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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?

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.

Lee Byung-hun becomes the first Korean actor up for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical at the Golden Globes, thanks to his role in Park Chan-wook’s darkly comic thriller 'No Other Choice'.

Barack Obama has dropped his annual list of favourite films for 2025, featuring a mix of acclaimed directors and standout new releases. See which titles made the cut and why they’re causing a stir this awards season.