Little Women(2019) is the seventh film based on a novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. Four sisters from the March family are the main characters of the movie, modeled after the author's sisters. While Alcott’s Little Women unfolds in a linear timeline, Little Women(2019) has two distinct timelines: the first is when the girls are teenagers, and the second unfolds years later as the sisters go about their separate lives.It is quite dangerous to produce a film with multiple remakes of the original. The film has to follow the plot of the original and have a singularity that surpasses

As social media has developed to become parts of daily lives, the power of “influencers”, people who have a reputation through social media for their knowledge and expertise on a specific topic, is increasing. However, some influencers’ greed for fame and wealth lead to deceiving and immoral behaviors. Here are some cases showing it.From the end of 2019, YouTuber “I’mTourette”, appealing that he is suffering Tourette syndrome, attracted people’s attention. He posted videos about hardships due to the syndrome while doing everyday tasks, such as going to a hair salon or eating instant noodles. M

“All citizens shall be assured of human worth and dignity and have the right to the pursuit of happiness.” Human rights are the most fundamental, yet highest of all values. It is a universal value of humanity and in no case shall it be compromised, deprived nor relinquished. But in history, especially in times of war, there have been countless incidents in which human dignity was infringed upon. During these times, a violation of one’s human dignity was not only confined to the living but also to the dead. The perception of the rights of the dead was callous in ancient and medieval times. The

“The online platforms became a rubbish bin for anger and raw emotions for many Koreans. They just do not see the suffering they inflict on victims with a simple, short comment,” said Kawk Geum-goo, a psychology professor at Seoul National University. Comments have gone beyond the free expression of opinions. Another celebrity has cut her life short after battling cyberbullying and attacks. The news section is one of the most popular services for the portal site, but questions have been raised over whether the comments section should be kept alive due to a number of malicious comments and their

As the millennial generation emerge as the center of the Korean consumer market, many confectionery and food products that millennials enjoyed as children are being re-launched.Orion is one of the most active companies in re-launching discontinued products. Orion has so far released a total of three re-launching snacks, “SUN”, “Chicken Pop” and “BaeBae”, all of which were successful. Orion re-launched (Descendants of the) SUN in April 2018 in the name of (Returned) SUN. SUN has halted production in 2016 due to a fire at the company’s Icheon factory. Last year, the product was so popular that i

For those who are going through rough times in their lives, The Postech Times recommends ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ for motivation and encouragement. The film is biography based on true story about a salesman struggling to take care of his son and pursue a career of which he always dreamed.SummaryChristopher Gardner, in hopes of making a fortune, put all-in in a device called a “bone density scanner”. However, the device turns out to be slightly better than X-ray for twice the price, and finding a doctor who wants the device was a challenge. Because he invested everything into the machine, the

Throughout Europe’s history, nations have waged war, battled, and formed alliances to establish power in their region. Bringing Europe under one nation was several historical figures’ biggest ambition. However today, there is not a country, nor figure in Europe that would risk their own benefits to accomplish hegemony. Within Europe there are a few countries that want Germany to establish more of a leadership role, hoping they could also have their own “German success”. Germany, however, is somewhat reluctant to take more responsibility in the European community.Germany, having the largest pop

During a parliamentary audit of the Korea Media Rating Board (KMRB) by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Oct. 17, it was pointed out that the KMRB judges violence and selection of movies and other video clips with an overly lenient yardstick. Citing the movies “Joker (2019)” and “PARASITE (2019),” which were judged to be 15+, ruling and opposition party lawmakers criticized that the rating of the KMRB’s decision on the ratings was far from the public’s perception.The boundary between “rather-high” and “high” that separates 18+ and 15+ is persistence and specificity, according to t

After starring in the highly successful movie 8 Mile, American rapper Eminem is back at it again–but this time, as a producer. Bodied, the movie featured in this edition of Postechian’s Pick, is a 2018 American battle rap comedy-drama film that digs deep into the themes of aggressive humor and cultural sensitivity. SummaryAdam Merkin is a white graduate student at UC Berkeley. He is writing a thesis on the use of the n-word in battle rap and attends a freestyle rap battle to research. He tries to interview rapper Behn Grymm, who performed in the rap battle, but is made fun of instead. Later in

U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing in his efforts to lower drug prices, especially targeted at prescription drugs. Having already faced two major setbacks: a killed proposal that would have reduced out-of-pocket costs for older consumers and a blocked rule requiring drug prices in TV ads by the federal judge, Trump has now signed an executive order aimed at improving Medicare–a definite step towards lowering health-care costs. Further actions directly targeting drug prices are still to come.The Rise of Drug PricesAccording to National Health Expenditure data, the U.S. spent about 333 bi

With global warming, environmental issues are being considered more seriously than ever. And environment damaging aspects of traditional sources of nutrients, especially protein, has come under scrutiny. With such scrutiny has come a need for an alternative source, leading to food engineering gaining popularity and attention. Presently, the most common source of protein is slaughtered animal meat, but three alternatives are trying to change the narrative.In 2013, the concept of cell-based meat, also called cultured meat, was made public. The introduction of cell-based meat for the first time i

Anna Karenina is a Russian novel written by Leo Tolstoy. After it was published in 1878, it has been considered as one of the best novels that Russia has ever produced. William Faulkner described it as “the best novel ever written,” and Fyodor Dostoevsky described it “flawless.” Many Anglo-American writers also see Anna Karenina as the greatest novel ever written in Russia. It is a complex novel composed of eight parts. It features dozens of characters and various themes that richly portray Imperial Russian society. SummaryAnna Karenina, a married noblewoman and socialite, did not feel loved b

Korea boasts one of the fastest and most convenient delivery services in the world. Ordering some midnight snacks after 11 P.M. in Korea is nothing new. However in countries like France, delivery after 11 P.M. is impossible. Also, free delivery and coupons are unique aspects of our delivery culture. Such convenient and user-friendly delivery services have become even more convenient and easy to use with the appearance of delivery apps. Delivery apps allow users to order food without calling and provides various benefits as well and, with the advance of IT and smartphones in our daily lives, de

Since Jan. 1, 2014, the “Companion Animal Registration System” has been valid, under which people who own dogs older than three months must register their dogs. As the companion animal registration system failed to prove its effectiveness, the voluntary reporting period was operated from July 1 to Aug 31 this year. A maximum fine of one million KRW will be levied for being detected with non-registered animals after the voluntary reporting deadline.The registration of companion dogs was instituted to reduce the loss and abandonment of dogs, however, the fines imposed so far from 2014 are only 2

The Lion King (2019) is a must-watch movie for the 90’s babies who have grown up watching the Disney’s original animated version released in 1994. The 21st-century film is a true remake of the previous as Jon Favreau, the director, reproduced the scenes and songs to be near-identical to the original’s, taking the audience back to their childhood. However, the slight mismatch of the emotionless faces and the singing of the characters has proved yet again a remake cannot overcome its original. Although I loved both the photorealistic graphics and the voices of the finest artists, the harmony was

Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of this diet or the philosophy is known as a “vegan”. Although veganism used to be recognized as a vegetarian diet only, recently, the realm of veganism has expanded beyond the cuisine. The so-called “using veganism” is in the spotlight, which is avoiding the use of animal ingredients in clothing and cosmetics. Analysts explain the reason behind such trends is the increase in consumers’ interest in ethical consumptio

The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of the South Korean government’s ban on imports of some Japanese fishery products after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, reversing an earlier decision against the restriction.After the terrible Tohoku earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster which happened in 2011, South Korea imposed a ban on 50 species of seafood from Fukushima and seven other prefectures nearby in order to prevent the hazard of radioactive contamination. The Korean government strengthened the restriction on Japanese products on Sept. 6, 2013. The Korean government widen

A creative approach to racism and segregation, Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackmanhas has recently been transformed into a play as well. A dystopian novel; a tragedy; or whatever you want to label it, this book stands out as one of the best in its category and is definitely recommended to those who want to read a fresh book that is not too long.SummaryIn a society of exchanged roles—where the dark-skinned Cross is the ruling class while the ‘colorless’ nought is the once-slaved underclass, two young people of different classes undergo hardship as the society around them tries to keep them ap

A group of lawmakers has set out to strengthen the regulation of foreign internet companies operating in Korea, responding to complaints that they are not bound by the same laws that apply to Korean films. Ten lawmaker’s proposed four bills aimed at “creating a level-playing ground” and resolving the reverse discrimination problem in Korea’s information and communication technology sector. Among them is an amendment to the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, mandating foreign internet companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix to

The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, which was involved in two fatal crashes in a five-month period — Lion Air Flight 610 on Oct. 29, 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019—has been grounded by airlines and governments around the world with the South Korean government being one of the last ones to ban the aircraft. Although complete crash reports have not been published yet, similarities between the two crashes are pointing to a fault in the MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System). Boeing has officially taken responsibility and is investigating the cause of the crash