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Getting Past the Subtitles

Sean Peele & DK Leepodcasters.spotify.com
Just like you, we love movies. But you may not love Asian films as much as we do. We're here to share our love (or hate) with everyone who's not exposed to the gold mine of Asian cinema and culture, and if you're already a fan, join us as we share our take on a movie of the week. We watch, review, and discuss films from a myriad of Asian countries in order to explore new territory. So take a risk, get past the subtitles, and enjoy the show!
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Episodes

Cozy Holiday Series: Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2016)

A man diagnosed with cancer decides to make a movie as his last gift to the ones he loves. Cozy Holiday Series: Tokyo Godfathers (2003) It All Began When I Met You (2013) Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2016) Story of Yonosuke (2013) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles

Dec 25, 20211 hr 6 min

Cozy Holiday Series: It All Began When I Met You (2013)

Six stories of ten people are interwoven together with Tokyo Station as the central backdrop on the eve of Christmas. Cozy Holiday Series: Tokyo Godfathers (2003) It All Began When I Met You (2013) Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2016) Story of Yonosuke (2013) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles

Dec 04, 202139 min

Cozy Holiday Series: Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

An eccentric homeless trio finds an abandoned baby while dumpster diving and resolves return the baby to the mother. Cozy Holiday Series: Tokyo Godfathers (2003) It All Began When I Met You (2013) Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2016) Story of Yonosuke (2013) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles

Nov 27, 202141 min

Asian Gangsta Series: The Outlaws (2017)

A cop pursues an unknown gangster from China that begins to stir up trouble as he sparks chaos within rival gangs. Next Series: Cozy Holiday Series Tokyo Godfathers (2003) It All Began When I Met You (2013) Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2016) Story of Yonosuke (2013) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles...

Nov 21, 202143 min

Asian Gangsta Series: Mr. Six (2015)

An old gangster hears that his estranged son is missing after getting into some trouble. He tracks him down and prepares to pay the debt that his son owes with the help of his former gang members when things go even more awry. Asian Gangsta Series: Sonatine (1993) A Bittersweet Life (2005) Mr. Six (2015) The Outlaws (2017) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubt...

Nov 11, 202148 min

Asian Gangsta Series: A Bittersweet Life (2005)

The loyal mobster Sun Woo is tasked with keeping an eye on his boss' girlfriend. When he finds out that she has been seeing another guy, he decides to take matters into his own hands rather than telling the boss... Asian Gangsta Series: Sonatine (1993) A Bittersweet Life (2005) Mr. Six (2015) The Outlaws (2017) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles...

Oct 28, 202150 min

Asian Gangsta Series: Sonatine (1993)

An aging gangster contemplating retirement is tasked with a sketchy job to mediate between two rival gangs... Asian Gangsta Series: Sonatine (1993) A Bittersweet Life (2005) Mr. Six (2015) The Outlaws (2017) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles

Oct 18, 20211 hr 2 min

Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 3.0 + Thrice Upon a Time

The series finale... Shinji comes to terms with the events that plague his past and finds the courage to pilot the EVA once and for all to secure the future of the planet... Next Series: Asian Gangsta Sonatine (1993) A Bittersweet Life (2005) Mr. Six (2015) The Outlaws (2017) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 21 min

Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo

14 years after the near Third Impact, Shinji awakes in a completely transformed world with Misato at the helm of Wunder, a massive airship built with the core of Eva 01 fighting against NERV after realizing their true motives... Shinji tries to figure out his place within this chaotic world. Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 1.1 You Are {Not} Alone Evangelion 2.22 You Can You Can {Not} Advance Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo Evangelion 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time Youtube: https://www.yout...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 12 min

Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 2.22 You Can You Can {Not} Advance

With the continuous attack of the angels, NERV is given reinforcements in the form of Asuka Langley Shikinami and Mari Illustrious Makinami. Asuka stays with Misato along with Shinji and their rocky relationship begin to form as Asuka becomes a catalyst of sorts for a blooming friendship between Shinji, Ayanami and her. It culminates into a climax where Shinji is forced to make a decision he would rather not... Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 1.1 You Are {Not} Alone Evangelion 2.22 You Can...

Sep 17, 20211 hr 4 min

Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 1.1 You Are {Not} Alone

A boy named Shinji finds himself thrown into a chaotic war between humanity and monsters called angels. His father, who is in charge of the group created to protect humanity with the use of EVAs (giant robots designed to combat angels) tasks his estranged son to pilot it. Shinji struggles his newfound responsibility and his desire to make his father proud. Evangelion Rebuild Series: Evangelion 1.1 You Are {Not} Alone Evangelion 2.22 You Can You Can {Not} Advance Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Red...

Sep 05, 20211 hr 12 min

Time Traveling Series: My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday (2016)

A guy sees the perfect girl on a train. He musters up the courage to start a conversation. Things seem to be going well. However, as you say your farewells, she has tears in her eyes. She says she will see him tomorrow but something feels off... Next Series: Evangelion Evangelion 1.1 You Are {Not} Alone Evangelion 2.22 You Can You Can {Not} Advance Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo Evangelion 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=s...

Aug 24, 202144 min

Time Traveling Series: Ditto (2000)

A girl stumbles upon a broken radio transceiver while stalking her admirer. In an attempt to learn how to use it, she begins talking with another guy on the other side of the line. Things get complicated as they realize that they are living in different time periods. Our next series will be the Time Travelers Series: 1) Time Traveler: The Girl Who Leapt through Time (2012) 2) Heaven's Soldiers (2005) 3) Ditto (2000) 4) My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday (2016) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Aug 14, 202153 min

Time Traveling Series: Heaven's Soldiers (2005)

In the midst of a meeting between North and South Korean delegates, a North Korean major disobeys orders and steals a nuclear warhead in an effort to avoid denuclearization. A South Korean officer and his squad is tasked to bring him back but they find themselves in hot waters when a comet hits the two groups and they are sent back in time... Our next series will be the Time Travelers Series: 1) Time Traveler: The Girl Who Leapt through Time (2012) 2) Heaven's Soldiers (2005) 3) Ditto (2000) 4) ...

Jul 24, 202147 min

Time Traveling Series: Time Traveler - The Girl Who Leapt through Time (2012)

Akari finds out that her mother had been developing a time traveling liquid to try and visit a mysterious man in the past. After a car accident, she asks Akari to go in her stead to meet the man and give her the message that she promised to remember him. Our next series will be the Time Travelers Series: 1) Time Traveler: The Girl Who Leapt through Time (2012) 2) Heaven's Soldiers (2005) 3) Ditto (2000) 4) My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday (2016) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq...

Jul 16, 202147 min

Thailand Series: Last Life in the Universe (2003)

The suicidal Kenji is a Japanese librarian at the Japan Foundation in Bangkok. He meets a woman through misfortune as her sister dies from a car accident as she was distracted by Kenji trying to jump off the bridge. Their unlikely friendship metamorphizes as they relate to the sense of loss and loneliness. Our next series will be the Time Travelers Series: 1) The Girl Who Leapt through Time (2012) 2) Heaven's Soldiers (2005) 3) Ditto (2000) 4) My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday (2016) Youtube: https://...

Jul 09, 202153 min

Thailand Series: Heart Attack (Freelance) (2016)

Work work work. A life of a freelancer has no place for respite. However, constant work puts a strain on the protagonist's body which prompts him to get a check up at a dermatologist. There he meets a doctor who catches his eyes. Will her instructions be enough for him to change his ways for the better? Thailand Series: 1) Bad Genius (2017) 2) Ong Bak: Muay Tai Warrior (2003) 3) Heart Attack (2016) 4) Last Life in the Universe (2003) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJ...

Jul 02, 202156 min

Thailand Series: Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (2003)

Gritty, brutal action from the iconic Thai action star Tony Jaa, Ong Bak was the movie that put him on the world stage showcasing his mastery over his body performing awe-inspiring stunts reminiscent of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Thailand Series: 1) Bad Genius (2017) 2) Ong Bak: Muay Tai Warrior (2003) 3) Heart Attack (2016) 4) Last Life in the Universe (2003) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fa...

Jun 25, 202148 min

Thailand Series: Bad Genius (2017)

What do you get when you have a genius student surrounded by bad influences? A large scale standardized test cheating scandal. This Thailand film draws inspiration from the Hollywood heist films that puts you at the edge of your seat! Thailand Series: 1) Bad Genius (2017) 2) Ong Bak: Muay Tai Warrior (2003) 3) Heart Attack (2016) 4) Last Life in the Universe (2003) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitl...

Jun 18, 202147 min

Kurosawa Cinema: Madadayo (1993)

Kurosawa's swan song, his heartfelt film about a professor who isn't ready to leave the world and the people he loves just yet. Our next series will be films hailing from Thailand! Thailand Series: 1) Bad Genius (2017) 2) Ong Bak: Muay Tai Warrior (2003) 3) Heart Attack (2016) 4) Last Life in the Universe (2003) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles...

Jun 11, 202151 min

Kurosawa Cinema: Ran (1985)

One of the greatest epics of all time, Ran is Kurosawa's sensible rendition of Shakespeare's King Lear, set in the feudal period. It explores the tragic story of lord Hidetora, whose attempt to separate his powers between his three sons turns into a civil war that leads to the demise of the clan and everything around it. Kurosawa Cinema: 1) Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 2) Ikiru (1952) 3) Seven Samurai (1954) 4) Yojimbo (1961) 5) Ran (1985) 6) Madadayo (1993) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 7 min

Kurosawa Cinema: Yojimbo (1961)

Hollywood has Westerns. Japan has Easterns. Mifune stars as a wandering samurai who stumbles upon a town in turmoil. He decides to help the restaurant owner reclaim the town's peace from the two warring gangs... Kurosawa Cinema: 1) Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 2) Ikiru (1952) 3) Seven Samurai (1954) 4) Yojimbo (1961) 5) Ran (1985) 6) Madadayo (1993) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true In...

May 28, 202153 min

Kurosawa Cinema: Seven Samurai (1954)

An epic tale that has influenced generations of filmmakers, Kurosawa's most well known masterpiece, Seven Samurai tells the story of a village in need of a savior from mountain bandits raiding their homes and taking their crops. They go to towns in search of samurai who would heed their call and through their efforts find seven samurai who are willing to help... Kurosawa Cinema: 1) Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 2) Ikiru (1952) 3) Seven Samurai (1954) 4) Yojimbo (1961) 5) Ran (1985) 6) Madadayo (1993) Y...

May 14, 20211 hr 11 min

Kurosawa Cinema: Ikiru (1952)

When life gives you lemons... A lifelong bureaucrat falls into an existential crisis when he faces his mortality in the form of stomach cancer. He reflects back on his life and is eaten away by his regrets. Can he find purpose in his life with the limited time that he has? A beautiful portrayal and thesis on the meaning of life and purpose. Kurosawa Cinema: 1) Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 2) Ikiru (1952) 3) Seven Samurai (1954) 4) Yojimbo (1961) 5) Ran (1985) 6) Madadayo (1993) Youtube: https://www.yo...

May 07, 20211 hr

Kurosawa Cinema: Sanshiro Sugata (1943)

The debut of the legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. His style and vision was already present in his first directorial work and would eventually become the foundation for his cinematic style. Join us as we explore the great master's works. Kurosawa Cinema: 1) Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 2) Ikiru (1952) 3) Seven Samurai (1954) 4) Yojimbo (1961) 5) Ran (1985) 6) Madadayo (1993) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthes...

Apr 30, 202152 min

Whodunnit?!: After My Death (2017)

Death is a fundamental mystery. Suicide even more so. The aftermath of a teenage suicide brings turmoil to those that are alive and those connected languish in agony over the mystery of its cause. Next Series: Kurosawa Cinema 1) Sanshiro Sugata (1943) 2) Ikiru (1952) 3) Seven Samurai (1954) 4) Yojimbo (1961) 5) Ran (1985) 6) Madadayo (1993) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Insta...

Apr 24, 20211 hr 14 min

Whodunnit?!: Ikari (2016)

Three stories connected by one murder. Certain individuals from each story become suspects of the gruesome murder causing those around them to doubt and wonder whether they are who they really say they are. Whodunnit?!: 1) Joint Security Area (2000) 2) Blood Rain (2005) 3) Ikari (2016) 4) After My Death (2017) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkbg?view_as=subscriber Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastthesubtitles?fan_landing=true Instagram: @pastthesubtitles...

Apr 16, 20211 hr 7 min

Whodunnit?!: Blood Rain (2005)

A prosperous island that specializes in making paper in 19th century Korea is struck with a series of murders surrounded by the superstition of a vengeful ghost of the original paper mill owner coming back to get revenge on those who have framed him and condemned him and his family to death. An inspector from the government is sent to investigate the burning of the tribute to the king. He finds himself diving deeper into a rabbit hole as he unveils the truth behind the unfortunate events that oc...

Apr 09, 202158 min

Whodunnit?!: Joint Security Area (2000)

Our first in the series is a mystery drama surrounding a peculiar incident on the 38th parallel between North and South Korea. A South Korean soldier alleges to have been kidnapped and taken to the North Korean outpost. He managed to escape by shooting two of the North Korean soldiers and made his way back across the bridge. An investigator from the Swiss Army is tasked to unveil the truth but the truth may be far different from what anyone could have imagined... Whodunnit?!: 1) Joint Security A...

Apr 02, 202149 min

Melodic Movies Series: Our Shining Days (2017)

High school. Music. Drama. What more do you need? In this music school, the rivalry between Chinese folk musicians and Classical musicians run deep. Can the students move past their differences and find peace in music? Most definitely so. Join us in this bombastic music flick, Our Shining Days (2017)! Our next series will be the Whodunnit?!: 1) Joint Security Area (2000) 2) Blood Rain (2005) 3) Ikari (2016) 4) After My Death (2017) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMwCEPYI47Mq7W997iJkb...

Mar 27, 202139 min
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