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...

In this special bonus episode of Two Asian Blokes, Danh celebrates Christmas by sitting down with the director and leads of an upcoming indie film, A Christmas Party, Alex Helmer, Jaxon Keller, and Sarah-Grace Donnelly. A Christmas Party is an irreverent Christmas comedy about two childhood friends reconnecting at an awkward family Christmas party, and all the drama, laughs, and love that comes with the holiday season. Follow Alex and A Christmas Party via the links below: FOLLOW A Christmas ...

In this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, we took a look at a couple of hot South Korean Netflix titles that explore politics, deception, and systemic corruption for the sake of saving face... not really, though. First we take a look at Good News, a dark comedy political thriller directed by Byun Sung-hyun (Kill Boksoon), starring Hong Kyun and Sul Kyung-gu. In the 1970s, hijackers take over a Japanese flight. They demand a course to Pyongyang, but a mysterious mastermind devises an absurd ...

Yes, it's another compilation. You might be wondering, "What are these lazy a-holes doin at Two Asian Blokes HQ?" Well, we're playing video games. Check out our YouTube channel for Part 3 of our videos where we are determined to get the third and final ending in Silent Hill f. While you're there you can check out the videos for this series where we examined four movies from the legendary director of Hong Kong action cinema - the one and only John Woo. Silent Hill f -- https://youtu.be/vZqhhHd...

First of all, apologies for the poor sound quality. Danh recorded with the wrong mic. Big thank you to Rizky for salvaging it as best he could. In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we talk about a bunch of recent monster movies. First we review Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, a movie about a horrible monster, but actually he is misunderstood and handsome and has generational trauma. Next we review Predator Badlands, a movie about a remorseless killing machine, but actually he's brave an...

Danh is on holiday so let's get pumped for Jackie CHAN-uary 2026 by listening to a compilation of Jackie Chan reviews from Jackie CHAN-uary 2025! SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Wheels on Meals 26:42 The Myth 56:27 Mr. Nice Guy 1:23:46 The Karate Kid (2010) What’s your favourite Jackie Chan film? What would you like to see us cover in 2026? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at t...

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re talking all things Timo Tjahjanto — Indonesia’s master of mayhem and one of the most exciting action directors working today. We kick things off by chatting about the recent announcement that Timo will be directing The Beekeeper 2, starring none other than Jason Statham. What does this pairing mean for the future of Western action cinema, and how might Timo’s brutal, kinetic style translate to a Hollywood sequel? Next, we dive into our review of Nobo...

This week for Spook-tober we are joined by special guest Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast to talk about The Medium (2021), a criminally unseen, joint Thai-South Korean production from Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter), produced and co-written by South Korean director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing). The movie, ร่างทรง Rang Song, tells the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises th...

For this week's episode of Spook-tober, we are joined by Kyle of the What Kind of Asian Are You? podcast. Kyle specializes in sharing stories of Asian diaspora from all across the globe, so we thought it would be fitting for him to help us talk about an anthology film featuring three short films from three acclaimed directors from three different parts of East Asia - this is Three... Extremes. The first film we talk about is Dumplings from Hong Kong director, Fruit Chan - the story of a fadin...

In the first of a series of guest episodes we have leading up to Halloween, we invited Nick Sheist of the Bad Movies We Love podcast onto the show to watch and share his thoughts on Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller Lesson of Evil. Based on Yusuke Kishi's novel of the same name, this film has been criticised for its debatable taste in the handling of sensitive topics - if you know you know. Because of this it was banished to the realm of cult cinema like many Miike joints before it. B...

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re diving headfirst into spooky season with a lineup full of eerie vibes and supernatural chaos. We kick things off with a mini-review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure (1997), a slow-burn psychological thriller that’s lingered with both of us long after watching. We chat about its legacy, the unsettling tone, and how it stacks up against modern horror. Thavy then shares his first impressions of Silent Hill f, having just started playing the game. Set in 1960s...

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a meandering conversation that touches on everything from modern Australian cinema to the explosive success of Kpop Demon Hunters, which has just become the most-watched film on Netflix. We chat about what this means for positive representation in media and how the globalisation of Kpop continues to shape pop culture in surprising ways. Our main topic this week is The Shadow's Edge, the latest thriller starring Jackie Chan and Tony ...

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we dive into early reactions to Resident Evil 9, the latest installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise — is the hype justified, or are we in for more formulaic frights? Then we break down the trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3 and speculate on where the story might be heading next, before turning to the buzz around No Other Choice, the new thriller from Park Chan-wook that just premiered at TIFF. But the main event this week...

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 Weap...

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...

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. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian B...

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 ...

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.  ...

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! If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our weekly podc...

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 Bloke...