Episode 16: A Moment of Romance

Favors on the street are never repaid in one lifetime.This week, Josh and Jesse fall head over heels for Jesse’s pick, the neon-washed Hong Kong action-drama, A Moment of Romance. They discuss the film’s unique blend of genres, striking imagery, and incredible denim outfits before reacting to the film’s ending and exploring its place in Hong Kong cinema history. Plus, before the Feature Presentation, they talk VHS collecting, airplane censorship, and new releases from Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Lionsgate Limited, and more!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd! Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:Ice Cream Manhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/ice-cream-man-2026Of Unknown Originhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/of-unknown-originThe Blair Witch Projecthttps://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?variant=53908905197679Enter the Video Store: Video Vengeancehttps://www.arrowvideo.com/p/enter-the-video-store-video-vengeance-limited-edition-blu-ray/17977977/Not Quite Hollywoodhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/not-quite-hollywood Chapters:00:21 Intro00:56 What Josh's Been Watching, Plus a New Video Store!12:37 What Jesse's Been Watching18:47 Coming Soon to Own33:00 Feature Presentation: A Moment of Romance37:33 Using Action to Tell a Romantic Story42:29 Creating an Atmosphere of Danger47:29 Characters and Themes Surrounding the Central Romance55:45 Violence and the Heroic Bloodshed Genre01:01:28 Reacting to the Film's Final Moments01:06:20 Extraneous Bits01:16:30 Final Thoughts and Discussing Radiance's Packaging01:18:45 Josh's Pick for Next Week