Two Asian Blokes

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.

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.