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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 (...

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 Y orgos 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 Titley With a good mix...

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 Boll...

In this week's episode we covered Crazy Rich Asians news, Lord of the Rings news, Inside Out 2 box office, as well as a mini-review for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, before getting to our main review for this episode - Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In is a Hong Kong action film set in the walled city of Kowloon in the 80s. We got gangsters, we got Wuxia, we go...

In this week's episode we took a look at four J-horror shorts from emerging Japanese directors that have excelled in their field: Best Wishes To All by Yuta Shimotsu, Closet by Hiroto Nakano, KARAKASA by Kenji Yamamoto and The Invitation by Hiroho Mieno. These four horror shorts are screening as part of a competition hosted by the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024. If you're a fan of Ja...

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 th...

In this week's episode we covered Bladerunner 2009 news, Stray Kids at the MET Gala, Scavengers Reign news, as well as mini-reviews for Challengers and X-Men '97, before moving on to our main review for the episode, Shogun on Disney+. This period drama set in 1600s Japan offers a refreshingly tasteful and accurate blend of Eastern culture and Western aesthetics. It also is reminiscent of...

In this week's episode we invited Rice n Mics Podcast host, Tung, onto the show to talk about Perfect Blue (1997) - the animated 90s cult film from legendary Japanese filmmaker Satoshi Kon. This was Tung's first viewing of Perfect Blue and first time guesting on our show, so of course we talked about everything from idol culture, to anime filler arcs, to whether or not sauce belongs in p...

In this week's episode, we let Thavy rant a bit more about Coachella and modern music. We also discussed the HYBE x ADOR controversy, the One Punch Man live-action adaptation, the teaser trailer for Baby Assassins 3, Alex Garland's Civil War, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, before talking about this week's big movie, The Roundup: Punishment. This is the fourth instalment in our favou...

In this week's episode we invited our friend Aaron because he really likes the Scott Pilgrim franchise. We talked everything Scott Pilgrim, from the video game and graphic novels, to the live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, to the recent Netflix animated adaptation, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.   Does this most recent adaptation tarnish the Scott Pilgrim legacy? Does it add any value? L...

In this week's episode we talk about Coachella, the possible return of Durarara! and Baccano, an upcoming TMNT movie, Robot Dreams and Exuma. We also review Late Night with the Devil, a recent horror from Australian writer and directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes, starring David Dastmalchian.   Is it possible for something to be middle-of-the-road but also very entertaining? Let's discuss...

In this week's episode we talk about White Fever, the 3 Body Problem murder, David Chang chili crunch scandal, The Matrix 5 announcement, the Roundup: Punishment release date, and a trailer for Indian action movie simply titled Kill. We also review Monkey Man, the new action film written by, directed by and starring Dev Patel - Prince Zuko himself.   Is Monkey Man problematic? Is it okay that...

In this week's episode we invite Yuta back on the show to talk about Japan's two big Oscar-winners for the year - Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron. We chat about the highs and lows of each movie and gush about our favourite grumpy prehistoric lizard - Hayao Miyazaki.    Did these films deserve their respective Oscars? Is The Boy and the Heron Miyazaki's best movie? Let&a...

In this week's episode we review the Baby Assassins series of films and explore the differences between these action movies and the dad action movies of the likes of The Beekeeper and the Equalizer.   Are these movies a pleasant surprise or an upsetting mislead? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 01:20 WHWBW? (The Equalizer 3, Beekeeper and dad ac...

In this week's episode we review A Shop For Killers, an action thriller kdrama starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun, all about a college student that finds out that she is the heir to a black market arms dealing empire - and she is currently in the midst of a very hostile takeover.   Is this how assassin TV should be done? When will we let The Brothers Sun die? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE...

In this week's episode we review Scavengers Reign, an animated series about a group of scavengers trying to survive the beautiful but harsh environment of an alien planet. Is this an underrated dark horse in a year of exceptional animation? How would we fare if we were stranded on a horrible nightmare planet? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 07:...

In this week's episode we review Badland Hunters, the South Korean action flick starring the biggest man in Daehanminguk.  Big punches, big guns, and the big man himself, Ma Dong Seok. What more could we ask for? What sets this apart from other zombie films? Could we possibly get a sequel for this? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 01:20 What Hav...

In this week's episode we talk about The Brothers Sun, the Netflix action  series starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, all about a family that is torn between a peaceful, happy family life and a life of crime that puts them at constant risk of death.  Why were we so disappointed by this show? Spoiler alert - it's mostly Bruce-related. Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit....

Happy Valentines Day everyone! In this week's episode we invite resident reality TV expert Nat to help us review the third and latest season of sexy Korean reality dating show - Single's Inferno, currently streaming on Netflix. Is this simultaneously the best and worst season yet? Does Gwan Hee have any redeeming qualities? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_...

In this week's episode we take a look at Mask Girl - a South Korean televisual series full of twists and turns, now streaming on Netflix. Where does this series succeed? Why isn't it as popular as its contemporaries? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_  00:00 The Start 1:41 WHWBW? (Strong Girl Bong-soon, A2K) 18:26 Mask Girl (spoiler-free) 32:59 SPOILERS 1:03...

In this episode we take a look back at TV and movies from the year of 2023 and discuss the best and worst in several categories that we made up on the fly. Kick back with some tinnies and take a lazy look back at the year of film 2023.   What was the K-POP song of last year? Which character had the best on-screen death? Who will take home the coveted prize of "Best-thing-that-we-watched"...

In this episode we talk about the hot, new South Korean Netflix drama - Gyeongseong Creature, starring Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee. Set in 1940s, Japanese-occupied Korea, where evil Japanese military scientists are doing sinister bio-chemical experiments on Korean prisoners, this K-drama offers romance, drama, horror, action - something for everyone. If you enjoyed Paul W.S. Anderson's Resid...

In this video we celebrate our 2-year birthday by kicking back and watching some kpop, while also answering some questions from our lovely listeners.  Thank you so much to everyone that submitted questions, everyone that has listened to our ramblings, and all the friends we made along the way! Here's to another year!  SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here 00:00 The Beginning 06:52 IVE -...

In this weeks episode we talk about two hot Netflix animated samurai properties - Onimusha and Blue Eye Samurai. One show produced in Japan and directed by acclaimed Japanese director, Takashi Miike. The other produced in America and directed by Jane Wu and written by husband and wife duo, Amber Noizumi and Michael Green.   Which of these titles is superior? Why is it definitely Blue Eye Samurai?...

In this weeks episode we talk Song of the Bandits, the South Korean Netflix series about cowboys, espionage, and really unlikeable Japanese soldiers.    Is this the new gold standard for TV gunplay? Why isn't there more of this kind of show? Let’s discuss.    00:00 The Start  01:26 What Have We Been Watching (Fast X)  12:58 Song of the Bandits (spoiler-free)  43:13 SPOILERS  53:10 The End    ...