EP 162: Bugonia (2025)
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Bugonia is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It is an English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet! by Jang Joon-hwan. The film follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Bugonia had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by Focus Features on October 24. The film stars Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Aidan Delbis. Subscribe: The Rolling Tape Patreon Chapter Timestamps: 0:00:00 Initial Thoughts 0:23:57 Spoiler Review 1:20:03 Oscars Assessment 1:24:08 Final Ratings Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Follow our team online: Danny Jarabek Letterboxd, Instagram, Bluesky, X, TikTok, and Linktree Ethan Simmie on Letterboxd, Instagram, X, The Movie Draft Podcast Owen Wilczek on Letterboxd, and X Joshua Mbonu on Letterboxd, and X Paul Rai on Letterboxd, Instagram, and X Have questions? Email [email protected] Credits: Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley Artwork by Danny Jarabek Edited by Danny Jarabek Support the show Subscribe for Early Access and Video: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Have questions? Email [email protected] Podcast Website Link Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com Social Platforms on Linktree Credits: Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent Artwork: Danny Jarabek Editor: Danny Jarabek Assistant Producer: Evan Miller
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Bugonia is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It is an English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet! by Jang Joon-hwan. The film follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Bugonia had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by Focus ...
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