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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 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 Weapons, the latest horror‑thriller from Zach Cregger - overhyped or masterpiece? Spoiler alert, it's neither.

But the main topic of this episode is Ghost Killer, directed by Kensuke Sonomura, from the team that brought us Baby Assassins. This Japanese supernatural action‑thriller sees college student Fumika Matsuoka become possessed by the vengeful ghost of hitman Hideo Kudo, sparking a relentless quest for justice from beyond the grave. We unpack everything from its inventive premise and blistering fight choreography to the star-making dual performance by Akari Takaishi and Masanori Mimoto. The film’s high-octane thrills and standout direction make it a riveting watch, even if the screenplay occasionally trips over its own ambition. 

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00:00 The Start
03:13 Don’t Fret Precious
11:53 Park Chan-wook WGA eviction
22:42 One Piece live-action season 2 teaser
30:15 Weapons mini-review
41:23 Ghost Killer REVIEW

Stay tuned for more updates on Don't Fret Precious - coming soon!

Watch the Don’t Fret Precious teaser: https://youtu.be/tsmB9-2uU_o

Support Don’t Fret Precious: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000SUTR3MAP/dont‑fret‑precious

Also tune into Bad Movies We Love Podcast where Danh recently guested and talked about 1996 cult superhero film - The Phantom: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Y1povNobc3yp7Z4UwghOD?si=ad4fae31cc004a9c

Have you had the chance to watch Ghost Killer yet? What did you think of that haunting blend of supernatural horror and martial arts spectacle? 

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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 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/tsmB9-2uU_o

DON'T FRET PRECIOUS Donations Page -- https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000SUTR3MAP/dont-fret-precious

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00:00 Police Story
30:17 Rumble in the Bronx
57:52 Who am I?
1:29:03 Shanghai Knights
 

What's your favourite Jackie Chan movie?

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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 three warriors from three moments in history, each struggling to stay alive in their own battles with a Predator Yautja.

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Also, check out Thavy's latest film project -  Don't Fret Precious.
https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000SUTR3MAP/dont-fret-precious

Official teaser -- https://youtu.be/tsmB9-2uU_o

A message from Thavy:
After 6 years away from the director's chair, this is my return - a passion project born from global anxieties and a refusal to censor bold, bizarre ideas. It's dark, weird, and at times, funny. If you're into the unsettling, the beautiful, and the completely unhinged - this film is for you.

👥 We’re an indie crew of passionate creatives and we’ve poured our hearts into this. Every bit of support helps us complete post-production and get this film into festivals worldwide.

👉 Watch the trailer. Like. Share. Spread the madness.


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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 the biggest names for that era - John Travolta and Christian Slater. 

With a screenplay from the writer of Speed (1994) and the director of Hard Boiled (1992), this production was primed for success.
So how did we end up with such a boring movie??

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00:00 The Start
02:17 The plot and characters
06:38 The action
10:43 The least John Woo film
14:26 Highs and lows
17:33 Closing thoughts

What do you think of Broken Arrow? What's your favorite John Woo movie?

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Big thanks to Shout Studios for restoring these films and bringing them to the public!

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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 the first movie, you ask? Well, although A Better Tomorrow is probably the better movie, we personally find the sequel WAY more interesting.

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 00:00 The Start
 01:07 We love this movie
 02:38 A Better Tomorrow sequel
 04:23 The feud between John Woo and Tsui Hark
 06:51 Kit and Ho's story
 09:32 Lung and Ken's story
 18:34 The final shootout
 23:21 Closing thoughts

What do you think of A Better Tomorrow II? What's your favorite John Woo movie?

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Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.

Big thanks to Shout Studios for restoring these films and bringing them to the public!

Watch John Woo movies!

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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 a lot darker than we remembered - but it is still a beautiful movie!

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00:00 The Start
00:26 A Better Tomorrow prequel
02:15 John Woo's darkest film
06:24 The action
11:58 The acting
16:14 Car stunts and injuries
23:36 Closing thoughts

What do you think of A Bullet in the Head? What's your favorite John Woo movie?

Let us know in the comments or contact us at [email protected]

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Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.

Big thanks to Shout Studios for restoring these films and bringing them to the public!

Watch John Woo movies!

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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 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 Blokes, where we chat about Asian pop culture.

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00:00 The Start
01:03 John Woo and heroic bloodshed
04:38 Hard Boiled and Shout Studios
07:01 The plot and craft
10:33 Chow Yun Fat and Tony Leung
15:00 317
19:33 Funny and cool bits
23:53 Closing thoughts

What do you think of Hard Boiled? What's your favorite John Woo movie?

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Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.

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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 franchise before pivoting to the dreamy indie romance Lost in Starlight. Finally, we share our thoughts on K-Pop: Demon Hunters, the animated action musical where sparkly idols do battle with literal demons - a surprise hit for both of us.

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00:00 The Start
02:49 28 Years Later (spoiler-free)
30:25 Predator: Killer of Killers
49:09 Lost in Starlight
1:04:36 KPop Demon Hunters
1:26:48 Closing thoughts

Have you seen 28 Years Later yet? Which long-running franchise do you think still has creative legs?

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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 quickly becoming one of our favorite K-dramas of the year.

Before that, Danh shares some highlights from the Sydney Film Festival, including his thoughts on Together (2024), a melancholic look at love and loneliness, and the surreal cult classic Angel’s Egg. He also recaps an unforgettable panel featuring Hideo Kojima and George Miller—yes, that actually happened!

Meanwhile, Thavy gives a brief (and very honest) mini-review of the upcoming Minecraft Movie—does it mine any new ground?

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00:00 The Start
02:35 The Minecraft Movie
16:16 Sydney Film Festival
33:35 Tastefully Yours

Have you been watching Tastefully Yours? What’s your favorite K-drama comfort food pairing?

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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 Sally Hawkins, the film has garnered attention for its atmospheric tension and unsettling visuals. We discuss its standout moments, the performances, and whether it lives up to the hype. 

Before that, we take a look at Silent Hill f, the upcoming installment in the iconic horror game franchise, and share our thoughts on the new trailer. In our mini-review segment, we explore Sumala, an Indonesian horror film currently streaming on Netflix, which draws inspiration from a chilling urban legend. 

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00:00 – The Start 

03:45 – Silent Hill f New Trailer 

12:21 – Sumala Mini-Review 

28:08 – Bring Her Back (Spoiler-Free) 

51:35 – Bring Her Back (Spoilers) 

Have you seen Bring Her Back? What did you think of its eerie atmosphere and the performances? 

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