The New York Times recently released an authoritative global film industry survey, in which over 500 directors, actors, and veteran film critics each voted for their 10 favorite movies released since 2000. The results are in: Ang Lee secured both the 16th and 17th spots with his classics 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Brokeback Mountain,' making him the only Chinese director with two works in the top 20. Edward Yang’s 'Yi Yi' took 40th place, while first place went to South Korean director Bong Joon-ho for 'Parasite.'
The film topped the list for its sharp satire of class conflict in capitalist society, as well as its historic achievement as the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture—an outcome that came as no surprise. The judging panel described it as “a fierce attack on neoliberalism,” and a dazzling black comedy. Wong Kar-wai’s 'In the Mood for Love' landed at number 4, and—with its unique Eastern aesthetics and subtle emotions—was the only Hong Kong entry on the list.
News Source: United Daily News