Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast

In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason take a break from regular season 6 coverage to discuss the films they've seen so far this year. A midyear catch up.

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In the latest episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason explore the slow cinema of Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang's debut feature, Rebels of the Neon God. Is this Tsai's most accessible and "least" slow movie? What do the characters represent, and what is the filmmaker trying to say about modern life in Taipei? Hear our opinions on these questions.

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In the latest episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason wonder if they've ever met in a past life, and so they watch Past Lives, Celine Song's debut film about a Korean immigrant reconnecting with an old love. Is this film about immigration or about romance? What does it have to about either topic? Listen to find out.

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In the latest episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason put their tin-foil hats on and lock themselves in basement to talk about Save the Green Planet, Jang Joon-hwan's 2003 South Korean film that somehow never got the credit it deserves. A truly idiosyncratic film, Save the Green Planet features incredible acting, art direction, and just enough melodrama to make you feel sad for the unhinged protagonist.

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In the latest episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason spice up their man-feelings for A Better Tomorrow, discussing John Woo's 1986 film that sparked the heroic bloodshed genre.

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