1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,900 (Gets a bit too deep) It's getting too deep 2 00:00:02,900 --> 00:00:05,940 (While rating the movie...) Rating of this movie? 3 00:00:05,940 --> 00:00:09,760 (He gets humbled)\ Who am I to rate this? 4 00:00:09,760 --> 00:00:11,020 (Recommending you the movie) It's my personal rating 5 00:00:11,020 --> 00:00:12,320 (Full of personal taste and imagination) If an alien falls 6 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:15,060 Wait, can they fall from apartments? 7 00:00:15,060 --> 00:00:15,781 Am it being too raTional? 8 00:00:15,781 --> 00:00:19,061 (Highly recommended; recommend by Kang-jun\ First, movie) 9 00:00:19,621 --> 00:00:22,540 Hello everyone I'm Seo Kang-jun 10 00:00:22,541 --> 00:00:24,861 (Hi) 11 00:00:24,861 --> 00:00:27,340 Today I'm here with Seo Kang-jun's recommendation 12 00:00:27,340 --> 00:00:30,300 of highly recommended contents 13 00:00:30,300 --> 00:00:32,320 Beforehand, we asked you questions 14 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:34,820 (Event was on MOC's instagram comment section)\ about things you want me to recommend 15 00:00:34,820 --> 00:00:36,879 Books and movies were top ranking 16 00:00:36,879 --> 00:00:39,380 (First highly recommended session: Movie)\ So I'm going to recommend you some movies 17 00:00:39,380 --> 00:00:42,820 I recently rewatched this one 18 00:00:45,580 --> 00:00:47,500 (Pulp Fiction, 1994)\ It's a movie called Pulp Fiction 19 00:00:47,500 --> 00:00:49,899 It's a movie by Quentin Tarantino 20 00:00:49,899 --> 00:00:52,000 I love Quentin Tarantino 21 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:54,580 So I watch his films a lot 22 00:00:54,580 --> 00:00:57,439 I saw this a long time ago so my memory was getting a bit blurry 23 00:00:57,439 --> 00:00:58,500 So I rewatched it 24 00:00:58,500 --> 00:01:02,040 It's a movie filled with Tarantino's style 25 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:05,580 The arrangement of this movie is unorganized 26 00:01:05,580 --> 00:01:09,440 The time is mixed up like puzzles 27 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:11,639 It's a story about criminals 28 00:01:11,639 --> 00:01:14,500 It's a story about human nature, sin, atonement 29 00:01:14,500 --> 00:01:17,000 And also faith 30 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:20,020 When it starts to get deep with thoughts while watching it 31 00:01:20,020 --> 00:01:21,739 Humorous scenes pop up 32 00:01:21,739 --> 00:01:24,699 As if it's saying "Stop thinking" 33 00:01:24,699 --> 00:01:27,439 When you start thinking deep 34 00:01:27,439 --> 00:01:29,299 It makes you lightly laugh 35 00:01:29,299 --> 00:01:30,940 But it's a bit cruel 36 00:01:30,940 --> 00:01:32,860 (Rated R)\ Minors are not supposed to watch it 37 00:01:32,860 --> 00:01:33,780 When you're bored 38 00:01:33,780 --> 00:01:35,739 And when you want your life to be a bit funky 39 00:01:35,739 --> 00:01:39,500 When you want some spice 40 00:01:39,500 --> 00:01:41,839 I recommend you this movie 41 00:01:41,839 --> 00:01:44,159 There's a famous scene from this movie 42 00:01:44,159 --> 00:01:46,500 A scene where the main characters dance 43 00:01:46,500 --> 00:01:49,000 When you see the scene, you'll feel like 44 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,599 you've watched it from somewhere 45 00:01:50,599 --> 00:01:53,080 If I rate this movie 46 00:01:53,080 --> 00:01:55,679 (The rating of Pulp Fiction is?)\ 4.5 out of 5 47 00:01:55,679 --> 00:01:57,840 The reason for the 0.5 deduction 48 00:01:57,840 --> 00:01:59,699 is because the movie is not mainstream material 49 00:01:59,699 --> 00:02:03,799 It's actually very significant in Hollywood 50 00:02:03,799 --> 00:02:06,880 It's known as one of the masterpieces 51 00:02:06,880 --> 00:02:08,639 Minus 0.5 point is because 52 00:02:08,639 --> 00:02:11,180 it’s not really a mainstream work 53 00:02:11,180 --> 00:02:12,980 It is not what you normally think 54 00:02:12,980 --> 00:02:15,940 It is not a film to watch just for fun 55 00:02:15,940 --> 00:02:18,420 It really is an amazing piece of work 56 00:02:18,420 --> 00:02:20,440 And secondly, 57 00:02:20,440 --> 00:02:22,900 The Ballad of Buster Scruggs 2018) 58 00:02:22,900 --> 00:02:25,660 I watched it not long ago too, and it’s really unique 59 00:02:25,660 --> 00:02:28,340 First off, it’s set in the Wild West era 60 00:02:28,340 --> 00:02:30,380 It’s an anthology-style film 61 00:02:30,380 --> 00:02:32,539 I think anyone watching this movie will probably 62 00:02:32,539 --> 00:02:34,319 feel the same way 63 00:02:34,319 --> 00:02:35,819 I felt that too 64 00:02:35,819 --> 00:02:37,740 How can a movie feel this empty? 65 00:02:37,740 --> 00:02:39,240 Why does it feel so empty? 66 00:02:39,240 --> 00:02:41,180 You’re gonna feel those kinds of emotions 67 00:02:41,180 --> 00:02:42,519 There are several different stories 68 00:02:42,519 --> 00:02:45,139 Basically it’s about life and death 69 00:02:45,139 --> 00:02:47,700 And it also talks about human greed 70 00:02:47,700 --> 00:02:50,080 In the end, everything concludes with death 71 00:02:50,080 --> 00:02:53,239 The final end for all humans on earth is death 72 00:02:53,239 --> 00:02:55,579 When you finally achieve the dream you wanted so badly, 73 00:02:55,579 --> 00:02:57,759 what you feel isn’t really happiness 74 00:02:57,759 --> 00:03:01,960 They say you mostly feel emptiness instead 75 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:05,659 This movie is basically telling a story about that kind of emptiness 76 00:03:05,939 --> 00:03:08,560 Wow, this is getting too deep 77 00:03:10,020 --> 00:03:11,320 It’s too deep 78 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:14,419 Anyway, if you want you can watch this movie pretty lightheartedly 79 00:03:14,419 --> 00:03:16,660 It’s a film you can watch casually 80 00:03:16,660 --> 00:03:18,439 So as you watch it 81 00:03:18,439 --> 00:03:19,779 About life and death 82 00:03:19,779 --> 00:03:22,640 Human nature and greed 83 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:24,680 The emptiness of life 84 00:03:24,680 --> 00:03:28,739 Maybe it’s a good movie to reflect on those things 85 00:03:28,739 --> 00:03:31,499 But it’s also good to just watch without thinking too much 86 00:03:31,499 --> 00:03:32,800 Check it out sometime 87 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:36,000 (Q. What’s your rating for this movie?) \ My rating is… 88 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:38,501 But who am I to give it a rating? 89 00:03:38,501 --> 00:03:39,801 (Movie critic just for today) 90 00:03:39,801 --> 00:03:41,000 This is just my personal rating 91 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:42,100 Four stars 92 00:03:42,100 --> 00:03:44,319 The movie is really really good 93 00:03:44,319 --> 00:03:45,180 But 94 00:03:45,180 --> 00:03:47,290 It might be a bit hard to understand 95 00:03:47,290 --> 00:03:49,899 But the message the movie’s trying to get across 96 00:03:49,899 --> 00:03:52,019 is really witty 97 00:03:52,019 --> 00:03:54,381 So you can watch it without it feeling too deep 98 00:03:54,381 --> 00:03:55,460 It’s that kind of film 99 00:03:55,460 --> 00:03:57,320 It’s a black comedy 100 00:03:57,320 --> 00:04:00,620 Both Pulp Fiction and this film have black comedy elements 101 00:04:00,620 --> 00:04:02,159 This is a humorous film 102 00:04:02,940 --> 00:04:04,240 Ah, this one too 103 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:05,779 I believe it’s rated R 104 00:04:05,779 --> 00:04:07,140 (Rated R as well) Yes, right? 105 00:04:07,140 --> 00:04:09,520 Since it’s restricted, minor viewers 106 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:12,500 should wait until you’re older to watch it 107 00:04:12,500 --> 00:04:14,199 And the third film is 108 00:04:14,199 --> 00:04:16,900 (Jules 2023) called Jules 109 00:04:16,900 --> 00:04:18,939 I think many people might not know this one 110 00:04:18,939 --> 00:04:20,181 I also came across it by chance 111 00:04:20,181 --> 00:04:22,640 while I was browsing movies 112 00:04:22,640 --> 00:04:24,140 It’s a really cute film 113 00:04:24,140 --> 00:04:28,800 An alien crash-lands in the backyard of an elderly man’s house 114 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:31,999 He takes care of and nurses the alien 115 00:04:31,999 --> 00:04:33,400 and incidents start happening from there 116 00:04:33,400 --> 00:04:36,820 The neighbors also join in 117 00:04:36,820 --> 00:04:38,279 to look after the alien 118 00:04:38,280 --> 00:04:39,540 and form a bond 119 00:04:39,540 --> 00:04:42,080 These elderly characters each carry their own loneliness 120 00:04:42,080 --> 00:04:44,740 But the alien doesn’t say a single word 121 00:04:44,740 --> 00:04:46,019 because it can’t speak 122 00:04:46,019 --> 00:04:49,660 It’s really a warm story about friendship 123 00:04:49,660 --> 00:04:52,320 (Jules is lighthearted movie to watch) It’s a lighthearted movie to watch 124 00:04:52,680 --> 00:04:53,799 It feels rather quirky 125 00:04:53,799 --> 00:04:55,660 (Q. How would you rate this movie?) Star rating… 126 00:04:55,660 --> 00:04:56,939 I’d give it four stars 127 00:04:56,939 --> 00:05:00,380 This film does have its flaws 128 00:05:00,380 --> 00:05:02,979 it’s a bit loose in terms of story 129 00:05:02,979 --> 00:05:06,720 and consistency, but that clumsiness is actually part of its charm 130 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:09,300 (Jules is B-movie alien film) It has the vibe of a cute B-movie alien film 131 00:05:09,300 --> 00:05:11,320 When’s a good time to watch it? 132 00:05:11,320 --> 00:05:14,919 I think it’s perfect to watch during dinner 133 00:05:14,919 --> 00:05:16,059 (Q. What if an alien were to fall into your backyard?) If an alien were to fall into my backyard? 134 00:05:16,059 --> 00:05:20,340 In the film, no one believes the man 135 00:05:20,340 --> 00:05:22,880 when he says 136 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:25,100 an alien crashed behind his house 137 00:05:25,100 --> 00:05:26,600 No one believes him 138 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:29,479 So the three of them secretly takes care of the alien together 139 00:05:29,479 --> 00:05:33,660 But in my case, I live in an apartment 140 00:05:33,660 --> 00:05:36,419 so could it even land here? 141 00:05:36,419 --> 00:05:37,399 Was I too raTional? 142 00:05:37,399 --> 00:05:38,880 If it did crash at my place 143 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:41,060 I’d probably tell one one of my closest friends 144 00:05:41,060 --> 00:05:42,600 One of my best friends and 145 00:05:42,620 --> 00:05:44,226 I'll also tell my coworkers 146 00:05:44,226 --> 00:05:46,506 (They'll be like, "what?') 147 00:05:46,506 --> 00:05:48,459 But I’d call them over 148 00:05:48,459 --> 00:05:52,100 to take a look and figure out what to do together 149 00:05:52,100 --> 00:05:55,379 Whether to help the alien return home quickly, 150 00:05:55,379 --> 00:05:57,500 since it needs to go back home 151 00:05:57,500 --> 00:05:58,660 And maybe… 152 00:05:58,660 --> 00:06:00,105 (Alien extortion) Could I get something out of it? 153 00:06:00,105 --> 00:06:02,580 Like superpowers or something 154 00:06:02,580 --> 00:06:03,499 Maybe just that 155 00:06:03,499 --> 00:06:07,899 Then let me ask a few questions related to movies 156 00:06:07,899 --> 00:06:09,879 (Q. What was the most recent film you watched in theaters?) I did see one, just a second… 157 00:06:09,879 --> 00:06:11,660 The most recent one 158 00:06:11,660 --> 00:06:13,080 (Kang-jun watched F1 The Movie) I watched was F1 The Movie 159 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:14,459 I really enjoyed it 160 00:06:14,459 --> 00:06:17,439 Brad Pitt is just incredibly, unbelievably awesome 161 00:06:17,439 --> 00:06:19,740 (Q. Which streaming services are you subscribed to?) I used to 162 00:06:19,740 --> 00:06:21,080 be subscribed to several services 163 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:24,100 But I canceled all of them except one 164 00:06:24,100 --> 00:06:25,799 (Only Watcha survived) Now I only keep Watcha 165 00:06:25,799 --> 00:06:27,700 It actually has so many great films 166 00:06:27,700 --> 00:06:31,200 Watcha is often called a minor OTT platform… 167 00:06:31,200 --> 00:06:32,580 Yes, but what makes it “minor” is just 168 00:06:32,580 --> 00:06:34,899 that not many people watch it 169 00:06:34,899 --> 00:06:36,540 There are actually a lot of really good films there 170 00:06:36,540 --> 00:06:38,899 I recently watched "Farewell My Concubine" 171 00:06:38,899 --> 00:06:42,760 It feels like a treasure trove filled with films 172 00:06:42,760 --> 00:06:46,560 you wouldn’t usually find on mainstream platforms 173 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:49,399 So please don’t ever disappear 174 00:06:49,399 --> 00:06:50,660 Stay strong 175 00:06:50,660 --> 00:06:53,500 I’ll support you 176 00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:55,859 I’ll even add another year to my subscription 177 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,500 (Q. What device do you usually use to watch movies?) I always watch on TV, without exception 178 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:01,899 Even if I had extra time 179 00:07:01,899 --> 00:07:04,100 and could watch something on my phone 180 00:07:04,100 --> 00:07:07,000 I would never watch that way 181 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:10,459 Because it’s not just about the story 182 00:07:10,459 --> 00:07:12,859 The colors, the mise-en-scène... 183 00:07:12,859 --> 00:07:16,000 Everything in the frame matters, it’s art 184 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,379 And of course, the sound as well 185 00:07:17,379 --> 00:07:19,660 That’s why theaters are the best 186 00:07:19,660 --> 00:07:22,120 But since you can’t watch every film in theaters 187 00:07:22,120 --> 00:07:25,580 Watching films on a big TV with good speakers 188 00:07:25,580 --> 00:07:27,100 is the best way 189 00:07:27,100 --> 00:07:28,819 (Q. What genres do you prefer?) I don’t really have a genre I avoid 190 00:07:28,819 --> 00:07:30,280 except horror 191 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:34,100 I like human dramas, romance, action, thrillers, sci-fi 192 00:07:34,100 --> 00:07:34,899 I enjoy them all 193 00:07:34,899 --> 00:07:36,080 I don’t discriminate, I watch everything 194 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:37,379 Honestly, I think I choose genres 195 00:07:37,379 --> 00:07:41,399 based on my mood at the time 196 00:07:41,399 --> 00:07:43,919 (So that’s the end of the movie introductions) 197 00:07:43,919 --> 00:07:46,200 (Now moving on to the book introduction) 198 00:07:47,380 --> 00:07:51,700 (Book recommendation was supposed to be in one video, but due to content overload, stay tuned until next week...) 199 00:07:51,700 --> 00:07:54,399 And aliens? 200 00:07:54,399 --> 00:07:56,200 Don’t you think they exist? 201 00:07:56,200 --> 00:07:58,799 I believe they do exist 202 00:07:58,799 --> 00:07:59,899 Seriously