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As one of the year's most critically lauded films and one that continues to smash all expectations (and is heavily tipped to claim the best picture Oscar from under the noses of several major Hollywood titles), Parasite is for many already an undeniable cinematic masterpiece.But for director Bong Joon Ho, it was his desire to create such a work of art that drove him to cut a black-and-white version of film."I think it may be vanity on my part, but when I think of the classics, they're all in

After the Palme d’Or, the Golden Globes and a slew of critics’ gongs, it is highly likely that helmer-writer Bong Joon Ho’s masterful, multilevel black comedy “Parasite” will achieve the triple crown of prestige kudos by nabbing the international feature Oscar. Surprisingly, it is the first South Korean film to be nominated in this category, although last year’s “Burning,” helmed by Lee Chang-dong, made the December shortlist.

At the 15th annual Final Draft Awards on Tuesday, Lulu Wang was presented with the New Voice Award for Film by Parasite director Bong Joon Ho, where she flipped the script and revealed how much his work has influenced her own projects.After Bong, through his translator, called her film The Farewell "one of themost beautiful and delicate films of last year, and I'm not just saying as an Asian filmmaker — I'm saying this as a fellow director," Wang accepted her award on stage at the Paramount

Every filmmaker hopes to make a good movie, but sometimes the impact is bigger than expected.

Parasite and TV's Fosse/Verdon were the big winners at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night.

Parasite and TV’s Fosse/Verdon were the big winners at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night (19Jan20).

South Korean dark comedy Parasite has continued its remarkable awards season run, taking the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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A limited series based around the critically-acclaimed South Korean film “Parasite” is in the works at HBO, Variety has confirmed.

Fresh off its Golden Globes win earlier this week, Parasite is on track to potentially become an HBO limited series. The network is reportedly now in talks with the film's director Bong Joon Ho and Succession producer Adam McKay for an English-language miniseries based on the hit movie.

During an early November interview at his offices in Seoul, South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho was midway through answering a question about his acclaimed thriller Parasite when he abruptly picked up a large rock from his desk and hurled it in the direction of my head.