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· Ryan General
‘No Other Choice’ director Park Chan-wook reveals why he used satire to critique capitalism
Celebrated South Korean director Park Chan-wook revealed that his film “No Other Choice” reflects how capitalism operates in South Korea, where competition intensifies once a worker loses his job. During a recent appearance on “The Daily Show,” Park said Korean society…
· Ryan General
‘No Other Choice,’ ‘A Useful Ghost’ lead Asia’s Oscar submissions
South Korea’s tense thriller “No Other Choice,” Thailand’s surreal “A Useful Ghost” and Taiwan’s “Left-Handed Girl” headline Asia’s submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for best international feature film. They are joined by Vietnam’s “Mua do (Red Rain),” Japan’s “Kokuho,”…
· Ryan General
Chloé Zhao wins TIFF’s top audience prize for the 2nd time
Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, in Toronto, Ontario, the highest recognition determined by audience votes. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, the film stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and…
· Ryan General
South Korea chooses Park Chan-wook’s Venice sensation ‘No Other Choice’ for Oscars
South Korea has selected Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” as its entry for best international feature film at the 2026 Academy Awards after the film’s acclaimed premiere on Aug. 29 at the Venice Film Festival. The thriller, adapted from Donald E. Westlake’s novel “The Ax,”…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Sympathizer’ author Viet Thahn Nguyen slams critics
Viet Thanh Nguyen, the author of 2015 novel “The Sympathizer,” has responded to critics who targeted certain aspects of his work, including realism and race, as well as personal attacks. Key points:
· Ryan General
Park Chan-woo to remake ‘Oldboy’ for TV
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook along with Lionsgate is set to adapt his cult classic film “Oldboy” for a television series. Key points:
· Carl Samson
‘The Sympathizer’: Final trailer released for adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen novel
HBO has released the official trailer for “The Sympathizer,” its highly anticipated espionage thriller series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same title. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Dolly de Leon, Kathryn Bernardo wreak havoc in Filipino revenge film ‘A Very Good Girl’
The opportunity to cause all hell to break loose on the character played by Philippine cinema’s “Box Office Queen” Kathryn Bernardo was all it took to get award-winning actor Dolly de Leon on board for the Filipino dark comedy film “A Very Good Girl.” The powerful and…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Oldboy’ director Park Chan-wook to produce period thriller ‘War and Revolt’ for Netflix
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, known for movies like “Oldboy,” “Decision to Leave” and the upcoming HBO series “The Sympathizer,” has teamed up with Netflix for his latest project, “War and Revolt.” The plot and cast: “War and Revolt” centers around two childhood…
· Isa Peralta
Park Chan-wook’s ‘Oldboy’ gets restored trailer, 20th anniversary theatrical rerelease date
A restored version of Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy” will return to cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary. American independent film production and distribution company Neon acquired the domestic rights for the hit 2003 film and released a restored official trailer on YouTube on…
· Daniel Anderson
HBO unveils teaser trailer for Park Chan-wook-directed series ‘The Sympathizer’
HBO released the teaser trailer for its upcoming limited series “The Sympathizer,” an adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, on Wednesday. The show is “an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese…
· Daniel Anderson
Ok Taec-yeon signs US talent deal with William Morris Endeavor
South Korean singer and actor Ok Taec-yeon, also known as Taecyeon, has signed a deal with William Morris Endeavor (WME), one of the largest talent agencies in the United States. The 34-year-old star, who is known for being a member of the JYP Entertainment K-pop boy group 2PM…
· Grace Kim
Interview: Choi Min-sik of ‘Big Bet,’ ‘Oldboy’ urges preservation of Korean culture in films as global demand surges
The demand for South Korean entertainment shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Korean culture has become a global phenomenon, with BTS‘ ARMY and other K-pop fandoms driving explosive growth and shows like Netflix’s “Squid Game” setting unprecedented viewership records.
· Daniel Anderson
RM releases music video ‘Closer’ featuring clips from ‘Decision To Leave’
BTS leader RM has released a new music video for his song “Closer,” with scenes from Park Chan-wook’s mystery film “Decision to Leave.” RM shared his excitement for the music video in a recent Instagram post.
· Michelle De Pacina
2023 BAFTA Awards: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Dolly de Leon and Hong Chau land nominations
A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) continues to dominate this awards season after landing 10 nominations for the 2023 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards. The 2022 film was nominated for Best Film, Director, Original Screenplay, Original…
· Editorial Staff
Gallery: Asian celebrities represent in style at the 2023 Golden Globes
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan win Golden Globes for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ ‘Naatu Naatu’ beats out songs from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga to win India’s first-ever Golden Globe Asian celebrities represented at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in style. Take a…
· Bryan Ke
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel About a French Vietnamese Spy to Be Adapted into TV Series
A24 and Rhombus Media are developing a TV series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel “The Sympathizer” with Park Chan-wook set to direct. Nguyen, 50, announced the deal in a Twitter post on Tuesday, according to Deadline.
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