Monthly Archives: November 2023

Movie Man Dem | In The Mood For Love...And Noodles Our month of Asian cinema comes to an end. We've explored the dizzying mystery of Oldboy, the high stakes action of The Raid & The Raid II, the savage satire of Battle Royale. Now, it's time for love. We get into 'In The Mood For Love'. Largely regarded as one of the greatest dramas of all time, and a fascinating depiction of adult adultery. We got a great show for you, with special guests Khin and Danielle.

Movie Man Dem | 20 Year Oldboy It's been 20 years since Oldboy hit cinemas, and there's still nothing like it. The 15 year journey of Dae-su as told by Park Chan-wook is a mesmerizing, disturbing, heartbreaking story. It's got action, incredible tension, and a bad day for an octopus. Bam and Damian continue with their month of Asian cinema with a certified classic on its 20th anniversary. 

Movie Man Dem | Battle Royale: The OG Hunger Games Long before Katniss Everdeen volunteered herself as tribute, in the year 2000, there came a hyperviolent melodrama of a movie known as Battle Royale. Based on a manga, and a satire of an autocratic government, Battle Royale is a film like no other. Bam and Damian are joined again by Lexy, as we three discuss the movie, and what we might have done in the same situation.

Movie Man Dem | The Raid I & II: The Ultimate Kick Em Ups Do you like unbelievable violence? Are you interested in seeing amazing camera work? Are you ready to see fight scenes unlike any you've ever seen? Well, have we got the duology for you. The Raid and the Raid II are two amazing entries in the Kick Em Up genre, and they do not disappoint. Each film steps the ante up significantly. Great acting, great fighting, what more could you want? Listen as the Movie Man Dem break down The Raid I & II