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‘Ramy’ vs. ‘Sense 8’ — Racially Conscious Response to Neoplatoon TV

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Exploring how shows utilize different forms of storytelling to represent and teach about various cultures.…

February 19, 2024

In an article about the impact of subtitles, a person stands with a screen in front of their face. The word "subtitles" is repeated across their face.

One Inch Barrier: A Shift in America’s Attitude Toward International Media

Ava Coates, Emory University

The Changing Attitude Toward International Television and Film…

August 23, 2023

a collage of different actors from cinema from South Korea

South Korea Is Keeping Original Cinematic Storytelling Alive

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Over the past few years, cinephiles have become increasingly distressed by how often Hollywood employs overused plots. South Korean films, in contrast, thrive when it comes to creativity. What can Hollywood learn from these movies?…

September 21, 2022

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6 Foreign Films That Will Let You Immerse Yourself in a Different Culture

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Travel around the globe with this list of movies.…

September 20, 2022

‘Last Train to New York’ Is the American Remake Literally No One Asked For

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

The dreaded reimagining of the classic South Korean zombie film is the perfect example of audiences refusing to appreciate non-Western culture and art in any form.…

December 6, 2021

An illustration of characters in Squid Game

‘Squid Game’ Creates a Phenomenal Mix of Violence and Class Division

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The South Korean thriller offers an intimate look into the country's debt struggles and provides a biting criticism of capitalism.…

October 7, 2021

A still from Korean thriller, The Housemaid.

‘The Housemaid’: The Film That Inspired the Groundbreaking ‘Parasite’

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

After it swept the Oscars in 2020, 'Parasite' became a household name. The same, however, does not apply to its predecessor released nearly 60 years earlier.…

August 20, 2021

As 2021 Starts, Let’s Review Some of 2020’s Cultural Milestones

Katherine Bry, Washington University

As 2021 gets started, it is important to take a moment to reflect on some of last year's biggest cultural moments.…

January 8, 2021

In an article about The Scaredy Cats Horror Show podcast, a shot from horror movie Get Out

If You Hate the Horror Genre Then You’ll Love ‘The Scaredy Cats Horror Show’

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.…

September 12, 2020

Revisiting Bong Joon-ho, the Only Good Thing About 2020

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

As the world falls apart, we can find some solace in the works of the Korean filmmaker. Let's take a look back at his various masterpieces.…

August 23, 2020

A scene from the 2019 film Joker, one of several films dealing with class warfare

‘Eat the Rich,’ or How Class Warfare Influenced Some of the Best Movies of 2019

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

More and more films are spotlighting the tension between the rich and the poor.…

March 13, 2020

Bong Joon-ho’s Earlier Work ‘The Host’ Is a Must-Watch

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The director of 'Parasite' directed another tale of a family struggling to survive in a socially-stratified society — except this time, it was a monster movie.…

February 26, 2020

Abstract black-and-white depiction of "Parasite"

‘Parasite’ Sparks Critique on Rejection of Subtitled Foreign Films in U.S.

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The Academy Award Winner for best picture has sparked debate regarding the use of subtitles in foreign films.…

February 25, 2020

‘Parasite’ Is Winning Awards and Destroying Barriers

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.…

February 23, 2020

The Problem With Exoticizing Korean Culture

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

K-pop and K-dramas might be expanding America's cultural horizons, but does it come at a price?…

February 22, 2020

Breaking Down the Nominees for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

This year's line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.…

January 7, 2020

Bong Joon-ho Perfects His Craft With Masterpiece ‘Parasite’

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Fresh off a Palme d’Or win at Cannes, the Korean film has been garnering major buzz as award season approaches.…

November 27, 2019

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