Two Asian Blokes

Hi all! No episode today as Thavy, Rizky, and I are taking a short break. But fear not, we will be back next week and boy do we have some stuff to talk about. Hope you have a happy and safe New Years!

Happy Holidays all! In this special Christmas episode we talk about two Christmas movies from the US and two Christmas movies from Japan. How does Christmas in the East differ to Christmas in the West? Which does it better? Let's discuss.

In this episode we discuss the Netflix animated series Arcane. Everyone seems to like it. Does it live up to its hype? Is it accessible for fans and noobs alike? Do we prefer Dota or LoL? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we review the Netflix live-action series of Cowboy Bebop. Did we enjoy it? No. Did it meet our expectations? Yeah, kind of. Let's discuss.

In this episode, we invite friend of the show and resident trash TV expert, Nat, to talk about Asian representation in Western media. Representation comes in many forms and we take a look at some that we love and some that we hate. Bling Empire, Crazy Rich Asians, Minari, Master Chef and more! How does representation effect us? Are we jazzed for Bling Empire season 2? Let's discuss.

In this episode, we finally get let out of lockdown long enough to see Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Was it worth the wait? Is it the most important film of the century for Asian representation? Will Shang Chi choose the beef or the vegetarian? Let's discuss.

In this episode, to celebrate the Australian release of the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die, we decided to watch a couple of South Korean espionage films, Cold Eyes (2013) and Age of Shadows (2016). What are the differences between Western spy films and Eastern spy films? Which crush is strongest: Han Hyo-joo, Jung Woo-sung, or Kim Jee-woon? Is a pen really better than a knife? Let's...

In this episode we invite Boon onto the show to talk about the upcoming film, The Matrix Resurrections, and to help referee our very first Martial Artist Battle Royale! We take four of our favourite martial artists/actors, choose the most powerful character they've ever put to screen, then put them in a ring and decide who would come out on top in a Battle Royale situation. Who will be the ul...

In this episode we review new South Korean crime drama, My Name, on Netflix, first without spoilers and then with spoilers. Knife fights, betrayal, female badassery - it's got it all. Can it fill the void that Squid Game has left? Let's discuss.

In this special Halloween episode we talk about Asian horror. We go through the highs and lows of the genre, a few of the classics, and the differences between J-horror, K-horror and horror in the West. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Are there any good Western adaptations? Will Danh ever become a horror guy? Let's discuss.

In this episode, in honour of Thavy going in for some eye surgery, we decided to review the Hong Kong horror classic, the Eye. Does is hold up? Is the American remake better? How would Thavy deal if he gets the ability to see ghosts? Let's discuss.

In this special bonus episode we take a look at the new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie, Welcome to Raccoon City. Does it look good? No! We don't really want to talk about it. But here you go anyway.

In this episode we talk about Star Wars Visions - the series of Star Wars inspired anime vignettes, now available on Disney+. Which one was our favourite? Does Star Wars work as an anime? Let's discuss.

In this episode we invite our good friend Boon onto the show to help us talk about Squid Game, Alice in Borderland and other survival game properties. What were the highlights and downfalls? Which one did it better? Will Thavy ever get on board with dubs? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about a couple of our favourite Asian films set in a school.  Schools have always been a classic backdrop for a story, whether it be a screwball comedy or a serious drama. Interested in seeing possibly the worst schools in Asian cinema? We have just the movies for you.

In this special bonus episode we take a look at the new trailer for the Netflix Cowboy Bebop series. Does it change our expectations for the upcoming series? Let's discuss.

In this episode we talk about our experience with the Cowboy Bebop anime, our thoughts on the upcoming Netflix live-action remake, and anime to live-action remakes in general. Are they good? Can they be good? Let's discuss.

In this special introductory episode, we talk a little about ourselves and our thoughts on the recent Netflix original movie, Kate . A female assassin in Japan, dubious yakuza activity, and a revenge rampage with a ticking clock - what more do you need?