Two Asian Blokes

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...

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....

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 , t...

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 Pie...

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...

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,...

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...

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? Wel...

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 i...

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 -...

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 roma...

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...

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...

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...

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 g...

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 Tange...

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,...

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! W...

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 confirma...

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 O...

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...

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...

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. ...

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 Start 02:01 Thavy's #10 09:15 Danh’s #10 (and Thavy's #9) 12:34 Danh's #9 16:58 Thavy's #8 21:05 Danh's #8 24:13 Thavy's #...

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 Start 04:10 Thavy and Danh's #10 08:39 Danh’s #9 11:58 Thavy’s #9 15:57 Danh’s #8 19:27 Thavy’s #8 22:55 Danh’s #7 26:15 Thavy’s #7 30:00 Danh’s #6 34:15 Thavy’...