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 the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises th...
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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 the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises th...
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 the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises th...
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 parts of East Asia - this is Three... Extremes. The first film we talk about is Dumplings from Hong Kong director, Fruit Chan - the story of a fadin...
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 sensitive topics - if you know you know. Because of this it was banished to the realm of cult cinema like many Miike joints before it. B...
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 how it stacks up against modern horror. Thavy then shares his first impressions of Silent Hill f, having just started playing the game. Set in 1960s...
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 continues to shape pop culture in surprising ways. Our main topic this week is The Shadow's Edge, the latest thriller starring Jackie Chan and Tony ...
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, before turning to the buzz around No Other Choice, the new thriller from Park Chan-wook that just premiered at TIFF. But the main event this week...
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 the teaser for season 2 of Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation - our favourite show to talk about. After that, we offer a mini‑review of Weap...
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 the link below to watch the teaser and, if you feel so inclined, visit the donations page. DON'T FRET PRECIOUS TEASER -- https://youtu.be/tsmB9...
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 three warriors from three moments in history, each struggling to stay alive in their own battles with a Predator Yautja. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian B...
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 the biggest names for that era - John Travolta and Christian Slater. With a screenplay from the writer of Speed (1994) and the director of ...
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 the first movie, you ask? Well, although A Better Tomorrow is probably the better movie, we personally find the sequel WAY more interesting. ...
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 a lot darker than we remembered - but it is still a beautiful movie! If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our weekly podc...
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 potentially Thavy's favorite action movie - of all time! If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our weekly podcast Two Asian Bloke...
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 franchise before pivoting to the dreamy indie romance Lost in Starlight. Finally, we share our thoughts on K-Pop: Demon Hunters, the animated action m...
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 quickly becoming one of our favorite K-dramas of the year. Before that, Danh shares some highlights from the Sydney Film Festival, includin...
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 Sally Hawkins, the film has garnered attention for its atmospheric tension and unsettling visuals. We discuss its standout moments, the performances...
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 adaptation might look like (spoiler: we’re cautiously optimistic). In our mini-review segment, we share thoughts on Sinners, a dark, stylish thriller t...
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-review segment, we discuss Warfare and how good it is. Our main topic this week is a deep dive into Havoc (2025) — the gritty new action film from...
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 heartfelt and poignant When Life Gives You Tangerines. starring the one and only IU. We explore its themes of resilience, growth, and the beauty of l...
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 Minus One — what direction might Toho take next, and can lightning strike twice? Finally, we get into the main topic of this episode: Ne Zha 2. We ...
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 the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises th...
