25: Chan-wook Chads

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

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