Rough Cut 6, Part 1: Parasite (2019)

On this two-part Rough Cut of Black Girl Film Club, Ashley and Britney FINALLY get a chance to discuss the best film of 2019, Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, and Lee Jung-eun. While discussing the timely social and political themes in the movie, your hosts learn more about South Korea, dive deep into their love of film and try not to cry as we realize capitalism, man. This week’s recommendations include Bong Joon-ho’s filmography and Shoplifters (2018) directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Ashley and Britney will be participating as judges in the Micro Mania Film Festival. For more information or to enter a micro film (5 minutes or less), visit filmfreeway.com/micromaniafilmfestival. Black Girl Film Club listeners can get 50% the entry fee with code MMFF2020BJFC. Follow us on Twitter @ blkgirlfilmclub. Check us out on Instagram @ blackgirlfilmclub. Visit us at http://blackgirlfilmclub.com.