Two Asian Blokes

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.

In this episode, due to popular demand, we review Marvel Studios' the Eternals. Is it really different from other MCU films? Does it deserve to be the lowest rated MCU film on Rotten Tomatoes? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review All Of Us Are Dead, the South Korean zombie show currently streaming on Netflix. Does it bring anything new to the zombie genre? Is it an entertaining thrill-ride or a dull expression of the formula? Who would we be in the zombie apocalypse? Let's discuss.

In this episode we review Belle, the recent Japanese animated film from Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu. Does it stand up against the works of Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki? Is it style over substance? Let's discuss.

In this episode in honour of Valentines Day we review two romcoms from South Korea - The Beauty Inside (2015) and I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006). What makes a good romantic comedy? How does this genre differ between the East and the West? Should Han Hyo-joo get a restraining order on Thavy? Let's discuss.

In this episode, in celebration of the Lunar New Year, we review 2015 South Korean film, The Tiger. Why aren't there more movies about the Lunar New Year? Should we have reviewed Dragon, Tiger, Gate instead? Perhaps. Let's discuss.

In this episode, we go through our picks for the worst 10 films that came out in the year of 2021. Was 2021 the worst year for movies yet? Is streaming good for cinema?  Let's discuss.

In this episode, we take stock on the year of 2021 and talk about our top 10 movies of the year. How different will our lists be? Will every movie on the list be Shang Chi? Let's discuss.

In this episode we invite Boon back to review The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth movie in the Matrix franchise. Was it worth the wait? Does it succeed as a sequel? Does it succeed as satire?  Let's discuss.

In this episode we review Welcome to Raccoon City, the new(ish) reboot of the Resident Evil film franchise. Was it successful? Is it possible to make a good film adaptation of these video games? Is it even worth it? Let's discuss.