#thehandmaiden

[liarasdf]

putangina.

[spinelllis]

my tamako

my sookee

[artyiraofficial]

Drawing of kim tae-ri from mr.sunshine

[j0iryyde]

"When Jinlian finally took off her clothes, Ximen Qing examined her jade gate to find it hairless, white as snow, and smooth as jade. Tight as a drum, and soft as silk. Once he drew apart the curtains of flesh, a scent of well-aged wine emanated from within, and on fold upon fold of the red velvet interior, beads of dew were forming. Its center was dark and void, yet as if it had its own life, it twitched and twitched."

-"The Handmaiden" (2016)

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The Handmaiden (2016)

Director: Park Chan-wook

Because this is my first “official” post, I felt it only fitting to present my favorite film. This masterpiece went completely under the radar when it came to major audiences and award shows. While I’m obviously biased, I think this film could’ve been an excellent contender to the “Best Picture” winner Moonlight (2016). Both films boast incredible representation for LGBTQ individuals and people of color. With that being said, however; The Handmaiden takes the cake in my humble, humble opinion.

When I began watching The Handmaiden, I knew little regarding the plot. At that time, I had only seen stills of the film and small, non-spoilery reviews. And for this, I am ETERNALLY grateful. Going blind into a film is such an exciting experience, but watching this masterclass in filmmaking was something to behold. This had me on the edge of my seat for all 2 hours and 24 minutes. With every twist and mood change, I felt the knife slowly turning, building up for an incredible conclusion. This was my first time seeing these actors, and they could not have been any more perfect. They perfectly portrayed every heartbreaking, soul shattering emotion these two immensely powerful women experienced.

For most of my life, I’ve wanted to be a filmmaker in some capacity—whether that be directing, screenwriting, or cinematography. Unfortunately, this is not an easy career to enter, let alone be successful in. Because of this, I recall my hopes and dreams and resign to a more “reachable” career path. But every now and then, a film comes along and completely pulls me back into my possibly unreachable goal of being a filmmaker. This movie pulled me in, and wouldn’t let me go. For weeks (and when I say weeks... I mean weeks) I constantly thought about this movie. When I was at work: The Handmaiden. When I was doing laundry: The Handmaiden. When I was trying to sleep: The Handmaiden. These constant, drowning thoughts refused to leave my brain, and I was totally fine with that. If there was one thing I had to think of all day long, I was glad it was this jaw-dropping experience of a movie. This renewal of wanting to pursue my dreams has yet to leave my mind solely, with 100% credit: to this movie.

While it’s true that I have a running list of favorite films, no other has had the lasting impact that The Handmaiden has. It’s completely possible that one day these feelings might change and this brilliant movie could be lost in the endless sea of great cinema, but I’ll always have the blessing of spending this time lost in my own head, consumed by this film.

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Lady Hideko: “The savior who came to tear my life apart. My Tamako. My Sookee.“

[wolf117]

Star Wars: The Future of the Jedi

Imagining what Meetra Surik's galaxy looks like after the events of Knights of the Old Republic II.

How do you imagine that galaxy?

See the full-view on DeviantArt!

[poisonappleprintshop]

Honestly, the only thing getting me through each week is #filmfriday! It’s not often I am blown away by a film, but watching Park Chan-wook’s erotic psychological thriller The Handmaiden left me speechless and awestruck. It is loosely based on the crime novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, set in the Victorian era, but Chan-wook has changed the setting to 1930s Korea under Japanese rule. I don’t want to give much away about the plot so I’ll just sum it up by saying it is about an elaborate con and things get crazy. From the flawless mis-en-scene to the provocative storyline to the powerful themes, I can confidently say The Handmaiden is a well-rounded and utterly beautiful masterpiece of cinema. Every aspect interlocks to create an immersive movie that is seductive, detailed, and consistently engaging. The film continually morphs into something new as the story twists and writhes deeper and deeper into a seedy abyss. As the story gets crazier, the spectacles become more sensational and more horrific. Some events are only suggested on screen, making them even more gruesome in the mind’s eye. I’ll never look at an octopus the same way again. What really drives the movie to greatness is the structured narrative and well-timed revelations of key events. It is mesmerizing to watch sex, deception, fetishism, savagery, retribution, beauty, and terror dance together on the screen and swirl into a dark, elegant film. Fair warning, there are quite a few gratuitous female sex scenes in this movie, so if that sort of thing makes you uncomfortable, I recommend skipping this one. But, there are some really thrilling scenes of destruction and manipulation that bring on female empowerment. The last scene in the library was one of my favorites! All in all, The Handmaiden is a truly outstanding movie and a must-see for lovers of the dark and unusual. 🎞 #thehandmaiden #parkchanwook https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XmZB0pyBN/?igshid=1lwnj88e83g9z

[mypersonalcornerofthemoon]

naïveté does not exist for them. this film is one of my favorite movies. i cannot praise it enough. 

it is a story about overcoming a predator who craves you, while you learn what desire truly is. 

and it’s anything but weakening the object person of your affection as you prey on them. it’s empowering each other. and freeing each other. 

for Hideko and Sook-Hee