Two Asian Blokes

In this episode we review Carter (2022), the balls-to-walls action film directed by Jung Byung-gil, starring Joo Won. Has this movie been unfairly judged? Does the one-cut gimmick hold up? Let's discuss.

Hi all, in lieu of this week's regular podcast episode, we have an extra long Monthly Movie Roundup, a series where we look back at the movies we watched last month and ask ourselves - was this any good? The movies discussed for July 2022: Flee (2021) dir. Jonas Poher Rasmussen House of Gucci (2021) dir. Ridley Scott 1UP (2022) dir. Kyle Newman The Princess (2022) dir. Le-Van Kiet Crimes of t...

In this episode we review two movies from this year's Taiwan Film Festival, A Leg from director Chang Yao-sheng and Till We Meet Again from director Giddens Ko.  Finally we get to review something we both enjoyed. But which one did we enjoy more? Will we still find something to complain about? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review Bullet Train, the latest blockbuster from director David Leitch. It's Brad Pitt on a train for two hours.  A somewhat loose adaptation of a Japanese novel. Is it just a bit of fun or is it an insult to Japanese sentiment? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review the new Netflix Resident Evil live-action series. Did we enjoy it? No. Does it have any redeeming qualities? Wellllllll. Let's discuss.

In this episode we review Ms. Marvel, the latest TV show in Marvel's Phase 4 line-up. How successful was it? Is corporation-style representation okay? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review Netflix's recent anime series, Spriggan - a reboot of the 1998 film about a child super-soldier working for an agency to prevent ancient and powerful artefacts from falling into the wrong hands. How does this series stack up with the '98 film? What were the highlights? Is this the right amount of cheesy? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review Broker the new movie from acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda and the movie that earned Song Kang-ho the Cannes Film Festival's Best Actor Award for this year. Does it live up to the hype? Is there any better actor than Song Kang-ho? Is IU too overpowered? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review the fourth season of Attack on Titan, the super-popular shonen anime about huge man-eating monsters, cyclical hatred and prejudice, and killer drip. Are we excited for the future of AoT? Who's side of this fight are we on? What's up with Yelena's face? Let's discuss.

In this special episode we ditch the avatars and show our irl faces. Thavy is visiting Sydney so we sit down for a face-to-face chat for the first time in four years. We talk about our plans while he's in Sydney, a recent dinosaur movie we watched, and survival horror video games.

In the debut episode of our new series Thavy Recommends, Thavy talks about two from acclaimed Taiwanese director Chung Mong-hong: A Sun (2019) and The Falls (2021). Prepare for something a little more highbrow!

In this episode we review RRR (2022), Indian Telugu-language epic action drama directed by S. S. Rajamouli, currently streaming on Netflix. Why is everyone watching it? Can it be a gateway to more Indian cinema? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review Burning (2018), the critically acclaimed movie from South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, based on the short story "Barn Burning" by Japanese author Murakami Haruki. How many layers are in this movie? Is it the best Murakami adaptation ever? Is it the best thing ever?? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review recent anime movie, Pompo the Cinephile (Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san). Did it capture the magic of filmmaking? Is this what we feel like when we're editing a podcast episode? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review season 2 of Bling Empire, the Netflix reality show about rich Asian people living their best lives in LA. How did it stack up to season 2? Has Thavy come around on the concept? Spoiler alert... No, he has not. Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review the Sadness, the recent Taiwanese horror film that's been described as the most depraved zombie film ever made. What did we think of it? Are we terrible people if we enjoyed it? Have we seen worse? Let's discuss.

In this episode, in honour of Australian Mother's Day, we review Pachinko, the Apple TV+ original based on the award-winning novel by Min Jin Lee. What did we think of it? Was it faithful to the book? Is it a fair depiction of a difficult time in Korean history? Let's discuss.

In this episode, in honour of back to school season, we review Tokyo Revengers, the gangster time travelling manga, anime, and movie that's taking Japan by storm. Which version did we prefer? Why is it so popular in Japan? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review the new sleeper hit Everything Everywhere All At Once, starring Michelle Yeoh. Does this movie deserve the praise it's getting? Is it accessible to everyone? Is A24 the new cultural gold standard?  Let's discuss.

In this episode, we talk about the super popular shonen anime, Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba). What were the highlights? How does it stack up to its shonen predecessors? Are Nezuko's boobs anything to be angry about? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review the new Disney Pixar feature, Turning Red. Do we relate to the representation? Do we think it's too horny? Is it the worst Pixar movie yet? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we talk about the Oscars and give our review of Hamaguchi Ryusuke's Drive My Car. Should it have taken the award for Best Picture? Do the Oscars have any credibility left? Would we like to see a G.I. Jane sequel? Let's discuss.

In the debut episode of our new series Thavy Recommends, Thavy talks about two obscure films that he quite enjoyed: Forest of Love by Sion Sono and Snowball by Lee Woo-jeong. Prepare for something a little more highbrow!

In this episode, we talk about the music we grew up with and what music means to us. How are our music tastes different? Why are they different? Is there a "norm" when it comes to musical tastes in Asia? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we go through the highlights of this year's online Japan Film Festival. Well, just the movies we had a chance to see anyway. What was the best? What was the worst? Was the festival a success? Let's discuss.