NYFF Review - 'The Inspection' Unearths Empathy in the Trenches of Bootcamp
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.

As heir to Korea’s biggest taxi company, playboy Im Jung Hwan spends money like water. Life is great for Jung Hwan until his mother takes away his money. She orders him to start driving a taxi. Jung Hwan, has never worked a day in his life. When Jung Hwan’s first passenger, Eun Ji, runs off without paying, it marks the beginning of a romance between the poor girl and the heir.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.
t’s relatable and heartbreaking all at once, and it’s impossible to watch Happy Together without reflecting on oneself. The film is stunning in every aspect, and is a vital piece of LGBTQ cinema.
Based on the fairy character from previous movies, this fantasy movie gives viewers magic.
Evan Goldman, a child of divorced parents, is planning a memorable bar mitzvah for his 13th birthday. However, middle school has a few obstacles along the way.
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.