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Athan on Action

by Athan Bao

A film review podcast that focuses on the action genre. Two film buffs breakdown and review action set pieces from both Hollywood and Hong Kong.

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  1. Rush Hour 2 - 22 Year Anniversary - Action Review

    Athan and Peter revisit Rush Hour 2. Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. We discuss whether action and comedy have aged well or poorly. Don't miss out! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  2. Bad Boys 2 - 20 Year Anniversary- Action Review

    Athan and Peter travel back to 2003 and review each action scene from Michael Bay's Bad Boys 2. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  3. Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning - Instant Reactions

    Athan and Peter discuss Tom Cruise's latest Mission Impossible. They also list the top 10 modern day action actors. Check it out!

  4. The Flash, Across the SpiderVerse, Extraction 2 - Instant Reactions

    Its the Multiverse VS Chris Hemsworth. Athan and Peter give their reviews of Across the Spider Verse, The Flash and Extraction 2. They then list their top 10 favourite movie cameos! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  5. 10 Best Action Movies since 2010

    Athan and Peter list their top 10 best actions made since 2010. Tune in to see if your favourites made the cut! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  6. The Last of Us Finale Review + 10 Best Revenge Thrillers

    Athan and Peter talk Last of Us episodes 6 to 9. They then list their 10 best revenge thrillers! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  7. Creed, Creed 2 - Action Review + 10 Fighting Movies to Watch!

    Athan and Peter discuss the boxing scenes from Creed (2015) and Creed 2 (2018). They also list 10 fun fighting movies to watch! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  8. The Last of Us: 1-5 Review and 10 Movies Like the Last of Us!

    Athan and Peter discuss The Last of Us episodes 1 to 5. We then choose 10 movies to watch that are similar in tone, story and style. Don't miss out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  9. The Replacement Killers (1998) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter discuss Chow Yun Fat's Hollywood debut The Replacement Killers. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  10. Best Action movies of 2022

    Athan and Peter recap the year with their top 5 rankings of Best Action Movies, Fight Scenes, Heroes, Villains. The final episode before the new year! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  11. The Gray Man (2022) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter discuss and review every single action scene from The Gray Man, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  12. Top 5 Spy Movies

    To celebrate the release of The Gray Man on Netflix, the guys choose their top 5 spy movies. Athan also discusses is first Jiu Jistu competition, hilarity ensues! Don't miss out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter…

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  13. Kiss of the Dragon (2001) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter breakdown and review all major fight scenes from Jet Li's Kiss of the Dragon. They also discuss the friendly rivalry between Jet Li and Jackie Chan. New fun categories are involved that include Steven Seagal. Hilarity ensues.

  14. Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness + Top Gun Maverick, Uncharted Reviews

    Athan and Peter return from a hiatus. We review Doctor Strange 2 on Disney Plus. This is also a catch up episode on movies we missed. Rapid fire reviews Moonfall, Ambulance, The Northman and many more! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  15. The Batman (2022) - Action Review + Rankings

    Athan and Peter give a spoiler discussion and review of The Batman (2022). We review each action sequence a well as rank our Batman movies, actors and music scores. Don't miss out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  16. Romeo Must Die (2000) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter revisit Jet Li's American breakthrough movie Romeo Must Die. Does the the Wire Fu antics hold up? Tune in to hear our fun discussion! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  17. Best Action Movies of 2021 + Matrix Resurrections review

    Year end wrap up! Athan and Peter discuss Matrix Resurrections and list their top 5 Action Movies of 2021. We also rank the best action scenes, best heroes and villains. Finally, we list the real best movies (Non action related) of 2021. Tune in to see if your favourites made list! Follow us:...

  18. Spider-Man No Way Home (2021) - Review

    Spoilers!!! DO NOT LISTEN UNLESS YOU WATCHED THE MOVIE Athan and Peter review Marvel and Sony's latest Spidey movie. We re rank our Spider-Man movies and talk about what makes laugh and cry. Don't miss out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  19. All Spider-Man movies - Best Action Scenes

    Athan and Peter look back and discuss every single Spider-Man live action movie. We discuss the best action scenes for each and rank all 7 movies. Check it out and get excited for No Way Home! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  20. Double Impact (1991) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter look at the classic Double Impact, starring Jean Claude Van Damme. We review each action scene, admiring the slow motion and the 90s cheese. Its a fun one, check it out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  21. No Time to Die and Venom 2 Review + The Batman trailer reaction

    Athan and Peter give their instant reactions to Daniel Craigs final mission and Tom Hardy's rom com. Athan compares Batman to Jesus. It's a fun one, don't miss out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  22. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Review

    Athan and Peter discuss Marvel's first Asian superhero movie. The guys talk the acting chops of Tony Leung, the martial arts, the third act and where they want the character to go in the MCU. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  23. The Suicide Squad (2021) - Action Review

    Back to basics! Our first pure action review episode in a while. We look at James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. The set up movie voice returns with in depth uneducated break downs and reviews of each action scene. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  24. Black Widow, F9, Snake Eyes - Quick Reviews

    We're back with 3 movie reviews! Athan and Peter discuss Black Widow and Scarlett Johansson suing Disney. We look at the increasingly silliness of F9 and the fight scenes from Snake Eyes. We touch on Shang Chi and Christopher Nolan working with Netflix. Don't miss out! Follow us: Youtube:...

  25. Bruce Lee vs Tarantino

    Athan and Peter have an open discussion on the ongoing controversy regarding Tarantino's portrayal and statements on the immortal Bruce Lee. Was Bruce Lee the great fighter everyone painted him out to be? Is Tarantino out of line? Find out! Tune in!

  26. The Fast Saga Review (1-8)

    It's a mega episode! Ryan and Athan discuss each Fast and Furious movie (1-8). They talk their favourite action scenes, favourite lines and top three favourites and much more! If you missed our Fast Five review, youtube link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmaY5xDIQHU&t=810s Follow us:...

  27. Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter look at Jet Li's Hollywood debut in Lethal Weapon 4, Starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. The guys also discuss Christopher Nolan and the new Reminiscence trailer. It's a fun one! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter:...

  28. Army of the Dead (2021) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter review every single action set piece from Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead. Starring Dave Bautista. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  29. Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021) - Action Review

    Athan is joined by returning guest Ryan. They discuss and review every single action scene from Without Remorse starring Michael B Jordan. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  30. Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter review the action set pieces from Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  31. Collateral (2004) - Action Review

    Athan takes a deep look at the action scenes and art house aesthetics of Michael Mann's underrated Collateral. Starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  32. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter look at the revised action scenes from Justice League The Snyder Cut. Are they better? Are they worse? Tune in to find out! Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  33. Fast Five (2011) - Action Review

    10 years have past since the blockbuster Fast Five was released. How have the action scenes held up? Tune in to find out! Athan and Peter also rank the top 3 best AND worse movies of the series. You may be surprised or angry. Follow us: Youtube:...

  34. Troy (2004) - Action Review

    Special guest Ryan joins Athan to discuss Troy starring Brad Pitt. Join us as we discuss the set pieces, fight scenes and a little history lesson on Achilles and the Iliad. Follow us: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yj_s8fPaQ2r-_QwZ_NLiQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  35. John Wick Chapter 3 - Action Review

    Athan and Peter discuss the set pieces from John Wick 3. Directed by Chad Stahelski. Starring Keanu Reeves. Youtube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqUmaGE7KM&feature=youtu.be Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  36. Hero (2002) - Action Review

    Athan tackles this episode by himself. He takes a deep dive into the hypnotizing action scenes from Hero. Direct by Zhang Yimou, Starring Jet Li. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/

  37. John Wick Chapter 2 (2017) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter discuss the amazing set pieces from John Wick Chapter 2. Directec by Chad Stahelski. Starring Keanu Reeves. Youtube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJBTnitD0o&feature=youtu.be Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  38. Hard Boiled - Action Review

    Athan and Peter review the action scenes from the high octane classic Hard Boiled. Directed by John Woo, starring Chow Yun Fat and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai. Youtube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qytsj-jNlM&feature=youtu.be Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod...

  39. Best Action Scenes of 2020

    Athan and Peter rank the top 5 action scenes of 2020. Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AcaE6h29Tc&feature=youtu.be Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod

  40. Best Action Movies of 2020

    Athan and Peter rank their top 5 best action movies of the year. Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSW3YV89ESE&feature=youtu.be Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod

  41. TENET - Action Review

    Athan and Peter break down and discuss each action set pieces in TENET. Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuOXyoddPWw&feature=youtu.be Our TENET style fight scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovWOTQnSlWo&feature=youtu.be Highway chase explained:...

  42. Gemini Man - Action Review

    A mini episode this week, the guys look at Gemini Man. The real treat of this week is our TENET fight scene link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovWOTQnSlWo

  43. Rumble in the Bronx - Action Review

    Athan and Peter take a look at the action scenes in Jackie Chan's breakout hit Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Directed by Stanley tong. Youtube version of the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a54lAMBA2A&feature=youtu.be Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:...

  44. Mission Impossible (1996) - Action Review

    Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9IdjWpQHSQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Athan and Peter look at the set pieces from Mission Impossible Directed by Brian De Palma, starring Tom Cruise.

  45. S.P.L - Kill Zone (2005) - Action Review

    Athan and Peter review the fight scenes from S.P.L - KillZone (2005) Starring Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Wu Jing and Simon Yam. Youtube version of the Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IealGEfH5Pk&feature=youtu.be Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram:...

  46. Mortal Kombat (1995) - Action Review

    Video version of this Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNEO3a6qe-8&feature=youtu.be Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athan.bao/ Athan and Peter look at the action scenes from the classic Mortal Kombat (1995). Starring Robin...

  47. Rush Hour - Action Review

    Athan and Peter examine and breakdown the set pieces from Rush Hour (1998) Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod

  48. Bourne Fight Scenes - Action Review

    Athan and Peter finally tackle the dreaded shaky cam style. They give their extreme hot takes for the pivotal fight scenes from The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy and Jason Bourne. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod

  49. Police Story - Action Review

    Athan and Peter discuss one of the greatest action movies of all time; Police Story (1985) Starring Jackie Chan. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/AthanActionPod Watch Jackie discuss Police Story's stunt! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZEVz1V-X4w

  50. X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Action Review

    Athan and Peter give their hot takes on the infamous X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A film review podcast that focuses on the action genre. Two film buffs breakdown and review action set pieces from both Hollywood and Hong Kong.

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Athan Bao

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