SVU #164: Manhunt / Hong Kong Action Movies
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Is John Woo's latest movie a return to form for the director, or something closer to self-parody? On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison debate the merits of MANHUNT, Woo's 2017 thriller, which was recently released as a Netflix original. Then, despite MANHUNT taking place in Japan, they use Woo's place as an influential force in Hong Kong film to recommend some other Hong Kong action movies, all available to rent or stream.Listener's Choice Review: "Manunt"Queue Shots: Hong Kong Action MoviesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming ReleasesAlison: Beatriz at Dinner / The Student / Shanghai JoeMatt: Evil Genius / Ace in the Hole / The Toys That Made Us2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists"
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