Bong Joon Ho's masterpiece "Parasite" is named as one of the greatest screenplays of the 21st century by Writers Guild of America (WGA)!
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Writers Guild of America Names Bong Joon Jo's 'Parasite' One of the Best Screenplays of the 21st Century
In the recent article published by the American media outlet, Deadline, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) revealed the Top 10 Best Screenplays of the 21st Century. Among all the masterpieces that made it to the list, Bong Joon Ho's Oscar awardee "Parasite" made it as No. 4 hailed as best screenplay, beating six big foreign films.
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Meanwhile, Jordan Peele's directorial movie debut "Get Out" in 2017 topped the list.
The 101 Greatest Screenplays of the 21st Century were voted by the Writers Guilds West and East members. According to the chair of WGAW's Publicity and Marketing Committee, Aaron Mendelson, the list released is a celebration of the noteworthy writers and screenplays of the last 21 years. He also mentioned that it is a study of how writing for movies has evolved and diversified.
These are the Top 10 Best Screenplays of the 21st Century:
"Get Out" (2017)
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004)
"The Social Network" (2010)
"Parasite" (2019)
"No Country for Old Men" (2007)
"Moonlight" (2016)
"There Will Be Blood" (2007)
"Inglourious Basterds" (2009)
"Almost Famous" (2000)
"Memento" (2000)
In addition, the movies included in the top 5 won screenwriting in Oscars. Also, "Parasite" is the latest film produced among the listed movies in the top 10.
Movie 'Parasite' One of Korea's Pride
After "Parasite" met the foreign viewers, the movie immediately earned praise from various biggest film enthusiasts and critics.
As the first non-English language to enter the largest film industry in America, "Parasite" opened more opportunities for other Korean contents to be known globally.
Apart from its Oscars trophy, "Parasite" has more than 50 awards under its belt, and most of these are overseas recognitions.
Congratulations, Bong Joon Ho and "Parasite" cast and crew!
'Parasite' Cast Update: Here's Where You Can Watch Choi Woo Shik, Park So Dam, Jang Hye Jin, and More
After "Parasite's" big success, its cast members are now dominating the entertainment industry with their new projects.
Choi Woo Shik's romance drama "My Beloved Summer" kicked off on December 6, and his new film "The Policeman's Lineage" will premiere in January 2022.
Park So Dam is preparing for her big screen comeback with "Special Delivery."
Meanwhile, Jang Hye Jin currently stars in the megahit drama "The Red Sleeve Cuff," and Lee Sun Gyun "Dr. Brain" premiered last November.
Award-winning actor Song Kang Ho will have two films coming, "Broker" and "Emergency Declaration."
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