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Asian Cinema Film Club

Brainstew Productions
Asian Cinema
Korean Cinema
Japanese Cinema
Hong Kong Cinema
Takashi Miike
Battle Royale
The Housemaid
Satoshi Kon
Godzilla
Asian Horror
Perfect Blue
Shaw Brothers
Wong Kar-Wai
Mexico
Criterion Collection
The Worst Person In the World
Park Chan-Wook
New Order
The Legend Of the Stardust Brothers
The Raid

A bi-weekly podcast which aims to provide an introduction to the exciting world of Asian cinema. Each episode sees Elwood and Stephen highlighting a different film worth discovering as well as discussing a wide variety of topics relating from actor / director profiles through to exploring the more random aspects of this fascinating field.

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Elwood and Stephen look at the Indonesian ghost story "The Corpse Washer" as Lela is tasked with picking up her families mortuary duties when her mother mysteriously dies. But when other women in the village suffer a similar fate she begins to invest... more

Elwood and Stephen venture into Pan's Labyrinth to look at the film which many consider to Guillermo Del Toro's breakout film as set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War a young girl Ofelia meets a mysterious Faun who informs her that she is... more

Elwood and Stephen look at the crime comedy Her Fatal Ways in which Carol Cheng plays a mainland Chinese MPS officer forced to team up with Tony Leung's Hong Kong Police Inspector to track down a drug dealer on the run while dealing with their own co... more

Elwood and Stephen celebrate another podcasting milestone with a Wong Kar-Wai double feature looking at both In The Mood For Love and it's unique sequel 2046

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Recent Guests

Rashmi Menon
Guest speaker, film enthusiast and co-host of a film podcast
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Episode: WCFC #24 - Atlantics
Nick Rehak
Special guest and kaiju Christmas regular
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Dr. Fraser Elliott
Co-curator of the Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh 2021
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Emily Intravia
Blogger and one half of The Feminine Critique podcast
Emily's Deadly Doll's House of Horror Nonsense
Episode: A.C. Film Club #25 - Battle Royale
Kim Lo
A multi-talented individual and host from Tranquil Dreams, Game Warp, Movies and Tea.
Episode: A.C. Film Club #24 - The Bullet Vanishes
Zoe Rose Smith
Owner and host of Zobo With A Shotgun
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Episode: A.C. Film Club #8 – Horror Draft
Nicholas Rehak
Kaiju expert
Episode: Kaiju Christmas - Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah
Scott Kane
Reverend of The Church of Tarantino
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Hosts

Elwood Jones
Host across multiple series including Asian Cinema Film Club and World Cinema Film Club; long-running host active in curating film discussions.
Stephen Palmer
Co-host of Asian Cinema Film Club; frequent collaborator on World/Asian cinema discussions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • great

    always interesting discussions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nipsey_Russell_
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it, need timestamps

    Perfect, chill and cinephile pod. Very educational (even if you know a lot about asian Cinema).

    Timestamps is the only thing I am missing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sigurd Lorenzen
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Impenetrable

    I saw this film called ‘The assassin’ (2015). I did not quite get it and went through a couple of reviews and this podcast. One of the reviewer had some knowledge or experience with Asian films. And this snob took so much pleasure in the fact that he got it and for others it could be difficult. So instead of discussing the film he kept on saying that the film was impenetrable, over and over.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mausergem
    India2 years ago
  • Asian Cinema Film Club always pick great choices and their presentation is second to none. If you live Asian Cinema you owe it to yourself to follow this Podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    HKB Leon
    4 years ago
  • Smart show

    These guys have a breadth of appreciation of films and keen insights. Kudos for sharing their thoughts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnZen99
    United States5 years ago

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Consistently thoughtful and engaging for cinephiles and casual listeners alike.
Broad knowledge of Asian cinema; discussions feel well-informed and passionate.
Timestamps would boost usefulness, but discussions stay rich without them.
Insightful, wide-ranging film analysis that rewards careful listening.

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A.C. Film Club #84 - Pale Flower
Q: What makes the climax interesting in Pale Flower?
The last scene in the restaurant is superbly staged and powerful, reflecting themes of sacrifice and the character's fate.
A.C. Film Club #84 - Pale Flower
Q: If you were to obviously introduce someone to Asian cinema, is it like a particular film that's like your go-to for introducing people to the world of Asian cinema?
I'd say Chunking Express is a fantastic starting point; it's approachable and captures the modern Asian city and culture well.
A.C. Film Club #84 - Pale Flower
Q: Rashmi, when it came to Asian Cinema, was it like a definitive start point for yourself or was it something you sort of stumbled into through certain titles?
It built up over time, with my parents' interest in art house and international film introducing me to that concept.
A.C. Film Club #4 - Chungking Express
Q: How would you sort of define Wong Kar-Wai's work as a whole?
He is an arthouse director who creates personal and cerebral stories that deal with complex themes.
A.C. Film Club #4 - Chungking Express
Q: What is it you like so much about Chungking Express?
It's charming, light, and captures the essence of Hong Kong with great performances and cinematography.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asian Cinema Film Club

What is Asian Cinema Film Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bi-weekly deep-dive into Asian cinema, hosted by two film enthusiasts who pick a different title each episode to unpack craft, context, and cultural backdrop. Common threads include cross-regional influences, director and actor spotlights, and storytelling approaches across genres—ranging from horror and crime thrillers to wuxia-adjacent dramas and thoughtful melodramas. Episodes often weave in production quirks, distribution, and preservation, with candid banter that keeps discussions accessible for cinephiles and casual listeners alike. A standout aspect is the breadth of titles covered, plus occasional tangents into broader industry observations and related cinema from neighboring regions, making it a solid fit for listeners who want t... more

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8. Scott Kane

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