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Features, Korean, TV

‘Parasite’: Bong Joon-ho Reveals Details For the Upcoming HBO Series!!

Monday was a big day for Parasite — and it’s not just because of the Oscar nominations. Director Bong Joon-ho shared new details about the Parasite adaptation coming to HBO, a TV series based on the movie which also has The Big Short director Adam McKay attached. Turns out, what seemed like a dubious move for a film so critically-acclaimed might actually deserve some cautious optimism. Shortly after Parasite earned six Oscar nominations, including … Continue reading ‘Parasite’: Bong Joon-ho Reveals Details For the Upcoming HBO Series!!

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‘Parasite’ Limited Series Coming to HBO!!

In the biggest WTF news of the week, an HBO limited series adaptation of the critically acclaimed feature film Parasite is in the works. Per THR, Bong Joon-ho—who wrote and directed the movie—is onboard to adapt the film alongside… Adam McKay! Yes indeed, the filmmaker behind Anchorman and Step Brothers is teaming up with Bong Joon-ho to make a Parasite miniseries. To be fair, McKay … Continue reading ‘Parasite’ Limited Series Coming to HBO!!

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Comedy, Drama, Korean, Thriller, Trailers

‘Parasite’: New Trailer Draws You Deeper into Bong Joon-ho’s Masterpiece!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. Directed – Joon-ho Bong Starring – Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-Jeong Cho Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Parasite’: New Trailer Draws You Deeper into Bong Joon-ho’s Masterpiece!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Parasite’: U.S. Trailer Teases Director Bong Joon-ho’s Twisted New Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. Directed – Joon-ho Bong Starring – Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-Jeong Cho Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Parasite’: U.S. Trailer Teases Director Bong Joon-ho’s Twisted New Film!! Check It Out!!

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‘Parasite’ Trailer: Bong Joon-ho Is Back with a Bloody Family Drama!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. Directed – Joon-ho Bong Starring – Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-Jeong Cho Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Parasite’ Trailer: Bong Joon-ho Is Back with a Bloody Family Drama!! Check It Out!!

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‘Train to Busan’ Sequel Rumored to Be In Development!!

There’s a good reason that Yeong Sang-ho‘s 2016 horror hit Train to Busan occupies a spot on our Best Horror Films on Netflix list, along with its animated prequel Seoul Station earning a place on the Scariest Animated Horror Movies: They’re downright horrifying. The modern take on the zombie mythology from the South Korean writer-director not only found critical accolades but commercial success as well, taking in over $93 million … Continue reading ‘Train to Busan’ Sequel Rumored to Be In Development!!

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Action, Drama, History, Korean, Thriller

Operation Chromite (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – A squad of soldiers fight in the Korean War’s crucial Battle of Incheon. My Take – Is their any genre South Korea film makers can be bad at? I think not. Every now and then I take a break from the usual English language films & decide to divulge myself into this superlative industry which keeps excelling with every feature they present. In my life … Continue reading Operation Chromite (2016) Review!!!

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The Wailing (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter. My Take – I have been fascinated by South Korean films for a sometime now. The films coming out of their industry are quite rare, as they tend to excel … Continue reading The Wailing (2016) Review!!

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Train to Busan (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – While a zombie-virus breaks out in South Korea, a couple of passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan. My Take – South Korea is back on the map once again with another overly impressive feature! This film from debutant director Sang-ho Yeon, which has been earning an increasing amount of positive word of mouth and box office success since its debut … Continue reading Train to Busan (2016) Review!!!

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‘Operation Chromite’ Trailer: Liam Neeson Is Douglas MacArthur in Korean War Drama!! Check It Out!!

Liam Neeson is in the business of winning wars, not losing them. The Taken actor next transforms into General Douglas MacArthur, who led United Nations and South Korean forces in a military operation that would turn the tide in the Korean War against North Korea. The historic moment is dramatized in Operation Chromite, named for said military operation, and a new trailer has arrived online. The Battle of Incheon began … Continue reading ‘Operation Chromite’ Trailer: Liam Neeson Is Douglas MacArthur in Korean War Drama!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Age of Shadows’ Trailer Unveils Kim Jee-woon’s Korean Resistance Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters led by Gong’s character, trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them. Song plays a talented Korean-born Japanese police officer who was previously in the independence movement himself and … Continue reading ‘The Age of Shadows’ Trailer Unveils Kim Jee-woon’s Korean Resistance Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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‘Sea Fog’ Trailer Reveals Bong Joon-ho’s Dark, Gripping Smuggling Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A fishing-boat crew takes on a dangerous commission to smuggle a group of illegal immigrants from China to Korea. Directed – Sung-bo Shim Starring – Yun-seok Kim,  Yoo-chun Park,  Ye-ri Han Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Sea Fog’ Trailer Reveals Bong Joon-ho’s Dark, Gripping Smuggling Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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No Tears For The Dead aka U-neun nam-ja (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A hit man traumatized from accidentally killing a young girl during a job is given the mission to eliminate her mother, and begins the ultimate fight to save her life. My Take – This South Korean film is in no way original & the story is almost forgettable since it’s been done to death! From the director of “The Man From Nowhere” , … Continue reading No Tears For The Dead aka U-neun nam-ja (2014) Review!!

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Tabloid Truth (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A promising young actress takes her own life after a scandal erupts over her relationship with a married politician. Woo-gun, the actress’ long-time devoted manager who dedicated everything to building her career, initiates vengeful investigation to expose the sources of the malicious rumor. With help from a reporter friend, Woo-gun breaks into rag trade, and as he delves deeper into the case he … Continue reading Tabloid Truth (2014) Review!!

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New World (2013) Short Review!!

This Korean gangster thriller is way different from a traditional mafia based movie, instead of just people just shooting each other this film shows the ugly side through an emotional approach with humorous dialogues. It has one of their top most actors Min-Sik Choi (Old Boy, I saw the devil) leading this huge star cast, who have provided exceptionally believable performances. There are very few … Continue reading New World (2013) Short Review!!

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Montage (2013) Short Review!!

This film like other Korean films I have seen, has great performances, an intriguing storyline & of course superb direction. Child kidnap genre (after serial killers) has been the most sought after in South Korean cinema, however, Korean writer director Jung Geun Sub makes his debut with “Montage”, adding one more thriller orbiting around the child kidnap. However this film takes an entirely diverse screenplay … Continue reading Montage (2013) Short Review!!

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The Berlin File (2013) Short Review!!

This is one of best Korean films I have ever seen. Be prepared to invest sufficient attention into an arduous story of North- and South-Korean secret service affairs. Mostly North-Korean, because they are the main characters of the story. The action is top notch mainly on the lines of Bourne series & some really good performances. Must Watch for spy genre enthusiastics!! Continue reading The Berlin File (2013) Short Review!!

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