Interview: Park Chan-wook on the lingering colors of ‘Stoker’

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“The Handmaiden” explored the passion of female friendship

By: Andrea Thompson

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

Filmmaker of the Month

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

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

Filmmaker of the Month

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

Park chan-wook breaks up his tales of blood and vengeance with a bittersweet tale of the thin, romantic line between compassion and delusion.

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In “Thirst,” forever is a mighty long time

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

Filmmaker of the Month

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

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

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“Oldboy” remains as intimate as it is brutal

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

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“Joint Security Area” is a split decision

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

Filmmaker of the Month

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

The man who arguably put South Korean cinema on the world map is the focus of this month's retrospectives.

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

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

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Interview: Park Chan-wook on the lingering colors of ‘Stoker’

The 25 Best Films of 2022

Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave refuses to abandon noir trappings

“The Handmaiden” explored the passion of female friendship

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

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

In “Thirst,” forever is a mighty long time

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

“Oldboy” remains as intimate as it is brutal

“Joint Security Area” is a split decision

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

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