This time we look at a certain very popular streaming series that seems to have taken over the world (or at least every news platform). That's right, it's Squid Game time! Meanwhile, James has a few more picks to choose from. And don't forget, you can still take advantage of a discount with our friends at Gweilo Beer!
This episode's handy timecodes
00:45 - Episode introduction
01:52 - Let the Squid Game commence
06:52 - Hwang Dong-hyuk, hardly a talent from outta nowhere
11:28 - Korea's so hot right now...
16:06 - High production values, quirky style
19:59 - Wrong-footed pacing
26:48 - Subtitle 'controversy'
30:32 - Superb acting performances
35:28 - How about those other controversies?
43:11 - Do You Want More?!!!??!
47:00 - Time for more easternKicks Picks
57:26 - Outro
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Episode 37 – The Long Walk special
Episode 36 - The End of the Year Show
Episode 35 – All Aboard... for Hellbound!
Episode 34 - The horror of Hong Kong!
Episode 32 - Spotlight on... A Tale of Two Sisters
Episode 31 – Spotlight on... Daimajin
Episode 30: The best of NYAFF 2021
Episode 29: PTU and Johnnie To's crime drama years
Episode 28 - The World of Wong Kar-wai
Episode 27: Time & Tide & Tsui
Episode 26: One-Armed Jimmy
Episode 25: Cliff Walkers and Zhang Yimou
Episode 24: Spotlight on... Battle Royale
Episode 23: Indonesian Folk Horror special
Episode 22: Tokyo Dragon Chef vs Crazy Samurai
Episode 21: The Woman Who Ran and Hong Sang-soo
Episode 20: The Gift Guide
Episode 19: Spotlight on...The Bride with White Hair
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