Ryusuke Hamaguchi

'Drive My Car' Is the New 'Parasite?' Why This Narrative Is Ultimately Damaging to Japan's First-Ever Best Picture Oscar Nominee

What do Oscar-recognized films "Drive My Car" and "Parasite" have in common? Recently, the narrative surrounding Oscar-nominated "Drive My Car" has been that it's this year's "Parasite." However, how true is this comparison and why does it feel weird that this is the story being used to sell us the Oscar-winning potential of "Drive My Car?"