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Global Cinema Series: Contemporary South Korean Cinema

Global Cinema Series: Contemporary South Korean Cinema

Although the film title may come across as a ‘cheesy’ or ‘cringe’, Tune in For Love not only constructs a complex notion of love, but also captures South-Korea in a period of great economic change
International films and shows in the mainstream – Squid Game

International films and shows in the mainstream – Squid Game

Our International Cinema series delves into the impact of foreign language in the mainstream, with an increase in popularity of subtitled TV and film
Recommended: Climate change films

Recommended: Climate change films

In this new weekly feature, the writers and editors of the film section come together to recommend films that fit a certain theme. This week, our theme is climate change
Review: Parasite

Review: Parasite

Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winner is a brilliant satire on social inequality, and a mesmerising cinematic experience, writes Michal Wasilewski
What does Parasite’s big win mean for the future of the Oscars?

What does Parasite’s big win mean for the future of the Oscars?

Bong Joon Ho’s Korean-language Parasite’s wins big at the Oscars, and Maria Atter explores the many ways that it could impact Hollywood

Review: Okja

How a CGI superpig could be Netflix’s saving grace