Two Asian Blokes
Two Asian Blokes is a podcast where Danh and Thavy discuss Asian pop culture, covering films, TV shows, cartoons, video games, comics, books, and food. They blend news and analysis with a casual, fun tone, releasing new episodes every Monday.
Episodes
Hard Target 1993 (Extended audio) - John Woo-LY
Next up on John Woo-LY 2026 is Hard Target (1993), John Woo's explosive first foray into Hollywood. And who better to help introduce Woo to the American film industry than the all-American action hero of the '90s... Jean-Claude Van Damme.Hard Target is widely regarded as the first major Hollywood studio film directed by a Chinese—and more broadly, an Asian—director. Universal reportedly
Heroes Shed No Tears (extended audio)
We're continuing John Woo-LY 2026 with perhaps the strangest film in John Woo's entire filmography.Heroes Shed No Tears (1984) wasn't a passion project. It was a movie made out of contractual obligation, shelved for two years by its production company, and only released after the enormous success of A Better Tomorrow turned John Woo into one of Hong Kong cinema's hottest direct
A Better Tomorrow (extended audio) - John Woo-LY
Welcome to John Woo-LY 2026, where for the month of July we're celebrating the legendary director of Hong Kong action cinema, John Woo. Every week we'll be revisiting one of his defining films and asking the important questions: do they still hold up, and where do they rank in one of cinema's greatest filmographies?We're kicking things off with A Better Tomorrow (1986), the fil
167 - Colony REVIEW! Train to Busan with sticky zombies
Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with a review of one of our most anticipated South Korean films of the year: Colony.From director Yeon Sang-ho, the filmmaker behind Train to Busan, Colony assembles an incredible cast including Jun Ji-hyun, Ji Chang-wook, Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Hyun-been, and Go Soo for some sticky zombie action. Expectations were high... perhaps dangerously high.In this episode, we d
166 - New Group Review + Fantastic Film Festival Highlights
Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with Korean cinema hype, Fantastic Film Festival highlights, and one of the strangest J-horror comedies we’ve seen in a while.We kick things off by talking about several upcoming South Korean films that already have us cautiously optimistic. There’s Hope from Na Hong-jin, best known for The Wailing, The Brigands of Rattlecreek from Park Chan-wook of Oldboy fame, an
165 - Big Trouble in Little China Retrospective! They don't make them like this anymore...
Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with another edition of Show-and-Tell, where guests bring an Asian film that means something to them and we dive into why it matters.This time, friend of the show Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast joins us to talk about Big Trouble in Little China — the cult 1980s classic directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell.Part martial arts movie, part fantasy
164 - Exit 8 REVIEW! Have babies... or else
Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with Coachella complaints and a deep dive into Exit 8.We kick things off with a discussion about this year’s Coachella. Or more specifically, Thavy has a big whinge. From Justin Bieber’s allegedly “lazy” set to the invasion of the influencers, we ask the important question: is modern festival culture cooked?After that, we move into our main topic: Exit 8, a Japanes
163 - Battle Royale Is Brutal… and Still Absolutely SLAPS
Two Asian Blokes Podcast is back with a special guest episode — featuring Sam from You, Me, and a Podcast — for another edition of Show-and-Tell.In this recurring segment, we invite guests to bring an Asian film that means something to them… and this time, Sam has chosen a heavy hitter: Battle Royale.Which also happens to be Thavy’s favourite movie. No pressure.Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, Battle R
162 - Save the Green Planet vs Bugonia Review
Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with “What Have We Been Watching?” and a deep dive into Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia.After a trip to Japan and a short break from recording, we bring back one of our favourite segments: What Have We Been Watching? — where we catch up on recent releases, hidden gems, and everything in between.This week, we discuss films like Ready or Not 2, They Will Kill You,
161 - Best (and Worst) Movies of 2025!
Two Asian Blokes Podcast celebrates the 2026 Academy Awards by ranking our Top 10 Movies of 2025.Awards season is here, which means it’s time to look back at the best (and unfortunately, the worst) films we watched over the past year. Before we get to the good stuff, we briefly revisit some of the more… memorable misfires of 2025 — because not every movie can be an Oscar contender.From there, we c
160 - Blades of the Guardians Review! Big comeback for wuxia and Jet Li??
Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a quick chat about the announcement of a new Evangelion series and the online backlash surrounding a K-Pop festival planned at Belfast. After that, we dive into our main topic: a spoiler-free review and discussion of the Chinese live-action adaptation of Blades of the Guardians.Based on the popular Chinese comic s
159 - Rental Family & Scarlet Review
On this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes Podcast we take a look at two very different films: Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser, and Scarlet, the new animated feature from Mamoru Hosoda.One is a live-action dramedy led by an Oscar-winning comeback king. The other is the latest anime film from one of Japan’s most celebrated directors. Naturally, we have opinions.🎭 Rental Family (2026) – S
158 - No Other Choice, Iron Lung, Send Help and *sigh* Return to Silent Hill
Two Asian Blokes Podcast is back for a new year and we have a new years resolution - less slop for 2026!Well, three out of four ain't bad.We're kicking off the year with four big reviews.🎮 Return to Silent Hill (2026) – A new adaptation of Silent Hill 2, directed by Christophe Gans, who also helmed the 2006 Silent Hill movie. What's the worst that can happen? This movie, that's
Rush Hour (1998) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary
We’re wrapping up Jackie Chan-uary with a fan favourite: Rush Hour (1998). With a fourth Rush Hour film reportedly in development, now’s the perfect time to revisit this iconic 90s action comedy that paired Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker for the first time.In this review, we break down why Rush Hour worked so well - its chemistry, action, and cultural impact and how its racial humour reflects the te
City Hunter (1993) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary
Jackie Chan-uary continues with City Hunter (1993) - a live-action film adaptation of the popular manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. This is indeed a strange addition to Jackie Chan's library, with over-the-top cartoony action and humour befitting of its origins in Japanese manga.Does this movie succeed as an adaptation or does it stand on its own as a fun Jackie
The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary
We're continuing Jackie Chan-uary with Drunken Master II (1994), or The Legend of Drunken Master as it was called in the West.This is probably Jackie Chan's last Chinese masterpiece and paved the way for his success in the West - ironic considering the nationalist themes running through this movie.But still, who doesn't enjoy watching Wong Fei-hung drink a bunch of industrial grade
Armour of God (1986) extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary
Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone!In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan!Starting with Armour of God (1986) - Jackie Chan's first attempt to do an Indiana Jones movie. And just like an Indiana Jones movie, there are some bits that would cause Disney to put one of their trigger warnings up
157 - Wicked REVIEW! It's just The Dark Knight for chicks
In this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, we finally review Wicked: Part 1 and Wicked: For Good. Why, you might ask? Well, these two movies happen to be directed by a man that has been mentioned on the podcast quite a bit, usually in a negative context - Jon M. Chu.So what did we think of this series of movies, which are in a genre of film that we're not huge fans of, based on source m
Xmas BONUS EP - An interview with the cast and crew of A Christmas Party!!
In this special bonus episode of Two Asian Blokes, Danh celebrates Christmas by sitting down with the director and leads of an upcoming indie film, A Christmas Party, Alex Helmer, Jaxon Keller, and Sarah-Grace Donnelly.A Christmas Party is an irreverent Christmas comedy about two childhood friends reconnecting at an awkward family Christmas party, and all the drama, laughs, and love that comes wit
156 - Physical Asia REVIEW! Alright, who let these Aussies in here?
In this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, we took a look at a couple of hot South Korean Netflix titles that explore politics, deception, and systemic corruption for the sake of saving face... not really, though.First we take a look at Good News, a dark comedy political thriller directed by Byun Sung-hyun (Kill Boksoon), starring Hong Kyun and Sul Kyung-gu. In the 1970s, hijackers take over
John Woo Review Compilation! Hard Boiled, Broken Arrow and more!
Yes, it's another compilation. You might be wondering, "What are these lazy a-holes doin at Two Asian Blokes HQ?"Well, we're playing video games. Check out our YouTube channel for Part 3 of our videos where we are determined to get the third and final ending in Silent Hill f.While you're there you can check out the videos for this series where we examined four movies from
155 - Frankenstein, Predator Badlands, The Elixir! It's monster movie madness!!
First of all, apologies for the poor sound quality. Danh recorded with the wrong mic. Big thank you to Rizky for salvaging it as best he could.In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we talk about a bunch of recent monster movies.First we review Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, a movie about a horrible monster, but actually he is misunderstood and handsome and has generational trauma.Next we r
Jackie CHAN-uary 2025 COMPILATION
Danh is on holiday so let's get pumped for Jackie CHAN-uary 2026 by listening to a compilation of Jackie Chan reviews from Jackie CHAN-uary 2025!SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=100:00 Wheels on Meals 26:42 The Myth 56:27 Mr. Nice Guy 1:23:46 The Karate Kid (2010)What’s your favourite Jackie Chan film? What would you like to see us cover
154 - The Beekeeper 2, Nobody 2, and The Night Comes For Us - MO-VEMBER
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re talking all things Timo Tjahjanto — Indonesia’s master of mayhem and one of the most exciting action directors working today.We kick things off by chatting about the recent announcement that Timo will be directing The Beekeeper 2, starring none other than Jason Statham. What does this pairing mean for the future of Western action cinema, and how might Tim
Spook-tober - The Medium REVIEW! Thailand's answer to The Wailing
This week for Spook-tober we are joined by special guest Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast to talk about The Medium (2021), a criminally unseen, joint Thai-South Korean production from Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter), produced and co-written by South Korean director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing).The movie, ร่างทรง Rang Song, tells the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan vi
Spook-tober - Three... Extremes REVIEW! A "nice" sample plate of Asian cinema
For this week's episode of Spook-tober, we are joined by Kyle of the What Kind of Asian Are You? podcast. Kyle specializes in sharing stories of Asian diaspora from all across the globe, so we thought it would be fitting for him to help us talk about an anthology film featuring three short films from three acclaimed directors from three different parts of East Asia - this is Three... Extremes
Spook-tober - Lesson of Evil REVIEW with Bad Movies We Love
In the first of a series of guest episodes we have leading up to Halloween, we invited Nick Sheist of the Bad Movies We Love podcast onto the show to watch and share his thoughts on Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller Lesson of Evil. Based on Yusuke Kishi's novel of the same name, this film has been criticised for its debatable taste in the handling of sensitive topics - if you know you know.
151 - Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Dandadan! it's spooky anime time
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re diving headfirst into spooky season with a lineup full of eerie vibes and supernatural chaos. We kick things off with a mini-review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure (1997), a slow-burn psychological thriller that’s lingered with both of us long after watching. We chat about its legacy, the unsettling tone, and how it stacks up against modern horror.Thavy then s
150 - The Shadow's Edge REVIEW! Jackie enters his dad action era
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a meandering conversation that touches on everything from modern Australian cinema to the explosive success of Kpop Demon Hunters, which has just become the most-watched film on Netflix. We chat about what this means for positive representation in media and how the globalisation of Kpop continues to shape pop culture in surprising ways.O
149 - Takopi's Original Sin review... We need therapy-pi
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we dive into early reactions to Resident Evil 9, the latest installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise — is the hype justified, or are we in for more formulaic frights? Then we break down the trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3 and speculate on where the story might be heading next, before turning to the buzz around No Other Choice, the
148 - Ghost Killer REVIEW! From the team that brought us Baby Assassins...
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, Thavy gives us an exclusive look at her upcoming short film Don’t Fret Precious before discussing the recent news of Park Chan-wook’s eviction from the WGA, exploring what it might mean for creative rights and global perceptions of Hollywood’s inner politics. Then we hit the high seasand share our reactions to the teaser for season 2 of Netflix's One Piece
Jackie CHAN-uary 2024 COMPILATION!
We are taking one more week off while Thavy recovers from making his short film (psychologically torturing actors and crew takes a lot outta ya). We will be back next week with regular programming, but in the meantime please enjoy this compilation of Jackie CHAN-uary episodes from 2024.If you would like to support Thavy's film, please check out the link below to watch the teaser and, if you f
Predator: Killer of Killers REVIEW! Better than we expected
This is an excerpt from this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, where we talked about the animated movie Predator: Killer of Killers.Check out our channel for the full episode.Predator: Killer of Killers is an animated entry in the Predators franchise, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, director of Prey. It is an anthology film that revolves around three warriors from three moments in history, ea
John Woo-LY - Broken Arrow (extended audio)
Happy John Woo-LY everyone!In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo!We're capping off this year’s John Woo-LY by revisiting a movie that we haven’t watched since childhood. Broken Arrow is vintage 90s action starring two of the biggest names for that era - John Travolta a
John Woo-LY - A Better Tomorrow 2 (extended audio)
Happy John Woo-LY everyone!In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo!We're continuing John Woo-LY with 1987's A Better Tomorrow II - the sequel to John Woo and Tsui Hark's 1986 smash hit, A Better Tomorrow. Why aren't we doing the first movie, you ask? Well,
John Woo-LY - Bullet in the Head (extended audio)
Happy John Woo-LY everyone!In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo!We're continuing John Woo-LY with 1990's Bullet in the Head - a criminally underrated spiritual prequel to his famous A Better Tomorrow series. This movie is a lot darker than we remembered - but it
John Woo-LY - Hard Boiled (extended audio)
Happy John Woo-LY everyone!In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo!We're kicking off John Woo-LY with 1992's Hard Boiled - a hard boiled detective story about betrayal, brotherhood, and guns. We discuss why this is potentially Thavy's favorite action movie - of
147 - Let's go hunting! 28 Years Later, Predator: Killer of Killers, Lost in Starlight, and KPop Demon Hunters
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re looking at four fresh movies, starting with 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel to Danny Boyle’s zombie saga. We give our spoiler-free thoughts along with a rant from Thavy on the closemindedness of modern audiences.Next, we tackle Predator: Killer of Killers, the latest entry in the iconic sci-fi franchise before pivoting to the dreamy indie romance
146 - Tastefully Yours Netflix REVIEW! Very easy to digest (pun intended)
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we sink our teeth into Tastefully Yours, the charming new Korean drama now streaming on Netflix. This food-themed rom-com blends culinary delights with slow-burn romance, and we discuss what makes it such a comforting yet compelling watch. From its cozy atmosphere to its nuanced performances, Tastefully Yours is quickly becoming one of our favorite K-dramas of
145 - Bring Her Back REVIEW! Grim but not dull
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we delve into the eerie world of Bring Her Back, the latest horror film from Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou, known for Talk to Me. This supernatural thriller, distributed by A24, follows two step-siblings caught in a chilling occult ritual to resurrect their foster mother's daughter. Starring Sally Hawkins, the film has garnered attention
144 - Holy Night: Demon Hunters! Ma Dong-seok gives demons his signature BIG PUNCH
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a nostalgic trip to the cinema to rewatch John Woo’s Hard Boiled on the big screen — and yes, it still absolutely slaps. We also chat about the surprising acquisition of Thai box office hit How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies by Miramax, and speculate on what an Elden Ring movie adaptation might look like (spoiler: we’re cautiously
143 - Havoc on Netflix: Gareth Evans and Tom Hardy Deliver Mayhem
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with some exciting John Wick spin-off news, including the casting of Rina Sawayama in the upcoming Donnie Yen helmed project: Caine. We also chat about the surprising IU snub at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards, and share our thoughts on the newly dropped Squid Game Season 3 trailer.For our mini-review segment, we discuss Warfare and how good it
142 - When Life Give You Tangerines review. The man-tears are flowing...
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we start by discussing Soo Young's latest role in Ballerina and exciting casting news for Shogun Season 2, with Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis joining the cast. Then, we dive into a mini-review of Until Dawn and discuss how well it holds up as a survival horror experience.For our main topic, we tackle the heartfelt and poignant When Life Gives You Tanger
141 - Ne Zha 2 review! The BIGGEST movie NO ONE is talking about
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a chat about this year’s Coachella before diving into some exciting film news, including our reactions to the new trailer for Predator: Killer of Killers. Is this the gritty reboot the franchise needed, or just another nostalgic cash grab? We also discuss the confirmed sequel to Godzilla Minus One — what direction might Toho take next, a
140 - Devil May Cry on Netflix! Why is Lady so RUDE??
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we talk about the wild in-theatre fan reactions to A Minecraft Movie — from cheering to full-on chaos — and why the idea of watching it during the school holidays fills us with existential dread. So much so that we thought it would be fun to let you decide: which one of us should be forced to watch it alone in a packed cinema? Cast your vote in the comments!We
139 - Dead Talents Society REVIEW! It's Monsters Inc. for Chinese ghosts
In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we dive into the latest trailer for Silent Hill F, offering our thoughts on this eerie return to the world of Silent Hill. We also discuss the much-anticipated Death Stranding 2 trailer and speculate on its potential impact on the gaming world. Plus, we chat about the exciting news of a brand-new Avatar: The Last Airbender animated movie, John Wick 5 confirmati
138 - Mickey 17 REVIEW! The problem is NOT the movie's politics
In this episode, we discuss the exciting news of an anime adaptation of All You Need Is Kill, exploring whether the anime format can bring something new to the table. We also check out the first images from Mortal Kombat 2 and give our thoughts on the teaser for Happy Gilmore 2—is nostalgia enough to bring the franchise back for another round?Next, we share our spoiler-free mini-review of One Of T
137 - The Prosecutor: Donnie Yen Kicks Butt in Courtrooms & Beyond!
In this episode, we share our thoughts on a proposed Audition remake. We dive into the potential revival of Takashi Miike's disturbing classic, exploring whether a modern-day remake could do justice to the original's shock value and cultural impact.Next, we share our spoiler-free reviews of Steven Soderbergh's psychological thriller Presence and Osgood Perkins' eerie film The M
136 - The Oscars wrap-up and The Winning Concert
In this episode we take stock on the 97th Annual Academy Awards. We discuss the winners and losers, surprises and delights, of Hollywood's night of nights.But more importantly we also managed to catch the theatrical release of IU's The Winning Concert, the cinematic recording of the idol's HEREH World Tour. Let's talk about IU, the lord of all things. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blo
135 - TWICE 'STRATEGY' and MiSaMo 'Identity' - Drunken KPOP Commentary
In this video we react to the MV of TWICE's (트와이스) 'STRATEGY feat. Megan Thee Stallion' as well as MiSaMo's (ミサモ) 'Identity'. It's the battle of the TWICE Members! Which one deserves more of our love? If you were cruising through YouTube and searching for two fuzzy dudes talking shit about Kpop, a subject they know very little about, then look no further. SUBSCRI
134 - The WORST MOVIES of 2024!
In this episode we go through our list of the Worst 10 films from last year!Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotion. Full list and synopses below (in random order). SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start02:01 Thavy's #1009:15 Danh’s #10 (and Thavy's #9)12:34 Danh's #916:58 Thavy's #821:05 Danh's #824:13 Thavy's #727:30 Danh&a
133 - The BEST MOVIES of 2024!
In this episode we go through our list of the Top 10 films from last year!Better late than never right? Full list and synopses below (in random order). SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start04:10 Thavy and Danh's #1008:39 Danh’s #911:58 Thavy’s #915:57 Danh’s #819:27 Thavy’s #822:55 Danh’s #726:15 Thavy’s #730:00 Danh’s #634:15 Thavy’s #637:14 Danh’s
Jackie CHAN-uary - The Karate Kid (2010) extended audio
Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone!In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan!This week we are ringing in the Lunar New Year by talking about a Karate Kid movie, set in China, featuring absolutely zero karate. That's right, we're talking about The Karate Kid (2010).Jackie Chan stars alongs
Jackie CHAN-uary - Mr. Nice Guy (1997) extended audio
Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone!In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan!This week we are celebrating not only Jackie Chan-uary but also Australia Day by watching Mr. Nice Guy (1997), which was filmed in our home town of Melbourne, Australia.Jackie Chan stars alongside a number of Australian ch
Jackie CHAN-uary - The Myth (2005) extended audio
Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone! In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan! Our second movie for this year's Jackie CHAN-uary is The Myth - a 2005 Hong Kong—Chinese martial arts fantasy film directed by Stanley Tong, starring Jackie Chan, Kim Hee-Sun, Mallika Sheriwat, and Tony Leung Ka-Fai
Jackie CHAN-uary - Wheels on Meals (1984) extended audio
Watch the video version on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/zUbJcFKos5UHappy Jackie Chan-uary everyone!In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan!We're kicking off this year's Jackie Chan-uary off with an underrated classic - Wheels on Meals (1984). Many people know this movie for its famous
132 - Baby Assassins: Nice Days REVIEW! Company employees vs Independent Contractors: The Movie
In this episode we talk about the ongoing NewJeans vs HYBE situation as well as people getting angry at Knocked Loose playing the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Thavy also gives us a quick review of his Christmas movie for this year: Terrifier 3. The main review for this week is Baby Assassins: Nice Days (2024), the third instalment in the Baby Assassins franchise, written and directed by Yugo Sakamoto, star
131 - Dìdi REVIEW! A painfully relatable journey
In this episode we talk about the censorship of Japanese anime, as well as some teasers for the upcoming Netflix anime titles Devil May Cry and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. We also look at a teaser for a hypothetical second season of Scavengers Reign, before going on to do a mini-review of Grafted (2024), a New Zealand indie horror film in the same vein as The Substance.But the main review for this
130 - Joker 2: Folie à ZZZZZZZZZZZ
In this episode Thavy is joined by the Two Asian Blokes number one fanboy, Lak. Lak was kind enough to offer up a spare room for Thavy to stay in during his Hokkaido adventures, so Thavy's gift to him was a conversation about Joker 2, a notoriously bad movie.Joker: Folie à deux is a 2024 American jukebox musical psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips from a screenplay he co-wro
129 - Silent Hill Part 1 - Japan banter and gimp-stomping
In this episode we celebrate the 3-year birthday of Two Asian Blokes Podcast by playing a videogame and gas-bagging about our recent trip to Japan. Here is Part 1 of our epic playthrough of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Jump onto YouTube to see video of us struggling our way through the world of Silent Hill.YouTube -- https://youtu.be/moB3FicE5m4How has Japan changed in the 8 years Thavy has been away
128 - Look Back and The Shadow Strays! From wholesome to gruesome...
In this episode we celebrate our return from Japan with two movies - one centred around two Japanese schoolgirls and one where the opening scene involves a bunch of Yakuza getting killed.Look Back is a 2024 Japanese animated coming-of-age drama film based on the one-shot web manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The two main characters, Fujino and Kyomoto couldn't be more different, yet
127 - A Tale Of Two Sisters... Character Chaos pitches their Disney remake!
In this episode we invite special guests Rhiannon and Margaret, hosts of the podcast Character Chaos, to discuss Kim Jee-woon's 2003 horror classic, A Tale Of Two Sisters.This was Rhiannon and Margaret's first viewing of A Tale Of Two Sisters. Did they enjoy it as much as us? Will their pitch for a Disney remake successfully make Thavy puke? Let's find out!Also, check out Character
126 - Chinese Pipa player REACTS to Knocked Loose and Hitsujibungaku
In this week's episode, Danh takes a break and Thavy invites his good friend Angel on the show to look at some music.Angel has dabbled in piano and is well-versed in the traditional Chinese instrument, the Pipa. Not ordinarily utilized in heavy metal music, Thavy of course wanted to get Angel's thoughts on some heavier bands that he's into.(Apologies for the watermark on Hitsujibung
125 – Halloween Special! Strange Darling, The Substance, Speak No Evil, In A Violent Nature, and The Handsome Guys
In this week's Halloween Special we reviewed five big spooky releases of this season! No spoilers unless otherwise stipulated.Strange Darling - a 2023 American thriller film written and directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree.The Substance - a 2024 sa
124 - Terminator ZERO review! The Terminator franchise goes FULL-BLOWN ANIME
In this week's episode we talked the latest in the NewJeans vs HYBE scandal, Shōgun winning big at the Emmys, as well as mini-reviews for Blumhouse's afrAId and Alex Garland's Devs, before going to the main review for this episode - Terminator ZERO.Terminator Zero is a science fiction action anime series developed by Mattson Tomlin for Netflix. It is set in the Terminator universe c
123 - The Killer (2024) vs The Crow (2024)! Battle of the BAD remakes
In this week's episode we had a big whinge about two bad modern remakes of classic films from the 80s and 90s, John Woo's The Killer and as Rupert Sanders' The Crow.The Killer (2024) is directed by John Woo and stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Sam Worthington. It is a remake of the 1989 classic also directed by John Woo, starring Chow Yun Fat, about a professional killer who accidentally
122 - Trap, Ma Da: The Drowning Spirit, Alien: Romulus. It's spooky triple feature time
In this week's episode we reviewed three horror movies, two bad ones and one good one. Which is which - who's to say?Trap (2024) is a tense thriller about a serial killer escaping from a pop concert. Starring Josh Hartnett and one of M. Night Shyamalan's daughters, M. Night self-funded this odd duck of a movie as a means to support his daughter Saleeka's singing career.Ma Da: T
121 - Third World Romance REVIEW. A touching tale of love and poverty
In this week's episode we talked the Paris Olympics, the Terminator ZERO trailer (with a side of zankensoki action), and Squid Game season 2 (with a side of Mr. Beast controversy). Danh also has a big whinge about spoilers on the internet and Thavy gives a mini-review of a Filipino horror anthology, before we do our main review for this episode, Third World Romance, currently streaming on Net
120 - How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. A beautifully relatable story
In this week's episode we talked about the passing of Cheng Pei-pei, Shogun cleaning up at the Emmys, as well as the trailer for the American remake of The Killer by John Woo. We also offer up mini-reviews for Long Legs and The Acolyte, before getting onto the main review for this episode - a Thai film called How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (ห
119 - Sydney Film Festival! Kinds of Kindness, Black Box Diaries, A Different Man and The Contestant
In this week's episode talk about four movies we saw as part of this year's Sydney Film Festival:-Kinds of Kindness directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons-Black Box Diaries directed by Shiori Ito-A Different Man directed by Aaron Schimberg, starring Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, and Renate Reinsve-The Contestant directed by Claire TitleyWith a good mix of A24
118 - KILL! The most VIOLENT Indian movie we have EVER seen
In this week's episode we did a retrospective on the Beverly Hills Cop series and mini-reviews for the newest instalment, Axel F, as well as Jessica Alba led Trigger Warning, before getting into the main review for this episode: an action-packed movie from India simply titled "Kill."With a name like Kill, we were looking forward to some graphically violent action cinema with a Bolly
117 - Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In! Look out, he's got spirit powers!
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116 Four J-horror shorts you can watch for FREE! The JFF Horror Shorts Competition 2024
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115 FURIOSA: A Mad Max Saga. Are culture wars CRIPPLING perfectly good movies?
In this week's episode we covered the Japanese Film Festival news and the Assassin's Creed Shadows scandal. We also did mini, spoiler-free reviews for the Fallout TV show, Fremont, and Atlas, before getting to the main review for this episode - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.Furiosa acts as a prequel to the much celebrated Mad Max: Fury Road. Much like Fury Road, it is not doing too well in the
114 - SHŌGUN review! Finally, East meets West without the CRINGE
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113 - First time watching Perfect Blue (1997) featuring Rice n Mics Podcast
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Episode 112 - The Roundup: Punishment!! The glorious return of Jang I-su
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Episode 111 - Scott Pilgrim TAKES OFF! Underrated gem or disappointing adaptation?
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Episode 110 - /generate prompt:: an excellent review of Late Night with the Devil
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Episode 109 - Monkey Man spoiler-free REVIEW! Is it OFFENSIVE to like this?
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