And this is why I’m an Asian-wannabe, and watch kdramas, doramas, and Cdramas, instead of Hollywood-produced and Hollywood-approved shows. Who the heck at Netflix headquarters gave this project the green-light? . From Hollywood Reporter: Eleven-year-old Amy lives with her mom, Mariam, and younger brother, awaiting her father to rejoin the family from Senegal. Amy is […]
Love Lasts Forever: Episode 6
I was in two minds whether to write a review of Episode 6 by itself or in tandem with Episode 7 since the subject of both episodes is jealousy. Episode 6 focuses on Nanase’s jealousy which is obvious and comical. I do love how the actress portrays her character. Her facial gesture and body movements, […]
Flower of Evil: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread and GB’s Timeline
This is @Growing_Beautifully’s timeline to help us understand the sequence of events and the flashbacks. Thanks, @GB. I’ll just add pictures and comments. *************** Timeline from Ep 1 – 6 (Ep 6, Timestamp 02:50) Presumably before HS’s father died. While unconscious, Hyun Soo thinks of his sister and how he showed her a metal deer […]
The Heiress: Eps 1 to 4 First Impressions
I recommend this historical Chinese romcom. @HEHarry, where are you? If you dislike Cdramas where the romance of the minor characters is given as many minutes as the lead couples, then you’ll like this one. The first four episodes are focused entirely on the female lead and two men who are vying for her support […]
Love Lasts Forever: Sato Tekaru as Kendo Fighter
For @agdr03, @welmaris, @fern, and @mslee1107, Tell me what you think of him in these clips. -pm3 Sato Tekaru vs Matsumoto Jun (don’t know this guy) The rematch: source: https ://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=275265789896625 I also saw this gif set from tumblr. Credit: flapperbear https://www.tumblr.com/dressrosas/151885199195/flapperbear-jun-matsumoto-vs-takeru-sato
You Are My Glory: Starring Yang Yang and ….??
Zheng Shuang????!! Let me tease you. The screenwriter is by Gu Man, the lady who wrote “Love O2O” and “Boss and Me.” This Cdrama is an adaptation of her novel also titled, “You are My Glory.” I guess that means a kind soul mycan buy the book, translate it, and share the contents with us. […]
Flower of Evil: Lee JoonKi and the Kuleshov Effect
This is the Vocab of the Day: the Kuleshov Effect. lol. I was reading this article from soompi on Lee JoonGi’s acting in “Flower of Evil” when that term popped up in my head. I’ll quote the text so you don’t have to go to soompi, and highlight the two segments that I found interesting. […]
Flower of Evil: On Flashbacks
One of the things that stands out for me in this drama is the use of flashbacks. I’ve mixed feelings about this. Too often, the director and editor abuse them by either overdoing the flashbacks to fill in extra minutes, or slipping them in to plug up a plothole. Either way, the overuse of flashback […]
Bitch Talk: @Table122000’s Jdrama Recommendations
After “Love Lasts Forever,” many of us here are searching for more doramas to binge on to get over Nanase and Tendo. So here comes @Table122000 aka Supergirl with her dorama recommendations. That’s our @Table12000…she’s building a bridge between our kdrama obsession and our newly-discovered world of doramas. I don’t know how the links will […]
Love Lasts Forever: KoiTsudu vs Itazura
Note: this is unfinished. I’ll have to edit to add pictures, but I don’t have my other laptop with me. Many viewers like to point out that LLF (or “KoiTsudu” as it’s called by fans) is similar to “Itazura na Kiss” and I say yes and no. There’s no doubt that the two doramas use […]
Love Lasts Forever: Episode 5
Episode 5 starts with a recap in 6 sentences to explain how they arrived at this new phase in their relationship. In the ambulance: Nanase: I wish I could spend more time with you. Tendo: I heard you! Get through this and I’ll grant you any wish you want. I’ll take you on dates! I’ll […]
Count Your Lucky Stars: Jerry Yan’s Open Thread
For @Agdr03, @Fern, and CYLS viewers, I’m listing all CYLS episodes from Yoyo English Channel here for easy access. There are 34 episodes in total. Yoyo Channel has 8 episodes subbed while Viki has only 6 subbed. There’s no rush. The subs will take forever, and I’ll be dead by then. This is Jerry Yan […]
Flower of Evil: Episode 3
I’ll edit this later to post my comments. @GB, go ahead and post your spoilers here. Thanks. I liked ferocious JW defending HS. credit: thingskateknows’ tumblr
Flower of Evil: Ep 2 Stress Level Guide by @GB
lol. I just had to post this wonderful “companion guide” that @Growing_Beautifully prepared for me for Ep 2 because I’m such a baby. Thank you, @GB!! My comments are included. Summary Recap Episode 2 with Stress Level Ratings Please note that I’ve deliberately curated the episode in portions, bringing all of the same characters together […]