The idea that some strategies are foolproof? It’s the absence of any strategy at all. Because life doesn't follow a script. ‘Parasite’ is truly exceptional; I’m still feeling energized by how good it is—completely unexpected and wild. This summer, I was getting tired of the constant stream of sequels, reboots, and films that seem to lack any real heart, so it’s wonderful to see movies like this occasionally. I …

Hearing that Adam McCay is teaming up with Bong Joon Ho to reimagine Parasite as a Netflix series has me incredibly excited. It’s comfortably the strongest film I've encountered since The Big Short. Bong's remarkable ability to deliver alongside the plot’s undeniable appeal immediately grabbed my attention. I could have happily watched that family assembling pizza boxes for a couple of hours. The narrative, much like…

It’s shockingly overhyped. A significant portion of the film feels derivative, with many scenes appearing to be lifted from Vijay's 1999 movie, *Minsaara Kannan* [IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7562630/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2]. (It’s possible this itself is a copy of another film, though.) The use of “Morse code” was handled far more effectively in Ajith's 2017 movie, *Vivegam* [IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/title/t…

The Kim family, struggling financially and facing hardship, attempts to navigate daily life. When a friend of the son, Ki-Woo, who was previously employed as an English tutor for the Park family's daughter, has to leave his position, he suggests Ki-Woo as a replacement. This creates an opportunity for the Kims to infiltrate the wealthy household, systematically replacing the existing staff and securing jobs for thems…

The appeal of ‘Parasite’ lies in its avoidance of predictable pitfalls. It's a captivating, visually striking film that comes remarkably close to perfection, and the ideas it explores extend beyond simply illustrating class divisions; they question the foundations of wealth itself. Even while managing numerous characters, subjects, and societal concerns simultaneously, Bong doesn’t abandon his rebellious nature or wr…