I’m bemused by explosive and positive chain reactions to South Korean media whenever pop culture gets wind of South Korean media, like Parasite or Train to Busan, as if South Korea has not for years been making awesome movies and television. I guess it’s better late than never, right?
I came to Squid Game late, because nobody really expected it to land with the zeitgeist such as it did, but hey, I’m not complaining. This is one of the best things I’ve seen all year.
You can read my full review over at The Playlist.