On to what's still Bong's best film - Memories of Murder.

I completely agree. I actually watched the film years ago when I was just starting to really get into international cinema. It was one of the first I saw, and had no idea of what to expect. I then went on to watch The Host and the rest.

What I love about Memories of Murder, compared to his other works, is how grounded it is, given the story it's telling. It feels like a very realistic depiction of desperation and gradual loss of humanity. It doesn't shy away from displaying a gritty lifestyle in the muddy countryside. The whole film just feels so bleak.

Also, it's great to have you join the community. It's been great seeing you write about film and tv shows recently. I look forward to seeing more!