Table of Contents Hello everyone,   Once again this year, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Japan Cuts 2024 film festival which took place between July 10 and 21. As usual, the podcast will present John's and Jason's favorite films of the festival. Additionally, this page will include short written reviews by John of the Japan Cuts movies he managed to see. Enjoy the discussion! Podcast Reviews This page will be updated as reviews are added.  Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter F ..read more

  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 Tatara, and programmer Alexander Fee. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Find out more about the festival at: https://japansociety.org/film/japancuts/ Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema ..read more

  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 share the screen with a female co-star, Cynthia Rothrock and Patricia Ha, two riveting action stars who steal the show and make these movies memorable. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema ..read more

  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 talk about the film's themes, social commentary, visual aesthetic, and place in the massive Godzillaverse. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema ..read more

  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, and Maggie Cheung.  We discuss the genre-mashing effect of these two films and debate passionately on which is the better one. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema ..read more

  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 of the film, its phenomenal action set pieces, and Meiko Kaji's role in the film's everlasting longevity. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema ..read more

  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 Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema Credits: Intro music: "A Good Bass for Gambling" by Komiku Outro music: "Bleu" by Komiku ..read more

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 stand the test of time? What is the social commentary hidden behind Carrie's blood-stained innocence? We hope you enjoy our discussion! Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema Read Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema ..read more

  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 wuxia genre, the film features impressive acting, stunning cinematography, and nail-biting martial arts sequences. Does the film stand the test of time. Listen and find out.  We hope you enjoy! News Hawaii International Film Festival 2023 (October 12th – 22nd on O’ahu and through November 05th on neighbouring islands) Chicago International Film Festival 2023 (October 11th – 22nd) Tokyo International Film Festival ..read more

  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 of time, or is it just another trope-filled product of its time? We hope you enjoy our discussion! News London Film Festival 2023 (October 05th - 16th) Vancouver International Film Festival 2023 (September 28th to October 08th) Follow us: Follow Heroic Purgatory on Twitter Follow John Atom on Twitter Follow Jason Maher on Twitter Follow Jason's blog Read John Atom's reviews on VCinema ..read more