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S5E2 - Once Upon a Time in High School
Hello everyone,The year is 1978. The place: a high school in Seoul, South Korea. The film: Once Upon a Time in High School. The Heroic Purgatory Asian Cinema…
S5E1 - Fist of Fury
Hello everyone, The Heroic Purgatory Podcast returns with a brand new season, this time focusing in historical martial arts. We kickstart the fifth season with the 1972 Bruce Lee…
Special - Remembering David Lynch
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we celebrate the life and works of the recently passed legendary director and artist David Lynch (1946 - 2025). We discuss…
Special - Best of 2024
Hello everyone, Yet another year is behind us, so John and Jason get back behind the mics on this special episode of Heroic Purgatory to discuss their favorite films…
Special - Lone Star (1996)
Hello everyone, In another special episode of Heroic Purgatory, we take a right turn towards Texas to visit John Sayles' Lone Star, a film about history and identity. We…
Special - The Corman Poe Cycle
Hello everyone, Halloween is here, and Heroic Purgatory is celebrating the spooky season with a spoonful of Roger Corman, Vincent Price, and Edgar Allan Poe. That's right, in this…
Special - Alien (1979)
Hello everyone, In a season of female action heroes for the Heroic Purgatory podcast, we tackle what may be perhaps the first female action hero in the history of…
S4E12 - House of Flying Daggers
In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss Zhang Yimou's 2004 wuxia love story, House of Flying Daggers, staring Zhang Ziyi, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Andy Lau. We discuss…
Special - Japan Cuts Film Festival 2024
Table of Contents Hello everyone, Once again this year, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Japan Cuts 2024 film…
Special - Interview with Japan Society
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, in anticipation of the upcoming Japan Cuts 2024 film festival, we interview two members of Japan Society: director of film Peter…
S4E11 - Righting Wrongs / On the Run
In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we take on a Hong Kong Yuen Biao double feature, Righting Wrongs (1986) and On the Run (1988). Both films see Biao…
Special - Shin Godzilla (2016)
Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2016 kaiju movie, Shin Godzilla, as well as the franchise's various other incarnations that followed it. We…
S4E10 - The Villainess (2017)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2017 South Korean film, The Villainess. We discuss the film's action, style, and the merits of its questionably…
S4E9 - The Heroic Trio (1993)
Hello everyone, 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,…
S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)
Hello everyone, 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…
Best Films of 2023
Hello everyone, In the first episode of the year, the Heroic Purgatory hosts discuss their favorite films of 2023. We hope you enjoy our discussion. Follow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom…
Halloween Special - Carrie (1976)
Hello Everyone, 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…
S4E7 - A Touch of Zen (1971)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we visit Taiwan to discuss of King Hu's most notable films, A Touch of Zen (1971). A seminal piece of the…
S4E6 - My Wife Is a Gangster (2001)
Hello everyone, 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…
S3E5 - Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2019 American film, Alita: Battle Angel, based on the Japanese manga Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro. Is James Cameron's…
S4E4 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Table of Contents Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 1984 film, Nausicaä of the Valley…
New York Asian Film Festival 2023
Table of Contents For the third year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)…
S4E3 - Chocolate (2008)
Table of Contents Hello everyone,In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2008 Thai action film, Chocolate. From…
S4E2 - Yes Madam/Royal Warriors (1985/1986)
Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,In the 2nd episode of season 4 of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason take on…
S4E1 - Police Story: Supercop (1992)
Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,Welcome to season 4 of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, centered around female action…
Special - Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Table of Contents Hello Everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason talk…
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023
For the second year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) which took place between March 10 and March 19.…
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023
For the second year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) which took place between March 10 and March 19.…
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023
For the second year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) which took place between March 10 and March 19.…
Best Films of 2022
Hello everyone, In the first episode of year, the Heroic Purgatory Hosts discuss their favorite films of the 2022. Let us know what your favorite films were.John's Best of 2022:Mad…
Best Films of 2022
Hello everyone, In the first episode of year, the Heroic Purgatory Hosts discuss their favorite films of the 2022. Let us know what your favorite films were.John's Best of 2022:Mad…
Best Films of 2022
Hello everyone, In the first episode of year, the Heroic Purgatory Hosts discuss their favorite films of the 2022. Let us know what your favorite films were.John's Best of 2022:Mad…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E12 - Oldboy (2003)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2010 Palme D'or winning film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past…
S3E12 - Oldboy (2003)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2010 Palme D'or winning film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past…
S3E12 - Oldboy (2003)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2010 Palme D'or winning film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past…
S3E11 - Uncle Boonmee (2010)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2010 Palme D'or winning film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past…
S3E11 - Uncle Boonmee (2010)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2010 Palme D'or winning film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past…
S3E11 - Uncle Boonmee (2010)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2010 Palme D'or winning film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall his Past…
S3E10 - The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2002 Yoji Yamada (of Tara-san fame) film, The Twilight Samurai. Along with…
S3E10 - The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2002 Yoji Yamada (of Tara-san fame) film, The Twilight Samurai. Along with…
S3E10 - The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2002 Yoji Yamada (of Tara-san fame) film, The Twilight Samurai. Along with…
S3E9 - The Assassin (2015)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the highly acclaimed 2015 film, The Assassin, directed by Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-Hsien.…
S3E9 - The Assassin (2015)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the highly acclaimed 2015 film, The Assassin, directed by Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-Hsien.…
S3E9 - The Assassin (2015)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the highly acclaimed 2015 film, The Assassin, directed by Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-Hsien.…
S3E8 - Burning (2018)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2018 Lee Chang-dong film, Burning. They talk about the film's themes, style,…
S3E8 - Burning (2018)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2018 Lee Chang-dong film, Burning. They talk about the film's themes, style,…
S3E8 - Burning (2018)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason discuss the 2018 Lee Chang-dong film, Burning. They talk about the film's themes, style,…