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entertainment3 months ago

Exploring Humanity and Paranoia in Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia'

Yorgos Lanthimos, collaborating with Emma Stone, is directing 'Bugonia,' a remake of the Korean film 'Save the Green Planet!,' marking his first project not deeply developed by him and more rooted in current global themes. The film features Jesse Plemons and was shot mainly in the UK with a fully constructed American-style house set, utilizing VistaVision for rich visuals. The story explores conspiracy theories and ideological divides, resonating with contemporary issues, and emphasizes detailed production design and innovative filming techniques.

'Bugonia': A Surreal Exploration of Paranoia and Alien Conspiracy
entertainment4 months ago

'Bugonia': A Surreal Exploration of Paranoia and Alien Conspiracy

Bugonia, a remake of South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, explores American paranoia and societal decline through a dark, satirical lens, highlighting the rise of conspiracy theories and irrationality as reflections of contemporary issues, ultimately suggesting that human self-destruction is ingrained in our nature.

entertainment4 months ago

‘Bugonia’ Debuts Strongly at the Box Office, Sparks Oscar Buzz and Controversy

'Bugonia,' a sci-fi thriller by Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone, had a strong opening at the specialty box office with a $690k debut on 17 screens, making it a top per-screen debut for 2025. The film's success is complemented by other specialty releases like 'The Mastermind' and 'It Was Just An Accident,' indicating a robust start to the awards season.

entertainment4 months ago

Emma Stone's 'Bugonia' Screening Requires Head Shaving, Offers Early Tickets

Emma Stone's upcoming film 'Bugonia' is holding a special Los Angeles screening where attendees must be bald or shave their heads to participate, matching her character's look, with the event also being filmed. The film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, features Stone as a CEO accused of being an alien, and is set for U.S. release on October 24.

entertainment5 months ago

Emma Stone Draws Parallels Between 'Bugonia' and Luigi Mangione

Emma Stone, in a discussion at the Telluride Film Festival, drew parallels between her film 'Bugonia,' where she plays a CEO kidnapped by a conspiracy-obsessed employee, and the real-life case of Luigi Mangione, an alleged killer of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, noting the terrifying similarities and recent related violence. The film explores themes of corporate failure and conspiracy, resonating with recent real-world events.