Parasite
Korea Spent Its Biggest Budget Ever on Hope. Na Hong-jin Made More Money With $8 Million.
Na Hong-jin has not released a film since The Wailing in 2016. His return, Hope, opens in the US on 9 September on the biggest budget in Korean cinema history — and has so far taken less money at home than the film he made for a fraction of the price.
September 10, 2026 1:10 am
Oscars 2026: Park Chan-wook’s Snub Sparks Outrage
Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed thriller No Other Choice was left out of the Oscars, despite critical praise. What’s behind the Academy’s decision, and does it reveal a deeper issue with how awards are handed out?
January 24, 2026 4:00 am
Top 15 Korean Thrillers of the 21st Century: Ranked
South Korea’s film industry has exploded with bold, genre-defining thrillers since censorship eased. Discover the most gripping, inventive, and influential Korean thrillers of the modern era.
January 20, 2026 2:54 am
Golden Globe to Oscar: 10 Years of Double Wins
Explore the past decade’s rare double triumphs at the Golden Globes and Oscars. See which standout performances and films managed to clinch both top honours in Hollywood’s awards season.
January 13, 2026 2:09 am
Park Chan-wook Films That Outshine Parasite: Ranked
Korean cinema icons Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho have delivered classics for decades. But which of Chan-wook’s films top the much-lauded Parasite? Dive in for a fresh ranking.
January 11, 2026 2:55 am
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