Since this month, I’ve been watching more Chinese dramas than usual, I was curious to see how my tastes in cdramas compare with other viewers. I went to “Marcus Here” on Youtube to find out the “Top 10 Chinese Dramas” of the past week. According to Marcus, this popularity survey is based on views on […]
A Thread For @FGB4877
I’m creating a special thread for our friend, @FGB4877. We’re here, @FGB4877, if you want a listening ear and emotional support in these troubled times. I often find engaging in conversation, swapping stories, sharing frustrations, finding humor in the chaos, and simply talking about the mundane can help restore perspective, balance, and faith. I’m moving […]
What Are We Watching in July 2024?
I’m sure you all know how crazy it’s been here where I am. To be honest, I can’t say that I was blind-sided or caught off-guard by the turn of events. I see it like a carbuncle that needed to be lanced in order for cure, healing and regrowth to occur. I trust the process […]
What Are We Watching in June 2024?
For the first time in a long while, nothing premiering this month grabs me. I guess I can force myself to watch “Miss Night and Day.” Miss Night and Day Synopsis from soompi: “Miss Night and Day” is a romantic comedy about a young job seeker who suddenly finds herself trapped in the body of […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the incredible mothers out here, I hope you all had a wonderful time being appreciated, celebrated, cherished, and spoiled by your family today. Just to be clear. By mothers, I refer to adult females who conceived, bore, birthed, nursed, adopted, fostered, nurtured, reared, guided, comforted, supported, protected, educated, fed, sheltered, instructed, raised, nagged, […]
On Technically-Not-A-Villain Characters
Many moons ago, a question was raised in my bookclub to name a character who wasn’t the villain of the story, but technically could be viewed as one because his/her actions consistently put the protagonist in harm’s way. Dumbledore of the Harry Potter series was a favorite in my group. Why? Not only was he […]
What Are We Watching in March 2024?
Listen! Do you hear that sound? That’s the “giant sucking sound” of kdrama viewers being swept into this juggernaut of a drama, “Queen of Tears.” “Queen of Tears” This seems to be a reverse-Cinderella story. The female lead is royalty while the male lead is the Cinderella-man. Their marital life isn’t the happily-ever-after ending they […]
B3tch Talk: On Scene Transitions
Don’t mind me. I’m organizing my notes from this Youtube video. According to Studiobinder, there are nine ways to seamlessly connect scenes together. Whenever I can, I’m getting examples from the show I’m currently watching, “Doctor Slump.” 1. Fade – when a shot fades or “dissolves” to or from a solid color – solid color: […]
Whatcha Cooking for Meatless Friday, Feb 16?
This Lenten tradition on this blog started three years when I asked @agdr03 for a good seafood dish, and she told me to cook fish with oyster sauce. Oyster sauce??? It wouldn’t be a hyperbole to say that oyster sauce opened a whole new world for me. I thought soy sauce and fish sauce were […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I made a bingo card with kdrama tropes. Everything should be easy to find. The middle grid is a bit tricky because some of you may have not heard of the word before. 🙂 I want you to learn this word because it’s topical for Valentine’s day and for us, kdrama viewers. […]
Happy Lunar New Year!!
Happy Year of the Dragon, everyone! Wishing you all good health, good fortune, good times, good kdramas, and good food! What are you eating for New Year’s? Maybe I can order something similar from the Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean restaurant near me this weekend. Can somebody tell me what that liquid @kennylsong poured in the […]
Bitch Talk: On KDramas That Didn’t Age Well
These kdramas and Korean movies aged poorly. I’m not talking merely about their visual effects, but the plot, content, message, and/or actors involved in the project have become unacceptable over time. That’s why Shakespeare rules. Even after four centuries, the Bard’s works endure because his insight into our human existence is timeless, universal, and relevant. […]
What Are We Watching in February 2024?
I don’t mind if new kdramas are thin on the ground this month. We had plenty of good ones last month. I’m still trying to catch up with you all on “Marry My Husband.” I’m four episodes behind. All your comments on how satisfying the last episode is makes me watch to skip everything and […]
Bitch Talk: Re. 20/20 Hindsight in “Marry My Husband”
@Cleopatra posed a question on the “Marry My Husband” thread. I’m reposting it out here on the blog to give all a dedicated space to answer it. The responses don’t need to tie in with the drama. @Cleopatra asked, “Would you change yourself and your life if you were given the chance?” @OldAmericanLady, @Phoenix, @GB, […]