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 Movies

Behind the 8-Ball: 

3 New Streaming Releases

Alison: Beatriz at Dinner / The Student / Shanghai JoeMatt: Evil Genius / Ace in the Hole / The Toys That Made Us2 Listener Recommendations

1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists"



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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: <a href="https://www.hulu.com/watch/1263596">Beatriz at Dinner</a> / <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Student-Pyotr-Skvortsov/dp/B07CYWVGZ8/">The Student</a> / <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shanghai-Joe-Chen-Lee/dp/B07CZP6JTB/">Shanghai Joe</a>Matt: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80158319">Evil Genius</a> / <a href="https://www.filmstruck.com/us/watch/detail/1300013581">Ace in the Hole</a> / <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80161497">The Toys That Made Us</a>2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

With more movies than ever going straight to streaming, Filmspotting: SVU is on the case. Hosts Matt Singer and Jordan Hoffman cover the big movies on the small screen, offering reviews, recommendations, a rundown of new releases, and more.

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Is John Woo's latest movie a return to form or self-parody?

Manhunt / Hong Kong Action Movies

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