UW Film Club Podcast #60 – Parasite

“You know what kind of podcast never fails? No podcast. No podcast at all.”

It’s our last episode of the Autumn 2019 quarter, and to celebrate, we’re talking about what we (and the general public) agree is easily one of the best films of the year, Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite! Hilarious, yet heartbreaking, absurd, yet grounded, Parasite explores class dynamics through an original and self-reflective lens, as we see the film’s terrifying villain in its true form – ignorance. In this podcast, we talk about its realistic portrayal of class-based struggles, its mainstream success & Western comedic sensibilities, and, of course, the Oscars. Do you have a plan to listen to this episode? If you do, great, but if you don’t, check out Parasite in theaters, and then listen to our *spoiler-filled* 60th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!

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Review: ‘Parasite’ is an Oscar-Worthy Hit from Bong Joon-ho

I love Bong Joon-ho. Snowpiercer, the first film of his that I watched, and Mother are both awesome films in my opinion, and although I didn’t like Okja that much due to its wasted potential, I was still intrigued to see what he would do next once I saw it. Parasite was not what I expecting from him. It is a comedy film, but a very realistic one, focusing on complex social issues. This was kind of the opposite of what everyone expected him to do next. On top of that, it wasn’t just good, it was fantastic.

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Review: The Fiery Obsessions of Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Burning’

After generating considerable buzz on the festival circuit, Lee Chang-dong’s Burning is finally hitting Seattle theaters this week. Selected as South Korea’s Best Foreign Film nomination, Burning has a small release here in the states, but certainly, one that should not go unnoticed. It doesn’t have a big marketing push or wide release, only a week long stay at the North West Film Forum. So before Oscar season rolls around, I suggest you make some time to experience this methodically structured mystery thriller before you miss out.

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