Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with “What Have We Been Watching?” and a deep dive into Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia.After a trip to Japan and a short break from recording, we bring back one of our favourite segments: What Have We Been Watching? — where we catch up on recent releases, hidden gems, and everything in between.This week, we discuss films like Ready or Not 2, They Will Kill You, War Machine, The Fable, Jurassic World Rebirth, and The Wrecking Crew — a mix of new releases and chaotic viewing choices.But the main event is a comparison between the cult South Korean dark comedy Save the Green Planet! and its 2025 American remake Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.We break down:<ul><li> How the remake compares to the original </li><li> The differences in tone, violence, and storytelling </li><li> Whether the “weirdness” translates across cultures </li><li> And which version ultimately works better </li></ul>Does Bugonia successfully reinterpret a cult classic, or does Save the Green Planet! still stand on its own?🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1'>https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1</a> ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction – Podcast Returns + Japan Trip 02:09 What Have We Been Watching? (Movie Catch-Up) 02:45 Thavy’s Picks – Ready or Not 2 &amp; They Will Kill You 12:07 Danh’s Picks – War Machine, Jurassic World Rebirth &amp; The Fable 20:57 Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia – Movie Comparison 24:00 Save the Green Planet! (2003) – Original Film Breakdown 28:12 Comparing the Violence 32:28 Comparing Plot &amp; Music 35:50 Comparing the Tone &amp; Weirdness 38:51 Comparing Themes &amp; Messaging 45:32 Which Version Do We Prefer? 53:27 Spoiler Discussion💬 Which version do you prefer — Save the Green Planet! or Bugonia?📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com 👥 Join the Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group🎧 Listen on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts  📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp; TikTok: @twoasianblokes#SaveTheGreenPlanet #Bugonia #YorgosLanthimos #EmmaStone #JessePlemons #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #TwoAsianBlokes

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with “What Have We Been Watching?” and a deep dive into &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Save the Green Planet!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; vs &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bugonia&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a trip to Japan and a short break from recording, we bring back one of our favourite segments: &lt;b&gt;What Have We Been Watching?&lt;/b&gt; — where we catch up on recent releases, hidden gems, and everything in between.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week, we discuss films like &lt;em&gt;Ready or Not 2&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;They Will Kill You&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;War Machine&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;The Fable&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Jurassic World Rebirth&lt;/em&gt;, and &lt;em&gt;The Wrecking Crew&lt;/em&gt; — a mix of new releases and chaotic viewing choices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But the main event is a &lt;b&gt;comparison between the cult South Korean dark comedy&lt;/b&gt; Save the Green Planet! and its 2025 American remake &lt;em&gt;Bugonia&lt;/em&gt;, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We break down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; How the remake compares to the original &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The differences in tone, violence, and storytelling &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Whether the “weirdness” translates across cultures &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; And which version ultimately works better &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does &lt;em&gt;Bugonia&lt;/em&gt; successfully reinterpret a cult classic, or does &lt;em&gt;Save the Green Planet!&lt;/em&gt; still stand on its own?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔔 &lt;b&gt;SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⏱️ &lt;b&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 00:00 Introduction – Podcast Returns + Japan Trip&lt;br/&gt; 02:09 What Have We Been Watching? (Movie Catch-Up)&lt;br/&gt; 02:45 Thavy’s Picks – Ready or Not 2 &amp;amp; They Will Kill You&lt;br/&gt; 12:07 Danh’s Picks – War Machine, Jurassic World Rebirth &amp;amp; The Fable&lt;br/&gt; 20:57 Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia – Movie Comparison&lt;br/&gt; 24:00 Save the Green Planet! (2003) – Original Film Breakdown&lt;br/&gt; 28:12 Comparing the Violence&lt;br/&gt; 32:28 Comparing Plot &amp;amp; Music&lt;br/&gt; 35:50 Comparing the Tone &amp;amp; Weirdness&lt;br/&gt; 38:51 Comparing Themes &amp;amp; Messaging&lt;br/&gt; 45:32 Which Version Do We Prefer?&lt;br/&gt; 53:27 Spoiler Discussion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 Which version do you prefer — &lt;em&gt;Save the Green Planet!&lt;/em&gt; or &lt;em&gt;Bugonia&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👥 Join the &lt;em&gt;Friends of Two Asian Blokes&lt;/em&gt; Facebook group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen on Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;br/&gt; 📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp;amp; TikTok: &lt;b&gt;@twoasianblokes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#SaveTheGreenPlanet #Bugonia #YorgosLanthimos #EmmaStone #JessePlemons #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #TwoAsianBlokes&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with “What Have We Been Watching?” and a deep dive into Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia. After a trip to Japan and a short break from recording, we bring back one of our favourite segments: What Have We Been Watching? — where we catch up on recent releases, hidden gems, and everything in between. This week, we discuss films like Ready or Not 2, They Will Kill You, War Machine, The Fable, Jurassic World Rebirth, and The Wrecking Crew — a mix of new releases a...

162 - Save the Green Planet vs Bugonia Review

Two Asian Blokes Podcast celebrates the 2026 Academy Awards by ranking our Top 10 Movies of 2025.Awards season is here, which means it’s time to look back at the best (and unfortunately, the worst) films we watched over the past year. Before we get to the good stuff, we briefly revisit some of the more… memorable misfires of 2025 — because not every movie can be an Oscar contender.From there, we count down our Top 10 Movies of 2025, featuring a mix of blockbuster hits, hidden gems, and a few personal favourites that may or may not align with the Academy’s taste. We also highlight a handful of honourable mentions that just missed the cut but are still well worth your time.🔔 Subscribe to Two Asian Blokes <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1'>https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1</a> ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction – Top 10 Movies of 2025 04:21 Worst Movies of 2025 (Biggest Disappointments) 09:21 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #10 15:02 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #9 19:20 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #8 26:13 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #7 34:52 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #6 40:35 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #5 46:14 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #4 56:30 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #3 1:05:10 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #2 1:14:16 Honourable Mentions – Best Movies That Didn’t Make the Top 10 1:23:44 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #1 (Best Movie of the Year)💬 What were your top movies of 2025? Did the Oscars get it right this year?📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com 👥 Join the Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture.🎧 Listen on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts  📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp; TikTok: @twoasianblokes#Top10Movies #BestMovies2025 #Oscar2026 #AcademyAwards #MovieRanking #FilmPodcast #TwoAsianBlokes

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Two Asian Blokes Podcast celebrates the 2026 Academy Awards by ranking our Top 10 Movies of 2025.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Awards season is here, which means it’s time to look back at the best (and unfortunately, the worst) films we watched over the past year. Before we get to the good stuff, we briefly revisit some of the more… &lt;em&gt;memorable&lt;/em&gt; misfires of 2025 — because not every movie can be an Oscar contender.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From there, we count down our &lt;b&gt;Top 10 Movies of 2025&lt;/b&gt;, featuring a mix of blockbuster hits, hidden gems, and a few personal favourites that may or may not align with the Academy’s taste. We also highlight a handful of &lt;b&gt;honourable mentions&lt;/b&gt; that just missed the cut but are still well worth your time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔔 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to Two Asian Blokes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⏱️ &lt;b&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 00:00 Introduction – Top 10 Movies of 2025&lt;br/&gt;04:21 Worst Movies of 2025 (Biggest Disappointments)&lt;br/&gt;09:21 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #10&lt;br/&gt;15:02 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #9&lt;br/&gt;19:20 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #8&lt;br/&gt;26:13 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #7&lt;br/&gt;34:52 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #6&lt;br/&gt;40:35 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #5&lt;br/&gt;46:14 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #4&lt;br/&gt;56:30 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #3&lt;br/&gt;1:05:10 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #2&lt;br/&gt;1:14:16 Honourable Mentions – Best Movies That Didn’t Make the Top 10&lt;br/&gt;1:23:44 Top 10 Movies of 2025 – #1 (Best Movie of the Year)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 What were your &lt;b&gt;top movies of 2025&lt;/b&gt;?&lt;br/&gt; Did the Oscars get it right this year?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👥 Join the &lt;em&gt;Friends of Two Asian Blokes&lt;/em&gt; Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen on Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;br/&gt; 📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp;amp; TikTok: &lt;b&gt;@twoasianblokes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Top10Movies #BestMovies2025 #Oscar2026 #AcademyAwards #MovieRanking #FilmPodcast #TwoAsianBlokes&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Two Asian Blokes Podcast celebrates the 2026 Academy Awards by ranking our Top 10 Movies of 2025. Awards season is here, which means it’s time to look back at the best (and unfortunately, the worst) films we watched over the past year. Before we get to the good stuff, we briefly revisit some of the more… memorable misfires of 2025 — because not every movie can be an Oscar contender. From there, we count down our Top 10 Movies of 2025, featuring a mix of blockbuster hits, hidden gems, and a fe...

161 - Best (and Worst) Movies of 2025!

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a quick chat about the announcement of a new Evangelion series and the online backlash surrounding a K-Pop festival planned at Belfast. After that, we dive into our main topic: a spoiler-free review and discussion of the Chinese live-action adaptation of Blades of the Guardians.Based on the popular Chinese comic series, Blades of the Guardians brings martial arts spectacle back to the big screen with a stacked lineup of talent across generations of action cinema. Featuring performances from Wu Jing and a long-awaited return from Jet Li, with legendary action choreography from Yuen Woo-ping acting as director, the film carries the legacy of wuxia filmmaking on its shoulders.So the question becomes: does it deliver?In this episode, we break down what works in Blades of the Guardians and where it struggles. We discuss the performances, the costuming and production design, the storytelling, and of course the action sequences. With three generations of martial arts cinema represented in one film, we also explore whether Blades of the Guardians successfully reinvigorates the wuxia genre for modern audiences — or whether the more contemporary elements dilute the charm of classic wuxia storytelling.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1'>https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1</a> ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Happy Lunar New Year! + Podcast Introduction 03:51 New Evangelion Series Discussion (Neon Genesis Evangelion Franchise Update) 06:27 K-Pop Festival Backlash in Belfast Explained 11:06 Blades of the Guardians – Spoiler-Free Review 14:34 Blades of the Guardians Plot Breakdown 18:48 Modern Filmmaking Trends vs Wuxia 25:32 Blades of the Guardians Action Scenes Analysis 29:33 Best Characters in Blades of the Guardians 32:07 Will Blades of the Guardians Become a Classic? 37:23 Blades of the Guardians Spoiler Discussion💬 What did you think of Blades of the Guardians? Does it bring wuxia back in style, or should the genre stick to tradition?📩 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 &amp; Apple Podcasts  📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp; TikTok: @twoasianblokes#BladesOfTheGuardians #Biaoren #Wuxia #JetLi #WuJing #MartialArtsMovies #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #TwoAsianBlokes

<description>&lt;p&gt;Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;b&gt;Two Asian Blokes&lt;/b&gt;, we kick things off with a quick chat about the announcement of a &lt;b&gt;new Evangelion series&lt;/b&gt; and the online backlash surrounding a &lt;b&gt;K-Pop festival planned at Belfast&lt;/b&gt;. After that, we dive into our main topic: a spoiler-free review and discussion of the Chinese live-action adaptation of &lt;b&gt;Blades of the Guardians&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Based on the popular Chinese comic series, &lt;em&gt;Blades of the Guardians&lt;/em&gt; brings martial arts spectacle back to the big screen with a stacked lineup of talent across generations of action cinema. Featuring performances from Wu Jing and a long-awaited return from Jet Li, with legendary action choreography from Yuen Woo-ping acting as director, the film carries the legacy of wuxia filmmaking on its shoulders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So the question becomes: does it deliver?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down what works in &lt;em&gt;Blades of the Guardians&lt;/em&gt; and where it struggles. We discuss the performances, the costuming and production design, the storytelling, and of course the action sequences. With three generations of martial arts cinema represented in one film, we also explore whether &lt;em&gt;Blades of the Guardians&lt;/em&gt; successfully reinvigorates the wuxia genre for modern audiences — or whether the more contemporary elements dilute the charm of classic wuxia storytelling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔔 &lt;b&gt;SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⏱️ &lt;b&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 00:00 Happy Lunar New Year! + Podcast Introduction&lt;br/&gt;03:51 New Evangelion Series Discussion (Neon Genesis Evangelion Franchise Update)&lt;br/&gt;06:27 K-Pop Festival Backlash in Belfast Explained&lt;br/&gt;11:06 Blades of the Guardians – Spoiler-Free Review&lt;br/&gt;14:34 Blades of the Guardians Plot Breakdown&lt;br/&gt;18:48 Modern Filmmaking Trends vs Wuxia&lt;br/&gt;25:32 Blades of the Guardians Action Scenes Analysis&lt;br/&gt;29:33 Best Characters in Blades of the Guardians&lt;br/&gt;32:07 Will Blades of the Guardians Become a Classic?&lt;br/&gt;37:23 Blades of the Guardians Spoiler Discussion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 What did you think of &lt;em&gt;Blades of the Guardians&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;br/&gt; Does it bring wuxia back in style, or should the genre stick to tradition?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👥 Join the &lt;em&gt;Friends of Two Asian Blokes&lt;/em&gt; Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;br/&gt; 📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp;amp; TikTok: @twoasianblokes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#BladesOfTheGuardians #Biaoren #Wuxia #JetLi #WuJing #MartialArtsMovies #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #TwoAsianBlokes&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧  In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a quick chat about the announcement of a new Evangelion series and the online backlash surrounding a K-Pop festival planned at Belfast. After that, we dive into our main topic: a spoiler-free review and discussion of the Chinese live-action adaptation of Blades of the Guardians. Based on the popular Chinese comic series, Blades of the Guardians brings martial arts spectacle back to the big screen w...

160 - Blades of the Guardians Review! Big comeback for wuxia and Jet Li??

On this week&apos;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 &amp; Apple Podcasts 📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp; TikTok: @twoasianblokes #RentalFamily #BrendanFraser #Scarlet #MamoruHosoda #AnimeMovie #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #JapaneseAnimation #TwoAsianBlokes

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this week&amp;apos;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎭 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🌸 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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From Hollywood dramedy to prestige Japanese animation, we compare tones, ambition, and execution — and debate which film actually delivers on its promise.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes&lt;br/&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;⏱️ Timestamps:&lt;br/&gt;00:00 The Preamble&lt;br/&gt;04:47 Rental Family (spoiler-free review)&lt;br/&gt;27:48 Scarlet (spoiler-free review)&lt;br/&gt;43:06 SPOILERS for Scarlet&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;💬 What did you think of Rental Family and Scarlet?&lt;br/&gt;Is Brendan Fraser still on a career high? Does Scarlet rank among Hosoda’s best? Let us know in the comments.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;👥 Join the Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture.&lt;br/&gt;🎧 Listen on Spotify &amp;amp; Apple Podcasts&lt;br/&gt;📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp;amp; TikTok: @twoasianblokes&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;#RentalFamily #BrendanFraser #Scarlet #MamoruHosoda #AnimeMovie #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #JapaneseAnimation #TwoAsianBlokes&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 li...

159 - Rental Family & Scarlet Review

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&apos;t bad. We&apos;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&apos;s the worst that can happen? This movie, that&apos;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 &amp; TikTok: <a href='https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCvin7FZ1RsxiGT1K-8GAmuA'> ⁨@twoasianblokes⁩ </a>  #ReturnToSilentHill #IronLung #SendHelp #NoOtherChoice #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #HorrorMovies #VideoGameAdaptation #ParkChanWook #samraimi

<description>&lt;p&gt;Two Asian Blokes Podcast is back for a new year and we have a new years resolution - less slop for 2026!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Well, three out of four ain&amp;apos;t bad.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We&amp;apos;re kicking off the year with four big reviews.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎮 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&amp;apos;s the worst that can happen? This movie, that&amp;apos;s what.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🚀 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?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🩸 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?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎬 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?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From psychological horror and cosmic dread to auteur cinema and Korean film analysis, we break it all down.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SUBSCRIBE to Two Asian Blokes – https://www.youtube.com/@twoasianblokes?sub_confirmation=1&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;⏱️ Timestamps:&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;br/&gt;02:48 Return to Silent Hill Review&lt;br/&gt;20:39 Iron Lung Review&lt;br/&gt;37:23 Send Help Review&lt;br/&gt;48:57 No Other Choice Review&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;💬 What did you think of these films?&lt;br/&gt;Which 2026 release surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📩 Email us: twoasianblokes@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;👥 Join the Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group to chat movies, anime, and pop culture.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.&lt;br/&gt;📱 Follow us on Instagram &amp;amp; TikTok: &lt;a href='https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCvin7FZ1RsxiGT1K-8GAmuA'&gt; ⁨@twoasianblokes⁩ &lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;#ReturnToSilentHill #IronLung #SendHelp #NoOtherChoice #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #HorrorMovies #VideoGameAdaptation #ParkChanWook #samraimi &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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-funde...

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

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