Coming Soon: TV Remake of Bong Joon ho’s “Snowpiercer”
Advertisements The TV adaptation of Bong Joon ho‘s sci-fi film “Snowpiercer” is set to go on air later this month. The hit film, which was released in 2003 to much acclaim, has been turned into a 10-episode American TV series starring Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs. It will begin on the U.S. network TNT on May 17 for […]
Jay Park’s Tweets About Bong Joon Ho And BTS Backlashed + Fans Are Not Happy
Advertisements Following Jay Park’s recent controversy about his post regarding Big Bang last month, the Korean-American artist is facing another issue following his tweets involving the famous K-pop group BTS and the award-winning director of the movie “Parasite” Bong Jun-ho. Source: KPopStarz
Here’s Why That Sex Scene In “Parasite” Felt So Uncomfortable, According To Bong Joon Ho
Advertisements In an interview with Korea’s FILO film critique magazine, director Bong Joon Ho shared some insight into his Oscar-winning movie Parasite and one of its most controversial scenes — the couch sex scene. Director Bong Joon Ho Ever since the movie was released, the audience had different opinions about the Parks’ couch sex scene — especially in […]
Watch Director Bong Joon Ho Answer A “Blatantly Ignorant” Interview Question With Such Grace
Advertisements During an interview with ABC‘s Tamron Hall at the 92nd Academy Awards, director Bong Joon Ho faced this question: “As a filmmaker, what made you decide to have the film in Korean when you’ve had other films in English?” Your browser does not support video. The internet, including Jenna Guillaume and Marlow Stern, immediately reacted: Someone just asked […]
Director Bong Joon Ho Reveals “PARASITE” American TV Remake Will Feature Never Before Seen Details
Advertisements Director Bong Joon Ho is currently preparing the American TV remake of his mega-hit film, “PARASITE”. The show will be produced with HBO and famous Hollywood director Adam McKay. The 2-hour film will be spread out into a 6-hour drama series, and director Bong Joon Ho is excited that he’ll be able to play […]
Bong Joon ho’s ‘Parasite’ Nominated for British Academy Film Awards
Advertisements Director Bong Joon-ho‘s film “Parasite” has been nominated for the British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts on Tuesday announced the nominees for the annual awards, which will be presented in London in February. “Parasite” received four nominations including best film, best director, best original screenplay and best […]
Bong Joon Ho Films Become Academic Set Texts in U.S.
Advertisements Four movies by Bong Joon-ho have been selected as set texts at Georgia Institute of Technology. Bong’s hit films “Memories of Murder” (2003), “The Host” (2006), “Mother – 2009” (2009) and “Parasite” (2019) will be included on the syllabus of the university’s modern Korean history course. The decision follows growing international interest in the director after “Parasite” won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival […]
Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” Named Best Film At Australia’a 9th AACTA International Awards
Advertisements The film “Parasite” was awarded the title of Best Film of the year at the 9th AACTA International Awards. The 9th Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards were held in Los Angeles, U.S. on January 2 (local time). It is an awards show held annually by the Australian Film Institute that celebrates the best […]
Bong Joon-ho Triumpant Return to South Korea
Advertisements Director Bong Joon ho returned to Korea on Sunday, a week after his film “Parasite” won four Oscars — best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best international feature film — at this year’s Academy Awards. “I’m glad that my long journey in the U.S. ended on a high note, and I’m happy that I can get […]