Two Asian Blokes
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago -A podcast where we chat about Asian pop culture: films, tv shows, cartoons, video games, comics, books, food… whatever we’re feeling on the day, really. A little bit of news, a little bit of analysis, but a whole lot of fun. New episodes every Monday!
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Episode 111 - Scott Pilgrim TAKES OFF! Underrated gem or disappointing adaptation?
April 24, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn 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? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:40 Aaron loves Scott ...
Episode 110 - /generate prompt:: an excellent review of Late Night with the Devil
April 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn 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. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:40 Coachella 17:21 3 Durarara! and Ba...
Episode 109 - Monkey Man spoiler-free REVIEW! Is it OFFENSIVE to like this?
April 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn 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 we liked this a lot? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start ...
Episode 108 - Godzilla Minus One and Boy and the Heron! Japan Wins the Oscars!!
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn 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's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 07:09 Snooty Awards shows 10:50 Godzil...
Episode 107 - Baby Assassins REVIEW! Zoomers versus boomers
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIn 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 action) 16:27 Baby Assassins (spoiler review) 20:35 Japanese action direction 25:00 Bureaucracy and confli...
Episode 106 - A Shop For Killers! How to do teenage assassins right
March 20, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn 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 -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:05 What Have We Been Watching? (Brush Up Life) 12...
Episode 105 - Scavengers Reign REVIEW! Beautiful. Horrifying. Relaxing.
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn 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 07:50 The survivors 16:46 The terrible planet 25:33 Animation and creatures 29:35 Great characters 35:53 ...
Episode 104 - Badland Hunters review! Ma Dong Seok vs Zombie Lizard men!
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn 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 Have We Been Watching? (The Iron Claw) 08:01 Badland Hunters (spoiler-free) 14:10 Action and villains 19:...
Episode 103 - The Brothers Sun review... well... at least the action is good
February 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIn 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.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:10 What Have We Been Watching? (Kill Boksoon) 10:59 The Brothers Sun...
Episode 102 - Single's Inferno Season 3 aka The Lee Gwan-hee Show
February 13, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBHappy 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_ 00:00 The Start 05:35 The Lee Gwan-hee show 14:00 Twists and drama 28:20 Angry Gyu-ri 39:38 Thavy hates Mi...
Episode 101- Mask Girl review! The least romantic K-drama on Netflix
February 05, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn 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 1:03:15 The End What did you think of Mask Girl? Do you prefer this over the regular K-drama format? Let us kn...
Episode 101- Mask Girl review! The least romantic K-drama
February 05, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn 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 1:03:15 The End What did you think of Mask Girl? Do you prefer this over the regular K-drama format? Let us kn...
Episode 100 - The BEST movies (that we remember) of 2023
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn 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"? Let’s discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:42 Best animated thin...
Episode 99 - Gyeongseong Creature review! Smokey looks and Japanese hatred
January 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBIn 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 Resident Evil series and are a fan of K-drama... and if you are not of Japanese descent, then you... might...
Episode 98 - 2nd Year Anniversary listener's Q&A featuring KPOP
January 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBIn 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 - Either Way 11:22 YERIN - Bambambam 14:45 STAYC - Teddy Bear 16:20 First question 18:11 EXID - Fi...
Episode 97 - Samurai Friday! Onimusha vs Blue Eye Samurai
December 21, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn 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? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 02:15 Onimusha (spoiler-free) 20:59 SPOILERS for Onimusha 3...
Episode 96 - Song of the Bandits! Gunslinging South Korean action at its finest
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn 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 What did you think of Song of the Bandits? Would you like to see a season 2? Let us know in the com...
Episode 95 - IU CONCERT: The Golden Hour! Taylor Swift could never...
December 05, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn 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 2 23:22 Taylor Swift vs IU 37:19 Part 3 and encores 50:10 Popularity in the West 1:02:15 Th...
Episode 94 - Ballerina review! The best Netflix action film you haven't seen
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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? Is it okay for two female protagonists to just be mates? Has there ever been a greasier bad guy ...
Episode 93 - Expend4bles is so BAD it makes Steven Seagal look good
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn 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-kick their way to victory? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 Th...
Episode 92 - Japanese horror movies! Immersion (2023) and The Forbidden Play (2023)
November 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn 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' classic works? Can VR be made scary? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_her...
BONUS Episode - Watch with us! Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) Movie Commentary
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBHey 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_ 00:00 The Intro 04:38 The Countdown 1:36:00 The Outro We hope you enjoyed Gonjiam! What was the scar...
Episode 91 - Talk to Me, girl! Aussie horror to kick off the spooky season!
October 17, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn 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 franchise? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:40 The Start 4:55 what ...
Episode 90 - Melbourne International Film Festival! Cobweb, Perfect Days, Monster review
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn 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.
FINAL EPISODE EVER - Wake up, people!! The One Piece Live-action is BAD!
September 11, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn 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
Episode 88 - The First Slam Dunk is an absolute grand slam hole-in-one touchdown!
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn 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.
Episode 87 - Barbenheimer and Past Lives review!
August 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIn this episode, we finally get around to doing Barbenheimer. Also, we take a look at Past Lives, the new A24 romantic drama from director Celine Song, all about kismet, longing, and the one that got away. Did we enjoy the blockbuster about a world-shattering event that causes an existential crisis within the lead character and makes them question their entire life's actions? Also, what did we think of Oppenheimer? Let's discuss.
Episode 86 - It's Chinese Blockbuster time!! Meg 2 and Hidden Strike! ... also Andor
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode, we delve into the realm of Chinese blockbusters and talk about Meg 2: The Trench, starring Jason Statham and Wu Jing, as well as Hidden Strike, starring Jackie Chan and John Cena. Which couple has the best chemistry? Which shark-based rap song is the true banger? Did Star Wars fans ruin Star Wars? Let's discuss.
Episode 85 - Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre review... disappointing
August 15, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, we review Netflix limited animated series Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre. This series attempted to adapt the works of this acclaimed horror manga artist, famous for his messed up ideas and imagery. Were they able to pull it off? Nah, not really. But where did they fall down? Let's discuss.
Episode 84 - Netflix review! The Call (2020). Time travelling telephone shenanigans and psycho cuties from the past!
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn this episode, we review The Call (2020) and not the Halle Berry one. No, this is the South Korean thriller starring Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo all about two girls that are living 20 years apart but are mysteriously connected through a telephone. Was this movie great popcorn fare or just another forgettable Netflix thriller? Let's discuss.
Episode 83 - Watching I Saw the Devil for the first time! Featuring Blockblunders Podcast
July 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn this episode, we invite Blockblunders Podcast onto the show to watch and discuss a movie very dear to us - I Saw the Devil, directed by Kim Jee-won and starring Choi Min-sik and Lee Byung-hun. What was their reaction to this very brutal movie? Who would they cast in the Hollywood remake? Why is everyone in Korea a serial killer? Let's discuss. Check out Blockblunders Podcast if you enjoy very fun comedy podcasts about movies. Episodes available anywhere you get your pods. blockblunder...
Episode 82 - JOY RIDE (2023) review! Um... are we racist for not enjoying this one?
July 23, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn this episode, we review Joy Ride - the directorial debut of Crazy Rich Asians writer Adele Lim, starring Ashley Park (Emily in Paris) and Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All At Once). Why did we have such a hard time enjoying this movie? And how was this the movie that manages to make Danh cry? Let's discuss.
Episode 81 - Indie filmmaking for Asian Australians! Introducing To Spark A Wildfire creatives, Angie and Musashi
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn this episode, Thavy interviews the creatives behind the indie film To Spark a Wildfire, currently in production. He had the privilege of sitting down with the writer and star of the film, Angie, and the director, Musashi, to discuss everything from what it's like to work in the Australian film industry to their thoughts on Crazy Rich Asians. How is the landscape of Australian cinema changing? What are their hopes for the future? Was Crazy Rich Asians actually harmful for Asian representa...
Episode 80 - What do Japanese people REALLY think of Suzume and Makoto Shinkai?
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode, we invite real-life Japanese people onto the show to give their honest opinions about Suzume, Makoto Shinkai's latest animated movie all about a girl who romances a chair. We were lucky enough be joined by 3ZZZ radio hosts, Yuka and Yuta, who talked about everything from their experiences growing up in Japan, their transition to Australia, and their love of Japanese animation. Did they enjoy this movie? Do they believe Shinkai is the new Miyazaki? Let's discuss.
Episode 79 - The Roundup: No Way Out! More big slaps and police brutality from Ma Dong Seok
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBIn this episode, we review the newest instalment in The Roundup series of cop movies – No Way Out. Is this the new gold standard of action cinema? Can we ever get sick of Ma Dong Seok punching bad guys? How do we justify our love of police brutality in these movies? Let’s discuss.
Episode 78 - The Stranger (2022) review! We finally do an Aussie film!!
June 12, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode we get in touch with our Aussie roots and review the 2022 Australian thriller, The Stranger, starring Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris. Is this movie an anomaly or is there actually good cinema coming from Australia? Let's discuss.
Episode 77 - Rock the Dragon! We reminisce about Dragon Ball Z with Ethan from Growing Up Bananas!
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIn this episode we invite a special guest, Ethan, from Growing Up Bananas podcast to talk about an anime from our collective childhood, Dragon Ball Z. Who was our favorite characters? What were our favorite moments? What in the hell is Chiaotzu supposed to be? Let's discuss. Also, check out Growing Up Bananas podcast if you're interested in hearing a much more highbrow exploration of Asians living in Australia! YouTube -- https://youtube.com/@growingupbananas
Episode 76 - Fan Girl (2020) review! The grim reality of our beloved idols
May 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this episode we talk about Fan Girl (2020) a coming of age film from the Philippines, starring Charlie Dizon and Paolo Avelino. Is this forbidden romance too much for mainstream audiences? Did this acting risk pay off for Avelino? Let's discuss.
Episode 75 - TWICE 트와이스 Ready to Be Concert Sydney!! Reporting from the worst seats in the house
May 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn this episode we talk about our experience at the TWICE 트와이스 Ready to Be Concert at Sydney's Qudos Arena! Did we have a good time despite our terrible seats? Which was our favorite solo stage? What are Thavy's thoughts on twerking? Let's discuss.
Episode 74 - Hunger on Netflix! Do you wanna be someone special??
May 08, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode we review Hunger, a Thai thriller about cooking, ambition and economic gaps - currently streaming on Netflix. Is this our favorite Thai movie yet? How far would we go for ambition? Is larb from Laos or Thailand? Let's discuss.
Episode 73 - Making music for The Sadness, feat. special guests TZECHAR
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn this episode we invite special guests Ming and Sara, who form the musical duo TZECHAR, the duo responsible for the original soundtrack of the Taiwanese horror The Sadness. Considering that The Sadness was one of our favorite movies of 2021 and set new standards for our definition of violence in movies, we felt very blessed to be able to have a candid chat with TZECHAR. What was it like working on The Sadness? What was their concept when coming up with the music for such a depraved movi...
Episode 72 - Beef REVIEW Spoiler Free! What's up with the crows?
April 24, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn this episode we review Beef, the hit TV series starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. Why is everyone talking about this show? Is this the Asian representation that we've been waiting for? What's up with the crows? Let's discuss.
Episode 71 - Character Chaos watches Oldboy for the first time!! With special guests, Character Chaos!
April 18, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this episode we invite special guests Rhiannon and Margaret, hosts of the podcast Character Chaos, to discuss Park Chan Wook's cult classic, Oldboy. This was Rhiannon and Margaret's first viewing of Oldboy. Did they enjoy it as much as us? Or will this be the last time Two Asian Blokes and Character Chaos collaborate? Let's find out! Also, check out Character Chaos anywhere you can get your podcasts! YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@characterchaospod Spotify -- https://open.spotify...
Episode 70 - John Wick: Chapter 4 SPOILER review! Clumsy nunchucks and fat guy karate
April 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIn this episode we review John Wick: Chapter 4, the latest chapter of the John Wick franchise. Was this movie worth the wait? Is it worth the runtime? Is Keanu Reeves on steroids? Let's discuss.
Episode 69 - Re/Member: J-horror's take on the Breakfast Club
March 22, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode we talk about Re/member, a Netflix J-horror that tells the coming-of-age story of a group of unlikely friends that bond over a nightly body part search during which they are brutally murdered again and again. Was this movie too weird or was it just weird enough? Let's discuss.
Episode 68 - Call Me Chihiro: an exploration of loneliness and pottery obsession
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this episode we talk about Call Me Chihiro, a Japanese Netflix film about a former sex-worker living a simple but lonely life as a bento shop worker in a small seaside town. Why did we love this film so much? Who would we cast in the Australian remake? Let's discuss.
Episode 67 - The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil. The criminal justice system in South Korea
March 05, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode we take a look at The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, a 2019 South Korean action thriller about a hardboiled detective and a hardboiled gangster teaming up to catch a serial killer. Was this a case of one idea too many? Was "the Devil" perhaps too strong a title? Why was the Carolina Reaper burger such a disappointment? Let's discuss.
Episode 66 - Unlocked! A big I-told-you-so from your technophobic dad
February 27, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode we take a darker turn and look at the movie Unlocked, a South Korean thriller about a girl who finds herself in the cross-hairs of a serial killer after accidentally leaving her phone on the bus. Did this movie hit too close to home? Are smart phones putting us in danger? Why is Korean police so bad at their jobs? Let's discuss.
Episode 65 - 20th Century Girl! More Korean romance
February 20, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode we continue the theme of Korean romance and review the movie 20th Century Girl, the coming-of-age story about a girl growing up at the turn of the millennium, starring Kim Yoo-Jung and Byeon Woo-seok. Did this love story hit us in the feels? Why did they ever get rid of pagers? Let's discuss.
Episode 64 - Single's Inferno! It's a sexy Valentine's Day special!
February 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this episode we celebrate Valentine's Day by diving into Single's Inferno, the steamy Korean dating show on Netflix! Who was our bias? Did we pick up any useful dating advice? Let's discuss.