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Park Chan-wook talks Sympathizer, Oldboy

The filmmaker on his creative approach to adapting Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel for HBO and the "Oldboy" influence

Salon

Park Chan-Wook To Adapt Oldboy Into English-Language Series With Lionsgate

Renowned director Park Chan-wook to adapt his hit film Oldboy into a TV series, marking a significant transition in his career.

Top News

TV tonight: loads of fun with the supercharged Gladiators reboot

Viewers, ready? It’s the return of the brilliant 90s challenge show. Plus: Big Zuu’s fantastic foodie tour continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Netflix Just Quietly Added an Iconic Thriller With an Extremely Influential Fight Scene

Park Chan-Wook's revenge masterpiece is now streaming, and it looks better than ever.

Inverse

Make-up in cinema: the story behind an Instagram hit

Behind the scenes of @makeupincinema: the founder of the hit Instagram account speaks to Wallpaper* about Almodóvar’s close-ups, arthouse screengrabs and more

Wallpaper

20 Years Ago, a Twisted Revenge Thriller Exposed a Painful Truth About Human Psychology

Inverse

These Korean Action Movies Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

From intense revenge stories to badass women warriors.

Marie Claire

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Inverse

20 Years Ago, the Best Revenge Thriller of the Century Unleashed a Major Rival to Hollywood

South Korean movies like 'Parasite' and 'Train to Busan' owe their tremendous success in the west to a shocking trailblazer.

Tom’s Guide

9 best movies with a twist to watch on Netflix, Amazon and more

If you want to stream movies with a twist, check out The Sixth Sense, Memento and Arrival

Inverse

Oldboy Turns 20: Revisiting the Hallway Fight, the Meaning of Vengeance, and That Spike Lee Remake

Oldboy director Park Chan-wook reflects on his iconic movie ahead of its 20th-anniversary theatrical remaster.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Bridget Christie’s fantastic comedy about the menopause

After turning 50, Linda (played by Christie) gets on her bike to find herself. Plus: David Tennant stars in There She Goes. Here’s what to watch tonight

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WhatToWatch

The Sympathizer: next episode, trailer, cast and everything we know

Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer is a new limited series from Park Chan-wook and Robert Downey Jr. Here’s what you need to know.

Inverse

A Hitchcock Classic is Getting a Remake — But Park Chan-Wook Already Did It Better

Robert Downey Jr. is producing and in talks to star in a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo — for better or for worse.

Los Angeles Times

Why 'Tár' deserves several Oscars, including best picture

LOS ANGELES — Final voting for the Oscars is now underway; the results will be unveiled on March 12. Not being a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (an ideal arrangement for all involved), I don't get a ballot, though if I did, here's how I…

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #72: How Sam Smith became one of pop’s most boundary-pushing stars

In this week’s newsletter: With their camp, raunchy new video, the singer has firmly traded sensible and sombre ballads for unapologetic, unbothered queerness

The Guardian - UK

Envelopes, please! Our film critics reveal their personal Oscars shortlists

Ahead of the official Academy nominations on Tuesday, Observer critics and film writers pick their standout movies, performances, directors and more

The Independent UK

Robert Downey Jr ‘remembers every single crew member and background actor’, says director Park Chan-wook

Director and actor have united for HBO’s adaptation of ‘The Sympathiser’

Bangkok Post

Ranked: 12 best Asian films of 2022, with trailers

Tom Cruise and James Cameron may be vying for global box office dominance this year, but there has been no shortage of films emerging from Asia to delight, inspire and provoke audiences around the world.

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