Chan-Wook Park

We all know that an adaptation can often steal whatever space the original source material had in the headroom of the collective imagination. For example, a lot of cinephiles forget that Park Chan-Wook’s already-legendary revenge flick, OLDBOY, was based on a manga. And thus, a lot of otaku are liable to forget that Spike Lee’s forthcoming remake is the most likely Hollywood re-do to be happening - - the only certain one, at the moment, actually - - despite all this talk of DEATH NOTE, BLEACH...Read Full Story

Following the news that District 9 star Sharlto Copley will be playing the main villain in Spike Lee's remake of Oldboy, the remake's main actor, Josh Brolin (Men in Black 3), spoke briefly about his casting in the controversial remake. Two important things of note came up during his brief talk with /film. The first, and most important, is that Brolin actively sought out Oldboy director Chan-wook Park's approval. The quote Collider chose reads: “I love Oldboy and I’m close with Chan-wook...Read Full Story

Twitch reveal that Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) has been offered the female lead, Marie, in Spike Lee’s remake of Chan-wook Park’s modern classic ‘Oldboy.’ The likes of Rooney Mara and Mia Wasikowska had previously been linked to the part. If Olsen accepts the role she will be starring alongside Josh Brolin, who’s playing the male lead, Joe. ‘Oldboy’ follows Joe (Dae-su Oh in the original), a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned on his daughters birthday. For fifteen years he is...Read Full Story

Vengeance Trilogy (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance / Oldboy / Lady Vengeance) [Blu-ray] Min-sik Choi (Actor), Ji-tae Yu (Actor), Chan-wook Park (Director) | Format: Blu-ray (12)23 used & new from $24.60(Visit the Best Sellers in Foreign Films list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)Read Full Story

With Josh Brolin confirmed to headline Spike Lee’s remake of Chan-wook Park’s classic South Korean film ‘Oldboy,’ Twitch now bring word that Colin Firth has been offered the role of the lead villain in the film. It had previously been reported that Christian Bale was in talks for the role.  ‘Oldboy’ tells the story of a Joe (Dae-su Oh in the original), a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned on his daughters birthday. For fifteen years he is held captive, and upon his release must begin his...Read Full Story