Parasite (2019) ft. Peterson W. Hill

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Dana and Tom with returning guest Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast) discuss Parasite (2019) for its 5th Anniversary: written and directed by Bong Joon-Ho, with Han Jin-won, music by Jung Jae-il, starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, and Park So-dam.

Plot Summary: Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, is a masterful blend of dark comedy, thriller, and social commentary. The story follows the impoverished Kim family as they cunningly infiltrate the wealthy Park household by posing as unrelated, highly qualified workers. With each deceitful step, they inch closer to the luxuries of the upper class. But beneath the humor and suspense lies a searing critique of economic inequality. Bong expertly balances tension and satire, leading to an explosive, tragic climax that reveals the fragile illusions of both the rich and the poor. Parasite is a brilliant, disturbing exploration of class warfare, where the true parasite may not be who we expect.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Peterson W. Hill

01:14 Cast and Recognition for Parasite

08:00 Relationship(s) to Parasite

18:43 What is Parasite About?

33:26 Plot Summary for Parasite

34:31 Did You Know?

36:16 First Break

37:18 What's Happening with Peterson W. Hill?

38:54 Ask Dana Anything

51:21 Best Performance(s)

59:16 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)

01:06:26 Second Break

01:06:33 In Memoriam

01:07:52 Best/Funniest Lines

01:10:34 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:24:38 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:29:41 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:34:42 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:39:17 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:44:57 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:47:46 Remaining Questions

01:51:38 Thank You to Our Guest and Final Thoughts

Guest:

Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast

• @petersonwhill on IG, Letterboxd, and Twitter
• Previous Guest on Gone Girl (2014)

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Keywords:

Parasite, Bong Joon-ho, film analysis, class struggle, cinema, South Korean film, Academy Awards, cultural commentary, character study, cinematic techniques

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