The Package

I didn't have very high expectations for The Package - I knew fully well that it had been pre-produced almost entirely in France, but few details about the drama were revealed before it aired, and I didn't have a lot of interest in the cast. Boy, am I glad I watched it though.

OH MY GOD, Why is There a Season 2 of Good Morning Call?

So I go onto Netflix, not expecting anything new, and what do I find? Good Morning Call has a season two. GOOD MORNING CALL. *screams into a pillow* What the fuck did this show do to deserve a second season? I'm gonna rant for a while. It may be amusing, it may not. Feel free to read if you want to.

Go Back Couple

My favourite shows of the season were the weekend drama, The Package and Go Back Couple. Expect a review for each, but for now, I want to talk about the best time-travel drama of the year. It never used to be a particularly mainstream genre, yet nowadays we're seeing more and more - this is definitely the only show to do it right this year.

Midnight Runners (Movie Review)

I'm working my way through this season's crop of dramas, and I'm sure I'll do a few review afterwards, but for now here's another movie. I didn't actually see myself watching this film, but I was surprised how well it held up - not only was it an action blockbuster type film, but it was genuinely funny with winning performances by winning actors, and had a poignant side I didn't expect but happily welcomed. On to the review.

5 Comedic Sidekicks Who Need More Attention

Sometimes I think about how much potential certain actors have, but because of their age or face they're sidelined to the comic relief roles. Idols who can't act get lead roles all the time, so why are people with real talent always undermined? Here are a few actors who have at least tasted such a role, because I want more from them.

Age of Youth VS Season 2

I have so many feelings right now. Shortly after I'd finished watching bizarre slice-of-life thriller Age of Youth, a second season was announced, and I expected to kind of passively enjoy it, the way I did with the first season. But to my surprise, I got so invested this time around, that I committed to watching every single episode raw because I just couldn't wait a week for subs.

NOTE: Spoilers.

Vanishing Time (Movie Review)

I've been meaning to watch Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned for a very long time, but I put it off, since I expected it to be horribly tragic. And boy, was it. But it was also beautiful and deeply touching - I feel slightly cleansed. This is what fantasy is all about.

Top 5 Epic Love Stories

I love romance drama in any space and form, but undoubtedly the most powerful love stories are the ones with the highest stakes. Epic love stories are my absolute favourite, because life-or-death romances feel the most heart-wrenching. 

NOTE: There are plenty I could have included in this list, which I know for a fact are wonderful love stories. However, since I haven't seen them myself, I can't give a recommendation. Seven Day Queen and The Princess' Man are some well-rated epic love story sageuks. (Also, excuse any formatting errors - Blogger was toying with me today, and I got frustrated with trying to fix it.)

Miss Korea

Well, it took about four months, but I finally finished Miss Korea - I'm a little sad about it, because there was something warm and comforting about this strange little universe and all the strange little people in it. I don't want to let it go.

NOTE: Vague ending spoilers.

Madame Antoine: A Psychology Student's Thoughts

So I tried Madame Antoine out earlier this year, but gave up for a multitude of reasons. The female lead was supposedly perceptive, but actually a complete idiot. The male lead so desperately held on to his lie that I'm convinced he doesn't deserve love at all. I don't think I'm missing much by not finishing it - here's why it not only fails as a decent romance drama, but also why it fails as a drama focused on psychology.