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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT - Parasite

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Ryan Lootens

Published January 28, 2020 at 7:17 AM CST

Our #OscarSpotlight series continues with a breakdown of the wire-to-wire best-reviewed film of 2019; Bong Joon-Ho's searing social drama #Parasite. All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident.

IMDB PAGE: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668

FEATURING: Ryan Lootens, Brett Rutherford & Craig McFarland

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Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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