![]() ![]() The acupuncturist-a mild-mannered man in his 30s named Chun Kyung-soo (played by Ryu Jun-yeol), also known as Chun Geyong-su-is frantically running out of the royal palace while carrying a boy on his back. The opening scene of “The Night Owl” takes place around 6 a.m. “The Night Owl” takes a well-known Korean legend about the mysterious death of a real prince and shows it from the perspective of a fictional and partially blind acupuncturist who was hired by the royal family and who witnessed the death. Even though the movie is fictional, it features some portrayals of real-life historical figures and events. Ahn co-wrote the fictional screenplay with Soo-in Bang and Gyu-Ri Hyun. However, most of “The Night Owl” is a well-acted thriller, partially inspired by real Korean history of the 1640s.ĭirected by Ahn Tae-jin, “The Night Owl” takes place in Korean kingdom of Joseon, in 1645 and briefly in 1649, during the Joseon Dynasty. And the movie’s ending is a bit too contrived. It’s a somewhat slow build to the most suspenseful parts of this political crime drama. “The Night Owl” has a title that is meant to describe movie’s wise protoganist, who is nocturnal by nature and sees things at night that he won’t necessarily reveal right away. An acupuncture scene from “The Night Owl” (Photo courtesy of 815 Films) Kirkus Reviews With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor.Ahn Tae-jin, Choi Moo-sung, drama, Jo Yoon-seo, Kim Do-wan, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Ye-eun, Korea, Lee Joo-won, movies, Park Myung-hoon, reviews, Ryu Jun-yeol, The Night Owl, Yoo Hae-jinīy Carla Hay Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Jun-yeol in “The Night Owl” (Photo courtesy of 815 Films)Ĭulture Representation: Taking place in the Korean kingdom of Joseon, in 1645 and briefly in 1649, the dramatic film “The Night Owl” features an all-Korean cast of characters representing the working-class and middle-class.Ĭulture Clash: A partially blind acupuncturist, who goes to work for the empire’s royal family, witnesses the murder of the prince who was the empire’s direct heir, and the acupuncturist finds himself in a battle with the king, who wants to abide by the official cause of death as malaria.Ĭulture Audience: “The Night Owl” will appeal primarily to people who are interested in watching “slow burn” movies that combine murder mysteries with political intrigue that’s partially based on real-life historical figures. Done in a three-color printing, the silk screen offers a toothiness to the page, giving fruit, animal and emotions more substance. While Pizzoli uses the computer to arrange his compositions, he takes extra care to hand print the pieces. School Library Journal, starred review The illustrations, done in a graphic, flat-color style with simple linework, recall the cheerful stylings of Ed Emberley and Roger Hargreaves. ![]() Publishers Weekly, starred review * Children will love this hilarious book.The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for The Watermelon Seed Winner of the 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Pizzoli legitimizes childish anxieties but also slyly exaggerates each worry to highlight the humor. School Library Journal Pizzoli's talent with color, easy-to-read words, and humor is something to behold. ![]() Publishers Weekly, starred review * ' popular choice at storytimes. Kirkus Reviews, starred review * nother winner from Pizzoli. Horn Book Praise for Number One Sam Pizzoli's zingy ice-pop colors and dramatically varied page compositions take home the blue ribbon. Booklist Templeton is a celebration of independence, and of our complex feelings about those we love. Publishers Weekly nveys intense emotion with a few simple lines and very bright colors, as his tale reflects the endearing aspects of a small child's struggles to behave. Will Owl ever get a good night's sleep? Praise for Templeton Gets His Wish Cheerful entertainment, with just a touch of snark. But while he's busy tearing his house apart, he doesn't notice one tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what's going on! He looks everywhere-in his cupboard, underneath the floorboards-even in his walls. But as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. ![]()
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