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South Korean Blockbuster 'JSA' Strikes A Chord 25 Years On

Twenty-five years ago, director Park Chan-wook risked jail to make a movie about friendship between North and South Korean soldiers, striking box office gold and beginning his actors' ascent to global stardom.

International Business Times

‘Scream-at-the-screen stupid’ – the TV letdowns of the year

From the silliest concept ever to killer thrillers so dull Villanelle would roll her eyes, there have been plenty of televisual duds in 2024. Here are the biggest turkeys

The Guardian - UK

Netflix War Epic To Open Asia's Largest Film Festival

A Netflix period war drama produced by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will open Asia's largest film festival Wednesday, the first time a streaming title has kicked off the event.

International Business Times

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The first trailer for a new Netflix action-thriller produced by Oldboy director Park Chan-wook sees two best friends become mortal enemies

Uprising hits Netflix in October

Total Film

32 movies to watch after a breakup

When love stops feeling rosy, mend your broken heart with these movies

Total Film

15 Years Ago, a Disturbing Vampire Thriller Cemented a Wildly Influential Director

Park Chan-wook's 'Thirst' is not just one of the greatest vampire movies of the century, it's also an underrated apex of the director's contributions to the Korean Wave.

Inverse

HBO’s Twistiest Spy Thriller Turned Its Big Gimmick Into Its Wildest Twist

Robert Downey Jr.'s multiple roles in 'The Sympathizer' was more than just flashy stunt casting. Park Chan-wook and others speak about the surprisingly layered gimmick.

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Sympathizer end is "not about nihilism"

Don McKellar discusses Robert Downey Jr, the Captain's epiphanies and closing the story in the brutal present tense

Salon

The Sympathizer, review: Vietnam war spy series is the most fun Robert Downey Jr has been in a decade

The ‘Iron Man’ star plays four roles in a stylish and substantial new miniseries from Korean master Park Chan-wook

The Independent UK

"This happened with Vietnam too"

The actor discusses the role he first read for, the legacy of US Vietnamese journalism and who Sonny is based on

Salon

Love Lies Bleeding star Katy O’Brian: 'I'm often not trusted to do drama because of how I look'

The breakout star of gory new thriller Love Lies Bleeding on the importance of flawed queer characters, feeling typecast as an actor, and shooting *that* jaw-dropping fight scene

Evening Standard

TEST YOURSELF: Double agent drama

New spy drama The Sympathizer is worth watching

Bangkok Post

Park Chan-wook talks Sympathizer, Oldboy

The filmmaker on his creative approach to adapting Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel for HBO and the "Oldboy" influence

Salon

Park Chan-Wook To Adapt Oldboy Into English-Language Series With Lionsgate

Renowned director Park Chan-wook to adapt his hit film Oldboy into a TV series, marking a significant transition in his career.

Top News

Netflix unveils major slate of Korean films and series for 2024

Netflix unveils a major slate of upcoming Korean films and series for 2024. With a focus on romance, horror, and suspense, the lineup promises captivating ...

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: loads of fun with the supercharged Gladiators reboot

Viewers, ready? It’s the return of the brilliant 90s challenge show. Plus: Big Zuu’s fantastic foodie tour continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

Inverse

Netflix Just Quietly Added an Iconic Thriller With an Extremely Influential Fight Scene

Park Chan-Wook's revenge masterpiece is now streaming, and it looks better than ever.

Wallpaper

Make-up in cinema: the story behind an Instagram hit

Behind the scenes of @makeupincinema: the founder of the hit Instagram account speaks to Wallpaper* about Almodóvar’s close-ups, arthouse screengrabs and more

Inverse

20 Years Ago, a Twisted Revenge Thriller Exposed a Painful Truth About Human Psychology

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