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Asian Cinema Film Club

Brainstew Productions

A bi-weekly podcast which aims to provide an introduction to the exciting world of Asian cinema. Each episode sees Elwood and Stephen highlighting a different film worth discovering as well as discussing a wide variety of topics relating from actor / director profiles through to exploring the more random aspects of this fascinating field.

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All Episodes

00:49:40

The Battle Royale Podcast #1 - The BR Act

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/07/20

Welcome to a brand new bonus show as Elwood and Stephen start thier chapter by chapter analysis of the cult classic "Battle Royale" not only looking at the film and the impact it had on Asian cinema ushering in alongside Audition and The Ring a revived intrest in Asian Cinema, but also comparing the film to the original novel and manga adaptation as they set out on the mother of all deep dives. On this episode we look at Shuya Nanahara, the Battle Royale act and the youth uprising it was designed to

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02:01:55

A.C. Film Club #51 - Snowpiercer

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/07/13

It's a change of pace on this episode as we look at Bong Joon-Ho's english language debut "Snowpiercer" as we look at it's problematic distribution to the UK, the clashes with Harvey Weinstein and the deeper themes when we deep dive into the film with Em from Verbal Diorama Also make sure you check out our show sponsor Yes Please Vintage for a great selection of vintage homewares and second hand clothing

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02:57:28

Top Asian Cinema - The Next 50

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/06/27

25 episodes ago Elwood and Stephen shared thier top 50 Asian Cinema and now having just celebrated episode #50 they reveal what thier next 50 would be on the list as they make it a full 100 in this weighty chunk of podcast goodness.

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01:35:49

A.C. Film Club #50 - Seven Samurai

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/06/11

What better way to mark such a milestone than checking out Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" which would not only be remade in the west as "The Magnificent Seven" but also layed the foundations for many of the action movie tropes so commonplace now. Check out our sponser Yes Please Vintage for a great selection of hand picked and highly curated vintage, second-hand and upcycled housewares & clothing. Note: Sorry for any audio issues due to a synch issue.

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01:34:23

A.C Film Club #49 - A Bittersweet Life

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/05/26

On this episode we check out Kim Jee-woon's revenge thriller "A Bittersweet life" as Kim Sun-woo (Lee Byung-hun) goes after his former boss when his refusal to do a job lands him with dire concequences. Also check out our new sponser Yes Please Vintage for a great selection of hand picked and highly curated vintage, second-hand and upcycled housewares & clothing.

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01:50:08

A.C. Film Club #48 - Once Upon A Time In China 2

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/05/04

On this episode we are joined by Jeanette Ward (The Mundane Adventures of a Fangirl) to discuss the martial arts classic "Once Upon A Time In China 2" as Jet Li returns as Wong Fei-hung who this time joins forces with a nationalistic militia to overthrow the colonialist powers intent on taking over China. Best remembered for the showdown between Jet Li and Donnie Yen here making his first leading role appearence a fight that we would have to wait until "Hero" to finally see the rematch between these

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01:25:17

A.C. Film Club #47 - God of Gamblers

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/04/22

Elwood and Stephen check out a Hong Kong cinema classic as Chow Yun Fat stars as Ko Chun the titular God of Gamblers, a high stakes gambler with a fondness for chocolate and jade pinky rings, who after being knocked unconcious suffers amnesia while being gets taken in by Andy Lau's mediocre gambler Little Knife who sees an oppotunity to exploit Ko Chun's abilities. We also look at the film making legacy of Wong Jing and the numerous spin offs the film inspired, attend a virtual Babymetal concert

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01:34:29

A.C. Film Club #46 - A Touch of Sin

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/04/06

On this episode we check out Jia Zhangke's 2013 A Touch of Sin as he draws from the headlines to craft four tales about the division between the rich and poor against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China often with bloody results.

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01:32:11

A.C. Film Club #45 - Tetsuo The Iron Man / Tetsuo 2:...

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/03/23

On this episode we check out a double feature from one of our most requested directors Shinya Tsukamoto as we look at look at the cult favourites Tetsuo The Iron Man in which after running over a metal fetishist a saleryman finds himself cursed with a disease which is slowly turning his skin metal. We also look at it's big budget sequel Tetsuo 2: Body Hammer which this time sees a saleryman trying to get his son back from a gang of skinhead while his body becomes a living weapon. We also look at

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01:23:42

A.C. Film Club #44 - Mother

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/03/01

Fresh off his historic win at the Oscars on this episode we look at one of the more overlooked titles in Bong Joon-Ho's filmography "Mother" in which Kim Hye-ja play the widowed mother who sets out to clear her mentally handicaped son's name when he is arrested for the murder of a young girl. We also look at what his Oscar win could potentially mean for Asian cinema, look at the upcoming Godzilla Monopoly and Gamera Boxset plus much more!!

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01:23:33

A.C. Film Club #43 - Tokyo Drifter

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/02/16

On this episode we look at the cinema of cool with Seijun Suzuki's "Tokyo Drifter" which along with "Branded to Kill" saw him blacklisted by the Nikkatsu as he set out to create somthing alot more diffrent than the typical Yakuza fare he'd previously been associated with as here enforcer Tetsuya "Phoenix Tetsu" Hondo is forced to become a drifter when his boss disolves the gang and a real estate scam orchestred by thier rivals sees him soon having to evade the hitman "Viper" Tatsuzo in a yakuza

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01:23:56

A.C. Film Club #42 - Peppermint Candy

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/02/03

on this episode we look at Lee Chang-Dong's second film "Peppermint Candy" in which we open to our lead Yong-ho commiting suicide on the train tracks during a reunion with his student group. What follows is a series of flashback which slowly reveal how he came to end his life on the train tracks. On this episode we also question the need for a Noir "Parasite" aswell as questioning it's chances of actually claiming the best film prize, Karmen Rider re-releases and more!!

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01:19:28

A.C. Film Club #41 - Antique Bakery

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2020/01/16

Kicking off a brand new year with the Korean comedy "Antique Bakery" based on the popular Manga by Fumi Yoshinaga in which Jin-hyuk who has wealth, good looks and charm sets up a bakery in order to meet the love of his life while being joined by his quirky team as they attempt to make the buisness a sucess. We also talk about merchandise, Funko Pops, boxset releases aswell as laying out the plan for the year ahead plus much more!! Shoutouts: Zobo With A Shotgun, Exploding Helicopter Podcast,

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01:10:30

Kaiju Christmas #3 - Mothra

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/12/24

The festive season is upon us once again which can only mean the return of "Kaiju Christmas" were once more Stephen and Elwood put thier viewing fates in the hands of thier listeners to pick which Kaiju movie they will be watching. So join us now as we look at "Mothra" (1961) a King Kong style adventure with more than a few similarities to "Gorgo" released the same year we also look back over the highs and lows of the year aswell as revealing our favourite episodes of the year.

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01:25:57

A.C. Film Club #39 - Naked Weapon

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/12/20

Elwood and Stephen look at the sexy action thriller "Naked Weapon" starring Maggie Q as an Assassin trained as a child to kill while being pursued by CIA Agent Jack (Daniel Wu) who is determined to take down the ring headed up by the mysterious Madam M We also look at the career of producer Wong Jing, Region 2 releases and the winner of Kaiju Christmas 3 is revealed plus more!!

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01:07:18

A.C. Film Club #38 - Tokyo Godfathers

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/12/03

With the festive season quickly decending upon us what better time to look at Satoshi Kon's suprisingly festive Tokyo Godfathers as a homeless trio find an abandoned baby and set out on a quest to find the child's family. On this episode we also question why Region 2 is so frequently overlooked for certain titles, Elwood shares his thoughts on Girls Und Panzer the Movie and more!!

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01:30:27

A.C. Film Club #37 - The World of Kananko

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/11/21

On this episode we have a big ole dose of family entertainment as we check out Tetsuya Nakashima's thriller which plays like "Bad Lieutenant" meets "Taken" as a former police detective goes in search of his missing daughter only to uncover the much darker world she was part of. Featuring graphic violence, drugs, sex, the yazkua, wound stomping and a whole host of very bad behaviour!! Elwood also looks at Ang Lee's "Father Knows Best Trilogy" ahead of the launch of Movies and Tea season #4 while

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01:08:32

A.C. Film Club #36 - A Tale of Two Sisters

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/11/01

Halloween is here once again so needless to say we choose to look at somthing suitably spooky while giving Elwood a chance to cross this off his Cinema Shame list in an episode which you should be warned is heavy on spoilers. Inspired by a Joseon Dynasty era folktale entitled Janghwa Hongryeon jeon which has over the years been adapted several times already as here director Kim Jee-Woon crafts a deceptive tale with the teenage girl, Su-mi (Im Soo-jung) returning home after recently being commited to

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01:09:02

A.C. Film Club #35 - The Forest of Love / Violence...

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/10/16

Elwood and Stephen check out Sion Sono's Netflix exclusive "The Forest of Love" in which a trio of film makers set out to make a film about a suspected serial killer only to soon find themselves drawn into his elabourate schemes. We also have an advance screening of the uniquly animated "Violence Voyager", question the current state of asian horror, listener mail and the countdown to Halloween plus much more!!

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01:05:36

A.C. Film Club #34 - The Terrorizers

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2019/10/10

On this episode Stephen introduces Elwood to New Taiwan Cinema with Edward Yang's "The Terrorizers" following three groups of people living in Taipei echoing Michelangelo Antonioni's Blowup.

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