6 Gripping Films from PiFan 2013 Worth Watching
This year’s Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan), in its 17th year, served up an eclectic mix of new and classic films by auteurs from varied nationalities and walks of life. Featured film series like “Urban Cult: Dark Side of the City” and “The Catcher in Korean Film: KAFA in 30 Years” confronted the audience...
In Pictures: Jackmaster at Cakeshop
It’s certainly no secret that Glasgow’s champion DJ, Jackmaster, was in town this past Friday night, and it’s also no secret that he killed it. The difference between Jackmaster and everyone else is that when he spins, he makes sweet, sweet love to his set. His energy was on point from start to finish. Jackmaster...
Bike Party Seoul: Keep Calm & Bike On
What better way to celebrate 2013 than following a bike – with speakers attached to it - blasting Michael Jackson and dubstep on the streets of Seoul? Bike Party Seoul makes that awesomeness happen. Chances are you’ve probably seen the stickers popping up on lamp posts or bathroom stalls if you’re a Hongdae or Itaewon socialite....
Brenmar
If previous events put on by Multi are anything to go by, I knew this one would be big. Multi have built a reputation for bringing new and unique talent to Seoul, and they continued to deliver on the warm summer’s evening that was Brenmar @ Globe. For those of you who haven’t been to...
No Age Live at Rolling Hall
The unusually young demographic of the audience, Rolling Hall’s no smoking policy and guitarist Randy Randall’s refusal of a free shot of vodka (offered up to him by one generous fan) echoed the all ages, alcohol and drug-free ethos of Downtown Los Angeles venue, The Smell, where No Age played their first shows. No wonder,...
In Pictures: Spring’s Future Shorts Film Festival
The second edition of Future Shorts hit Seoul again last weekend, drawing an even bigger crowd than last time. It seemed there was a lot more planning put into the event, with a BBQ attracting the crowd to the venue earlier on in the sunny afternoon, and a DJ and speed dating to keep people...
