In this week's episode we invited our friend Aaron because he really likes the Scott Pilgrim franchise. We talked everything Scott Pilgrim, from the video game and graphic novels, to the live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, to the recent Netflix animated adaptation, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
 
Does this most recent adaptation tarnish the Scott Pilgrim legacy? Does it add any value? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
02:40 Aaron loves Scott Pilgrim
05:00 Thavy loves Edgar Wright
09:45 What is Scott Pilgrim even about?
12:50 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
15:15 A very deliberate misdirect
27:46 It gets whack... and woke
35:40 Fan service
37:37 Is this an anime?
42:00 Closing thoughts


What did you think of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off? Which has been your favorite iteration of this story so far?

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In this week's episode we talk about Coachella, the possible return of Durarara! and Baccano, an upcoming TMNT movie, Robot Dreams and Exuma.

We also review Late Night with the Devil, a recent horror from Australian writer and directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes, starring David Dastmalchian.
 
Is it possible for something to be middle-of-the-road but also very entertaining? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
03:40 Coachella
17:21 3 Durarara! and Baccano return
21:22 The Last Ronin movie
26:47 Robot Dreams
31:28 Night Swim and Exuma
37:32 Late Night with the Devil (spoiler-free)
59:58 SPOILERS


What did you think of Late Night with the Devil? What are your thoughts on AI?

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In this week's episode we talk about White Fever, the 3 Body Problem murder, David Chang chili crunch scandal, The Matrix 5 announcement, the Roundup: Punishment release date, and a trailer for Indian action movie simply titled Kill.

We also review Monkey Man, the new action film written by, directed by and starring Dev Patel - Prince Zuko himself.
 
Is Monkey Man problematic? Is it okay that we liked this a lot? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
02:10 White Fever
11:58 3 Body Problem murder
17:08 David Chang chili crunch controversy
20:20 The Matrix 5 announcement
25:44 The Roundup: Punishment release date
28:47 Kill trailer
32:38 Monkey Man review (spoiler-free)
1:00:17 SPOILERS


What did you think of Monkey Man? Do you have any info on the political elements of this film?

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In this week's episode we invite Yuta back on the show to talk about Japan's two big Oscar-winners for the year - Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron. We chat about the highs and lows of each movie and gush about our favourite grumpy prehistoric lizard - Hayao Miyazaki. 
 
Did these films deserve their respective Oscars? Is The Boy and the Heron Miyazaki's best movie? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
07:09 Snooty Awards shows
10:50 Godzilla Minus One (spoiler review)
40:02 The Boy and the Heron (spoiler review)


What did you think of Godzilla Minus One? What is your favourite Miyazaki movie?

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In this week's episode we review the Baby Assassins series of films and explore the differences between these action movies and the dad action movies of the likes of The Beekeeper and the Equalizer.
 
Are these movies a pleasant surprise or an upsetting mislead? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
01:20 WHWBW? (The Equalizer 3, Beekeeper and dad action)
16:27 Baby Assassins (spoiler review)
20:35 Japanese action direction
25:00 Bureaucracy and conflict
30:00 Gen Z's revenge
35:52 Is it an action film?
39:00 References
42:30 Which one is better?
48:40 Living in Japan is hard
55:15 Closing thoughts

What did you think of Baby Assassins? Do you prefer dad action?

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In this week's episode we review A Shop For Killers, an action thriller kdrama starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun, all about a college student that finds out that she is the heir to a black market arms dealing empire - and she is currently in the midst of a very hostile takeover.
 
Is this how assassin TV should be done? When will we let The Brothers Sun die? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
03:05 What Have We Been Watching? (Brush Up Life)
12:15 A Shop For Killers (spoiler-free)
14:43 Compared to The Brothers Sun
28:00 A bit mid?
36:22 The villains
42:50 Live action anime
51:21 SPOILERS
1:12:50 Closing thoughts

What did you think of A Shop For Killers? Has anyone seen The Killer's Shopping List?

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#ashopforkillers #kdrama #disneyplus #leedongwook #kimhyejun #이동욱 #김혜준

In this week's episode we review Scavengers Reign, an animated series about a group of scavengers trying to survive the beautiful but harsh environment of an alien planet.

Is this an underrated dark horse in a year of exceptional animation? How would we fare if we were stranded on a horrible nightmare planet? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
07:50 The survivors
16:46 The terrible planet
25:33 Animation and creatures
29:35 Great characters
35:53 SPOILERS
1:14:45 Closing thoughts

What did you think of this Scavengers Reign? Would you get a BINGE subscription for it?

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In this week's episode we review Badland Hunters, the South Korean action flick starring the biggest man in Daehanminguk.  Big punches, big guns, and the big man himself, Ma Dong Seok. What more could we ask for?

What sets this apart from other zombie films? Could we possibly get a sequel for this? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
01:20 What Have We Been Watching? (The Iron Claw)
08:01 Badland Hunters (spoiler-free)
14:10 Action and villains
19:15 Visuals and vibe
22:40 Unsatisfying punches?
31:42 SPOILERS
44:45 Closing thoughts

What did you think of this Badland Hunters? Would you be into a sequel?

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In this week's episode we talk about The Brothers Sun, the Netflix action  series starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, all about a family that is torn between a peaceful, happy family life and a life of crime that puts them at constant risk of death. 

Why were we so disappointed by this show? Spoiler alert - it's mostly Bruce-related. Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
03:10 What Have We Been Watching? (Kill Boksoon)
10:59 The Brothers Sun (spoiler-free)
16:45 Disappointingly inconsistent
24:40 The action is let down by the writing
31:40 The Asian identity formula
38:00 Nuance
44:56 SPOILERS
1:07:47 Closing thoughts

What did you think of this The Brothers Sun? Are you jazzed for a season 2?

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Happy Valentines Day everyone! In this week's episode we invite resident reality TV expert Nat to help us review the third and latest season of sexy Korean reality dating show - Single's Inferno, currently streaming on Netflix.

Is this simultaneously the best and worst season yet? Does Gwan Hee have any redeeming qualities? Let's discuss.

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00:00 The Start
05:35 The Lee Gwan-hee show
14:00 Twists and drama
28:20 Angry Gyu-ri
39:38 Thavy hates Min-ji
45:20 Danh hates Gwan-hee
50:50 Games and ongoing relationships
57:47 Closing thoughts

What did you think of this season of Single's Inferno? Were we too harsh on Gwan-hee?

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