Season 2 of Martini Window begins with a return we have been looking forward to for a long time. After stepping away since 2023, we are back with renewed energy, new conversations, and a film that has only become more relevant with time. For our premiere, we are joined by filmmaker Giovanna Morales Vargas (A Perfect 14, Girl Gone Bad) to talk about Bong Joon-ho’s modern classic, Parasite.

This episode dives into the layers that make Parasite such an extraordinary piece of cinema. We look at how Bong Joon-ho blends genres without ever losing control, how the film uses class, architecture, and visual geography to tell its story, and why the screenplay remains one of the most finely tuned of the last decade. Giovanna brings her sharp perspective on filmmaking, character work, and structure, and the conversation follows the film through its humor, tension, chaos, and emotional weight.

Parasite changed the global conversation around international cinema, and revisiting it with a filmmaker’s eye offers even more to appreciate. It is the perfect film to relaunch the show, and we are excited for you to dive in with us.

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