Two Asian Blokes Podcast is back with a special guest episode — featuring Sam from You, Me, and a Podcast — for another edition of Show-and-Tell.

In this recurring segment, we invite guests to bring an Asian film that means something to them… and this time, Sam has chosen a heavy hitter: Battle Royale.

Which also happens to be Thavy’s favourite movie. No pressure.

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, Battle Royale is a cult classic that blends brutal violence, social commentary, and unforgettable characters. In this episode, we break down the film’s production, its stacked cast, our favourite scenes, and the themes that have kept it relevant for over two decades.

We also discuss how Fukasaku’s World War II experiences shaped the film, spotlight performances like Chiaki Kuriyama, and ask the important question: how long would we actually survive in a Battle Royale scenario?

(Answer: not long.)

From its most hard-to-watch moments to its lasting legacy in pop culture, we dissect why Battle Royale remains one of the most influential and delightfully gruesome films ever made.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Meet Sam (You, Me, and a Podcast)
03:55 About You, Me and a Podcast
07:35 Sam’s Movie Taste
12:52 Battle Royale (2000) – Review & Discussion
28:03 The Battle Royale Cast
33:38 Kinji Fukasaku’s WWII Experience & Influence
39:15 Favourite Scenes from Battle Royale
44:55 Themes & Social Commentary
58:49 Chiaki Kuriyama Spotlight
1:01:54 The Ending Explained & Message
1:04:02 Most Hard-to-Watch Moments
1:08:21 Pitching a Bad Hollywood Remake
1:12:32 Final Thoughts

💬 What’s your favourite scene from Battle Royale?
And how long do you think you’d last?

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Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with “What Have We Been Watching?” and a deep dive into Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia.

After a trip to Japan and a short break from recording, we bring back one of our favourite segments: What Have We Been Watching? — where we catch up on recent releases, hidden gems, and everything in between.

This week, we discuss films like Ready or Not 2, They Will Kill You, War Machine, The Fable, Jurassic World Rebirth, and The Wrecking Crew — a mix of new releases and chaotic viewing choices.

But the main event is a comparison between the cult South Korean dark comedy Save the Green Planet! and its 2025 American remake Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

We break down:

•  How the remake compares to the original 
•  The differences in tone, violence, and storytelling 
•  Whether the “weirdness” translates across cultures 
•  And which version ultimately works better 

Does Bugonia successfully reinterpret a cult classic, or does Save the Green Planet! still stand on its own?

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Podcast Returns + Japan Trip
02:09 What Have We Been Watching? (Movie Catch-Up)
02:45 Thavy’s Picks – Ready or Not 2 & They Will Kill You
12:07 Danh’s Picks – War Machine, Jurassic World Rebirth & The Fable
20:57 Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia – Movie Comparison
24:00 Save the Green Planet! (2003) – Original Film Breakdown
28:12 Comparing the Violence
32:28 Comparing Plot & Music
35:50 Comparing the Tone & Weirdness
38:51 Comparing Themes & Messaging
45:32 Which Version Do We Prefer?
53:27 Spoiler Discussion

💬 Which version do you prefer — Save the Green Planet! or Bugonia?

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Two Asian Blokes Podcast celebrates the 2026 Academy Awards by ranking our Top 10 Movies of 2025.

Awards season is here, which means it’s time to look back at the best (and unfortunately, the worst) films we watched over the past year. Before we get to the good stuff, we briefly revisit some of the more… memorable misfires of 2025 — because not every movie can be an Oscar contender.

From there, we count down our Top 10 Movies of 2025, featuring a mix of blockbuster hits, hidden gems, and a few personal favourites that may or may not align with the Academy’s taste. We also highlight a handful of honourable mentions that just missed the cut but are still well worth your time.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Top 10 Movies of 2025
04:21 Worst Movies of 2025 (Biggest Disappointments)
09:21 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #10
15:02 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #9
19:20 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #8
26:13 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #7
34:52 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #6
40:35 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #5
46:14 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #4
56:30 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #3
1:05:10 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #2
1:14:16 Honourable Mentions – Best Movies That Didn’t Make the Top 10
1:23:44 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #1 (Best Movie of the Year)

💬 What were your top movies of 2025?
Did the Oscars get it right this year?

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Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a quick chat about the announcement of a new Evangelion series and the online backlash surrounding a K-Pop festival planned at Belfast. After that, we dive into our main topic: a spoiler-free review and discussion of the Chinese live-action adaptation of Blades of the Guardians.

Based on the popular Chinese comic series, Blades of the Guardians brings martial arts spectacle back to the big screen with a stacked lineup of talent across generations of action cinema. Featuring performances from Wu Jing and a long-awaited return from Jet Li, with legendary action choreography from Yuen Woo-ping acting as director, the film carries the legacy of wuxia filmmaking on its shoulders.

So the question becomes: does it deliver?

In this episode, we break down what works in Blades of the Guardians and where it struggles. We discuss the performances, the costuming and production design, the storytelling, and of course the action sequences. With three generations of martial arts cinema represented in one film, we also explore whether Blades of the Guardians successfully reinvigorates the wuxia genre for modern audiences — or whether the more contemporary elements dilute the charm of classic wuxia storytelling.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Happy Lunar New Year! + Podcast Introduction
03:51 New Evangelion Series Discussion (Neon Genesis Evangelion Franchise Update)
06:27 K-Pop Festival Backlash in Belfast Explained
11:06 Blades of the Guardians – Spoiler-Free Review
14:34 Blades of the Guardians Plot Breakdown
18:48 Modern Filmmaking Trends vs Wuxia
25:32 Blades of the Guardians Action Scenes Analysis
29:33 Best Characters in Blades of the Guardians
32:07 Will Blades of the Guardians Become a Classic?
37:23 Blades of the Guardians Spoiler Discussion

💬 What did you think of Blades of the Guardians?
Does it bring wuxia back in style, or should the genre stick to tradition?

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On this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes Podcast we take a look at two very different films: Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser, and Scarlet, the new animated feature from Mamoru Hosoda.

One is a live-action dramedy led by an Oscar-winning comeback king. The other is the latest anime film from one of Japan’s most celebrated directors. Naturally, we have opinions.

🎭 Rental Family (2026) – Starring Brendan Fraser, Rental Family follows a man who can be hired to play whatever role your life is missing. Heartfelt? Manipulative? Both? We break down Fraser’s performance, the film’s emotional core, and whether this high-concept premise earns its sentiment — or rents it by the hour.

🌸 Scarlet (2026) – The newest animated film from Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Belle). Known for blending sweeping fantasy with deeply personal themes, Hosoda returns with another ambitious anime feature. Does Scarlet reach the emotional heights of his best work, or does it get lost in its own visual beauty? We discuss the animation, themes, storytelling, and whether it stands among the strongest anime films of the decade.

From Hollywood dramedy to prestige Japanese animation, we compare tones, ambition, and execution — and debate which film actually delivers on its promise.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 The Preamble
04:47 Rental Family (spoiler-free review)
27:48 Scarlet (spoiler-free review)
43:06 SPOILERS for Scarlet

💬 What did you think of Rental Family and Scarlet?
Is Brendan Fraser still on a career high? Does Scarlet rank among Hosoda’s best? Let us know in the comments.

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Two Asian Blokes Podcast is back for a new year and we have a new years resolution - less slop for 2026!

Well, three out of four ain't bad.

We're kicking off the year with four big reviews.

🎮 Return to Silent Hill (2026) – A new adaptation of Silent Hill 2, directed by Christophe Gans, who also helmed the 2006 Silent Hill movie. What's the worst that can happen? This movie, that's what.

🚀 Iron Lung (2026) – The indie horror film based on the cult video game by David Szymanski, crowd-funded and starring Markiplier. After briefly hitting #1 at the US box office, it mysteriously vanished from the charts. Is Iron Lung a win for indie filmmaking and YouTuber-driven cinema, or a vanity project floating in deep space?

🩸 Send Help (2026) – The latest horror film from legendary director Sam Raimi, best known for The Evil Dead. Does this new release show the signature Raimi flair, or is it a product of modern studio horror trends?

🎬 No Other Choice (2026) – A gripping Korean thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin. How does this film compare to Park Chan-wook’s previous masterpieces, and where does it rank in his filmography?

From psychological horror and cosmic dread to auteur cinema and Korean film analysis, we break it all down.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:48 Return to Silent Hill Review
20:39 Iron Lung Review
37:23 Send Help Review
48:57 No Other Choice Review

💬 What did you think of these films?
Which 2026 release surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!

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We’re wrapping up Jackie Chan-uary with a fan favourite: Rush Hour (1998). With a fourth Rush Hour film reportedly in development, now’s the perfect time to revisit this iconic 90s action comedy that paired Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker for the first time.

In this review, we break down why Rush Hour worked so well - its chemistry, action, and cultural impact and how its racial humour reflects the tensions of 1990s America. It’s a movie that helped launch Jackie Chan into Hollywood superstardom… even if you have to wince through a few jokes along the way.

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00:00 Intro – Why Rush Hour still matters
03:33 Race & comedy in 1990s Hollywood
05:19 Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker’s perfect chemistry
10:06 East Meets West – cultural clash as comedy
12:25 Camel's hump
15:50 The best thing about Rush Hour
18:10 Bloopers & end credits outtakes
19:15 Final thoughts – does Rush Hour hold up?

What do you think of Rush Hour? What's your favorite Jackie Chan movie?

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Jackie Chan-uary continues with City Hunter (1993) - a live-action film adaptation of the popular manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. 

This is indeed a strange addition to Jackie Chan's library, with over-the-top cartoony action and humour befitting of its origins in Japanese manga.

Does this movie succeed as an adaptation or does it stand on its own as a fun Jackie Chan movie? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
00:58 A manga adaptation
04:32 The Ero
06:54 The body count
09:42 The characters
13:43 Fight scenes
18:37 City Hunter (2024)
19:48 Uncomfortable humour
21:24 Closing thoughts

What do you think of City Hunter? What's your favorite Jackie Chan movie?

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We're continuing Jackie Chan-uary with Drunken Master II (1994), or The Legend of Drunken Master as it was called in the West.

This is probably Jackie Chan's last Chinese masterpiece and paved the way for his success in the West - ironic considering the nationalist themes running through this movie.

But still, who doesn't enjoy watching Wong Fei-hung drink a bunch of industrial grade alcohol before kicking some hanjian butt?

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00:00 The Start
02:01 You can't beat white people
03:28 The opening
05:00 Lau Kar-leung
07:02 Ti Lung and Anita Mui
08:48 A timeless movie
10:56 Themes
13:22 Mates
15:01 Bad guys and bad dubbing
16:30 The fights
18:53 The final battle
20:25 The true ending
24:02 closing thoughts

What do you think of Drunken Master II? What's your favorite Jackie Chan movie?

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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!

Starting with Armour of God (1986) - Jackie Chan's first attempt to do an Indiana Jones movie. And just like an Indiana Jones movie, there are some bits that would cause Disney to put one of their trigger warnings up before the start of the movie. Y'all know what I'm talking about.

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00:00 The Start
02:22 Jackie Chan's Indiana Jones
04:30 Plot and characters
06:06 Violent comedy
09:57 Jackie Chan is a chauvinistic pig
11:01 The car chase
15:17 Two infiltrations
16:53 Jackie fights four ladies
20:52 Jackie's big accident
22:30 Closing thoughts

What do you think of Armour of God? What's your favorite Jackie Chan movie?

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