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In this week's episode we invited Rice n Mics Podcast host, Tung, onto the show to talk about Perfect Blue (1997) - the animated 90s cult film from legendary Japanese filmmaker Satoshi Kon. This was Tung's first viewing of Perfect Blue and first time guesting on our show, so of course we talked about everything from idol culture, to anime filler arcs, to whether or not sauce belongs in pho. Is this film still relevant? Are things somehow worse than Kon predicted? Let's discuss. Rice n Mics YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@ricenmicspodcast Rice n Mics Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/ricenmicspodcast/ Rice n Mics Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/7rIbJHKq9Hc7JNwWPUxHT5?si=868d1cfa0b3d4582 SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:00 Introducing Rice n Mics 05:10 The Asian Australian experience 12:30 Perfect Blue 15:40 Tung's first reaction 19:00 Idols and stalkers 24:37 Interpretations 28:20 Tung puts sauce in pho 33:40 Cancel culture and stalkers 40:44 Why Asians move to Australia 45:10 The 90s animation style 52:30 Disturbing Japanese media 1:00:25 Did Tung like Perfect Blue? 1:03:28 The bad Hollywood remake 1:09:20 Closing thoughts What did you think of Perfect Blue? How do you eat your pho? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #perfectblue #anime #90s #satoshikon

In this week's episode, we let Thavy rant a bit more about Coachella and modern music. We also discussed the HYBE x ADOR controversy, the One Punch Man live-action adaptation, the teaser trailer for Baby Assassins 3, Alex Garland's Civil War, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, before talking about this week's big movie, The Roundup: Punishment. This is the fourth instalment in our favourite big punching cop dramady movie series, starring the biggest man in South Korea, Ma Dong-seok. Are we getting tired of this formula yet? Why is Jang I-su the best? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start (Thavy vs Coachella part 2) 12:24 HYBE x ADOR scandal 16:25 Live-action One Punch Man 20:35 Baby Assassins 3 teaser 23:18 Alex Garland's Civil War (mini review) 32:30 Rebel Moon Part 2 (spoiler mini review) 40:46 The Roundup: Punishment (SPOILERS) What did you think of the Roundup: Punishment? Where would you like this series to go from here? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #therounduppunishment #theroundup3 #madongseok #donlee #actioncinema #koreancinema

In this week's episode we invited our friend Aaron because he really likes the Scott Pilgrim franchise. We talked everything Scott Pilgrim, from the video game and graphic novels, to the live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, to the recent Netflix animated adaptation, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Does this most recent adaptation tarnish the Scott Pilgrim legacy? Does it add any value? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:40 Aaron loves Scott Pilgrim 05:00 Thavy loves Edgar Wright 09:45 What is Scott Pilgrim even about? 12:50 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off 15:15 A very deliberate misdirect 27:46 It gets whack... and woke 35:40 Fan service 37:37 Is this an anime? 42:00 Closing thoughts What did you think of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off? Which has been your favorite iteration of this story so far? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #scottpilgrim #scottpilgrimvstheworld #scottpilgrimtakesoff #anime

In this week's episode we talk about Coachella, the possible return of Durarara! and Baccano, an upcoming TMNT movie, Robot Dreams and Exuma. We also review Late Night with the Devil, a recent horror from Australian writer and directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes, starring David Dastmalchian. Is it possible for something to be middle-of-the-road but also very entertaining? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:40 Coachella 17:21 3 Durarara! and Baccano return 21:22 The Last Ronin movie 26:47 Robot Dreams 31:28 Night Swim and Exuma 37:32 Late Night with the Devil (spoiler-free) 59:58 SPOILERS What did you think of Late Night with the Devil? What are your thoughts on AI? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #latenightwiththedevil #horrorcinema #horrormoviepodcast #ai

In this week's episode we talk about White Fever, the 3 Body Problem murder, David Chang chili crunch scandal, The Matrix 5 announcement, the Roundup: Punishment release date, and a trailer for Indian action movie simply titled Kill. We also review Monkey Man, the new action film written by, directed by and starring Dev Patel - Prince Zuko himself. Is Monkey Man problematic? Is it okay that we liked this a lot? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:10 White Fever 11:58 3 Body Problem murder 17:08 David Chang chili crunch controversy 20:20 The Matrix 5 announcement 25:44 The Roundup: Punishment release date 28:47 Kill trailer 32:38 Monkey Man review (spoiler-free) 1:00:17 SPOILERS What did you think of Monkey Man? Do you have any info on the political elements of this film? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #monkeyman #devpatel #monkeypaw #actioncinema #indiancinema

In this week's episode we invite Yuta back on the show to talk about Japan's two big Oscar-winners for the year - Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron. We chat about the highs and lows of each movie and gush about our favourite grumpy prehistoric lizard - Hayao Miyazaki. Did these films deserve their respective Oscars? Is The Boy and the Heron Miyazaki's best movie? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 07:09 Snooty Awards shows 10:50 Godzilla Minus One (spoiler review) 40:02 The Boy and the Heron (spoiler review) What did you think of Godzilla Minus One? What is your favourite Miyazaki movie? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #godzilla #godzillaminusone #theboyandtheheron #studioghibli #japanesecinema

In this week's episode we review the Baby Assassins series of films and explore the differences between these action movies and the dad action movies of the likes of The Beekeeper and the Equalizer. Are these movies a pleasant surprise or an upsetting mislead? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 01:20 WHWBW? (The Equalizer 3, Beekeeper and dad action) 16:27 Baby Assassins (spoiler review) 20:35 Japanese action direction 25:00 Bureaucracy and conflict 30:00 Gen Z's revenge 35:52 Is it an action film? 39:00 References 42:30 Which one is better? 48:40 Living in Japan is hard 55:15 Closing thoughts What did you think of Baby Assassins? Do you prefer dad action? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #babyassassins #theequalizer3 #thebeekeper #actionmovies #japanesecinema

In this week's episode we review A Shop For Killers, an action thriller kdrama starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun, all about a college student that finds out that she is the heir to a black market arms dealing empire - and she is currently in the midst of a very hostile takeover. Is this how assassin TV should be done? When will we let The Brothers Sun die? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:05 What Have We Been Watching? (Brush Up Life) 12:15 A Shop For Killers (spoiler-free) 14:43 Compared to The Brothers Sun 28:00 A bit mid? 36:22 The villains 42:50 Live action anime 51:21 SPOILERS 1:12:50 Closing thoughts What did you think of A Shop For Killers? Has anyone seen The Killer's Shopping List? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #ashopforkillers #kdrama #disneyplus #leedongwook #kimhyejun #이동욱 #김혜준

In this week's episode we review Scavengers Reign, an animated series about a group of scavengers trying to survive the beautiful but harsh environment of an alien planet. Is this an underrated dark horse in a year of exceptional animation? How would we fare if we were stranded on a horrible nightmare planet? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 07:50 The survivors 16:46 The terrible planet 25:33 Animation and creatures 29:35 Great characters 35:53 SPOILERS 1:14:45 Closing thoughts What did you think of this Scavengers Reign? Would you get a BINGE subscription for it? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #scavengersreign #hbomax #anime #animation

In this week's episode we review Badland Hunters, the South Korean action flick starring the biggest man in Daehanminguk. Big punches, big guns, and the big man himself, Ma Dong Seok. What more could we ask for? What sets this apart from other zombie films? Could we possibly get a sequel for this? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 01:20 What Have We Been Watching? (The Iron Claw) 08:01 Badland Hunters (spoiler-free) 14:10 Action and villains 19:15 Visuals and vibe 22:40 Unsatisfying punches? 31:42 SPOILERS 44:45 Closing thoughts What did you think of this Badland Hunters? Would you be into a sequel? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #badlandhunters #netflix #madongseok #donlee #actioncinema #마동석

In this week's episode we talk about The Brothers Sun, the Netflix action series starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, all about a family that is torn between a peaceful, happy family life and a life of crime that puts them at constant risk of death. Why were we so disappointed by this show? Spoiler alert - it's mostly Bruce-related. Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:10 What Have We Been Watching? (Kill Boksoon) 10:59 The Brothers Sun (spoiler-free) 16:45 Disappointingly inconsistent 24:40 The action is let down by the writing 31:40 The Asian identity formula 38:00 Nuance 44:56 SPOILERS 1:07:47 Closing thoughts What did you think of this The Brothers Sun? Are you jazzed for a season 2? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #thebrotherssun #netflix #michelleyeoh #martialarts #actioncinema

Happy Valentines Day everyone! In this week's episode we invite resident reality TV expert Nat to help us review the third and latest season of sexy Korean reality dating show - Single's Inferno, currently streaming on Netflix. Is this simultaneously the best and worst season yet? Does Gwan Hee have any redeeming qualities? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 05:35 The Lee Gwan-hee show 14:00 Twists and drama 28:20 Angry Gyu-ri 39:38 Thavy hates Min-ji 45:20 Danh hates Gwan-hee 50:50 Games and ongoing relationships 57:47 Closing thoughts What did you think of this season of Single's Inferno? Were we too harsh on Gwan-hee? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #singlesinferno #netflix #kdrama #datingshow

In this week's episode we take a look at Mask Girl - a South Korean televisual series full of twists and turns, now streaming on Netflix. Where does this series succeed? Why isn't it as popular as its contemporaries? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 1:41 WHWBW? (Strong Girl Bong-soon, A2K) 18:26 Mask Girl (spoiler-free) 32:59 SPOILERS 1:03:15 The End What did you think of Mask Girl? Do you prefer this over the regular K-drama format? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #maskgirl #kdrama #netflix #마스크걸

In this episode we take a look back at TV and movies from the year of 2023 and discuss the best and worst in several categories that we made up on the fly. Kick back with some tinnies and take a lazy look back at the year of film 2023. What was the K-POP song of last year? Which character had the best on-screen death? Who will take home the coveted prize of "Best-thing-that-we-watched"? Let’s discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 03:42 Best animated thing 10:30 Best character 20:55 Best on-screen death 29:06 Best TV show 34:00 Best KPOP 39:56 Worst thing of 2023 57:30 Best mid-thing of the year 1:02:11 Best thing of 2023 What did you think of our winners? Let us know what we missed. Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #movies #asiancinema #2023 #anime #kpop #netflix

In this episode we talk about the hot, new South Korean Netflix drama - Gyeongseong Creature, starring Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee. Set in 1940s, Japanese-occupied Korea, where evil Japanese military scientists are doing sinister bio-chemical experiments on Korean prisoners, this K-drama offers romance, drama, horror, action - something for everyone. If you enjoyed Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil series and are a fan of K-drama... and if you are not of Japanese descent, then you... might enjoy this. What sets this apart from Resident Evil? What would we like to see from season 2? Is this title a bit too mean to Japanese people? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 02:04 Gyeongseong Creature (spoiler-free) 43:55 SPOILERS 1:16:45 The End What did you think of Gyeongseong Creature? Are you psyched for Season 2? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #gyeongseongcreature #parkseojoon #hansohee #netflix #season2 #kdrama #residentevil #biohazard #박용규 #한소희

In this video we celebrate our 2-year birthday by kicking back and watching some kpop, while also answering some questions from our lovely listeners. Thank you so much to everyone that submitted questions, everyone that has listened to our ramblings, and all the friends we made along the way! Here's to another year! SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here 00:00 The Beginning 06:52 IVE - Either Way 11:22 YERIN - Bambambam 14:45 STAYC - Teddy Bear 16:20 First question 18:11 EXID - Fire 21:50 Dreamcatcher - VISION 24:43 Second question 27:45 ITZY - Cake 31:29 JIHYO - Killin' Me Good 35:24 TWICE - Fancy 35:34 Third question 39:04 TWICE - Feel Special 42:49 TWICE - More and More 46:50 TWICE - Can't Stop Me 47:05 Fourth question 50:34 TWICE - The Feels 54:38 ITZY - Wannabe 58:24 ITZY - Cheshire 1:02:20 ITZY - Cheshire 1:05:30 Noodle break 1:09:45 IVE - I Want 1:13:20 NewJeans - Zero 1:16:42 NewJeans - Supershy 1:17:09 Fifth question 1:20:06 NewJeans - Ditto 1:23:17 NewJeans - OMG 1:27:25 Le Sserafim - Unforgiven 1:31:48 Le Sserafim - ANTIFRAGILE 1:35:47 IVE - After LIKE 1:36:35 Last question 1:38:58 The Marvels trailer reaction 1:40:00 NAYEON - POP! 1:43:18 NAYEON - No Problem 1:46:59 The End Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Also, follow us on Instagram @twoasianblokes to see what we're up to! Special thanks to @thekarinagarcia @bitsnpieces_ginagmay_dinagko @seanjfoster @lak_attack @TalkSickMass for the questions! Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff.

In this weeks episode we talk about two hot Netflix animated samurai properties - Onimusha and Blue Eye Samurai. One show produced in Japan and directed by acclaimed Japanese director, Takashi Miike. The other produced in America and directed by Jane Wu and written by husband and wife duo, Amber Noizumi and Michael Green. Which of these titles is superior? Why is it definitely Blue Eye Samurai? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 02:15 Onimusha (spoiler-free) 20:59 SPOILERS for Onimusha 31:11 Blue Eye Samurai (spoiler-free) 50:23 SPOILERS for Blue Eye Samurai 1:09:33 The End What did you think of these animated titles? What's your favorite samurai anime? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.

In this weeks episode we talk Song of the Bandits, the South Korean Netflix series about cowboys, espionage, and really unlikeable Japanese soldiers. Is this the new gold standard for TV gunplay? Why isn't there more of this kind of show? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 01:26 What Have We Been Watching (Fast X) 12:58 Song of the Bandits (spoiler-free) 43:13 SPOILERS 53:10 The End What did you think of Song of the Bandits? Would you like to see a season 2? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.

In this weeks episode we talk about the cinema release of IUs concert - the Golden Hour. We go through the songs, costumes and pageantry of the concert, as well as how the Disney princess that is IU compares to her American and Korean peers. What were our favourite parts? Why is IU better than Taylor? Let’s discuss. 00:00 The Start 01:50 All about IU 12:54 The Golden Hour 17:16 Part 1 and 2 23:22 Taylor Swift vs IU 37:19 Part 3 and encores 50:10 Popularity in the West 1:02:15 The End What did you think of the Golden Hour? What's your favorite IU song? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.

In this episode, we review the very excellent but criminally overlooked Ballerina (2023). Starring Jeon Jong-seo and directed by Lee Chung-hyeon, this South Korean action flick is better than it needs to be and deserves more attention - delivering a slick neo-noir atmosphere as well as a powerful message with implications on the state of real-world Korea. Is this the new filmmaking power couple? Is it okay for two female protagonists to just be mates? Has there ever been a greasier bad guy in cinema? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_ 00:00 The Start 02:40 What Have We Been Watching? (Strong Girl Bong-Soon) 08:50 Ballerina review (spoiler-free) 32:58 SPOILERS 51:30 The End What did you think of Ballerina? Underrated or forgettable? Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further. Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.