Bong Joon Ho Will Always Root for the Losers
The director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, Mickey 17, at first seems like a major pivot from his previous one, 2019’s Parasite. After winning Best Picture at the Oscars for the domestic (if gonzo) Korean black comedy,
All 8 Bong Joon Ho Movies, Ranked
With Bong’s long-awaited follow-up to “Parasite,” “Mickey 17,” now in theaters, IndieWire is taking a look at Bong Joon Ho’s filmography to determine which of his films stands the tallest. Read on for all eight of Bong’s movies, ranked from worst to best.
‘Mickey 17’ is a rare misstep for director Bong Joon-ho
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho sets the bar low with Mickey 17, a tepid sci-fi comedy about colonization and worker disposability, that completely falls short of his 2019 masterpiece Parasite.
Box Office: Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Opens to Sluggish $19M in U.S. Launch
The Warner Bros. film, starring Robert Pattinson, still won the weekend despite coming in on the lower end of expectations.
A Guide to Director Bong Joon Ho’s Deeper Cuts
This article was originally published in February 2020 after Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture. With Bong’s latest, Mickey 17, in theaters, we’re running this guide again.
Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Leads Korean Box Office Again as ‘Conclave’ Debuts in Third
The South Korean box office saw 'Mickey 17' retain its dominance for a second consecutive weekend, grossing $3.8 million.
‘Mickey 17’ Has Robert Pattinson Dying to Make an Impression in Bong Joon Ho’s Satirical Sci-Fi
Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette and Steven Yeun are also part of the cast for the new movie, set in a dystopian future.
From croissants to puppies in 'little cute hoodies,' how Bong Joon Ho created Mickey 17's creepers
From croissants to puppies in 'little cute hoodies,' filmmaker Bong Joon Ho talks about the conceptualization of the creepers in 'Mickey 17.'
There's a better Bong Joon Ho movie buried under Mickey 17
Mickey 17, the ambitious follow-up to Bong Joon Ho's best picture winner Parasite has some phenomenally gutsy acting choices by star Robert Pattison and the director’s sure-footed world building occasionally hints at brilliance,
In 'Mickey 17,' Bong Joon Ho recycles Robert Pattinson and old ideas
Of course Bong Joon Ho is an environmentalist. He recycles his own ideas."Mickey 17," a sloppy but enjoyable sci-fi comedy set in the year 2054, mashes together the monsterphobia of "The Host," the animal-rights activism of "Okja,
Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 Misfires
Nobody could be sadder than I am to report that Mickey 17 is a disappointment. I’ve been waiting eagerly for many months to see this latest effort by writer-director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer,
‘Awards Chatter' Pod: Bong Joon Ho on ‘Mickey 17,' Oscar-Winning ‘Parasite' and Korean Cinema
The Korean master spoke with Scott Feinberg at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and again five years later ...
Bong Joon Ho's Biggest Challenge: Controlling the Frame, Not the Actors in It
The "Mickey 17" director tells IndieWire about how wanting raw and real performances can conflict with meticulously planned ...
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‘Mickey 17’ Laughs at Hope
The new film from Bong Joon-ho smirks at scientific hubris, political corruption, and any attempt to make things better.
Box Office Misfire: Big-Budget ‘Mickey 17’ Stumbles With $24 Million Overseas, $53 Million Globally
"Mickey 17" generated $53 million at the global box office, but the film cost too much to ever turn a profit in this lifetime ...
Bong Joon Ho on the Political Inspirations of ‘Mickey 17,’ Mark Ruffalo, and the Frailty of Foolish Leaders
Director Bong Joon Ho tells IndieWire about the origins of the failed politician Kenneth Marshall in 'Mickey 17' and why he ...