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'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'

South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho is known for socially conscious horror movies, such as The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja. His latest, Parasite, was just nominated for three Golden Globes. Christopher Smith/Invision/AP hide caption

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'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'

The South Korean director is best known for socially conscious horror movies, such as The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja. His latest, Parasite, was just nominated for three Golden Globes.

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An 'Ode' To Victims Of Gun Violence — From Alvin Ailey Dancers

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An 'Ode' To Victims Of Gun Violence — From Alvin Ailey Dancers

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'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'

South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho is known for socially conscious horror movies, such as The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja. His latest, Parasite, was just nominated for three Golden Globes. Christopher Smith/Invision/AP hide caption

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'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'

'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho 'Wanted To Reflect The Truth Of Current Times'

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Elizabeth Warren's Journey From 'Pro-Business' Academic To Consumer Advocate

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Elizabeth Warren's Journey From 'Pro-Business' Academic To Consumer Advocate

Elizabeth Warren's Journey From 'Pro-Business' Academic To Consumer Advocate

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