As far as Marvel is concerned., You can probably add “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho to the above list, as he recently expressed a lack of interest in joining the MCU team. This is not necessarily surprising as a majority of celebrated international auteurs are not Marvel/DC fans, but Bong does have a large fanbase, in geek culture, which could render the below comments a tad problematic for them: The high-budgeted enterprise which comes with Marvel movies seems to also be a turnoff for Bong. Clearly, this is going to be news and the usual Marvel Studios actors/directors may call Bong out, much as they did with Scorsese. However, the fact of the matter is that if Marvel continues to monopolize its product in theaters, and audiences continue to respond in droves, then originally conceived dramas may continue to dwindle on the big screen. Bong’s explanations are sound and convey a willingness to defy the usual superhero blockbuster productions by working in more creatively minimalist and hands-on ways. “Parasite,” now playing in theaters nationwide and is about to compete at the Oscars in Best Director, Best Picture, Best International Film, and other categories. Contribute Hire me
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