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?
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?
Megan Miller, Arizona State University
Travel around the globe with this list of movies.
Travel around the globe with this list of movies.
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.
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.
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.
The South Korean thriller offers an intimate look into the country’s debt struggles and provides a biting criticism of capitalism.
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.
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.
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.
As 2021 gets started, it is important to take a moment to reflect on some of last year’s biggest cultural moments.
Emma Smith, Wesleyan University
The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.
The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.
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.
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.
S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
More and more films are spotlighting the tension between the rich and the poor.
More and more films are spotlighting the tension between the rich and the poor.
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.
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.
Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University
The Academy Award Winner for best picture has sparked debate regarding the use of subtitles in foreign films.
The Academy Award Winner for best picture has sparked debate regarding the use of subtitles in foreign films.
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.
As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.
Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University
K-pop and K-dramas might be expanding America’s cultural horizons, but does it come at a price?
K-pop and K-dramas might be expanding America’s cultural horizons, but does it come at a price?
Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago
This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.
This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.
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.
Fresh off a Palme d’Or win at Cannes, the Korean film has been garnering major buzz as award season approaches.