Director Bong Joon-ho returns with the sci-fi comedy ‘Mickey 17,’ Lady Gaga drops the highly anticipated album ‘Mayhem,’ ‘Moby-Dick’ surfaces at the Metropolitan Opera, and more.

This week we recommend Bong Joon-ho’s dystopian social satire, a queer superhero romp and a gripping Netflix drama.

Here is a list of 10 movies that serve as a satire and biting commentary on various social issues that are relevant even today. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, Parasite is a South Korean masterpiece that shakes you right to the core with its haunting imagery of the prevalent class distinction in society.

HBO's Parasite series has faced several delays and false rumors but Bong Joon-ho confirmed that it is under development but a long time away.

Bong Joon-ho is addressing chatter about Donald Trump being the inspiration behind Mark Ruffalo’s villainous character in Mickey 17. In a new interview, the Oscar-winning director discussed who really inspired the egomaniacal politician Kenneth Marshall,

The director faced backlash from fans for not mentioning the Thai-born singer’s name in an interview, sparking racism accusations.

Bong Joon Ho considers himself an optimist, even if it’s not exactly obvious from his work. “It doesn’t work to deny the dark reality, to just gloss over it,” he explained to me through his go-to translator (and awards season celeb) Sharon Choi.

The latest Bong Joon-ho movie to hit theaters has a lot in common with his girl-and-her-big adventure Okja, which is streaming on Netflix.

One of the most memorable moments in the recent history of the Academy Awards is when the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho encouraged viewers to expand their tastes, and check out more international cinema thanks to the use of subtitles.

From croissants to puppies in 'little cute hoodies,' filmmaker Bong Joon Ho talks about the conceptualization of the creepers in 'Mickey 17.'

But in all this genre mastery, comedy is perhaps the sharpest tool in his kit. Whether it’s a well-timed diversion to give the viewer a break between intense moments, like every ridiculous, over-the-top detail of Tilda Swinton’s performance in Snowpiercer, or something more crucial to the story, he always knows when the moment is right for a joke.