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The Oscars’ menu went vegan – and so can you
Hollywood reels back on its extravagance with plant-based catering (and a mostly vegan afterparty).
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The Oscars’ menu went vegan – and so can you
Hollywood reels back on its extravagance with plant-based catering (and a mostly vegan afterparty).
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7 Must-see Movies by Oscar Winning Parasite Director Bong Joon-Ho
Probably the most talked about film surrounding the 2020 awards season, Parasite, along with its maker South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho has received an insurmountable amount of attention recently -- and for good reason.
The breakthrough film is a work of art; the genre-bending, class-conscious film twists and turns with dark, thrilling and hilarious moments throughout, making it a quick favourite among audiences, critics and judges around the world. Since winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and winning not one, but four Academy Awards at this year's Oscars (including the biggest win for Best Picture) Bong Joon-Ho is paving a new future for foreign films. Just as the director famously said at the Golden Globes: “Once you’ve overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.”
And while Parasite seems to be the pinnacle of Bong's 20 year career in film right now, there are some of his previous works worth mentioning too; there's the post-apocalyptic science fiction Snowpiercer starring Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton, who also appears in the Netflix action and adventure film Okja alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, among others. It is with that in mind that we thought you might like to know which Bong Joon-Ho films are worth the watch. So here it is, seven must-see movies by the award-winning filmmaker you should see right now.
Barking Dogs Never Bite, 2000
Genre: Drama/comedy
Starring: Doona Bae, Sung-Jae Lee, Ho-jung Kim and more
An idle out of work college lecturer becomes fixated and frustrated by the sound of barking dogs in his apartment building. The down-trodden man decides to take action to silence it.
Memories of Murder, 2003
Genre: Crime/drama/action
Starring: Kang-ho Song, Sang-kyung Kim, Roe-ha Kim and more
Set in 1986, two simple-minded detectives are assigned to a double murder investigation in a small South Korean province. They struggle with their investigation to solve the case and find the serial killer.
The Host, 2006
Genre: Action/drama/horror
Starring: Kang-ho Song, Hee-Bong Byun, Hae-il Park and more
The result of careless chemical dumping into Seoul's Han River, a monster emerges from the waters and begins attacking and killing hundreds. The creature then abducts a young daughter and her family endeavour to save her.
Mother, 2009
Genre: Crime/drama/thriller
Starring: Hye-ja Kim, Won Bin, Goo Jin and more
A widowed mother lives with her mentally challenged son in a small town in South Korea. When the body of a horrifically murdered young girl is discovered, circumstantial evidence points to the son. The mother has to do what it takes to clear her son's name.
Snowpiercer, 2014
Genre: Action/drama/science-fiction
Starring: Chris Evans, Kang-ho Song, Tilda Swinton and more
Thanks to a failed experiment to combat climate change, the world's final survivors are on board the Snowpiercer, a high speed train travelling around the globe. A new class system emerges and separates the upper-class citizens from the lower-class who want nothing more than to go to the front of the train.
Okja, 2017
Genre: Action/adventure/drama
Starring: Seo-hyun Anh, Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal and more
Young Mija has been looking after Okja, a big and brilliant beast, with her grandad for years. But that changes when a multinational conglomerate comes to takes Okja away and Mija is intent on rescuing her dearest friend.
Parasite, 2019
Genre: Comedy/mystery/drama
Starring: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo, Woo-sik Choi and more
A poor family con their way into the lives of a wealthy family by becoming their new employees. However, it gets complicated when their deception is threatened with exposure and the unpredictable occurs.
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Take a Look Inside the HK$1.7 Million Oscars 2020 Gift Bags
The Oscars’ 2020 has come and gone, and though not every nominee took home a statue, they certainly did not leave empty-handed. Every year, marketing company Distinctive Assets hands out gift bags, and this year, it was worth a total of approximately HK$ 1,747,000 (US$ 225,000) in goodies. Thanks to Forbes, we got an inside look at this year’s “Everyone Wins” gift bag which included items like a HK$ 605,666 (US$ 78,000) cruise, HK$232,948 (US$ 30,000) worth of beauty treatments, getaways to Spain, Hawaii, Mexico and more. Here's a look inside:
An HK$ 605,655 (US$ 78,000) luxury cruise around Antarctica
An eight-guest getaway in a Spanish lighthouse by the sea
A bath bomb featuring 24kt gold leaf and “moon-charged” amethyst
Two-night luxury stay at Auberge Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico
A five-night stay at lifestyle hotel Waikiki Beachcomber in Hawaii
The nominees who received the Oscars gift bag are required pay income tax for the monetary value of all accepted and redeemed gifts to the IRS.
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Oscars 2020: Statement Sleeves in Fashion on the Red Carpet
Oscars 2020: Statement Sleeves in Fashion on the Red Carpet ⇒ The 92nd edition of the Academy Awards brought a new flair to Hollywood Glamour and here’s are some of our favorite fashion statements!
Statement sleeves were one of the major fashion trends seen in the red carpet show of the Oscars 2020. Once again, the Academy Awards brought a wave of fashion and political statements.
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The Best Dressed Celebrities at the Oscars 2020
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The stars have arrived on the 2020 Oscars red carpet. The 92nd Academy Awards took place Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Between A-list celebs like Gal Gadot, Timothee Chalamet among others, we’re taking a look at the best-dressed celebrities at the star-studded event.
A red carpet favourite, Janelle Monáe wore a custom silver Ralph Lauren gown completed with a hood and backless detailing. Performer of the night, Billie Eilish stayed true to her own style and rocked a Chanel tweed two-piece look. Brie Larson isn’t up for any awards, her film Avengers: Endgame is nominated for Best Visual Effects, she wore a shimmering Celine gown and Bulgari jewels. Twenty-four year old Timothee Chalamet arrived on the red carpet in a midnight blue Prada nylon outfit and a Cartier Tradition brooch from 1955. Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot looked stunning in a Givenchy Haute Couture pink silk organza skirt with lace pleated petal ruffles. She completed the look with Tiffany & Co jewellery and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Natalie Portman opted for a Dior Haute Couture look. What's unique about her look is that the cape had all of the names of the female directors who weren’t nominated for the Oscars embroidered on it. Sandra Ho who presented at the awards dazzled in an Elie Saab evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture Collection, Roger Vivier shoes, and Pomellato jewelry. Rooney Mara who accompanied her fiancee Joaquin Phoenix wore a lace gown by Alexander McQueen.
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