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Why Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a satirical masterpiece watered down by incongruous social optimism
Mk Raghavendra • 5 years agoKorean films are extremely violent, and the worst kind of brutality is casually portrayed in them. However, in Parasite, director Bong Joon-ho seems to make a serious compromise when he takes the film to a violent climax, which is not really ‘disturbing’, and ultimately concludes with ‘hope’.
Natalie Portman responds to Rose McGowan's criticism of her Oscars ensemble that it wasn't 'brave' enough
Fp Staff • 5 years agoCriticising Natalie Portman's dress on the Oscars red carpet, Rose McGowan had said it was not a 'brave' gesture on the actress' part.
Lessons from Parasite: Let's talk about 1917, Marriage Story and the art of Oscar-nominated closeted conservatism
Annavetticad • 5 years agoParasite's Oscar win may spark a discussion on other nominees in the Best Picture category that preferred to speak in binaries while pretending not to do so — films like 1917 and Marriage Story, that faked nuance while in fact telling a one-sided story | Anna MM Vetticad writes
Oscars 2020: Is the Best Picture category an endorsement for Hollywood or a genuine pick of the year's best films?
Siddhant Adlakha • 5 years agoOscars 2020: Who was nominated for Best Picture, and what would winning it mean?
Oscars 2020: Twitter reacts to Bong-Joon Ho's 'drink all night' statement, Martin Scorsese falling asleep during Eminem's performance
Fp Staff • 5 years agoOther moments from Oscars 2020 that led to interesting Twitter reactions include Taika Waititi hiding his award under a seat.
The Academy responds to criticism for excluding Luke Perry from ceremony's In Memoriam segment
• 5 years agoThe Academy has finally broken its silence over the exclusion of actors Luke Perry and Cameron Boyce from the Oscars' In Memoriam section.
Amul pays 'tribute' to Joaquin Phoenix's Oscars win, gets criticised by PETA which says actor is against dairy cruelty
Fp Staff • 5 years agoThe Amul girl is seen feeding butter to Joaquin Phoenix, who is a vegan, on the Academy stage.
Bong Joon-Ho's translator has her own 'fan base', Twitter claims she deserves an 'honorary Oscar'
Fp Staff • 5 years agoBong Joon-Ho's translator Sharon Choi has been with the Parasite director since May 2019, and is a filmmaker in her own right.
Oscars 2020: Visual Effects Society expresses disappointment over the Academy for their Cats CGI spoof
Fp Staff • 5 years agoCats stars James Corden and Rebel Wilson dressed as their characters from the film, while presenting the award for best visual effects during the Oscars.
Oscars 2020: How Joaquin Phoenix, not Joker, became a voice for the voiceless this awards season
Prahlad Srihari • 5 years agoJoaquin Phoenix's acceptance speeches at awards like Oscars and the change they may drive could empower the voiceless in a way his film Joker never could.