Tag: Parasite
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Gregory Ellwood’s Top 10 Of 2019: ‘Parasite,’ ‘I Lost My Body,’ ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’
If my top 75 films of the decade list demonstrated anything it’s that I’m a sucker for cinema that sticks with you. That’s what made 2019 individually a hard year to pull a top 10 for. It’s not that there weren’t good films, it’s that as well made as many of them were, they didn’t…
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As Specialized Movies Face Holiday Box Office Storm, ‘Parasite’ Hangs Tight
Specialty fare enjoyed a strong fall, well ahead of award kudos, as “Judy (“Roadside Attractions), “Harriet” (Focus Features), “Parasite” (Neon), and “Jojo Rabbit” (Fox Searchlight) all passed the $20 million mark. But being late to the party turned out to be a risky strategy this year.Both “Bombshell” (Lionsgate) and “Uncut Gems” (A24) are riding good…
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‘Just Mercy,’ ‘Parasite,’ ‘Booksmart’ Join Collider’s Fyc Screening Series at ArcLight
WB’s death row drama Just Mercy, Bong Joon-ho’s critical sensation Parasite and Olivia Wilde’s teen comedy Booksmart have been added to Collider’s Fyc Screening Series at ArcLight Hollywood. On Sunday, Dec. 22 — yes, just two days from now — For Your Consideration host Scott Mantz will lead a Q&a with Just Mercy stars Michael…
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‘Parasite,’ ‘Pain & Glory’ & ‘Les Miserables’ Make 2020 International Film Oscar Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 10 films that have made it to the next stage of voting for the 2020 International Film Academy Award. As expected, Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite,” Pedro Almodovar’s “Pain and Glory” and Ladj Ly’s “Les Miserables” made the list. They were joined by films such as…
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‘Parasite’: Cutting the Escalating Tension of Class Divide in Bong Joon Ho’s Social Thriller
[Editor’s Note: The following article contains “Parasite” spoilers.]Director Bong Joon Ho looked to Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” for minor inspiration in making his breakthrough Oscar contender and genre-bending class thriller, “Parasite.” This isn’t surprising considering his meticulous rhythm and pacing throughout the voyeuristic masterpiece. “Parasite” stands out for its suspenseful, escalating tension, as the down-on-its-luck Kim…
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Aacta International Awards Nominations Favor ‘The Irishman’
Netflix’s “The Irishman” garnered the most nominations for the Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts International Awards. It picked up six nods, ahead of five for “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood,” and the four each for “Joker,” “Bombshell,” and “Parasite.”Aacta’s international awards seek to “(honor) the best achievements in film excellence, regardless of…
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‘Joker,’ ‘Rocketman’ & ‘Game of Thrones’ Among 2020 Cas Sound Mixing Awards Nominees
The guild award nominations are rolling in and today The Cinema Audio Society revealed their nominees for the 2020 Cas Awards which honor Sound Mixing in a number of fields. The movie nominees were led by “Ford v. Ferrari,” “Joker,” “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,” “Rocketman” and “The Irishman.” The one-hour television nominees featured…
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HFPA President Responds to Golden Globes’ Female Director Shut-Out: ‘We Vote by Film’
Despite gains in the number of films and TV shows helmed by women, female directors were completely shut out of the Golden Globes once again this year.The snub was immediately called out on social media, with filmmakers like “Honey Boy” director Alma Har’el tweeting, “do not look for justice in the awards system.” However, Hollywood…
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‘Parasite’ Voted Best Picture by New York Film Critics Online
Parasite has been named best picture of the year by New York Film Critics Online (Nyfco). The vote took place Saturday. In addition, Bong Joon Ho was tapped as best director for his work on the film, which also garnered best screenplay honors.Us’ Lupita Nyong’o was named best actress and Joker star Joaquin Phoenix was chosen…
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Australian Academy Awards: Jennifer Kent’s ‘The Nightingale’ Triumphs With Quartet Of Major Prizes
Jennifer Kent’s thriller The Nightingale has taken home a trio of prizes at the 2019 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards in Sydney.Kent’s period piece won Best Direction, Best Screenplay and Best Film, making Kent, who also produced, the first woman to receive awards across all three categories for the same film in…