Two Asian Blokes

In this episode we invite special guests Rhiannon and Margaret, hosts of the podcast Character Chaos, to discuss Park Chan Wook's cult classic, Oldboy. This was Rhiannon and Margaret's first viewing of Oldboy. Did they enjoy it as much as us? Or will this be the last time Two Asian Blokes and Character Chaos collaborate? Let's find out! Also, check out Character Chaos anywhere you c...

In this episode we review John Wick: Chapter 4, the latest chapter of the John Wick franchise. Was this movie worth the wait? Is it worth the runtime? Is Keanu Reeves on steroids? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about Re/member, a Netflix J-horror that tells the coming-of-age story of a group of unlikely friends that bond over a nightly body part search during which they are brutally murdered again and again. Was this movie too weird or was it just weird enough? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about Call Me Chihiro,  a Japanese Netflix film about a former sex-worker living a simple but lonely life as a bento shop worker in a small seaside town. Why did we love this film so much? Who would we cast in the Australian remake? Let's discuss.

In this episode we take a look at The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, a 2019 South Korean action thriller about a hardboiled detective and a hardboiled gangster teaming up to catch a serial killer. Was this a case of one idea too many? Was "the Devil" perhaps too strong a title? Why was the Carolina Reaper burger such a disappointment? Let's discuss.

In this episode we take a darker turn and look at the movie Unlocked, a South Korean thriller about a girl who finds herself in the cross-hairs of a serial killer after accidentally leaving her phone on the bus.  Did this movie hit too close to home? Are smart phones putting us in danger? Why is Korean police so bad at their jobs? Let's discuss.

In this episode we continue the theme of Korean romance and review the movie 20th Century Girl, the coming-of-age story about a girl growing up at the turn of the millennium, starring Kim Yoo-Jung and Byeon Woo-seok. Did this love story hit us in the feels? Why did they ever get rid of pagers? Let's discuss.

In this episode we celebrate Valentine's Day by diving into Single's Inferno, the steamy Korean dating show on Netflix! Who was our bias? Did we pick up any useful dating advice? Let's discuss.

In this episode we deliver part 2 of the First Annual Blogie Awards! Let's look back at the year of 2022 and give out some meaningless awards! Who was the best antagonist? What was the best movie? What was the worst? Let's discuss.

In this episode we look back at the year of 2022 and give out some meaningless awards! What was the best Kpop song? Who had the best on-screen death? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review the second (and presumably final) season of Alice in Borderland. Was this a good follow-up to the first season? Who was our favourite new character? What did we think of the conclusion? Let's strip down to our birthday suits and get ready to talk death games!

Hey all! If you've been putting off watching Netflix's Incantation (2022) because it is simply too scary to watch alone, then have no fear! Watch it along with us and have the benefit of two idiots cracking wise in the background to make you feel more comfortable. Get your Netflix ready, sync us up and let's piss our pants collectively!

In this episode we did the impossible and put together a series of clips of "good" parts of Two Asian Blokes Podcast from this year. It's been a hell of a year for Asian pop culture, from amazing works of cinema in Everything Everywhere All at Once to very mediocre adaptations in Welcome to Raccoon City. Let's take a trip down memory lane and listen to some bits. Outro music: S...

Hi all! Thavy, Rizky, and I are taking a short break but please jump on our YouTube channel for some bonus videos going out during the holidays, including a Christmas Let's Play where we shoot zombies for an hour in Killing Floor 2! Hope you have a happy and safe New Years!

In this episode we review the first six episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and the first six episodes of Chainsaw Man. Which is the superior title? What are the main differences? What will the future of Shonen Anime look like?  Let's get in touch with our teenage selves and discuss these animes!

In this episode we review Emergency Declaration (2022) the new disaster thriller starring two of our favourite Korean actors, Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun. Powerhouse actors? Check. Unlikeable bureaucrats? Check. The ratty guy in every disaster film? Check.  Let's strap in and discuss this movie!

In this episode Danh takes a little "break" so Thavy and Boon can discuss the world of Asian metal. How does it compare to Western metal? How did we grow to love it? Let's discuss. 

In this episode we review Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2022) the recent endeavour from one of our favourite directors, Ana Lily Amirpour, and one of our favourite South Korean actors, Jeon Jong-seo.  Does this film cement Amirpour in the "directors to watch out" list? Do we want to see Jong-seo in more Hollywood stuff? Let's discuss.

In this episode of our Monthly Movie Roundup, we talk about some of the movies we watched in September 2022: from South Korean spy thriller Hunt, to Stallone starring superhero flick Samaritan. Doesn't have to be Asian, doesn't have to be current, anything goes in this series!

In this episode Nat joins us to review the latest season of Bling Empire, Netflix's hit reality TV show about the real life crazy rich Asians of LA. Is this the season that finally gets Thavy hooked? Spoiler alert: no, it is not. Let's discuss.

In this episode Boon joins us to review Decision to Leave, the latest film from one of our favourite South Korean directors, Park Chan-Wook. A bit of romance, a bit of mystery, a bit of comedy - this film has a lot going on. But is this a strength or a weakness? Is this really the weakest offering from our favourite director? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about Vikram Vedha, the latest action blockbuster from India. We cover both the original 2017 Tamil version and the 2022 Hindi remake. Which did we prefer? What were our favourite parts of both? Will we ever get the song out of our heads? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the Netflix anime based on the (somewhat) popular videogame by CD Projekt Red. Did we enjoy the videogame? Is the anime better? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about the Crime City duology - The Outlaws (2017) and The Roundup (2022). Ma Dong-seok plays a no-nonsense cop trying to take down organized crime with his bare hands - literally. He slaps a lot of dudes in these movies. Which of these movies is superior? Would we want to see another one of these? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about Tekken: Bloodline, the new anime series based on the popular video game franchise that made us fall in love with 3D fighters. Does the anime capture the essence of the games? Who is our favourite character? Let's discuss.