Let’s take a look at Netflix’s new works in the third week of August.
Mask Girl
Three names, three lives, three murders
“Mask Girl” is a Netflix series that tells the story of Kim Momi, an office worker who is insecure about her looks. She becomes a masked internet personality by night — until a chain of unexpected, ill-fated events overtakes her life.
Kim Momi’s turbulent life story in “Mask Girl” is depicted by 3 notable actresses, from Go Hyun Jung (“Sandglass”, “Queen Seondeok”, “Dear My Friends”) to Nana (“Glitch”, “Confession”, “The Swindlers”) and rookie actress Lee Han Byeol, who was selected after a fierce audition.
(Thriller/Drama, Korea, 2023)
The Killing Vote
Would you like to take part in the vote?
Starring Park Hae Jin, Park Sung Woong and Lim Ji Yeon, “The Killing Vote” follows a mysterious figure known as Gaetal, who conducts surveys via text message to decide whether to put certain vicious criminals to death, then murders them if more than fifty percent of those who respond favor a death sentence.
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, which has accumulated 130 million views, “The Killing Vote” is written by Jo Yoon Young, who boasted delicate writing skills with the drama “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”, and directed by Park Shin Woo, who helmed the drama “Trap” and the movie “White Night”. “The Killing Vote” is available on Netflix every Thursday.
(Drama, Korea, 2023)
Depp v. Heard
Public opinion trial over a legal battle
Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, “Depp v. Heard” (starring Johnny Depp and Amber Heard) explores the trial that set Hollywood ablaze and the online fallout that ensued.
Director Emma Cooper, nominated for Emmy Awards and British Academy Film Awards thanks to Netflix’s documentary series “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes”, sheds light on Hollywood stars’ fierce legal battle.
(Documentary, United States, 2023)
Tár
Is it a maestro that dominates the stage or a monster that burns desire?
“Tár”, which was nominated for 6 awards at the 95th Academy Awards, is coming to Netflix. Set in the international world of Western classical music, “Tár” centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.
Cate Blanchett (as Tár) won Best Actress at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and the 57th National Society of Film Critics for her overwhelming presence and passionate performance.
(To be released on August 22nd, Drama, United States, 2023)
The Monkey King
This world needs us!
Netflix’s movie “The Monkey King” is a computer-animated fantasy action comedy about Monkey King, who has magical powers, struggling to get eternal life.
“The Monkey King” is inspired by the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. It is directed by Anthony Stacchi, who was nominated for world-renowned film festivals such as Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards thanks to “The Boxtrolls”.
(Kids/Action/Fantasy/Comedy, United States, 2023)
Source: Daum
