The Cadence of Contagion in ‘Thirst’
To watch 'Thirst' is to be pulled back into the body, is to be infected by it — it feels like a study in full immersion.
Tag: Park Chan-wook
‘The Handmaiden’: Male Fantasies in a Doll House
The Handmaiden has all the trademarks of a great thriller. But it’s the sex that gives pause, specifically, how it is executed.
Park Chan-wook: Meditations into the Shadows of the Human Heart
Park Chan-wook has explored many genres, but his most fundamental inquiry seems to be connected to the ugliness of human instinct.
‘Stoker’ Subverts the Southern Gothic Story
Park Chan-wook’s first English language feature 'Stoker' is a polished and deliberately unsettling coming-of-age story with a heavy dose of Southern Gothic flair.
Revisiting the Unrelenting Experience of ‘Oldboy’
Twenty years later, 'Oldboy' continues to stir, disgust, and exhaust audiences — regardless of how difficult it is to avoid spoilers.
The Weight of Duty: Familial Responsibility in ‘Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance’
Beyond its violent exterior, 'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance' is a stark examination of familial responsibility and the crushing weight it can impose.
South Korean Cinema: From the ‘90s New Wave to Global Acclaim Today
Exploring the history of South Korean cinema and the political and social changes that influenced its evolution from the '90s New Wave to today.
Park Chan-wook on ‘Decision to Leave’ & Learning From ‘Oldboy’
Speaking with director Park Chan-wook about his journey from 'Old Boy' to 'Decision to Leave.'
