Bong Joon Ho’s tips on how he stays so chill: ‘I’m actually very anxious’
4 years, 10 months ago

Bong Joon Ho’s tips on how he stays so chill: ‘I’m actually very anxious’

LA Times  

Korean director Bong Joon Ho’s understated and relatable charm have won him throngs of new admirers during the awards season, especially after his Korean-language thriller “Parasite” picked up four Oscars on Sunday night. “At least when we laugh, there’s a feeling that we’re overcoming some kind of horror.” Look loose while simultaneously sweating the details: He comes off super loose, dropping f-bombs easily and ending his Oscar acceptance speech for directing by saying, “I will drink until morning.” But when it comes to his craft, he’s so detail-oriented that his nickname in his native Korea is “Bong-tail.” He draws by hand all the storyboards to his movies, which end up looking like elaborate graphic novels. “It’s rare that such an obsessive craftsman can achieve such fleetness and the consistent impression of total ease and even looseness, when in fact there’s nothing remotely loose about what he’s doing,” fellow director and Bong superfan Ari Aster told Vanity Fair. She is a filmmaker too, and Bong announced to the press room at the Oscars, “She’s writing a feature-length script,” like a proud dad.

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Director Bong Joon Ho, Korean artists call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor’s death
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Director Bong Joon Ho, Korean artists call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor’s death

LA Times  

Lee Sun Kyun, second from left, starred in the thriller “Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon Ho, right. Film director Bong Joon Ho is among a collective of Korean artists calling for a new investigation into the death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun. Now, Bong — who collaborated with Lee on the 2020 Oscar-winning thriller “Parasite” — joins other Korean …

Bong Joon Ho makes history as the first South Korean to head Venice Film Festival jury
3 years, 11 months ago

Bong Joon Ho makes history as the first South Korean to head Venice Film Festival jury

Firstpost  

Parasite director Bong Joon Ho has been selected as jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, organisers said on Friday. “Venice International Film Festival carries with it a long and varied history, and I'm honored to be woven into its beautiful cinematic tradition” → https://t.co/dbY6j4q04A pic.twitter.com/aKiOwNrJVD — La Biennale di Venezia January 15, 2021 “The decision to entrust …

‘Parasite’s’ Bong Joon Ho to head Venice Film Festival jury
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’s’ Bong Joon Ho to head Venice Film Festival jury

Associated Press  

“Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho has been selected as jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, organizers said Friday. As president of the jury — and more importantly as a perpetual cinephile — I’m ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival. I’m filled with genuine hope and excitement.” Festival director Alberto Barbera …

'Parasite's' Bong Joon Ho to head Venice Film Festival jury
3 years, 11 months ago

'Parasite's' Bong Joon Ho to head Venice Film Festival jury

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho …

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho to produce adaptation of his 2014 Korean immigrant drama Sea Fog
4 years, 3 months ago

Parasite director Bong Joon-ho to produce adaptation of his 2014 Korean immigrant drama Sea Fog

Firstpost  

The original film, which was directed by Shim Sung Bo from a script he wrote with Bong Joon-ho, follows a fishing-boat crew on a dangerous commission to smuggle a group of undocumented immigrants from China to Korea. South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho has joined Participant Media’s immigrant drama Sea Fog as a producer. The project is based on Bong’s 2014 …

Bong Joon Ho to publish 'Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards' to celebrate Oscar-winning film's one year anniversary
4 years, 7 months ago

Bong Joon Ho to publish 'Parasite: A Graphic Novel in Storyboards' to celebrate Oscar-winning film's one year anniversary

Firstpost  

Parasite, which examines the class divide in the Korean society through a poor family scheming its way into a rich man’s house with disastrous results, became a phenomenon on its debut at Cannes in May last year, starting a winning March that ended at Oscars. Parasite fans can get a glimpse into the creative mind of director Bong Joon Ho …

Bong Joon-Ho's translator has her own 'fan base', Twitter claims she deserves an 'honorary Oscar'
4 years, 10 months ago

Bong Joon-Ho's translator has her own 'fan base', Twitter claims she deserves an 'honorary Oscar'

Firstpost  

Bong Joon-Ho’s translator Sharon Choi has been with the Parasite director since May 2019, and is a filmmaker in her own right. — R. Eric Thomas February 10, 2020 parasite translator sharon choi i am free and available to hang out on thursday — ASYA February 10, 2020 I will not rest until Sharon Choi receives an Honorary Oscar #Oscars …

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho won't get to keep all four of his awards for Parasite
4 years, 10 months ago

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho won't get to keep all four of his awards for Parasite

Daily Mail  

Director Bong Joon-ho won't be able to keep all four Oscars that was awarded to his hit drama Parasite during the 92nd Academy Awards. Making history: Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho won't get to keep all four awards for Parasite, it was reported on Monday. as film's Best International Feature Film gong is awarded to South Korea Director Bong won the …

Hollywood barriers fall in milestone Oscars for ‘Parasite’
4 years, 10 months ago

Hollywood barriers fall in milestone Oscars for ‘Parasite’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Before Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” made history as the first non-English best picture winner in Academy Awards history, he made a modest plea to American moviegoers: Don’t be afraid of subtitles. Accepting the award for best foreign-language film at the Golden Globes last month, the South Korean filmmaker, who has worked in both Seoul and Hollywood, said: …

South Koreans explode with joy over ‘Parasite’ Oscar wins
4 years, 10 months ago

South Koreans explode with joy over ‘Parasite’ Oscar wins

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans reacted with rare collective joy Monday after director Bong Joon Ho and his movie “Parasite” won Oscars for best picture and three other categories, good news that came as their country struggles to cope with a new virus from China and its economic fallout. “Can you believe that ‘Parasite’ won the Academy best picture?” …

South Korea’s ‘Parasite’ wins international feature Oscar
4 years, 10 months ago

South Korea’s ‘Parasite’ wins international feature Oscar

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Parasite,“ director Bong Joon Ho’s dark comedy about wealth inequality, won the Oscar for best international feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards, becoming the first South Korean film to capture an Oscar. “A foreign-language film winning this later won’t be much of an issue later on, hopefully.” Still, he said he was stunned to see the film sweep …

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho wins best director Oscar
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho wins best director Oscar

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Writer-director Bong Joon Ho made Oscar history Sunday night, capturing Oscars for best director and best international feature with his dark comic thriller, “Parasite,” the first South Korean film to win an Academy Award in any category. In addition to his director Oscar, Bong also shared the best original screenplay award with his “Parasite” co-writer Han Jin …

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho quotes Martin Scorsese in acceptance speech at Oscars
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho quotes Martin Scorsese in acceptance speech at Oscars

The Hindu  

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho is the toast of Hollywood now, after Parasite became the first foreign film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The 50-year-old beat several iconic directors such as fellow nominees Quentin Tarantino for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Sam Mendes for 1917, Todd Phillips for Joker and Martin Scorsese for The Irishman in …

Oscars 2020: From Eminem’s surprise performance to Joaquin Phoenix’s stirring speech; four highlights
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: From Eminem’s surprise performance to Joaquin Phoenix’s stirring speech; four highlights

Hindustan Times  

The 92nd Academy Awards concluded with the historic best picture win for Bong Joon-ho’s South Korean social satire, Parasite, pulling off surprise win after surprise win for a total of four Oscars. Here are four major highlights from the ceremony: Elton John and Hildur Guðnadóttir are just one award away from joining the EGOT club Elton John is seen after …

Oscars 2020: Parasite's Bong Joon-ho beats favourite Sam Mendes to win Best Director
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Parasite's Bong Joon-ho beats favourite Sam Mendes to win Best Director

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In one of the biggest moments at this year's Oscars ceremony, …

Oscars 2020 winners: The complete list of who won Best Picture, Best Actor, and more at the 92nd Academy Awards.
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020 winners: The complete list of who won Best Picture, Best Actor, and more at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Slate  

The 92nd Academy Awards finished off a largely predictable ceremony on Sunday night with one major surprise: Parasite beating out 1917 for Best Picture. Parasite is not only the first South Korean movie ever to win any kind of Oscar, it’s also the first Best Picture winner in a language other than English. The bleakly comedic thriller, which follows a …

Oscars 2020: Complete List Of Academy Award Winners
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Complete List Of Academy Award Winners

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Bong Joon Ho’s twisty home invasion thriller “Parasite” took home the Best Picture trophy at the 2020 Oscars, making history in multiple categories as the first South Korean film to win major prizes at the award show. “I feel like a very opportune moment in history is happening right now,” producer Kwak Sin-ae said on stage at …

Oscars 2020: Parasite director Bong Joon Ho cannot take eyes off his first Oscar trophy. Watch video
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Parasite director Bong Joon Ho cannot take eyes off his first Oscar trophy. Watch video

India Today  

A video of Bong Joon Ho admiring his Oscars trophy on the stage during the 92nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10 is going viral as the internet is delighted with the moment. Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin-won bagged the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Parasite at the event. As the crowd cheered after the award …

‘Parasite’ pulls off Oscar upset, winning four Academy Awards
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’ pulls off Oscar upset, winning four Academy Awards

LA Times  

A historic best director Oscar goes to ‘Parasite’ filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, the first Korean winner and only the second director to win the prize for a film not in English. In an upset victory and a historic milestone, director Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” — a darkly comic class satire about two families, one rich and one poor, whose lives …

Oscars 2020: Bong Joon Ho praises translator Sharon Choi, who is also a director
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Bong Joon Ho praises translator Sharon Choi, who is also a director

LA Times  

Bong Joon Ho, winner of the international feature and best picture Oscar for “Parasite” at the 92nd Academy Awards. Like much of the film world, the “Parasite” team was still reeling from its historic best picture win Sunday at the 92nd Academy Awards as they made their way backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, greeted by a standing ovation …

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho makes Oscars history with win
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho makes Oscars history with win

LA Times  

A historic best director Oscar goes to ‘Parasite’ filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, the first Korean winner and only the second director to win the prize for a film not in English. But after becoming the first foreign film to win the Screen Actors Guild ensemble prize, “Parasite” nabbed Bong his first directing Oscar, capping an awards run that began in …

‘Parasite’, the Oscars and one-inch barriers
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’, the Oscars and one-inch barriers

Live Mint  

Bong Joon-ho has been making films for 20 years. Bong has been living a charmed life since May, when Parasite won the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Parasite has snapped up critics’ circle and guild awards across the country, the line “Jessica, only child, Illinois, Chicago” is a rare cinephile meme, it has won a Golden Globe …

‘Parasite’, the Oscars and one-inch barriers
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’, the Oscars and one-inch barriers

Live Mint  

Bong Joon-ho has been making films for 20 years. Bong has been living a charmed life since May, when Parasite won the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Parasite has snapped up critics’ circle and guild awards across the country, the line “Jessica, only child, Illinois, Chicago” is a rare cinephile meme, it has won a Golden Globe …

Bong Joon-ho interview: Parasite director decodes his Oscar-nominated masterpiece, and its thrilling climax
4 years, 11 months ago

Bong Joon-ho interview: Parasite director decodes his Oscar-nominated masterpiece, and its thrilling climax

Firstpost  

Parasite continues its triumphant march across the awards season landscape, with its cast, its director and their ever-present translator winning more hearts one acceptance speech at a time. Since its Palme d’Or win at 2019’s Cannes Film Festival, Bong Joon-ho’s class satire has become a critical and commercial success worldwide. If Bong Joon-ho’s spatialisation of class divide is defined by …

Parasite movie review: Bong Joon-ho delivers a biting satirical thriller about class warfare and social inequality
4 years, 11 months ago

Parasite movie review: Bong Joon-ho delivers a biting satirical thriller about class warfare and social inequality

Firstpost  

Despite the cultural and language barriers, Parasite is an unforgettable cinematic experience as it speaks to universal ideas, themes and emotions. The serial killer thriller, Memories of Murder, highlighted police incompetence in South Korea and the Hitchcockian murder mystery, Mother, revealed the cultural divide between men and women in Korean society. His latest film, Parasite, is a subversion of the …

Parasite movie review: Bong Joon-ho’s sensational masterpiece is the first great film of the new decade
4 years, 11 months ago

Parasite movie review: Bong Joon-ho’s sensational masterpiece is the first great film of the new decade

Hindustan Times  

Parasite Director - Bong Joon-ho Cast - Song Kang-ho, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Chang Hyae-jin, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Lee Jung-eun Parasite movie review: Bong Joon-ho cements his position as one of the greatest living filmmakers. Watch the Parasite trailer here Director Bong, as he’s affectionately addressed by his cast and crew, has made four bona fide classics in his …

‘Parasite’ was one of the best-acted movies of 2019. Why didn’t the Oscars recognize that?
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Parasite’ was one of the best-acted movies of 2019. Why didn’t the Oscars recognize that?

LA Times  

Spoiler alert: If you have not seen “Parasite,” be forewarned that this essay discusses key plot details from the movie, including the ending. Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” made Oscar history on Monday morning by becoming the first Korean movie to score nominations not only for international feature but also for best picture, director and original screenplay. But amid these well-earned, …

Everything you need to know about ‘Parasite’ and its Oscar nominations
4 years, 11 months ago

Everything you need to know about ‘Parasite’ and its Oscar nominations

LA Times  

It was clear from Times critic Justin Chang’s radiant enthusiasm coming out of Cannes in May: “Parasite” was something special — a movie to be seen, and then to be watched as it took the awards circuit by storm. But for those those who’ve missed the “Parasite” train thus far, here’s a short course in why director Bong Joon Ho’s …

How Netflix’s dominance in the Golden Globe nominations signals a new era for cinema
5 years, 1 month ago

How Netflix’s dominance in the Golden Globe nominations signals a new era for cinema

LA Times  

The battle for the future of movies has ended, and streaming has won. Propelled by Martin Scorsese’s gangster epic “The Irishman,” the searing divorce drama “Marriage Story” and the Vatican-set “The Two Popes” — all three of which earned best picture nods in the drama category, along with the World War I drama “1917” and the gritty comic-book smash “Joker” …

Bong Joon Ho and ‘Parasite’ are coming for you
5 years, 3 months ago

Bong Joon Ho and ‘Parasite’ are coming for you

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Even as it’s just hitting U.S. theaters, Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” is already a major award-winner and a box-office smash. “Parasite” will open in theaters Friday having already amassed $70.9 million in Bong’s native South Korea, where the film notched one of the country’s best opening weekends ever. “We have huge ambitions for the film,” says Tom …

Fall Preview: Bong Joon Ho and ‘Parasite’ are coming for you
5 years, 4 months ago

Fall Preview: Bong Joon Ho and ‘Parasite’ are coming for you

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” may be the only film this fall that’s already an award-winner and a box-office smash. “Parasite” will arrive in U.S. theaters Oct. 11 after having already amassed $70.9 million in Bong’s native South Korea, where the film notched one of the country’s best opening weekends ever. “We have huge ambitions for the film,” …

Bong Joon-ho's Parasite wins Sydney Film Festival official competition prize
5 years, 6 months ago

Bong Joon-ho's Parasite wins Sydney Film Festival official competition prize

ABC  

Korean tragicomedy Parasite has won Sydney Film Festival's main award, the $60,000 Sydney Film Prize, against 11 other films in this year's official competition. Sydney Film Festival's other major prize, the Documentary Australia Foundation Award for Australian Documentary went to Erica Glynn for She Who Must Be Obeyed Loved, about her mother: pioneering Indigenous filmmaker Alfreda Glynn. SFF Official Competition …

Parasite box office collection: Bong Joon-ho's dark comedy has $25 mn opening in South Korea
5 years, 7 months ago

Parasite box office collection: Bong Joon-ho's dark comedy has $25 mn opening in South Korea

Firstpost  

Parasite also marks the first film to have won the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival this year Bong Joon-ho’s dark comedy Parasite was a top-earner in the South Korean box office during the 31 May-2 June weekend, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Parasite also marks the first South Korean film to have won the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes …

South Korean film Parasite beats Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood to win Palme d’Or at Cannes
5 years, 7 months ago

South Korean film Parasite beats Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood to win Palme d’Or at Cannes

Hindustan Times  

Parasite, a wickedly humourous suspense movie about class struggles directed by South Korea’s Bong Joon-Ho, won the top Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, on a big night for newcomer filmmakers too. Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio at the premiere of the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at Cannes and South Korean director Bong …

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite Wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes
5 years, 7 months ago

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite Wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes

Slate  

The 72nd Cannes Film Festival ended on Saturday, and South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has won the Palme d’Or for Parasite, Variety reports. The winning film was chosen in a unanimous decision by the festival’s feature films jury, which was headed this year by director Alejandro Iñárritu. Two-time Palme d’Or winners Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne had to settle for Best …

One thing the Cannes Film Festival jury got right: Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ victory
5 years, 7 months ago

One thing the Cannes Film Festival jury got right: Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ victory

LA Times  

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho poses on stage with Mexican director and president of the Cannes Film Festival jury Alejandro G. Iñárritu after Bong was awarded the Palme d’Or for his film “Parasite.” Film Critic Times critic Justin Chang is filing dispatches from the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, which ran May 14-25 in France. Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” is the best …

Bong d’Or: Korean director wins Cannes’ top prize
5 years, 7 months ago

Bong d’Or: Korean director wins Cannes’ top prize

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s raucous social satire “Parasite,” about a poor family of hustlers who find jobs with a wealthy family, won the Cannes Film Festival’s top award, the Palme d’Or, on Saturday. The festival’s second place award, the Grand Prize, went to French-Senegalese director Mati Diop’s feature-film debut, “Atlantics.” The film by Diop, the first …

Cannes 2019 video review: Parasite
5 years, 7 months ago

Cannes 2019 video review: Parasite

BBC  

Cannes 2019 video review: Parasite Cannes 2019 Review - Parasite South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s latest has played to critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival. Parasite, from South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, was a hit with critics when it played at the Cannes Film Festival – quickly becoming one of the favourites for the Palme d’Or. In Parasite, as …

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