EP 162: Bugonia (2025)

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.

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Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Initial Thoughts
• 0:23:57 Spoiler Review
• 1:20:03 Oscars Assessment
• 1:24:08 Final Ratings

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Credits:

• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek