Episode 155: Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite"

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss one of 2019's most celebrated movies, Bong Joon-ho's Parasite. They give an overview of the film's international success, break down its political subtext, and praise its extraordinary production design and fantastic cast of actors including Song Kang-ho and Park So-dam.

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Links

“Inside the House From Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite,” Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest

“Bong Joon-ho’s Dystopia Is Already Here,” E. Alex Jung, Vulture

“The Face of Korean Cinema is Anxious, Afraid, and Full of Metaphors,” E. Alex Jung, Vulture

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