Two Asian Blokes

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    ...

In this weeks episode we talk about the cinema release of IUs concert - the Golden Hour. We go through the songs, costumes and pageantry of the concert, as well as how the Disney princess that is IU compares to her American and Korean peers.    What were our favourite parts? Why is IU better than Taylor? Let’s discuss.    00:00 The Start  01:50 All about IU  12:54 The Golden Hour  17:16 Part 1 and...

In this episode, we review the very excellent but criminally overlooked Ballerina (2023). Starring Jeon Jong-seo and directed by Lee Chung-hyeon, this South Korean action flick is better than it needs to be and deserves more attention - delivering a slick neo-noir atmosphere as well as a powerful message with implications on the state of real-world Korea. Is this the new filmmaking power couple? I...

In this episode, we invite Boon to talk about Expend4bles and also help us with our second Martial Artists Battle Royale, where we pit the characters of four of our favourite martial artists against each other in a battle to the death. This time around we have four of the best - Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, and Steven Seagal. Is Expend4bles worth watching? Who will spin-kic...

In this episode, we continue the spooky season into November by reviewing two fresh J-horror movies from two legendary directors of the genre - Takashi Shimizu (director of the Grudge series) and Hideo Nakata (director of the Ring series). Get set for a couple of spooky spoiler-free reviews of Immersion (2023) and The Forbidden Play (2023). How do these modern horrors stack up to these directors&a...

Hey all! If you've been putting off watching Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) 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 Amazon Prime ready, sync us up and let's piss our pants collectively! SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_...

In this episode, we kick off the spooky season by review new(ish) Aussie horror movie - Talk to Me. A24 distributed, directorial debut from by Danny and Michael Philipou of RackaRacka YouTube fame, horror movie that tells the story of what a bunch of Aussie teens would do with a hand that lets you talk to the dead. Is a good representation of Australia? Is it the birth of the next big horror franc...

In this episode, Danh takes a break so Thavy invites his good friend Marcus on to be the substitute Asian bloke for the day. What are they talking about? Why, the Melbourne International Film Festival of course! Specifically three movies: Kim Jee-won's Cobweb, Wim Wenders' Perfect Days, and Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster. Which was their favorite? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review the Netflix live-action adaptation of ONE PIECE and try to understand WHY the internet seems to collectively agree that this is not only acceptable - but GOOD?? Are we the only people who didn't enjoy this? What has everyone so enraptured? Will this be the last episode of Two Asian Blokes? Let's Discuss

In this episode, we review The First Slam Dunk, the recent animated movie retelling the story of the original sports manga, Slam Dunk, illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. Why did we love this movie so much? How does it stack up against the original anime? When did Gori turn into Goliath? Let's discuss.