There were fears that South Korea’s genre-bending class satire Parasite, while a massive hit everywhere else, would hit a snag when it reached American shores. See, Americans don’t like to read, especially at the movies.
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In a neck-and-neck race between and, the latter ultimately came out on top, taking home the Oscar for Best Picture during Sunday's 92nd annual Academy Awards.
Oscar-winning director his cast and the entire team took the stage to accept the top award of the night. It is the first time an international film has won the category and the first time an Asian producer has won the Oscar for Best Picture in the ceremony's 92-year history.
«I'm speechless,» an emotional producer said through an
There were fears that South Korea’s genre-bending class satire Parasite, while a massive hit everywhere else, would hit a snag when it reached American shores. See, Americans don’t like to read, especially at the movies.
While the world appreciated the Academy for recognising talent beyond boundaries and language barriers when they presented Parasite with Best Picture award at Oscars 2020, US President Donald Trump did not think it was a good idea. While delivering a speech at a rally on January 20, Trump mocked Oscars for the South Korean film’s historic win, Variety reported.
“Parasite” made history at the 92nd Oscars by becoming the first non-English language film to win Hollywood’s biggest prize: best picture.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
It was a moment of pride for the South Korean film industry after Parasite bagged the highest number of awards at the 92nd Academy Awards over the weekend. The Korean drama film not only won Best International Film but also bagged the Oscar for Best Directing and Best Picture. Soon enough, the internet was flooded with congratulatory messages addressing director Bong Joon Ho and the team of Parasite. BTS joined social media users to congratulate Parasite for their historic win.
Parasite made history at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday (February 9, 2020) as it became the first non-English language film to be crowned Best Picture.
South Korean social media was flooded with statements of elation and celebration Monday after local hero Bong Joon Ho and his strikingly original film Parasite swept the 92nd Academy Awards.Bong and Parasite struck gold early Sunday night, first winning the Oscar for best original screenplay.
At the 2020 Oscars tonight, Bong Joon Ho’s film Parasite picked up the Oscar for Best Picture. It’s the first non-English-language film ever to win the prestigious honor. Watch the historic moment happen below.
South Korean social satire “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first film not in the English language to win the movie industry’s highest honour.
South Korean social satire “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first film not in the English language to win the movie industry’s highest honour.
Parasite on Sunday was named best picture at the 2020 Oscars, picking up its fourthwin of the night. It is the first best picture win for indie distributor Neon, which was founded in 2017 by Tom Quinn.The film also received honors Sunday night for best director, best foreign film, and best screenplay.The category was introduced by Jane Fonda, who said, "Here are the films that made the greatest impact this year" as she presented the nominated films.
The Oscars 2020 made a whole lot of noise in India on Monday morning as the best in the entertainment business were awarded. From Hollywood's A-listers to filmmakers and talent from all over, the Oscars this year did not disappoint despite majorly snubbing women directors.
Wow! Seconds ago, the Oscar for Best Picture was handed out, and with that, history was made, as the 92nd Academy Awards came to a close in spectacular fashion! For the first time, the Academy gave a foreign language film their top honor, as Parasite took Picture in an historic upset (one that yours truly predicted). Moments before that, Bong Joon Ho pulled off a Best Director shocker, too, making it quite the evening for Parasite.
Hollywood history was made last night as South Korean film Parasite became the first non-English-language movie to win the best picture Oscar.
By Nancy Tartaglione
The 2020 awards season darling,, made Oscars history on Sunday, with major wins and surprising upsets for director Bong Joon-ho's dark comedy-thriller — which ultimately won four of its six nominations.
A historic win! Parasite won Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday, February 9, in Los Angeles — beating out top contenders Joker and The Irishman — and becoming the first foreign language film to take home the prize.