The thread is open. From Ep 7 I found this funny because what’s he gonna do about it? Chauffeur her around? Seoul’s terrain is both mountainous and hilly. The capital is surrounded by mountains, and just walking around the urban jungle, you’re bound to walk uphill or downhill at some point. Of course, San Francisco […]
Queen and I (2012): Ep 13 Rewatch Sat, Nov 18
The thread is open. 6.00am PST 9.00am EST/Canada 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the rewatch!
Castaway Diva: Ep 2 Coincidence vs Fate
As I said in Ep 1 On Fish Tank, I hope that my familiarity with the director and screenwriter’s previous collaboration will bring perception, not dullness, into the discussion of this drama. 1. The Easter egg Was it @Janey who commented that she was going to look for a sign like the floating petal trope […]
Castaway Diva: Ep 6 The Timeline
Aside from the opening credits, another element of the kdrama that we pay attention to on this blog is the timeline. We like to order the events in a logical chronology to understand cause and effect, anticipate the next movement, and spot plotholes. As of Episode 6, this is how I understood the sequence of […]
Castaway Diva: Ep 6 Secrets vs Lies
@WEnchanteur asks: I find it curious that the episode title uses “VS”: it’s “versus”, so a confrontation? A competition? The one to know who get the girl? I don’t think “vs” or “versus” is used to show a competition per se. I don’t think it’s meant to indicate who gets the girl, either. What it […]
A Good Day to Be a Dog: Ep 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. source: seawherethesunsets’ tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.
Castaway Diva: Ep 3 The Cooler Box vs Drone
@Janey said that one of the things that she learned from this blog is to scrutinize the opening credits of the series. Good for her! Opening credits aren’t created haphazardly. Directors use the images to preview what we’re about to watch or to set the tone of the drama. I’ve seen too many great hints […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 5 to 8 Open Thread
The thread is open. This series only has 14 episodes. The open thread for Eps 1 to 4 is here: Moon in the Day: Eps 1 to 4 Open Thread The parallel Romeo and Juliet balcony scenes serve as a reminder of their tragic fates. His: credit: leedongwook’s tumblr Hers: credit: xiaolanhua’s tumblr As for these […]
A Good Day to Be a Dog: Ep 4 Highlights
Unlike many viewers, I don’t mind the show’s irregular schedule. It allowed me to catch up with the other dramas on my watch list. Tomorrow, we’ll have back-to-back showing of Episodes 5 and 6. 1. Fantasy vs Reality In this episode, reality bites back. a. Seo Won the teacher vs Seo Won the newbie driver […]
The Matchmakers: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open, @agdr03. I think it’s just the two of us here. 🙂 I like their “meet cute.” It’s the Joseon period equivalent of getting mowed down by a chicken delivery motorcyclist, and this time it’s the girl who rescued the guy. source: makesomehistory’s tumblr And she saved him again from the runaway […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 3 to 4 My Notes
My notes will have to do in lieu of my usual “First Impressions.” Thanks @Cleopatra for convincing me to watch this series. 1. “Top Star” The disembodied soul of DoHa had taken over the body of “top star” named JoonOh. Note: It was “Mr. Queen” (2020) that I protested, @Cleopatra. That show repulsed me on […]
Castaway Diva: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. credit: Mostlyfate’s tumblr In “Start-Up,” it was very clear why the SECOND male lead, JP, didn’t want to associate himself with Dalmi when she came looking for her childhood pen pal. He wanted to distance himself from the past when he was a poor and lonely teenager, with only the generous […]
Queen and I (2012): Ep 12 Rewatch on Sat, Nov 11
The thread is open. Note the time change due to Daylight Savings ending last Sunday. This schedule is from @Growing_Beautifully. On Sat Nov 11, Daylight Savings ended for PST and EST areas, and our Rewatch time will start half an hour LATER. 6.00am PST (Daylight Savings ended on 5th Nov) 9.00am EST/Canada (Daylight Savings ended […]
Castaway Diva: Ep 1 On Fish Tanks
I hope that my familiarity with the screenwriter’s and director’s previous works will bring, not dullness, but perception in the analysis of this kdrama. With that said, please don’t kill me when I’m wrong. Ep 1: Inside the Fish Tank vs Outside the Fish Tank Here’s the context. When Mokha broke down in tears in […]