In many of his earlier films, Bong Joon-ho addressed numerous important social issues, like environmentalism, corporate greed and class inequality. That is hardly a surprise, considering Bong majored in sociology at the prestigious Yonsei University. In his native country of Korea and in cinephile circles, he is known for his nickname Bongtail (the combination of […]
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10 Great Movies To Watch If You Liked “Parasite”
When Bong Joon Ho descended from the airplane to step onto his home country’s soil, he wore no mask, while all that surrounded him did. A news reporter kneeled to him, holding a microphone to illuminate his voice. Paparazzi crowded around him, but respectfully kept their distance. There was a fear within them, a fear […]
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7 Reasons Why “Parasite” Deserved To Win Best Picture
Though many predicted it could happen (and many hoped that it would), it was still a massive surprise when Parasite won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the recent 92nd Academy Awards. Parasite immediately made history by becoming the first international film to win Best Picture as well as being the first South Korean […]
Parasite – VIFF 2019 Review
Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho (The Host [2006], Snowpiercer [2013]) is back and more brilliant than ever with Parasite, his so-very-deserving Palme d’Or-snatching socio-political critique that goes from slapstick comic hijinx to outright angry class rage and back with alacrity and ease. Co-written along with Han Jin-won, Bong presents a full-flavored bravura delicacy about a […]