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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 adaptation might look like (spoiler: we’re cautiously optimistic).

In our mini-review segment, we share thoughts on Sinners, a dark, stylish thriller that’s doing some interesting things with genre blending.

Our main topic this week is Holy Night: Demon Hunters — a wild Korean action-horror film packed with jump scares and Don Lee delivering big punches. But does it work? Is Holy Night: Demon Hunters a franchise in the making or just a confused mess? Tune in for our spoiler-filled review and discussion.

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00:00 – The Start
 02:01 – We watched Hard Boiled in cinemas!
12:30 – Miramax buys How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
16:32 – Elden Ring movie adaptation
22:18 – Sinners REVIEW
40:21 – Holy Night: Demon Hunters REVIEW (spoilers)

Have you seen Holy Night: Demon Hunters? Did the holy bullets and demon slayings work for you or was it too much chaos? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]

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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-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 Gareth Evans, starring Tom Hardy. We unpack the intense choreography, brutal fight sequences, and dark neo-noir tone that defines this Havoc movie. As a Netflix original, Havoc pushes boundaries in the action genre, and we break down why it might just be one of the most memorable entries in recent years. If you're looking for a spoiler-filled Havoc review, this is the episode for you.

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00:00 – The Start
03:25 – John Wick spin-off news
11:22 – 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards
17:41 – Squid Game Season 3 trailer
24:06 – Warfare mini-review
43:46 – Havoc (spoiler review)

Have you watched Havoc yet? What did you think of Tom Hardy's performance and Gareth Evans’ direction? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]

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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 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 life's unexpected twists, all while reflecting on how it resonates with us in today’s world.

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00:00 – The Start
06:18 – SNSD in Ballerina
09:54 – Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis join Shogun Season 2
16:20 – Until Dawn mini-review
29:00 – When Life Gives You Tangerines (non-spoilers)
55:23 – SPOILERS

Have you watched When Life Gives You Tangerines? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]

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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 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 give our spoiler-free thoughts on how it stacks up to the original, what it brings to the table in terms of animation and mythology, and whether it lives up to the legend and indeed deserves its massive box office success.

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00:00 – The Start (and Coachella)
 09:17 – Predator: Killer of Killers trailer
15:08 – Godzilla Minus One sequel confirmed
23:23 – Ne Zha 2 (non-spoilers)
55:14 – SPOILERS

Have you watched Ne Zha 2? Did you spend $40k on tickets? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected].

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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 packed cinema? Cast your vote in the comments!

We also cover the latest news from the world of gaming and film, including the anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. What features do we hope to see, and what could it mean for Nintendo's next-gen titles? Plus, we react to the surprise announcement of a Death Stranding live-action movie. Can Kojima’s surreal storytelling translate to the big screen?

Finally, we dive into the main topic of this episode: Netflix’s new Devil May Cry animated series. With Castlevania as the spiritual predecessor, can this adaptation live up to the hype? We break down the style, tone, and how well it captures the chaotic energy of the beloved Capcom franchise — spoiler-free at first, with a spoiler section at the end for those who’ve already binged it.

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00:00 – The Start
 03:33 – Who will watch A Minecraft Movie
09:45 – Nintendo Switch 2 launch
16:25 – Death Stranding movie
22:02 – Devil May Cry for Netflix
45:50 – SPOILERS

Would you brave A Minecraft Movie on opening weekend? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected].

Also check us out on Bad Movies We Love podcast where we talked about Jet Li's The One -- https://open.spotify.com/show/1Y1povNobc3yp7Z4UwghOD?si=D-i8SYGrQ3O47ZBaUAqV2Q

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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 Last Airbender animated movie, John Wick 5 confirmation, and the Karate Kid Legends trailer.

We then switch gears to give a spoiler-free mini-review of A Working Man — the next in the Jason-Statham-has-a-regular-job-but-his-real-job-is-ass-kicking series of films. Does it stack up to The Beekeeper? Tune in to find out!

Finally, we review the Taiwanese horror comedy Dead Talents Society (2024), directed by John Hsu. Set in a fictional underworld where ghosts compete to haunt humans, the film follows a rookie ghost (Gingle Wang) as she navigates her journey under the tutelage of a washed-up diva and a passionate agent. Is this unique blend of horror and comedy worth your time? Listen in for our full review.

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00:00 - The Start
 03:52 - Silent Hill F trailer
 13:42 - Death Stranding 2 trailer
 22:30 - New Avatar animated movie
 28:03 - John Wick 5 confirmation
 32:04 - Karate Kid Legends trailer
 37:05 - A Working Man mini-review
 49:43 - Dead Talents Society review

What did you think of Dead Talents Society? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at [email protected].

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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, we share our spoiler-free mini-review of One Of Them Days, a film that blends humor and heart. How does it measure up? Tune in to find out!

Finally, we get into the main review of the episode, Mickey 17 directed by Bong Joon-ho, starring Robert Pattinson. We dive into this sci-fi adventure (spoiler-free) and discuss why it is failing at the box office, followed by a spoiler-filled discussion where we dig deeper into the plot and characters.

Timecodes:

00:00 - The Start
 02:14 - All You Need Is Kill anime
07:41 - Mortal Kombat 2 first images
14:34 - Happy Gilmore 2 trailer
18:34 - One Of Them Days mini-review
25:27 - Mickey 17 review (spoiler-free)
47:55 - SPOILERS

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What did you think of Mickey 17? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at [email protected].

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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 Osgood Perkins' eerie film The Monkey. What makes these films stand out in the thriller and horror genres? Listen to find out!

The main review of this episode focuses on The Prosecutor (2025), an action-packed courtroom drama starring Donnie Yen. We explore how Yen brings his martial arts mastery to the courtroom, delivering explosive action both in and outside of the legal world. This spoiler review segment examines the film's plot, characters, and whether it can satisfy fans of both courtroom dramas and action movies.

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00:00 The Start (sad news)
08:52 Audition remake
17:19 Presence review (spoiler-free)
25:43 The Monkey review (spoiler-free)
31:43 The Prosecutor (SPOILER REVIEW)

What did you think of The Prosecutor? Is Donnie Yen your favorite martial artist and action star? Let us know in the comments or contact us at [email protected].

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#DonnieYen #TheProsecutor #AuditionRemake #PresenceFilm #TheMonkeyMovie #CourtroomDrama #MartialArtsMovies #AsianCinema #ActionThriller #FilmReview #StevenSoderbergh #OsgoodPerkins #DonnieYenAction

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 things.

 
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00:00 The Start (Monster Hunter Wilds)
06:12 The Oscars
29:10 IU The Winning Concert
55:08 Do you know IU? Quiz time!
1:29:02 The End

Are you here for The Oscars or for IU?
 
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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 further. 

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00:00 The Preamble
05:08 Identity
08:03 The 'Analysis'
21:13 STRATEGY
25:05 The 'Analysis'
38:35 The Wrap up

What's your favorite out of these songs? Do you want to see more Western features in Kpop? 

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