Bong Joon Ho Films Become Academic Set Texts in U.S.
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 last […]
Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” Named Best Film At Australia’a 9th AACTA International Awards
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 that […]
Bong Joon-ho Triumpant Return to South Korea
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 back […]
Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ Grabs 2 Gongs at BAFTA
There’s no stopping Parasite as it continues to reap awards left and right! At the British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs, held in London on Sunday, the Korean black comedy won awards in two categories — original screenplay and film not in the English language. Park Chan wook won the latter honor with his […]
Where to Watch “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar Nominated Movie
Bong Joon-ho creates a multi-genre movie experience with “Parasite”, a film that grabs the audience from the very first frame and doesn’t let go even after the credits begin to roll. “Parasite” has become the surprise international hit of 2019, and one of the best films of the last decade. The Academy has nominated Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece for six […]
Park Hyung-Sik and Heo Joon-Ho leads ‘Treasure Island’
Park Hyung-sik and Heo Jun-ho have officially been confirmed for the highly anticipated SBS drama ‘Treasure Island,’ set to premiere in 2025. The upcoming SBS drama ‘Treasure Island’ (written by Lee Myung-hee, directed by Jin Chang-gyu, and produced by A2Z Entertainment and Pureumir Factory) centers on a man who hacks into a political slush fund […]