Parasite Archives

Parasite Introduced Us to a World Where Family Trumps All. Capernaum Goes One Step Further

What if the tight-knit family in Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite turned on each other? What if impoverishment got the better of them and they sold one of their kids to get by? Nadine Labaki’s 2018 drama Capernaum, the highest grossing Arabic film of all time, asks these heartbreaking questions.

Poulomi Das July 7, 2016

Pop Culture

Parasite is On Amazon Prime: This Oscar-Winning Film is Mandatory Viewing for Quarantine Friday

Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite is an acidic horror comedy that points a sharpened knife to the biggest parasite of them all – modern society. Much of the film is a reflection on the aftermath of the unequal distribution of wealth that creates competition even between shades of poverty.

Poulomi Das May 24, 2016

Fashion

From Natalie Portman to Billy Porter: Some Say, Some Slay on the Oscars Red Carpet

The Oscars Red Carpet was not as snooze-worthy as the ceremony. Billy Porter ditched the tuxedo yet again for a gold-feathered bodice and a ballgown skirt. But the real bold choice was made by Natalie Portman. Her stunning Dior black-and-gold cape gown was embroidered with the names of snubbed women directors.

Arré Bench April 15, 2016

Pop Culture

Parasite’s Oscar Win Is A Sign That You Should Watch These Five Bong Joon-ho Movies

There's no better time than now, when #Parasite's worldwide recognition has revealed an appetite for world cinema, to take a deep-dive into Bong Joon-ho’s filmography. Go rewatch Parasite in the theatres as many times as you’d like, but come back after and watch these five films that are a testament of a generational talent working at the absolute height of his powers.

Ronak Gupta April 6, 2016

Bollywood

What Do Baazigar and Chachi 420 Have in Common With the Oscar-Winning Parasite?

Oscar-winning South Korean phenomenon Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, walks on a similar path as several Bollywood plots, focusing on ugly societal norms, class divide, and striking inequality. The only difference — our love for a sprinkling of masala.

Sayantan Mondal March 3, 2016