Episode 16: A Moment of Romance

<p>Favors on the street are never repaid in one lifetime.</p><p></p><p>This week, Josh and Jesse fall head over heels for Jesse’s pick, the neon-washed Hong Kong action-drama, A Moment of Romance. They discuss the film’s unique blend of genres, striking imagery, and incredible denim outfits before reacting to the film’s ending and exploring its place in Hong Kong cinema history. Plus, before the Feature Presentation, they talk VHS collecting, airplane censorship, and new releases from Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Lionsgate Limited, and more!</p><p></p><p>Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:blindbuyspod@gmail.com" target="_blank">blindbuyspod@gmail.com</a>!</p><p></p><p>Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://boxd.it/46Jit" target="_blank">Josh </a>and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://boxd.it/vVAD" target="_blank">Jesse </a>on Letterboxd!</p><p> </p><p>Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:</p><ul><li>Ice Cream Man<ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/ice-cream-man-2026" target="_blank">https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/ice-cream-man-2026</a></li></ul></li><li>Of Unknown Origin<ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/of-unknown-origin" target="_blank">https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/of-unknown-origin</a></li></ul></li><li>The Blair Witch Project<ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?variant=53908905197679" target="_blank">https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/the-blair-witch-project-definitive-collectors-edition?variant=53908905197679</a></li></ul></li><li>Enter the Video Store: Video Vengeance<ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.arrowvideo.com/p/enter-the-video-store-video-vengeance-limited-edition-blu-ray/17977977/" target="_blank">https://www.arrowvideo.com/p/enter-the-video-store-video-vengeance-limited-edition-blu-ray/17977977/</a></li></ul></li><li>Not Quite Hollywood<ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/not-quite-hollywood" target="_blank">https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/not-quite-hollywood</a></li></ul></li></ul><p> </p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:21 Intro</p><p>00:56 What Josh's Been Watching, Plus a New Video Store!</p><p>12:37 What Jesse's Been Watching</p><p>18:47 Coming Soon to Own</p><p>33:00 Feature Presentation: A Moment of Romance</p><p>37:33 Using Action to Tell a Romantic Story</p><p>42:29 Creating an Atmosphere of Danger</p><p>47:29 Characters and Themes Surrounding the Central Romance</p><p>55:45 Violence and the Heroic Bloodshed Genre</p><p>01:01:28 Reacting to the Film's Final Moments</p><p>01:06:20 Extraneous Bits</p><p>01:16:30 Final Thoughts and Discussing Radiance's Packaging</p><p>01:18:45 Josh's Pick for Next Week</p>