PARASITE

The newest film on the list, but one of the most deserved. Parasite, Bong Joon-biting ho's satire, is the kind of extraordinary picture that only comes out a few times in a decade. It broke several milestones, most notably being the first non-English language picture to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, and became a big success story for East Asian filmmaking. Parasite, often recognized as the best picture of the decade, will be talked about for years to come. Only Memories of Murder (2003) comes close to matching Bong's finest work, a fiery, piercing critique on class in South Korea with apparent connections to countries throughout the world.

The variety of genres on display is astounding; comedy becomes tragedy and tragedy becomes comedy, with sprinklings of horror, family drama, and thriller elements tossed in for good measure. The shift from one to the other is smooth. Perfect script, amazingly well-thought-out directing and photography, and a sumptuous ensemble cast enrich Parasite's scathing narrative. Over time, Parasite may merit a better ranking on this list. You've undoubtedly already seen it because of the well-deserved buzz around Parasite. If not, go find it right away. And if you've already seen it, watch it again: there's so much to discover in this intricate, enthralling story.

Detailed information:

Director: Bong Joon Ho

Writers: Bong Joon Ho & Jin-won Han

Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-Kyun, Cho Yeo-Jeong, Choi Woo-Shik
Release dates: 21 May 2019
Running time: 132 minutes