Hard Boiled

Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet lock and load for an adrenaline-fueled deep dive into John Woo’s Hard Boiled (1992), the Hong Kong action classic that turned slow-motion gunfights into an art form. From the unforgettable tea house shootout to the jaw-dropping hospital finale, they break down what makes this film a pinnacle of heroic bloodshed cinema. Along the way, they discuss Woo’s signature style—doves, dual pistols, and all—the legacy of Chow Yun-fat’s effortlessly cool Inspector Tequila, and how Hard Boiled became a benchmark for action filmmaking worldwide. Original sketches and music by Jimmy Murphy, bringing humour, chaos, and a touch of melodrama to the discussion.  Is Hard Boiled the greatest action film ever made? Could Ryan and Simon survive in a world where every conversation ends in a shootout? And just how many bullets does it take to make a masterpiece? Tune in and find out! You can send any questions about this episode and any general movie questions to [email protected] and we will try to answer yours questions on the pod!