I have to mention this: Last year Green Book won Best Picture, and that's very good.
This year Parasite won all 4 major Oscars, and that's very good too.
I wish I could speak and understand South Korean language, that would be even better.
I don't mind reading subtitles; I much prefer that than English or French dubbing.
Some foreign films with important cinematography takes away the art of the visuals @ the expense of reading the subtitles. The Academy voters weren't bothered by that with Parasite, good.
Roma last year (Spanish) had English subtitles.
And Cold War, also from last year (in six different languages) had English subtitles.
These two last films were praised for the excellent cinematography, and for just cause.
Also both were in black and white, and Cold War had a 1.66:1 screen aspect ratio.
By the way the director of Parasite will release a black and white version of Parasite.
...And also on 4K Blu-ray (it's only on DVD and regular Blu-ray right now).
In addition Parasite is playing in theaters full steam, and so is 1917.
A lot of people prefer Parasite much better than any other films in 2019.
A lot of people were also certain that 1917 would win, I included.
But everyone is happy that Parasite won, I included.
Think about it:
• Best International Film
• Best Picture
• Best Director
• Best Original Screenplay
This quad of Oscars cannot be bettered than that. A South Korean film with English subtitles.
My brother went to see it with French dubbing. Ouf!
He went also to see 1917, which he said he liked the sounds and the music, but the film wasn't all that close to the best, but preferred it over Parasite...him and his wife.
Their friends didn't comment (another couple).
My brother and I have different backgrounds; I went to Art school, he went to Social Sciences school. I play music and paint and write and love photography. He loves social challenges, nature and fighting for the rights of his community...100% dedicated.
Everything is awesome. It is right to prefer one speaker over another, nobody can dictate that.
The same with films, with everything in life.