-dong’s SHI (POETRY) and Im Sang-soo’s remake of HANYO (THE HOUSEMAID). Both open today, and both are showing with English subtitles: POETRY at the CGV in Yongsan, and THE HOUSEMAID at the CGV in Kangnam. Hong Sang-soo’s latest, HAHAHA, is scheduled to be released this month as well. I’m hoping to see both films over the weekend and will post reviews shortly.

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