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park chan-wook

“The Handmaiden” explored the passion of female friendship

The Handmaiden
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Park Chan-wook’s most recent film is an erotically charged but non-salacious look at women finding shelter & understanding in each other.

Andrea Thompson Posted on August 27, 2020August 26, 2020

“Stoker” brought Park Chan-wook to America for a Gothic exercise in style

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The director’s sole English-language film to date is a simmering, occasionally empty exercise in Hitchcockian style.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Park Chan-wook gets silly but sweet with “I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK”

I'm a Cyborg But That's OK
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Park chan-wook breaks up his tales of blood and vengeance with a bittersweet tale of the thin, romantic line between compassion and delusion.

B.L. Panther Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

In “Thirst,” forever is a mighty long time

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Park Chan-wook’s take on vampire movies is bleak, creepy and undeniably sexy.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

“Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” offers no solace to the aggrieved

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
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Park Chan-wook kicks off his Vengeance trilogy with a mournful thriller that laid the groundwork for many of his tonal and class concerns.

Leo Brady Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

“Oldboy” remains as intimate as it is brutal

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A half-remembered tale of revenge, Park Chan-wook’s 2003 thriller is still as steeped in extreme cinema as it is ancient tragedy.

Michael Frank Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

“Joint Security Area” is a split decision

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Rough around the edges but fascinating nonetheless, Park Chan-wook’s breakout hit remains a signal of his later work.

Tim Stevens Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020

August’s Filmmaker of the Month: Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook Filmmaker of the Month
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The man who arguably put South Korean cinema on the world map is the focus of this month’s retrospectives.

Clint Worthington Posted on August 3, 2020September 9, 2020

Bloody Good Romance: 12 Horror Films to Sate Your Valentine’s Day Bloodlust

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Gena Radcliffe and Beau North dig into a dozen gruesome, bloody tales of love and horror this Valentine’s Day.

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Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 13, 2019February 12, 2019
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