Parasite Black and White
2020, R, 132 min.
Directed by Bong Joon Ho, Narrated by , Voices by , Starring Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Cho Yeo Jeong, Choi Woo Shik, Park So Dam.

Inspired by the directors of the golden age of Hollywood, and most especially of the work of Citizen Kane cinematographer Gregg Toland, director Bong Joon Ho has reworked his tale of class struggles and the perils of capitalism in black-and-white, much as with Logan Noir and Mad Max: Fury Road – Black & Chrome. The images may be monochrome, but the complexity of the narrative is layered in grays. Read our four-star review of the Oscar-winning classic here.

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This article appears in February 7 • 2020.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.