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PODCAST

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

00:35:05

World Cinema Film Club #2 - New Order

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/06/07

Elwood and Stephen head to Mexico for this 2020 thriller set in a dystopian near future were the war between the social classes erupts in violence as a high society wedding is invaded by rioters while the military plan to regain control of both the country and government. Meanwhile Bride to be Marianne finds herself caught in the midst of the terrifying power shift as various parties attempt to exploit the situation for themselves.

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01:13:02

A.C. Film Club #109 - Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl...

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/05/28

Elwood and Stephen look at the Stray Cat Rock series created by Nikkatsu to compete with Toei's Delinquent Boss series while initially designed as a showcase for Akiko Wada with her co-star Meiko Kaji headlining the further four films in the series combining outlaw bikers, tough girl gangs and some truly memorable chase sequences. Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:35:01

A.C. Film Club #108 - Ringu

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/05/22

Elwood and Stephen look at Ringu not only a bonified horror classic which helped spark the J-Horror boom and respark the interest in Asian Cinema along side Battle Royale and Audition it would go on to spawn multiple remakes, sequels and spin offs which we also look at while also asking if it still holds up? Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:02:49

World Cinema Film Club #1 - Aguirre The Wrath of God

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/05/13

Elwood and Stephen kick off a new bonus show expanding the cinematic buffet while also getting to provide an introduction to world cinema starting with Werner Herzog's Aguirre The Wrath of God as Klaus Kinski provides another memorable performance as the spanish conquistador Don Lope de Aguirre following his misguided expedition as they trek through the jungles of Peru in search of El Dorado.

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00:58:53

A.C. Film Club #107 - Sumo Do, Sumo Don't

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/05/03

Elwood and Stephen look at the 1992 sport comedy Sumo Do, Sumo Don't which recently was adapted into a TV series for Disney+. The film following a rag tag band of misfits who much find a way to work together to help resurrect their school sumo club. Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:35:50

A.C. Film Club #106 - The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/04/23

Elwood and Stephen look at Mamoru Hosoda's 2006 anime adaptation of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time which see's a high school girl discovering that she has the ability to leap backwards through time. However while initially using this new found power for her own means, she soon discovers that such power comes at a cost. Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:02:01

A.C. Film Club #105 - Decision To Leave

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/04/12

It's a co-host crossover special as Kim (Movies and Tea) joins Elwood and Stephen to look at the latest film from Park Chan Wook Decision to Leave which sees a detective investigating the mysterious death of an immigration officer in the mountains, only to soon find himself increasingly drawn to the dead man's mysterious wife who might also be a key suspect in the case. Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:07:38

A.C. Film Club #104 - The Hidden Fortress

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/04/05

Elwood and Stephen look at Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress a film best known for being a key inspiration for George Lucas when he created Star Wars but how much did he actually take from the film? We find out on this episode as a pair of Peasants find themselves recruited to help to help a rogue general and a princess on the run while trying to get their share of the gold the pair are transporting. Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:58:42

A.C. Film Club #103 - Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/03/22

Scott (The Church of Tarantino) joins Elwood and Stephen to look at the deliriously bonkers slice of Kung-fu weird that is Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky which sees the superhuman fighter Ricky having to battle through a corrupt prison complete with a sadistic warden and four martial arts masters all keen to take him out in this cult favourite. Buy us a coffee and support the showCheck out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:18:55

A.C. Film Club #102 - As Tears Go By + Taboo

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/03/14

It's a double feature episode as Elwood and Stephen look at Wong Kai Wai's Mean Streets influenced As Tears Go By as Andy Lau plays Wah a triad enforcer who spends all his time getting his best friend and triad brother Fly (Jackie Cheung) out of trouble while finding his life only getting more complex when he fall for his cousin Ngor (Maggie Cheung). They also play another round of listener roulette as listener Marcus has them watch Nagisa Ōshima's Taboo aka Gohatto in which an attractive young

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01:06:01

A.C. Film Club #101 - Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/03/01

Elwood and Stephen go back to were it all began as they look at Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence the sequel to the legendary anime as Section 9's Batou and Togusa are assigned to investigate a string of gruesome murders when gynoids start murdering thier owners and a cryptic message points towards something much darker. Apologies for the drop in audio quality caused by our recorder having it's own malfunction. Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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02:44:36

Top 50 Asian Cinema - Round 4

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/02/14

Elwood and Stephen celebrate another 25 episodes by adding 50 more titles to their list of favourite Asian Cinema. Check out the full list here Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:58:48

A.C. Film Club #100 - Godzilla

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/02/02

Stephen and Elwood celebrate this milestone episode with the original Godzilla looking at the legacy and impact the film has had since it's release while also looking back at their favourite episodes on the road to #100! Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:03:28

A.C. Film Club #99 - Memories of Murder

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/01/21

As we draw ever closer to Episode #100 Stephen has a pretty stellar pick for #99 as we look at Bong Joon Ho's Memories of Murder loosely based on the true story of Korea's first ever serial killer as two small town detectives attempt to solve a brutal murder while being assisted on the case by Seoul detective Seo Tae-yoon. But facing conflicting approaches to investigation and a police force ill equipped to deal with the case will they be able to track down the killer before he strikes again. Buy us

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01:10:16

A.C. Film Club #98 - Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2023/01/08

Elwood and Stephen look at the "Saving Private Ryan" beater "Tae Guk Gi: Brotherhood of War" as two brothers find themselves drafted into South Korean army leaving the older brother doing everything he can to get his younger brother out....but at what cost. Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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01:43:45

Kaiju Christmas - Godzilla Vs. Biollante

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2022/12/20

Kaiju Christmas is here once again as Elwood and Stephen welcome Nick Rehak and Rashmi Melon back to the show to look at Godzilla Vs. Biollante as Godzilla cells are blended by a scientist trying to resurrect the spirit of his daughter in turn creating the monster plant Biollante. We also look at the Sight and Sound poll, reveal the films we are most looking forward to watching as well as looking at Godzilla's Heisei era plus more!! Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes

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02:34:10

Kaiju Christmas - August Ragone

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2022/12/15

As an extra stocking stuffer for this years Kaiju Christmas we have dug this episode out of the MBDS Showcase archives (Elwood's original cult cinema podcast) in which Elwood sits down with Kaiju expert and author August Ragone who having spent over three decades writing about Godzilla and Kaiju movies its safe to say knows a thing or two about Godzilla. A two time Rondo award winner as well as author of the essential "EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTERS" to chat / nerd out over all things Kaiju

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01:00:19

A.C. Film Club #97 - Wheels On Meals

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2022/12/08

Elwood and Stephen look at the Jackie Chan classic Wheels on Meals as he once more teams up with Yuen Biao as friends operating a food fan in Barcelona only to find themselves mixed up with a profession thief Sylvia while being assisted by Sammo Hung's private detective Moby as the trio soon find themselves pitted against a ruthless gang. We also look at the legendry showdown against Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, the incredible stunt work and fight sequences aswell as were it charts in Chan's

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01:17:05

A.C. Film Club #96 - Naked Killer

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2022/11/22

Elwood and Stephen check out the legendry CAT III action thriller Naked Killer in which Hong Kong cop Tinam (Simon Yam) is assigned two series of murders to investigate. One has been carried out by lesbian hitwoman Princess (Carrie Ng) and her sidekick, Baby (Madoka Sugawara), while the other takes the form of revenge killings by Kitty (Chingamy Yau), seeking vengeance for her father's murder. However it's not long before Tinam is falling for the seductive Kitty, but will he be caught in the

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01:06:16

A.C. Film Club #95 - Curse of the Golden Flower

Asian Cinema Film Club ·

2022/11/11

Elwood and Stephen look at Zhang Yimou's Wuxia epic "Curse of the Golden Flower" based on the classic Chinese play "Thunderstorm" as Emperor Ping (Chow Yun Fat) finds his kingdom under threat from a plot from within the walls of the palace. Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

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