Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast John Atom, Jason Maher
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- TV & Film
A show with reviews and discussions on Asian Cinema. We talk about movies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc.
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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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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
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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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Halloween Special - Carrie (1976)
For this years Halloween, we go to the prom with one of the most iconic horror movies ever made, Brian de Palma's Carrie (1976). Does the film stand the test of time? What is the social commentary hidden behind Carrie's blood-stained innocence?
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2023/11/halloween-special-carrie-1976.html
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S4E7 - A Touch of Zen (1971)
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/2023/10/s4e7-touch-of-zen-1971.html
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S4E6 - My Wife Is a Gangster (2001)
In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2001 South Korean film, My Wife is a Gangster. Does this 20+ year-old action comedy pass the test of time, or is it just another trope-filled product of its time?
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
Website link: https://www.heroic-purgatory.com/2023/09/s4e6-my-wife-is-gangster-2001.html
Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeroicPurgatory
Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/filmnohito