Trump, Mickey and Bong Joon Ho

Is Mickey 17's Villain A Parody Of Donald Trump?
Kenneth Marshall is the main villain of Mickey 17, and many viewers are pointing out similarities between Mark Ruffalo's character and Donald Trump.
Bong Joon Ho says Mark Ruffalo's Mickey 17 villain isn't a Trump parody
Bong Joon Ho speaks to EW about the dictators who inspired Mark Ruffalo's Trumpian politician in 'Mickey 17,' his new sci-fi comedy starring various Robert Pattinsons: 'People [are] projecting the most stressful political leader onto the character.
Bong Joon Ho Loves His Weird, Freaky Leaders — and Mark Ruffalo’s in 'Mickey 17' Just Became One of His Best
Bong has used his darkly comedic edge to create hilariously strange authority figures in his English-language films.
‘Mickey 17’ Director Bong Joon Ho On Idea Donald Trump Inspired Mark Ruffalo’s Villain & Who The Character Is Actually Based On
Bong Joon-ho is addressing chatter about Donald Trump being the inspiration behind Mark Ruffalo's villainous character in Mickey 17.
‘Mickey 17’ sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire
Mickey 17” is the latest firecracker placed between our toes by the South Korean director/prankster/genius Bong Joon Ho. It’s his first film since “Parasite” became the first foreign language movie to win a best picture Oscar in 2020,
In 'Mickey 17,' director Bong Joon Ho goes easy on his hapless hero
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho about his new film, Mickey 17, the story of a man hired to die repeatedly, yet still retains his humanity.
Bong Joon Ho on the Political Inspirations of ‘Mickey 17,' Mark Ruffalo, and the Frailty of Foolish Leaders
Director Bong Joon Ho tells IndieWire why he cast Mark Ruffalo as a flamboyant, failed politician in his new film, "Mickey 17."
Bong Joon Ho says Mark Rufflao's Mickey 17 character isn't based on US President Donald Trump
Filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has made it clear that Mickey 17 is not a veiled critique of any one leader but rather a broader commentary on power and resilience.
‘Mickey 17's Mark Ruffalo Hints At Trump Parallels In "Petty Dictator" Role: "Totally Underplayed"
Although Mark Ruffalo‘s character in Mickey 17 might elicit some deja vu, he recently noted that any similarities to real ...
Mark Ruffalo reveals his FIRST reaction when he read the script of Mickey 17; says, “I wasn’t sure I was the right fit”
From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience, ...
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“Don’t Worry. It’s A Feel Good Movie”: Mark Ruffalo Previews Robert Pattinson’s New Sci-Fi Movie With A Batch Of Set Photos
Mark Ruffalo says Mickey 17 is "a feel good movie," sharing fun set photos from the Robert Pattinson sci-fi movie directed by ...
‘Mickey 17’ lands in first place at the box office with nearly $8M on opening day
“Mickey 17” landed in first place on its Friday debut with ticket sales of $7.7 million, according to The Numbers. The black ...
I Saw Mickey 17 In 4DX, And There Are Three Scenes I Really Need To Talk About
Warning: Slight spoilers for Mickey 17 are in play. Greetings, Premium Format Enthusiasts! Yes, things look a little ...
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The Screening Room | 'Mickey 17' a testament to individuality
News of reshoots and long nights in the editing room, as well as ever-changing release dates, are hardly good omens regarding ...
Box Office: Bong Joon Ho's ‘Mickey 17' Eyes $18M-$20M U.S. Launch, Slapped With B CinemaScore
The film, starring Robert Pattinson, will easily top the chart even while coming in on the lower end of expectations.
Mickey 17 is a big middle finger to space-obsessed strongmen
Mickey 17 ’s horniness and its moments of gore both underline that, on one level, it’s a film about people dealing with the ...