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Childhood best friends lead opposing armies in this rousing but overstretched Netflix movie set during the aftermath of 16th century Korea's deadliest rebellion.

War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

After gut-churning torture scenes and eye-opening revelations, Episode 7 ultimately offers limited resolution. But there's immense personal significance in The Captain's attempt to restart.

Downey plays not one, but four characters in Park Chan-wook's HBO series, all of whom come together in a standout Episode 3 scene.

Park Chan-wook's HBO adaptation is ultimately very faithful to the Pulitzer-winning novel, but with concessions made to the new medium.

Fresh off "The Sympathizer," the series adaptation of Park's 2003 film will be an English-language adaptation.

Park tells IndieWire about his decision to direct some but not all of the HBO limited series, and the fascinating framing of the season that honors the bestselling book.

With Robert Downey Jr. as The Americans

Adapted from Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, HBO's sprawling, black-comic limited series follows a communist spy sent to America at the end of the Vietnam War.

"If you get an award, it might mean you have more power, more creative freedom, in your next project."

The "Oppenheimer" Oscar winner plays multiple roles in the Park Chan-wook series.

On the occasion of a 20th-anniversary theatrical re-release and restoration, the master director reflects on his now-classic revenge film.

Don McKellar co-showruns the HBO series set against the last days of the Vietnam War and also starring Sandra Oh.

Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. are set to star in the upcoming HBO and A24 series, which Park teased to IndieWire while at the Golden Globes for "Decision to Leave."

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