The Awardist - ‘Parasite’ director Bong-Joon Ho and other unexpected Oscar contenders

‘Parasite’ director Bong-Joon Ho and other unexpected Oscar contenders

11/12/19 • 57 min

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The Awardist

EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and JD Heyman talk about the

unexpected or unlikely performances and films that may be considered a long shot but absolutely should be in the discussion for this year’s Golden Globes and the Oscars. Plus: the other kind of campaign that dominates Los Angeles especially this time of year. And we interview ‘Parasite’ director Bong-Joon Ho about his Cannes Palme d’Or winning-film, whether it should be considered a horror movie, and what American TV show it evokes. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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Early Golden Globes & Oscars contenders, plus Taron Egerton on ‘Rocketman’

EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and JD Heyman discuss the year’s earliest contenders for the biggest awards recognizing film – the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. From ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ to ‘Little Women,’ ‘Parasite,’ ‘Joker,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ and more, which performances, films and directors have already stood out from the crowded field of competitors? Plus: Taron Egerton candidly discusses his performance as Elton John in ‘Rocketman,’ his close friendship with the man he portrays, whether comparisons to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ help or hurt, and whether he’d consider his own musical career. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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Lupita Nyong’o and other Oscar-worthy transformations – plus, what even is a ‘foreign film’?

EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz talk about the dramatic transformations that actors from Renée Zellweger to Tom Hanks to Charlize Theron have undergone for their performances this year, and how much weight those efforts might have with awards voters. Plus: David talks with Lupita Nyong’o about her dual role in ‘Us,’ and we break down the controversial rules for both the Golden Globes and Oscars qualifications for ‘foreign’ or ‘international’ films – and what impact those restrictions have already have on some of the year’s most compelling movies. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist

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