60 episodes

A show with reviews and discussions on Asian Cinema. We talk about movies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc.

Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast John Atom, Jason Maher

    • TV & Film

A show with reviews and discussions on Asian Cinema. We talk about movies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc.

    S4E11 - Righting Wrongs / On the Run

    S4E11 - Righting Wrongs / On the Run

    In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we take on a Hong Kong Yuen Biao double feature, Righting Wrongs (1986) and On the Run (1988). Both films see Biao share the screen with a female co-star, Cynthia Rothrock and Patricia Ha, two riveting action stars who steal the show and make these movies memorable.

    We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2024/06/s4e11-righting-wrongs-on-run.html

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    • 1 hr 28 min
    Special - Shin Godzilla (2016)

    Special - Shin Godzilla (2016)

    In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2016 kaiju movie, Shin Godzilla, as well as the franchise's various other incarnations that followed it. We talk about the film's themes, social commentary, visual aesthetic, and its place in the Godzillaverse.

    We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2024/05/special-shin-godzilla-2016.html

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    • 1 hr 37 min
    S4E10 - The Villainess (2017)

    S4E10 - The Villainess (2017)

    In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2017 South Korean film, The Villainess. We discuss the film's action, style, and the merits of its questionably derivative revenge story.

    We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2024/05/s4e10-villainess-2017.html

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    Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/filmnohito

    • 1 hr 18 min
    S4E9 - The Heroic Trio (1993)

    S4E9 - The Heroic Trio (1993)

    In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we talk about The Heroic Trio and its sequel Executioners, both starring three giants of HK cinema, Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, and Maggie Cheung. We discuss the genre-mashing effect of these two films and debate passionately on which is the better one.

    We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2024/04/s4e9-heroic-trio-1993.html

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    Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/filmnohito

    • 1 hr 4 min
    S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)

    S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)

    In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we resume our fourth season to talk about the iconic revenge film, Lady Snowblood (1973). We talk about the historical significance of the film, it's phenomenal action set pieces, and Meiko Kaji's role in the film's everlasting longevity.

    We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2024/04/s4e8-lady-snowblood-1973.html

    Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeroicPurgatory

    Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/filmnohito

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Best Films of 2023

    Best Films of 2023

    In the first episode of the year, the Heroic Purgatory hosts discuss their favorite films of 2023.

    Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2024/01/best-films-of-2023.html

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    Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/filmnohito

    Follow John: https://twitter.com/mildly_scifi

    • 1 hr 56 min

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