by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Oldboy director Park Chan-wook has started principal photography on his Korean adaptation of Sarah Waters’ lesbian thriller novel, Fingersmith. Set in Victorian-era London,…
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Park Chan-wook to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Second Born’
by REERA YOO Park Chan-wook, the South Korean director behind Oldboy, will direct and develop his second Hollywood film, a sci-fi thriller titled Second Born, according to Variety. Based on…
‘The Handmaiden’ director: ‘We are now in an era where we don’t have to be afraid to tell stories like this’
Park Chan-wook has always loved old stories. He means myths and legends and folk tales, stories that pit humans against the forces of fate. That battle is at the center…
How ‘The Sympathizer’ Puts Vietnamese Voices at the Forefront
(Left to right) Duy Nguyen, Sandra Oh, Hoa Xuande and Fred Nguyen Kahn of HBO’s “The Sympathizer.” (All photos by Francis Ray.) “It felt like I won the lottery.” Hoa…
5 Must-See Korean Features at Busan International Film Fest
…broadcast professional in the South Korean entertainment industry. He co-wrote several films with director Park Chan Wook, including Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and Joint Security Area. Timing (World Premiere) Director:…
Gotham and People’s Choice Awards Nominations Include Numerous AAPI Titles and Performances
With awards season now underway, Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers and performers continue to make serious waves in the entertainment industry. As the first major awards ceremony of the…
Critics Choice Association to Host First Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television
For the first time ever, the Critics Choice Association is proudly recognizing and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islandner presence in entertainment culture. Today, Sept. 29, the Association announced the…
