Best Danh and Thavy Podcasts (2025)

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Spook-tober - The Medium REVIEW! Thailand's answer to The Wailing 1:11:44

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12d ago1:11:44

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This week for Spook-tober we are joined by special guest Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast to talk about The Medium (2021), a criminally unseen, joint Thai-South Korean production from Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter), produced and co-written by South Korean director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing). The movie, ร่างทรง Rang Song, tells th…

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Spook-tober - Three... Extremes REVIEW! A "nice" sample plate of Asian cinema 1:31:24

19d ago1:31:24

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For this week's episode of Spook-tober, we are joined by Kyle of the What Kind of Asian Are You? podcast. Kyle specializes in sharing stories of Asian diaspora from all across the globe, so we thought it would be fitting for him to help us talk about an anthology film featuring three short films from three acclaimed directors from three different p…

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Spook-tober - Lesson of Evil REVIEW with Bad Movies We Love 1:20:52

25d ago1:20:52

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In the first of a series of guest episodes we have leading up to Halloween, we invited Nick Sheist of the Bad Movies We Love podcast onto the show to watch and share his thoughts on Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller Lesson of Evil. Based on Yusuke Kishi's novel of the same name, this film has been criticised for its debatable taste in the handling of s…

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151 - Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Dandadan! it's spooky anime time 1:06:50

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re diving headfirst into spooky season with a lineup full of eerie vibes and supernatural chaos. We kick things off with a mini-review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure (1997), a slow-burn psychological thriller that’s lingered with both of us long after watching. We chat about its legacy, the unsettling tone, and h…

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150 - The Shadow's Edge REVIEW! Jackie enters his dad action era 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a meandering conversation that touches on everything from modern Australian cinema to the explosive success of Kpop Demon Hunters, which has just become the most-watched film on Netflix. We chat about what this means for positive representation in media and how the globalisation of Kpop c…

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149 - Takopi's Original Sin review... We need therapy-pi 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we dive into early reactions to Resident Evil 9, the latest installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise — is the hype justified, or are we in for more formulaic frights? Then we break down the trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3 and speculate on where the story might be heading next, befo…

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148 - Ghost Killer REVIEW! From the team that brought us Baby Assassins... 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, Thavy gives us an exclusive look at her upcoming short film Don’t Fret Precious before discussing the recent news of Park Chan-wook’s eviction from the WGA, exploring what it might mean for creative rights and global perceptions of Hollywood’s inner politics. Then we hit the high seasand share our reactions to t…

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Jackie CHAN-uary 2024 COMPILATION! 2:00:52

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We are taking one more week off while Thavy recovers from making his short film (psychologically torturing actors and crew takes a lot outta ya). We will be back next week with regular programming, but in the meantime please enjoy this compilation of Jackie CHAN-uary episodes from 2024. If you would like to support Thavy's film, please check out th…

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Predator: Killer of Killers REVIEW! Better than we expected 20:33

3M ago20:33

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This is an excerpt from this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, where we talked about the animated movie Predator: Killer of Killers. Check out our channel for the full episode. Predator: Killer of Killers is an animated entry in the Predators franchise, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, director of Prey. It is an anthology film that revolves around t…

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John Woo-LY - Broken Arrow (extended audio) 23:58

3M ago23:58

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Happy John Woo-LY everyone! In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo! We're capping off this year’s John Woo-LY by revisiting a movie that we haven’t watched since childhood. Broken Arrow is vintage 90s action starring two of t…

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John Woo-LY - A Better Tomorrow 2 (extended audio) 26:55

3M ago26:55

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Happy John Woo-LY everyone! In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo! We're continuing John Woo-LY with 1987's A Better Tomorrow II - the sequel to John Woo and Tsui Hark's 1986 smash hit, A Better Tomorrow. Why aren't we doing…

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John Woo-LY - Bullet in the Head (extended audio) 23:25

4M ago23:25

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Happy John Woo-LY everyone! In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo! We're continuing John Woo-LY with 1990's Bullet in the Head - a criminally underrated spiritual prequel to his famous A Better Tomorrow series. This movie is…

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John Woo-LY - Hard Boiled (extended audio) 27:09

4M ago27:09

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Happy John Woo-LY everyone! In this series we are spending the month of July by taking a look at four movies (one each week) from one of our favorite action directors - the legendary John Woo! We're kicking off John Woo-LY with 1992's Hard Boiled - a hard boiled detective story about betrayal, brotherhood, and guns. We discuss why this is potential…

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147 - Let's go hunting! 28 Years Later, Predator: Killer of Killers, Lost in Starlight, and KPop Demon Hunters 1:33:06

4M ago1:33:06

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re looking at four fresh movies, starting with 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel to Danny Boyle’s zombie saga. We give our spoiler-free thoughts along with a rant from Thavy on the closemindedness of modern audiences. Next, we tackle Predator: Killer of Killers, the latest entry in the iconic sci-fi fra…

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146 - Tastefully Yours Netflix REVIEW! Very easy to digest (pun intended) 1:21:53

4M ago1:21:53

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we sink our teeth into Tastefully Yours, the charming new Korean drama now streaming on Netflix. This food-themed rom-com blends culinary delights with slow-burn romance, and we discuss what makes it such a comforting yet compelling watch. From its cozy atmosphere to its nuanced performances, Tastefully Yours is…

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145 - Bring Her Back REVIEW! Grim but not dull 1:18:19

5M ago1:18:19

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we delve into the eerie world of Bring Her Back, the latest horror film from Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou, known for Talk to Me. This supernatural thriller, distributed by A24, follows two step-siblings caught in a chilling occult ritual to resurrect their foster mother's daughter. Starring S…

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144 - Holy Night: Demon Hunters! Ma Dong-seok gives demons his signature BIG PUNCH 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a nostalgic trip to the cinema to rewatch John Woo’s Hard Boiled on the big screen — and yes, it still absolutely slaps. We also chat about the surprising acquisition of Thai box office hit How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies by Miramax, and speculate on what an Elden Ring movie adap…

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143 - Havoc on Netflix: Gareth Evans and Tom Hardy Deliver Mayhem 1:23:42

6M ago1:23:42

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with some exciting John Wick spin-off news, including the casting of Rina Sawayama in the upcoming Donnie Yen helmed project: Caine. We also chat about the surprising IU snub at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards, and share our thoughts on the newly dropped Squid Game Season 3 trailer. For our mini…

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142 - When Life Give You Tangerines review. The man-tears are flowing... 1:38:31

6M ago1:38:31

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we start by discussing Soo Young's latest role in Ballerina and exciting casting news for Shogun Season 2, with Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis joining the cast. Then, we dive into a mini-review of Until Dawn and discuss how well it holds up as a survival horror experience. For our main topic, we tackle the hea…

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141 - Ne Zha 2 review! The BIGGEST movie NO ONE is talking about 1:14:58

6M ago1:14:58

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a chat about this year’s Coachella before diving into some exciting film news, including our reactions to the new trailer for Predator: Killer of Killers. Is this the gritty reboot the franchise needed, or just another nostalgic cash grab? We also discuss the confirmed sequel to Godzilla …

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140 - Devil May Cry on Netflix! Why is Lady so RUDE?? 1:07:05

7M ago1:07:05

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we talk about the wild in-theatre fan reactions to A Minecraft Movie — from cheering to full-on chaos — and why the idea of watching it during the school holidays fills us with existential dread. So much so that we thought it would be fun to let you decide: which one of us should be forced to watch it alone in a…

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139 - Dead Talents Society REVIEW! It's Monsters Inc. for Chinese ghosts 1:24:16

7M ago1:24:16

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we dive into the latest trailer for Silent Hill F, offering our thoughts on this eerie return to the world of Silent Hill. We also discuss the much-anticipated Death Stranding 2 trailer and speculate on its potential impact on the gaming world. Plus, we chat about the exciting news of a brand-new Avatar: The Las…

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138 - Mickey 17 REVIEW! The problem is NOT the movie's politics 1:01:56

7M ago1:01:56

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In this episode, we discuss the exciting news of an anime adaptation of All You Need Is Kill, exploring whether the anime format can bring something new to the table. We also check out the first images from Mortal Kombat 2 and give our thoughts on the teaser for Happy Gilmore 2—is nostalgia enough to bring the franchise back for another round? Next…

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137 - The Prosecutor: Donnie Yen Kicks Butt in Courtrooms & Beyond! 55:43

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In this episode, we share our thoughts on a proposed Audition remake. We dive into the potential revival of Takashi Miike's disturbing classic, exploring whether a modern-day remake could do justice to the original's shock value and cultural impact. Next, we share our spoiler-free reviews of Steven Soderbergh's psychological thriller Presence and O…

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136 - The Oscars wrap-up and The Winning Concert 1:07:47

8M ago1:07:47

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In this episode we take stock on the 97th Annual Academy Awards. We discuss the winners and losers, surprises and delights, of Hollywood's night of nights. But more importantly we also managed to catch the theatrical release of IU's The Winning Concert, the cinematic recording of the idol's HEREH World Tour. Let's talk about IU, the lord of all thi…

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135 - TWICE 'STRATEGY' and MiSaMo 'Identity' - Drunken KPOP Commentary 43:13

8M ago43:13

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In this video we react to the MV of TWICE's (트와이스) 'STRATEGY feat. Megan Thee Stallion' as well as MiSaMo's (ミサモ) 'Identity'. It's the battle of the TWICE Members! Which one deserves more of our love? If you were cruising through YouTube and searching for two fuzzy dudes talking shit about Kpop, a subject they know very little about, then look no f…

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134 - The WORST MOVIES of 2024! 1:31:23

8M ago1:31:23

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In this episode we go through our list of the Worst 10 films from last year! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotion. Full list and synopses below (in random order). SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:01 Thavy's #10 09:15 Danh’s #10 (and Thavy's #9) 12:34 Danh's #9 16:58 Thavy's #8 21:05 Danh's #8 2…

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133 - The BEST MOVIES of 2024! 1:28:48

9M ago1:28:48

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In this episode we go through our list of the Top 10 films from last year! Better late than never right? Full list and synopses below (in random order). SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 04:10 Thavy and Danh's #10 08:39 Danh’s #9 11:58 Thavy’s #9 15:57 Danh’s #8 19:27 Thavy’s #8 22:55 Danh’s #7 26:15 T…

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Jackie CHAN-uary - The Karate Kid (2010) extended audio 30:27

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Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone! In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan! This week we are ringing in the Lunar New Year by talking about a Karate Kid movie, set in China, featuring absolutely zero karate. That's right, we're talking about The …

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Jackie CHAN-uary - Mr. Nice Guy (1997) extended audio 27:58

9M ago27:58

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Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone! In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan! This week we are celebrating not only Jackie Chan-uary but also Australia Day by watching Mr. Nice Guy (1997), which was filmed in our home town of Melbourne, Australia. …

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Jackie CHAN-uary - The Myth (2005) extended audio 30:15

10M ago30:15

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Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone! In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan! Our second movie for this year's Jackie CHAN-uary is The Myth - a 2005 Hong Kong—Chinese martial arts fantasy film directed by Stanley Tong, starring Jackie Chan, Kim Hee…

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Jackie CHAN-uary - Wheels on Meals (1984) extended audio 27:09

10M ago27:09

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Watch the video version on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/zUbJcFKos5U Happy Jackie Chan-uary everyone! In this series we are taking a look at four of our favorite movies from one of our favorite martial artists/actors - the one and only Jackie Chan! We're kicking off this year's Jackie Chan-uary off with an underrated classic - Wheels on Meals (1984).…

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132 - Baby Assassins: Nice Days REVIEW! Company employees vs Independent Contractors: The Movie 1:07:50

10M ago1:07:50

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In this episode we talk about the ongoing NewJeans vs HYBE situation as well as people getting angry at Knocked Loose playing the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Thavy also gives us a quick review of his Christmas movie for this year: Terrifier 3. The main review for this week is Baby Assassins: Nice Days (2024), the third instalment in the Baby Assassins franc…

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131 - Dìdi REVIEW! A painfully relatable journey 1:26:45

11M ago1:26:45

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In this episode we talk about the censorship of Japanese anime, as well as some teasers for the upcoming Netflix anime titles Devil May Cry and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. We also look at a teaser for a hypothetical second season of Scavengers Reign, before going on to do a mini-review of Grafted (2024), a New Zealand indie horror film in the same v…

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130 - Joker 2: Folie à ZZZZZZZZZZZ 1:01:43

11M ago1:01:43

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In this episode Thavy is joined by the Two Asian Blokes number one fanboy, Lak. Lak was kind enough to offer up a spare room for Thavy to stay in during his Hokkaido adventures, so Thavy's gift to him was a conversation about Joker 2, a notoriously bad movie. Joker: Folie à deux is a 2024 American jukebox musical psychological thriller film directe…

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129 - Silent Hill Part 1 - Japan banter and gimp-stomping 2:12:21

11M ago2:12:21

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In this episode we celebrate the 3-year birthday of Two Asian Blokes Podcast by playing a videogame and gas-bagging about our recent trip to Japan. Here is Part 1 of our epic playthrough of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Jump onto YouTube to see video of us struggling our way through the world of Silent Hill. YouTube -- https://youtu.be/moB3FicE5m4 How …

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128 - Look Back and The Shadow Strays! From wholesome to gruesome... 1:31:50

11M ago1:31:50

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In this episode we celebrate our return from Japan with two movies - one centred around two Japanese schoolgirls and one where the opening scene involves a bunch of Yakuza getting killed. Look Back is a 2024 Japanese animated coming-of-age drama film based on the one-shot web manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The two main characters, Fuji…

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127 - A Tale Of Two Sisters... Character Chaos pitches their Disney remake! 1:38:07

12M ago1:38:07

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In this episode we invite special guests Rhiannon and Margaret, hosts of the podcast Character Chaos, to discuss Kim Jee-woon's 2003 horror classic, A Tale Of Two Sisters. This was Rhiannon and Margaret's first viewing of A Tale Of Two Sisters. Did they enjoy it as much as us? Will their pitch for a Disney remake successfully make Thavy puke? Let's…

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126 - Chinese Pipa player REACTS to Knocked Loose and Hitsujibungaku 27:55

12M ago27:55

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In this week's episode, Danh takes a break and Thavy invites his good friend Angel on the show to look at some music. Angel has dabbled in piano and is well-versed in the traditional Chinese instrument, the Pipa. Not ordinarily utilized in heavy metal music, Thavy of course wanted to get Angel's thoughts on some heavier bands that he's into. (Apolo…

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125 – Halloween Special! Strange Darling, The Substance, Speak No Evil, In A Violent Nature, and The Handsome Guys 1:29:30

1y ago1:29:30

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In this week's Halloween Special we reviewed five big spooky releases of this season! No spoilers unless otherwise stipulated. Strange Darling - a 2023 American thriller film written and directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicio…

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124 - Terminator ZERO review! The Terminator franchise goes FULL-BLOWN ANIME 1:09:10

1y ago1:09:10

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In this week's episode we talked the latest in the NewJeans vs HYBE scandal, Shōgun winning big at the Emmys, as well as mini-reviews for Blumhouse's afrAId and Alex Garland's Devs, before going to the main review for this episode - Terminator ZERO. Terminator Zero is a science fiction action anime series developed by Mattson Tomlin for Netflix. It…

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123 - The Killer (2024) vs The Crow (2024)! Battle of the BAD remakes 1:31:55

1y ago1:31:55

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In this week's episode we had a big whinge about two bad modern remakes of classic films from the 80s and 90s, John Woo's The Killer and as Rupert Sanders' The Crow. The Killer (2024) is directed by John Woo and stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Sam Worthington. It is a remake of the 1989 classic also directed by John Woo, starring Chow Yun Fat, about a …

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122 - Trap, Ma Da: The Drowning Spirit, Alien: Romulus. It's spooky triple feature time 1:28:08

1y ago1:28:08

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In this week's episode we reviewed three horror movies, two bad ones and one good one. Which is which - who's to say? Trap (2024) is a tense thriller about a serial killer escaping from a pop concert. Starring Josh Hartnett and one of M. Night Shyamalan's daughters, M. Night self-funded this odd duck of a movie as a means to support his daughter Sa…

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121 - Third World Romance REVIEW. A touching tale of love and poverty 1:17:20

1y ago1:17:20

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In this week's episode we talked the Paris Olympics, the Terminator ZERO trailer (with a side of zankensoki action), and Squid Game season 2 (with a side of Mr. Beast controversy). Danh also has a big whinge about spoilers on the internet and Thavy gives a mini-review of a Filipino horror anthology, before we do our main review for this episode, Th…

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120 - How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. A beautifully relatable story 1:08:34

1y ago1:08:34

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In this week's episode we talked about the passing of Cheng Pei-pei, Shogun cleaning up at the Emmys, as well as the trailer for the American remake of The Killer by John Woo. We also offer up mini-reviews for Long Legs and The Acolyte, before getting onto the main review for this episode - a Thai film called How To Make Millions Before Grandma Die…

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119 - Sydney Film Festival! Kinds of Kindness, Black Box Diaries, A Different Man and The Contestant 1:04:53

1+ y ago1:04:53

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In this week's episode talk about four movies we saw as part of this year's Sydney Film Festival: -Kinds of Kindness directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons -Black Box Diaries directed by Shiori Ito -A Different Man directed by Aaron Schimberg, starring Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, and Renate Reinsve -The Contestant dir…

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118 - KILL! The most VIOLENT Indian movie we have EVER seen 1:20:31

1+ y ago1:20:31

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In this week's episode we did a retrospective on the Beverly Hills Cop series and mini-reviews for the newest instalment, Axel F, as well as Jessica Alba led Trigger Warning, before getting into the main review for this episode: an action-packed movie from India simply titled "Kill." With a name like Kill, we were looking forward to some graphicall…

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117 - Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In! Look out, he's got spirit powers! 1:27:47

1+ y ago1:27:47

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In this week's episode we covered Crazy Rich Asians news, Lord of the Rings news, Inside Out 2 box office, as well as a mini-review for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, before getting to our main review for this episode - Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In is a Hong Kong action film set in the walled city of Kowloon in t…

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116 Four J-horror shorts you can watch for FREE! The JFF Horror Shorts Competition 2024 56:37

1+ y ago56:37

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In this week's episode we took a look at four J-horror shorts from emerging Japanese directors that have excelled in their field: Best Wishes To All by Yuta Shimotsu, Closet by Hiroto Nakano, KARAKASA by Kenji Yamamoto and The Invitation by Hiroho Mieno. These four horror shorts are screening as part of a competition hosted by the Japanese Film Fes…

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115 FURIOSA: A Mad Max Saga. Are culture wars CRIPPLING perfectly good movies? 1:30:56

1+ y ago1:30:56

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In this week's episode we covered the Japanese Film Festival news and the Assassin's Creed Shadows scandal. We also did mini, spoiler-free reviews for the Fallout TV show, Fremont, and Atlas, before getting to the main review for this episode - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Furiosa acts as a prequel to the much celebrated Mad Max: Fury Road. Much like F…

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