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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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159 - Rental Family & Scarlet Review

On this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes Podcast we take a look at two very different films: Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser, and Scarlet, the new animated feature from Mamoru Hosoda. One is a live-action dramedy led by an Oscar-winning comeback king. The other is the latest anime film from one of Japan’s most celebrated directors. Naturally, we have opinions. 🎭 Rental Family (2026) – Starring Brendan Fraser, Rental Family follows a man who can be hired to play whatever role your life is missing. Heartfelt? Manipulative? Both? We break down Fraser’s performance, the film’s emotional core, and whether this high-concept premise earns its sentiment — or rents it by the hour. 🌸 Scarlet (2026) – The newest animated film from Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Belle). Known for blending sweeping fantasy with deeply personal themes, Hosoda returns with another ambitious anime feature. Does Scarlet reach the emotional heights of his best work, or does it get lost in its own visual beauty? We discuss the animation, themes, storytelling, and whether it stands among the strongest anime films of the decade. From Hollywood dramedy to prestige Japanese animation, we compare tones, ambition, and execution — and debate which film actually delivers on its promise. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 The Preamble 04:47 Rental Family (spoiler-free review) 27:48 Scarlet (spoiler-free review) 43:06 SPOILERS for Scarlet 💬 What did you think of Rental Family and Scarlet? Is Brendan Fraser still on a career high? Does Scarlet rank among Hosoda’s best? Let us know in the comments. 📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com 👥 Join the Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @twoasianblokes #RentalFamily #BrendanFraser #Scarlet #MamoruHosoda #AnimeMovie #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #JapaneseAnimation #TwoAsianBlokes

1h 15m
FEB 15

158 - No Other Choice, Iron Lung, Send Help and *sigh* Return to Silent Hill

Two Asian Blokes Podcast is back for a new year and we have a new years resolution - less slop for 2026! Well, three out of four ain't bad. We're kicking off the year with four big reviews. 🎮 Return to Silent Hill (2026) – A new adaptation of Silent Hill 2, directed by Christophe Gans, who also helmed the 2006 Silent Hill movie. What's the worst that can happen? This movie, that's what. 🚀 Iron Lung (2026) – The indie horror film based on the cult video game by David Szymanski, crowd-funded and starring Markiplier. After briefly hitting #1 at the US box office, it mysteriously vanished from the charts. Is Iron Lung a win for indie filmmaking and YouTuber-driven cinema, or a vanity project floating in deep space? 🩸 Send Help (2026) – The latest horror film from legendary director Sam Raimi, best known for The Evil Dead. Does this new release show the signature Raimi flair, or is it a product of modern studio horror trends? 🎬 No Other Choice (2026) – A gripping Korean thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin. How does this film compare to Park Chan-wook’s previous masterpieces, and where does it rank in his filmography? From psychological horror and cosmic dread to auteur cinema and Korean film analysis, we break it all down. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:48 Return to Silent Hill Review 20:39 Iron Lung Review 37:23 Send Help Review 48:57 No Other Choice Review 💬 What did you think of these films? Which 2026 release surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! 📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com 👥 Join the Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: ⁨@twoasianblokes⁩ #ReturnToSilentHill #IronLung #SendHelp #NoOtherChoice #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #HorrorMovies #VideoGameAdaptation #ParkChanWook #samraimi

1h 21m
JAN 29

Rush Hour (1998) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary

We’re wrapping up Jackie Chan-uary with a fan favourite: Rush Hour (1998). With a fourth Rush Hour film reportedly in development, now’s the perfect time to revisit this iconic 90s action comedy that paired Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker for the first time. In this review, we break down why Rush Hour worked so well - its chemistry, action, and cultural impact and how its racial humour reflects the tensions of 1990s America. It’s a movie that helped launch Jackie Chan into Hollywood superstardom… even if you have to wince through a few jokes along the way. If you enjoy movie reviews, film analysis, and Asian pop culture, check out our weekly podcast Two Asian Blokes, where we chat about films, TV, and vaguely Asian stuff. SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Intro – Why Rush Hour still matters 03:33 Race & comedy in 1990s Hollywood 05:19 Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker’s perfect chemistry 10:06 East Meets West – cultural clash as comedy 12:25 Camel's hump 15:50 The best thing about Rush Hour 18:10 Bloopers & end credits outtakes 19:15 Final thoughts – does Rush Hour hold up? What do you think of Rush Hour? What's your favorite Jackie Chan 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. #jackiechan #rushhour #christucker #rushhour4 #actionmovies #martialartsmovies

28 min
JAN 22

City Hunter (1993) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary

Jackie Chan-uary continues with City Hunter (1993) - a live-action film adaptation of the popular manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. This is indeed a strange addition to Jackie Chan's library, with over-the-top cartoony action and humour befitting of its origins in Japanese manga. Does this movie succeed as an adaptation or does it stand on its own as a fun Jackie Chan movie? Let's discuss. If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our weekly podcast Two Asian Blokes, where we chat about Asian pop culture. SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 00:58 A manga adaptation 04:32 The Ero 06:54 The body count 09:42 The characters 13:43 Fight scenes 18:37 City Hunter (2024) 19:48 Uncomfortable humour 21:24 Closing thoughts What do you think of City Hunter? What's your favorite Jackie Chan 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. #jackiechan #cityhunter #anime #hongkongcinema #asiancinema #actionmovies #martialartsmovies

26 min
JAN 15

The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) Extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary

We're continuing Jackie Chan-uary with Drunken Master II (1994), or The Legend of Drunken Master as it was called in the West. This is probably Jackie Chan's last Chinese masterpiece and paved the way for his success in the West - ironic considering the nationalist themes running through this movie. But still, who doesn't enjoy watching Wong Fei-hung drink a bunch of industrial grade alcohol before kicking some hanjian butt? If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our weekly podcast Two Asian Blokes, where we chat about Asian pop culture. Video version -- https://youtu.be/M3ad2JEUzx8 SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 02:01 You can't beat white people 03:28 The opening 05:00 Lau Kar-leung 07:02 Ti Lung and Anita Mui 08:48 A timeless movie 10:56 Themes 13:22 Mates 15:01 Bad guys and bad dubbing 16:30 The fights 18:53 The final battle 20:25 The true ending 24:02 closing thoughts What do you think of Drunken Master II? What's your favorite Jackie Chan 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. #jackiechan #drunkenmaster #hongkongcinema #asiancinema #actionmovies #martialartsmovies

28 min
JAN 7

Armour of God (1986) extended audio - Jackie Chan-uary

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! Starting with Armour of God (1986) - Jackie Chan's first attempt to do an Indiana Jones movie. And just like an Indiana Jones movie, there are some bits that would cause Disney to put one of their trigger warnings up before the start of the movie. Y'all know what I'm talking about. If you enjoy content like this, maybe you'd like to check out our weekly podcast Two Asian Blokes, where we chat about Asian pop culture. SUBSCRIBE -- https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 Video version -- https://youtu.be/2UlpZeOuju8 00:00 The Start 02:22 Jackie Chan's Indiana Jones 04:30 Plot and characters 06:06 Violent comedy 09:57 Jackie Chan is a chauvinistic pig 11:01 The car chase 15:17 Two infiltrations 16:53 Jackie fights four ladies 20:52 Jackie's big accident 22:30 Closing thoughts What do you think of Armour of God? What's your favorite Jackie Chan 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. #jackiechan #armourofgod #hongkongcinema #asiancinema #actionmovies #martialartsmovies

30 min
12/31/2025

157 - Wicked REVIEW! It's just The Dark Knight for chicks

In this week's episode of Two Asian Blokes, we finally review Wicked: Part 1 and Wicked: For Good. Why, you might ask? Well, these two movies happen to be directed by a man that has been mentioned on the podcast quite a bit, usually in a negative context - Jon M. Chu. So what did we think of this series of movies, which are in a genre of film that we're not huge fans of, based on source material that we have little interest in, directed by a man of whom we are not fans? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 03:39 Thavy hates musicals 09:41 Why are we doing this? 13:42 Thavy hates Disney adults 15:39 In defence of Jon M. Chu 19:37 The benefits of film 24:09 The issues 26:18 The plot 29:58 The songs 35:32 Wicked: For Good 38:34 A bit of a waste 42:31 “Old Hollywood” 45:37 Production hiccups 48:42 The memes 53:27 The tinman 1:03:03 The ending 1:06:49 Closing thoughts How do you feel about Wicked? Are you a fan of the musical? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com Join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to discuss all things film, anime, and pop culture! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #wicked #wickedforgood #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo

1h 13m
12/25/2025 · BONUS

Xmas BONUS EP - An interview with the cast and crew of A Christmas Party!!

In this special bonus episode of Two Asian Blokes, Danh celebrates Christmas by sitting down with the director and leads of an upcoming indie film, A Christmas Party, Alex Helmer, Jaxon Keller, and Sarah-Grace Donnelly. A Christmas Party is an irreverent Christmas comedy about two childhood friends reconnecting at an awkward family Christmas party, and all the drama, laughs, and love that comes with the holiday season. Follow Alex and A Christmas Party via the links below: FOLLOW A Christmas Party on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/achristmaspartymovie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== FOLLOW Alex on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/al3x_helmer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== WATCH the Trailer for A Christmas Party -- https://youtu.be/-UXjVAS-cig SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 The Start 01:49 Introducing A Christmas Party 14:58 About the production 46:30 Bonus Round Fun Christmas Quiz I hope you enjoyed this interview! Thank you so much to Alex, Jaxon and Sarah-Grace for joining us. I had such a fun time interviewing them and you'll have a fun time watching their movie as well! Thanks for tuning in! Catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes. #achristmaspartymovie #achristmasparty #moviepodcast #indiefilm #indiemovie #indiefilmmaker

59 min

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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Danh and Thavy
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

184
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