Perilous journey
SCI-FI black comedy film Mickey 17 is out now in theatres.
Based on the science fiction novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, the movie follows Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), a man who joins a space colony as an 'expandable', a disposable worker selected for dangerous tasks, who gets cloned every time he dies for research purposes, with his memories remaining intact. However, things go wrong with one regeneration!
This is South Korean director Bong Joon Ho's third English language production. He is best known for his 2019 black comedy thriller Parasite, which was the first foreign film to win the Best Picture honour at the 2020 Academy Awards.
Speaking about working on films that aren't in his native language, Bong said in an interview, 'I had a co-writer or dialogue-polishing writer for those projects. Mostly I relied heavily on the actors in regards to the language of the film. With Mickey 17, it was Rob.'
'I relied heavily on Rob. He has such a unique and amazing linguistic sensibility. Especially with Mickey 18 (a character in the film), he improvised a lot of really fun dialogue, a lot of which was not scripted.
'It was another great lesson in realising that you need to work with amazing actors to overcome, I guess, what you can call a 'linguistic handicap' I have, where it's not my native language. It's working with very trusted actors and also a great translator,' he added.
The director also revealed that he has been working on an animation film since 2019 that includes a crew of more than 100 artists.
'It's a really unique story about deep sea creatures that features very adorable creature protagonists,' he said. 'We also have human characters. It's a very unique CGI animated film, and it's really going. It's under works now. 2027, maybe,' he revealed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Tribune
4 days ago
- Daily Tribune
‘Squid Game' Director Honoured at Gotham Awards for Global Impact
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the visionary behind Netflix's global sensation Squid Game, was awarded the prestigious Creator Tribute at the Gotham Awards in New York on Monday, in recognition of his groundbreaking contribution to television. Accepting the award in English, Hwang described the continuing success of Squid Game as 'a miracle,' reflecting on how a once-rejected Korean script became a worldwide phenomenon over 12 years. 'Four years ago, when Squid Game won the Breakthrough Series Award, I called it a miracle,' Hwang said. 'Standing here again tonight, I believe that miracle still continues.' Hwang's remarks struck a humble tone, especially when reflecting on the meaning behind the Gotham trophy. 'It's not shiny or fancy like an Emmy or an Oscar,' he said. 'But it reminds us not to be blinded by the glamor of success and to carry the responsibility that comes with it.' Actor Lee Jung-jae, who portrays the main character Seong Gi-hun, introduced Hwang during the ceremony. 'What sets Squid Game apart is the depth of Director Hwang's vision,' Lee said, praising the series for its sharp critique of inequality and human resilience beneath its thrilling exterior. The Creator Tribute, a category introduced in 2023, honours creators who challenge the limits of television. The Gotham Awards committee described Hwang's work as 'high-stakes storytelling combined with sharp cultural commentary.'
Gulf Weekly
29-05-2025
- Gulf Weekly
Shattering silence
Author Kristen L Berry's novel We Don't Talk About Carol hits the shelves on June 3. The mystery thriller tackles the story of Sydney Singleton, who, upon her grandmother's passing, finds a hidden photograph of a little girl, who she discovers to be her aunt Carol who went missing in the 1960s. Nobody has spoken about what really happened to Sydney's long-lost aunt, but upon discovering the photo, she becomes determined to unravel the truth and break the sinister silence around it. The writer and communications executive with a bachelor's degree in English and literature has worked with leading consumer brands for nearly 20 years while writing in her spare time, and is now finally making her debut in the literary world. 'For as long as I can remember, whenever I've visited a bookstore or a library, I've gone to the fiction shelves to find the place where my future book would live. It's so surreal to think that before long, I'll actually be able to find my novel on that bookshelf,' Kristen said in a social media post. 'I'm so fortunate to have so many friends, loved ones and critique partners who believed in this book and generously contributed their time and energy to help me improve it before the first draft was complete,' she added.
Daily Tribune
23-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Attends Launch of Toastmasters DTAC 2025 in Bahrain
AB bahrain Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Labour Fund, the Kingdom of Bahrain officially inaugurated the District 20 Annual Toastmasters Conference (DTAC 2025) on Thursday evening. The ceremony, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama, was attended by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa. DTAC 2025, organized under the theme 'Echoes of Excellence,' is a collaborative initiative between Toastmasters organizations from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Iraq. The event, which runs from May 22 to 24, brings together more than 2,000 participants from 115 Toastmasters clubs across the region, covering both Arabic and English-speaking communities. The opening ceremony began with the Bahraini National Anthem and a short film celebrating the history and growth of the Toastmasters movement in Bahrain. In his address, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa underscored the importance of hosting such a prestigious event in the Kingdom. He emphasized that the conference reflects Bahrain's commitment to nurturing young talent in leadership and communication, aligning with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. His Highness further expressed his pride in Bahrain's role as a platform for youth development and wished the participants every success in their endeavors throughout the conference. Toastmaster Younis Abdul Aal, Chairperson of DTAC 2025, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the event's focus on equipping Arab youth with leadership and public speaking skills through workshops, competitions, and educational sessions. He noted that DTAC 2025 would feature internationally recognized speakers and champions, offering diverse and inclusive learning opportunities for attendees. Echoing this message, Toastmaster Yasser Al-Qashar, Director of Sector 20, emphasized the vital role that such conferences play in empowering the region's youth. He pointed to the Kingdom's longstanding support for initiatives that cultivate creativity, innovation, and leadership among young people. During the event, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa honored the partners, supporters, and organizing committee members of the conference. A commemorative gift was also presented to His Highness in recognition of his support and presence. As the largest event on the Toastmasters calendar in the region, DTAC 2025 is set to host a series of competitive speech contests, leadership development sessions, and public speaking workshops. The conference continues through May 24 and serves as a hub for aspiring leaders to connect, grow, and showcase their talents on an international stage.
