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redqueen

(115,186 posts) Mon Feb 3, 2020, 01:50 AM Feb 2020

Has there really been no discussion of Bong Joon Ho's incredible masterpiece, Parasite, here? [View all]

I did a search for the term in thread titles going back to November but didn't turn up any results in GD.

Anyway, I really hope this film wins every Oscar it's nominated for. I'm not exaggerating by calling it a masterpiece.

If you haven't seen it, do not watch this. MASSIVE spoilers. And it is a truly beautiful film which is a must-see for any film buff.

If you have seen it, this breakdown of the many layers of meaning is also very much worth watching.

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Has there really been no discussion of Bong Joon Ho's incredible masterpiece, Parasite, here? [View all] redqueen Feb 2020 OP

I saw it and found it grotesque. mahina Feb 2020 #1

maybe you could give a one paragraph synopsis of what its about nt msongs Feb 2020 #2

Here's one description shown for the film online redqueen Feb 2020 #3

mahalo. sounds like fun lol nt msongs Feb 2020 #4

"It's easy to be nice when you're rich" leftstreet Feb 2020 #5

Indeed. redqueen Feb 2020 #10

BAFTA's IcyPeas Feb 2020 #6

Disappointed it didn't win all it was nominated for redqueen Feb 2020 #11

I just rented it from Amazon Generic Other Feb 2020 #7

Hope you enjoy! redqueen Feb 2020 #12

WOW Generic Other Feb 2020 #25

So many things to love about this movie. redqueen Feb 2020 #28

I loved his 2006 film The Host Cicada Feb 2020 #8

Same! redqueen Feb 2020 #13

So it's not about an alien attached to a random guy's hand? sakabatou Feb 2020 #9

LOL no, anyone expecting that sort of movie would be redqueen Feb 2020 #14

Actually, there is a live-action movie based on the series sakabatou Feb 2020 #16

Ooooo thanks I'll check that out! redqueen Feb 2020 #19

My girlfriend recommended it to me sakabatou Feb 2020 #20

It's a great movie nuxvomica Feb 2020 #15

It was a very good and thought provoking movie (spoilers below) NewJeffCT Feb 2020 #17

And I thought "Joker" was the most depressed thing possible!1 UTUSN Feb 2020 #18

Saw Joker last night. MoonRiver Feb 2020 #22

I saw it, but didn't find it memorable. redqueen Feb 2020 #24

Bettor suited for the lounge IMO. nt USALiberal Feb 2020 #21

Then you aren't aware of what this film is about. redqueen Feb 2020 #23

Postmodernism Generic Other Feb 2020 #27

forum policing is a thankless job Nature Man Feb 2020 #33

I haven't seen it yet, but is it better than Snow Piercer??? SKKY Feb 2020 #26

Was that the one with the train that never stopped? Generic Other Feb 2020 #30

Oh yes - very much so! redqueen Feb 2020 #31

I saw it weeks ago, and considered doing a review here, Croney Feb 2020 #29

Yes, the symbolism - redqueen Feb 2020 #32

Oops and also redqueen Feb 2020 #34

It's under Entertainment. 👍 Croney Feb 2020 #35

Better to have posted this in the Entertainment group. llmart Feb 2020 #37

Didn't find it. Also the reason I'm shocked not to see a discussion redqueen Feb 2020 #38

I STILL haven't seen it. Made plans to twice and both times they fell apart. Squinch Feb 2020 #36

Ah that's too bad. redqueen Feb 2020 #39

I will make a point to this weekend on your recommendation! Squinch Feb 2020 #40