Top picks, one at a time
Parasite
A Korean comedy that earns its place through Bong Joon Ho's direction and a screenplay that takes its time.
Parasite (2019) is a South Korea comedy film, directed by Bong Joon Ho, running 133 minutes. All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. Stars Song Kang-ho and Lee Sun-kyun. Critical reception: IMDb 8.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, Metacritic 97/100. Tagline: "Act like you own the place.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
A Korean drama that earns its place through Lee Eung-bok's direction and a screenplay that takes its time.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) is a South Korea drama film, running 60 minutes. In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past. Stars Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun. Critical reception: IMDb 8.5/10. Tagline: "A mysterious romance between a goblin and a young human bride.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Mr. Plankton
A Korean comedy that earns its place through Hong Jong-chan's direction and a screenplay that takes its time.
Mr. Plankton (2024) is a South Korea comedy film. A man plagued by misfortune and his ex, the unluckiest bride-to-be, are forced to accompany one another on the final journey of his life. Stars Woo Do-hwan and Lee You-mi. Critical reception: IMDb 8.1/10. Tagline: "A drifting soul, a stole bride, and one last ride. Seriously, what could go wrong?." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Oldboy
A Korean drama that earns its place through Park Chan-wook's direction and a screenplay that takes its time.
Oldboy (2003) is a South Korea drama film, directed by Park Chan-wook, running 120 minutes. With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors. Stars Choi Min-sik and Yoo Ji-tae. Critical reception: IMDb 8.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, Metacritic 78/100. Tagline: "15 years of imprisonment, five days of vengeance.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
