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Two Asian Blokes

A podcast where we chat about Asian pop culture: films, tv shows, cartoons, video games, comics, books, food… whatever we’re feeling on the day, really. A little bit of news, a little bit of analysis, but a whole lot of fun. New episodes every Monday!

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140 - Devil May Cry on Netflix! Why is Lady so RUDE??

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/04/14

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 o...

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139 - Dead Talents Society REVIEW! It's Monsters Inc....

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/04/08

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 o...

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61:56

138 - Mickey 17 REVIEW! The problem is NOT the...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/03/30

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! Final...

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55:43

137 - The Prosecutor: Donnie Yen Kicks Butt in...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/03/23

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 th...

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67:47

136 - The Oscars wrap-up and The Winning Concert

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/03/13

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. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start (Monster Hunter Wilds) 06:12 The Oscars 2...

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43:13

135 - TWICE 'STRATEGY' and MiSaMo 'Identity' -...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/03/06

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. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here 00:00 The Preamble 05:08 Identity 08:03 The 'Analysis' 21:13 STRATEGY 25:05 The 'Analys...

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91:23

134 - The WORST MOVIES of 2024!

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/02/26

In this episode we go through our list of the Worst 10 films from last year! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotion. Full list and synopses below (in random order). SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:01 Thavy's #10 09:15 Danh’s #10 (and Thavy's #9) 12:34 Danh's #9 16:58 Thavy's #8 21:05 Danh's #8 24:13 Thavy's #7 27:30 Danh's #7 32:10 Thavy's #6 36:39 Danh's #6 39:18 Thavy's #5 44:28 Danh's #5 46:41 Thavy’s #4 51:56 Danh’...

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133 - The BEST MOVIES of 2024!

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/02/14

In this episode we go through our list of the Top 10 films from last year! Better late than never right? Full list and synopses below (in random order). SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 04:10 Thavy and Danh's #10 08:39 Danh’s #9 11:58 Thavy’s #9 15:57 Danh’s #8 19:27 Thavy’s #8 22:55 Danh’s #7 26:15 Thavy’s #7 30:00 Danh’s #6 34:15 Thavy’s #6 37:14 Danh’s #5 41:25 Thavy’s #5 (and Danh’s #4) 45:55 Thavy’s #4 53:10 Danh’...

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Jackie CHAN-uary - The Karate Kid (2010) extended audio

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/01/30

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!This week we are ringing in the Lunar New Year by talking about a Karate Kid movie, set in China, featuring absolutely zero karate. That's right, we're talking about The Karate Kid (2010).Jackie Chan stars alongside Jaden Smith in this surprisingly charming coming-of-age remake of the original The Karate Kid (1984). B...

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27:58

Jackie CHAN-uary - Mr. Nice Guy (1997) extended audio

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/01/24

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!This week we are celebrating not only Jackie Chan-uary but also Australia Day by watching Mr. Nice Guy (1997), which was filmed in our home town of Melbourne, Australia.Jackie Chan stars alongside a number of Australian character actors: Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Rachel Blakely, Barry Otto and Heartbreak High's own Vince...

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Jackie CHAN-uary - The Myth (2005) extended audio

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/01/15

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! Our second movie for this year's Jackie CHAN-uary is The Myth - a 2005 Hong Kong—Chinese martial arts fantasy film directed by Stanley Tong, starring Jackie Chan, Kim Hee-Sun, Mallika Sheriwat, and Tony Leung Ka-Fai. A smash hit in China but a dismal failure in The West, The Myth sees Jackie Chan take...

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27:09

Jackie CHAN-uary - Wheels on Meals (1984) extended audio

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/01/08

Watch the video version on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/zUbJcFKos5UHappy 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!We're kicking off this year's Jackie Chan-uary off with an underrated classic - Wheels on Meals (1984). Many people know this movie for its famous fight scene between Jackie Chan and Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, but this film is more than that. Starring th...

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67:50

132 - Baby Assassins: Nice Days REVIEW! Company...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2025/01/01

In this episode we talk about the ongoing NewJeans vs HYBE situation as well as people getting angry at Knocked Loose playing the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Thavy also gives us a quick review of his Christmas movie for this year: Terrifier 3. The main review for this week is Baby Assassins: Nice Days (2024), the third instalment in the Baby Assassins franchise, written and directed by Yugo Sakamoto, starring Saori Izawa and Akari Takaishi. This latest instalment sees our teenage assassins ...

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131 - Dìdi REVIEW! A painfully relatable journey

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/12/17

In this episode we talk about the censorship of Japanese anime, as well as some teasers for the upcoming Netflix anime titles Devil May Cry and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. We also look at a teaser for a hypothetical second season of Scavengers Reign, before going on to do a mini-review of Grafted (2024), a New Zealand indie horror film in the same vein as The Substance.But the main review for this week is Dìdi (2024), an American coming-of-age comedy drama film about an impressionable 13-year-...

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61:43

130 - Joker 2: Folie à ZZZZZZZZZZZ

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/12/10

In this episode Thavy is joined by the Two Asian Blokes number one fanboy, Lak. Lak was kind enough to offer up a spare room for Thavy to stay in during his Hokkaido adventures, so Thavy's gift to him was a conversation about Joker 2, a notoriously bad movie.Joker: Folie à deux is a 2024 American jukebox musical psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips from a screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Silver. Loosely based on DC Comics characters, it is a sequel to Joker (2019).Is there a...

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132:21

129 - Silent Hill Part 1 - Japan banter and...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/12/03

In this episode we celebrate the 3-year birthday of Two Asian Blokes Podcast by playing a videogame and gas-bagging about our recent trip to Japan. Here is Part 1 of our epic playthrough of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Jump onto YouTube to see video of us struggling our way through the world of Silent Hill.YouTube -- https://youtu.be/moB3FicE5m4How has Japan changed in the 8 years Thavy has been away? How was Danh's wedding? How many stomps is too many? Let's discuss.SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Bloke...

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128 - Look Back and The Shadow Strays! From wholesome...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/11/25

In this episode we celebrate our return from Japan with two movies - one centred around two Japanese schoolgirls and one where the opening scene involves a bunch of Yakuza getting killed.Look Back is a 2024 Japanese animated coming-of-age drama film based on the one-shot web manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The two main characters, Fujino and Kyomoto couldn't be more different, yet their shared passion for drawing manga unites these two small-town girls. This movie is currently str...

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98:07

127 - A Tale Of Two Sisters... Character Chaos...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/11/11

In this episode we invite special guests Rhiannon and Margaret, hosts of the podcast Character Chaos, to discuss Kim Jee-woon's 2003 horror classic, A Tale Of Two Sisters.This was Rhiannon and Margaret's first viewing of A Tale Of Two Sisters. Did they enjoy it as much as us? Will their pitch for a Disney remake successfully make Thavy puke? Let's find out!Also, check out Character Chaos anywhere you can get your podcasts!YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@characterchaospodSpotify -- https:/...

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126 - Chinese Pipa player REACTS to Knocked Loose and...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/11/05

In this week's episode, Danh takes a break and Thavy invites his good friend Angel on the show to look at some music.Angel has dabbled in piano and is well-versed in the traditional Chinese instrument, the Pipa. Not ordinarily utilized in heavy metal music, Thavy of course wanted to get Angel's thoughts on some heavier bands that he's into.(Apologies for the watermark on Hitsujibungaku. You can blame SONY Music for that)SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_00:00 Int...

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125 – Halloween Special! Strange Darling, The...

Two Asian Blokes ·

2024/10/28

In this week's Halloween Special we reviewed five big spooky releases of this season! No spoilers unless otherwise stipulated.Strange Darling - a 2023 American thriller film written and directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree.The Substance - a 2024 satirical body horror film written, directed, and co-produced by Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore and Mar...

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