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Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead
Read full article: Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found deadLee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” has been found dead in a car in Seoul after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.
South Korean celebration of 'Squid Game' Emmy wins subdued
Read full article: South Korean celebration of 'Squid Game' Emmy wins subduedSouth Koreans shared congratulations on social media for the multiple wins by “Squid Game” at the Emmy Awards, but the overall reaction was subdued as the country grows accustomed to its increasingly prominent role in global entertainment.
Deadly parasite that burrows through bare feet infects 16 people in small town near Austin, report says
Read full article: Deadly parasite that burrows through bare feet infects 16 people in small town near Austin, report saysA deadly parasite that burrows through bare feet has infected 16 people in a small town near Austin, according to a report from The Guardian.
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ proves that Americans will watch foreign language films and TV shows
Read full article: Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ proves that Americans will watch foreign language films and TV showsIf you’ve been on social media the past few days, then you’ve more than likely heard about the new TV show that people are binging on Netflix: “Squid Game.”
'Parasite's' Bong Joon Ho to head Venice Film Festival jury
Read full article: 'Parasite's' Bong Joon Ho to head Venice Film Festival juryThe Parasite director has been selected as jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, organizers said Friday. The Oscar-winner will preside over seven jurors to hand out the festivals top awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)“Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho has been selected as jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, organizers said Friday. The Oscar-winner will preside over seven jurors to hand out the festival’s top awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion. As president of the jury — and more importantly as a perpetual cinephile — I’m ready to admire and applaud all the great films selected by the festival.
Academy Awards 2020: ‘Parasite’ makes history, while acting awards follow the script
Read full article: Academy Awards 2020: ‘Parasite’ makes history, while acting awards follow the script"Parasite" made history at the 92nd Academy Awards, becoming the first non-English language film to win best picture, while adding honors for director Bong Joon Ho, original screenplay and the renamed "international feature film" category. The four acting wins, meanwhile, followed the script, given the array of honors handed out in the run-up to Oscar night. Both wins were widely anticipated, given the array of honors the two have earned in the run-up to Oscar night. Suspense over the best picture race remains at the heart of this year's event, based on the consistency among acting honors in the buildup to movie industry's biggest night. The awards have also reignited the debate about inclusion and diversity within the academy, which birthed the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag five years ago.
In a win for the world, ‘Parasite’ takes best picture Oscar
Read full article: In a win for the world, ‘Parasite’ takes best picture OscarLOS ANGELES – Subtitle this: “Parasite” is the first non-English language film to win best picture in the 92-year history of the Academy Awards. Bong Joon Ho’s masterfully devious class satire took Hollywood’s top prize at the Oscars on Sunday night, along with awards for best director, best international film and best screenplay. In winning best adapted screenplay for his Nazi satire “Jojo Rabbit,” the New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi became the first indigenous director ever to win an Oscar. “Joker” composer Hildur Gudnadottir became only the third woman to ever win best original score. After a year in which women made significant gains behind the camera, no female directors were nominated for best director.
List of Academy Award winners so far
Read full article: List of Academy Award winners so farThe latest winners at the 92nd Academy Awards, which were held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre:Best supporting actor: Brad Pitt, “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood”Animated feature: “Toy Story 4”Animated short film: “Hair Love”Original screenplay: “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho and Jin Won HanAdapted screenplay: “Jojo Rabbit,” Taika WaititiLive action short film: “The Neighbors’ Window”Production design: “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood”Costume design: “Little Women”Documentary feature: “American Factory”Documentary short subject: “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)”Best supporting actress: Laura Dern, “Marriage Story”Sound Editing: “Ford v Ferrari,” Don SylvesterSound mixing: "1917," Mark Taylor and Stuart WilsonCinematography: Roger Deakins, “1917”Film editing: “Ford Vs. Ferrari”Visual effects: “1917”International film: “Parasite,” South KoreaOriginal Score: Hildur Guðnadóttir, “Joker”Original song: “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” “Rocketman” (Music by Elton John, lyrics by Bernie Taupin)Best director: Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite”