In this episode, we dive into the twisted world of Park Chan-wook's films. From Oldboy's infamous octopus scene to the unusual eroticism of The Handmaiden, we'll explore all the blood, sweat, and tears (mostly blood) that make his movies so unforgettable. So grab a bottle of soju, buckle up, and get ready for a wild ride through one of the most twisted minds in cinema history. It's like a park, but instead of swings and slides, there's murder and revenge.
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0:00 - Quinn disclaimer
1:32 - Intro/Thanking patrons
3:31 - Michael Jackson biopic
5:58 - RIP Annie Wersching
6:34 - Chinese spy balloon!
7:50 - New DCEU slate
24:04 - M&M’s mascots quit
25:28 - Hogwarts Legacy controversy
30:02 - Wolfman
31:08 - Park Chan-Wook!
33:37 - The Handmaiden (2016) discussion
35:43 - Thirst (2009) discussion
38:52 - Joint Security Area (2000) discussion
40:51 - I'm A Cyborg, But That's OK (2006) discussion
44:24 - Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance (2002) discussion (SPOILERS in later half)
51:47 - Oldboy (2003) discussion (SPOILERS in later half)
1:03:01 - Lady Vengeance (2005) discussion (SPOILERS in later half)
1:16:41 - Stoker (2013) discussion
1:22:00 - Decision To Leave (2022) discussion (SPOILERS in last few minutes)
1:30:38 - Director trademarks in PCW movies
1:31:50 - Final ranking
1:42:10 - Listener questions
1:42:22 - LQ - "What's your favorite movie where a juggler is juggling but it goes wrong?"
1:42:40 - LQ - "If you were a character in one of his movies, what type of character do you think you'd be?" (CONTAINS OLDBOY SPOILERS)
1:44:31 - LQ - "Thoughts on his use of violence?"
1:44:47 - LQ - "Best film of the vengeance trilogy?"
1:45:09 - LQ - "Thoughts on the fact that none of his films have ever received a single Oscar nomination?"
1:46:13 - LQ - "Why is Park not recognized by the Oscars? Zero for Oldboy, The Handmaiden & Decision To Leave?"
1:48:28 - LQ - "If Park Chan-Wook was an alcoholic beverage, what would he be?"
1:49:53 - LQ - "Lady Vengeance American remake?"
1:50:46 - LQ - "Why is Stoker underrated?"
1:51:18 - LQ - "Why do foreign directors seem to have a hard time breaking through into the American market?"
1:52:10 - LQ - "Why do people generally prefer Bong Joon-Ho to Park Chan-Wook?" (CONTAINS OLDBOY SPOILERS!)
1:57:25 - Outro
Intro/Outro song - Âme passagère by Amerivage, listen to him here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PgSmameH3EDD4ryznLQR7?si=AIVP8lduS_OGXE2ljlzeRA
