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162 - Save the Green Planet vs Bugonia Review
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Two Asian Blokes Podcast returns with “What Have We Been Watching?” and a deep dive into Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia.
After a trip to Japan and a short break from recording, we bring back one of our favourite segments: What Have We Been Watching? — where we catch up on recent releases, hidden gems, and everything in between.
This week, we discuss films like Ready or Not 2, They Will Kill You, War Machine, The Fable, Jurassic World Rebirth, and The Wrecking Crew — a mix of new releases and chaotic viewing choices.
But the main event is a comparison between the cult South Korean dark comedy Save the Green Planet! and its 2025 American remake Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
We break down:
- How the remake compares to the original
- The differences in tone, violence, and storytelling
- Whether the “weirdness” translates across cultures
- And which version ultimately works better
Does Bugonia successfully reinterpret a cult classic, or does Save the Green Planet! still stand on its own?
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Podcast Returns + Japan Trip
02:09 What Have We Been Watching? (Movie Catch-Up)
02:45 Thavy’s Picks – Ready or Not 2 & They Will Kill You
12:07 Danh’s Picks – War Machine, Jurassic World Rebirth & The Fable
20:57 Save the Green Planet! vs Bugonia – Movie Comparison
24:00 Save the Green Planet! (2003) – Original Film Breakdown
28:12 Comparing the Violence
32:28 Comparing Plot & Music
35:50 Comparing the Tone & Weirdness
38:51 Comparing Themes & Messaging
45:32 Which Version Do We Prefer?
53:27 Spoiler Discussion
💬 Which version do you prefer — Save the Green Planet! or Bugonia?
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