Table of Contents Hello everyone,In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2008 Thai action film, Chocolate. From the makers of Ong Bak and The Protector, this is another entry in a series of Thai films that found significant international success. Is chocolate worthy of its predecessors? Listen to our discussion and let us know what you think.We hope you enjoy! NewsNew York Asian Film Festival 2023. The festival runs from July 14–30, 2023 at Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), with a special weekend of screenings (July 21–23) at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Ticket prices vary, so check the websites.Japan Cuts 2023 (July 26 - August 06). Tickets on sale to the general public on June 27TrailerFollow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema
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