On Friday, Sept. 5, USC will be showing two films directed by Lee Myung Se, namely Duelist and M. Duelist plays at 4pm and will be followed by a Q&A with Lee Myung Se. The Q&A will be followed by a reception, and the reception will be followed by a screening of M. For more details click here.
Due to the fact that it’s at USC and I’m not familiar with the campus or comfortable there, I probably will not go. But it sounds like a fun event. Both films should be watchable. Duelist sounds more plot-driven, M more character-driven. Plot synopses are available at the link in the previous paragraph.
Besides, there’s a reception. Who can object to free food?
The event is cosponsored by these organizations:the School of Cinematic Arts, East Asian Studies Center, Center for International Studies, East Asian Languages & Culture, East Asian Library, Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles, Korean Film Council, University of Notre Dame.
It should be a very cool event.
I’ve been to the previous ones when they had Hong Sang Soo and Kang Je Gyu.
Lee’s recent films are not very accessible, and are kind of a chore to sit through, but they are so visually stunning that seeing them on the big screen and hearing the guy talk should be a real treat.
Why did they have to do it on a Friday though….
I won’t be able to get out of work in time to catch this. Bummer…
Yeah, I noticed it starts at 4pm. Hard for people with 9-5 jobs to make it then.
haha, yeah… also hard for people with jobs that start at 4:30 pm (yours truly)
Very true!
Someone needs to update a blog!!!!
You’re right!