Movies

Pulgasari (1985) A tiny figurine, brought to life by a blacksmith's dying wish and a drop of his daughter's blood, grows into a giant iron-eating monster to save the people from an oppressive ruler. Pretty fair giant monster movie. What makes it different is it was made in North Korea, its director kidnapped from South Korea by orders of the oppressive ruler of the time. Apparently the monster is meant to symbolize capitalism which freed the commoners from the rule of the elite but ultimately became oppressive in itself. Interesting to see the medieval Korean costumes and customs, but there's nothing all that special about it. 6/10