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  168 - James Pax "Lightning" on Big Trouble in Little China and The Heroic Trio 06.08.2026 36min

  🎬 JAMES PAX IS COMING TO MELBOURNE! On Saturday, August 29, James Pax - aka Lightning from Big Trouble in Little China - is bringing a special retrospective double feature to The Astor Theatre in Melbourne, featuring Big Trouble in Little China (1986) and The Heroic Trio (1993). The event includes live Q&As, meet & greet opportunities, autograph sessions and VIP experiences with James. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://kungfulegends.com/australia BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW — WE'LL SE...
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  The Killer (1989) extended audio - John Woo-LY 30.07.2026 33min

  We're wrapping up John Woo-LY 2026 with what many consider to be the definitive John Woo film: The Killer (1989). This isn't just another great Hong Kong action movie. It's arguably the purest expression of John Woo's creative vision—the film where he had almost complete artistic control from start to finish, refining everything that made him one of the most influential action directors of all time. Heroic Bloodshed. Dual pistols. Slow motion. Brotherhood. Betrayal. White doves. It's all here...
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  Hard Target 1993 (Extended audio) - John Woo-LY 23.07.2026 27min

  Next up on John Woo-LY 2026 is Hard Target (1993), John Woo's explosive first foray into Hollywood. And who better to help introduce Woo to the American film industry than the all-American action hero of the '90s... Jean-Claude Van Damme. Hard Target is widely regarded as the first major Hollywood studio film directed by a Chinese—and more broadly, an Asian—director. Universal reportedly had concerns about whether Woo could direct a big-budget American production with his limited English, but...
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  Heroes Shed No Tears (extended audio) 16.07.2026 25min

  We're continuing John Woo-LY 2026 with perhaps the strangest film in John Woo's entire filmography. Heroes Shed No Tears (1984) wasn't a passion project. It was a movie made out of contractual obligation, shelved for two years by its production company, and only released after the enormous success of A Better Tomorrow turned John Woo into one of Hong Kong cinema's hottest directors. It's safe to say this is the John Woo film he would probably rather you forgot. The film follows a group of m...
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  A Better Tomorrow (extended audio) - John Woo-LY 09.07.2026 30min

  Welcome to John Woo-LY 2026, where for the month of July we're celebrating the legendary director of Hong Kong action cinema, John Woo. Every week we'll be revisiting one of his defining films and asking the important questions: do they still hold up, and where do they rank in one of cinema's greatest filmographies? We're kicking things off with A Better Tomorrow (1986), the film that launched John Woo into stardom and popularised the Heroic Bloodshed subgenre. If you've ever wondered where ...
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  167 - Colony REVIEW! Train to Busan with sticky zombies 30.06.2026 1u 7min

  Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with a review of one of our most anticipated South Korean films of the year: Colony. From director Yeon Sang-ho, the filmmaker behind Train to Busan, Colony assembles an incredible cast including Jun Ji-hyun, Ji Chang-wook, Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Hyun-been, and Go Soo for some sticky zombie action. Expectations were high... perhaps dangerously high. In this episode, we discuss what worked, what didn't, and whether Colony is able to set itself apart from Yeon Sang-...
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  166 - New Group Review + Fantastic Film Festival Highlights 28.05.2026 1u 14min

  Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with Korean cinema hype, Fantastic Film Festival highlights, and one of the strangest J-horror comedies we’ve seen in a while. We kick things off by talking about several upcoming South Korean films that already have us cautiously optimistic. There’s Hope from Na Hong-jin, best known for The Wailing, The Brigands of Rattlecreek from Park Chan-wook of Oldboy fame, and Colony from Yeon Sang-ho, director of Train to Busan. In other words, South Korean genre cine...
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  165 - Big Trouble in Little China Retrospective! They don't make them like this anymore... 18.05.2026 1u 17min

  Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with another edition of Show-and-Tell, where guests bring an Asian film that means something to them and we dive into why it matters. This time, friend of the show Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast joins us to talk about Big Trouble in Little China — the cult 1980s classic directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. Part martial arts movie, part fantasy adventure, and big-time box office bomb, Big Trouble in Little China has built a massive cult ...
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  164 - Exit 8 REVIEW! Have babies... or else 04.05.2026 55min

  Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with Coachella complaints and a deep dive into Exit 8. We kick things off with a discussion about this year’s Coachella. Or more specifically, Thavy has a big whinge. From Justin Bieber’s allegedly “lazy” set to the invasion of the influencers, we ask the important question: is modern festival culture cooked? After that, we move into our main topic: Exit 8, a Japanese liminal space horror film based on the indie game of the same name. Set in an endlessly loo...
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  163 - Battle Royale Is Brutal… and Still Absolutely SLAPS 23.04.2026 1u 15min

  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 char...
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  162 - Save the Green Planet vs Bugonia Review 13.04.2026 1u 9min

  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 a...
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  161 - Best (and Worst) Movies of 2025! 18.03.2026 1u 33min

  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 fe...
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  160 - Blades of the Guardians Review! Big comeback for wuxia and Jet Li?? 10.03.2026 1u

  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 w...
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  159 - Rental Family & Scarlet Review 24.02.2026 1u 15min

  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 li...
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  158 - No Other Choice, Iron Lung, Send Help and *sigh* Return to Silent Hill 16.02.2026 1u 21min

  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-funde...
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  Rush Hour (1998) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary 29.01.2026 27min

  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 superstardo...
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  City Hunter (1993) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary 22.01.2026 25min

  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. If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out ou...
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  The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary 15.01.2026 27min

  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? If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our we...
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  Armour of God (1986) extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary 08.01.2026 30min

  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. If you enjoy content like this,...
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  157 - Wicked REVIEW! It's just The Dark Knight for chicks 31.12.2025 1u 12min

  In this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, we finally review Wicked: Part 1 and Wicked: For Good. Why, you might ask? Well, these two movies happen to be directed by a man that has been mentioned on the podcast quite a bit, usually in a negative context - Jon M. Chu. So what did we think of this series of movies, which are in a genre of film that we're not huge fans of, based on source material that we have little interest in, directed by a man of whom we are not fans? Well, you'll hav...