2023’s Home for Rent might not immediately strike you as a terrifying choice for your watchlist, but as the old adage goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In this case, the same applies to a Netflix thumbnail. Thai horror films have a knack for unsettling Western audiences by expertly blending jump scares and…
Category: Television
Daejeon’s Batman & Robin: “A Killer Paradox” Review
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Parasite star Choi Woo-shik is a righteous serial killer in Netflix’s latest whack at prompting viewers into questioning the meaning of true justice. A Killer Paradox, directed by Lee Chang-hee and based on the webcomic by Ggomabi, is grittier than the average Korean drama, gentler than American thrillers, and honest with its…
“XO, Kitty”: The Pains of Youth, Wrapped up in a Bow
“My life is a mess… except for you,” confesses Florian (Théo Augier Bonaventure) to Q (Anthony Keyvan) during one tearful moment on a school camping trip. The goals and hardships of the seven main characters envelop one another as their stories unravel in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” spinoff series, created by…
In Conversation with Jeon Do-yeon and Jung Kyung-ho of “Crash Course in Romance”
Crash Course in Romance proved that a K-drama doesn’t need extraordinary special effects to reach the hearts of its viewers. Produced by Studio Dragon, the 16-episode show was broadcasted on tvN (available on Netflix in the UK) in the slot previously occupied by the hit drama Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow — a challenge…
In Conversation with Luke Ishikawa Plowden of “The Three GentleBros” and “My Dear Donovan”
Hollywood has always been a clear destination for actors – it’s the “Hollywood dream” that many performers hope for, signifying the height of their career. However, popularity can also be gained in other parts of the world, including Thailand. Although success is measured differently, it is still a noteworthy accomplishment, especially in a country where…
Enemies To Lovers: “Love To Hate You” Drama Review (Netflix)
A hot-headed feminist crosses paths with a misunderstood gentleman in Netflix’s new feel-good romantic comedy Love To Hate You. The 2023 drama spans 10 episodes, with a generous balance of wit and charm between the main characters. Director Kim Jeong-kwon, whose filmography consists mostly of romance works, took the risk of making an unusual pairing…
In Conversation with Park Hyung-sik and Jeon So-nee of “Our Blooming Youth”
A crown prince, a too-smart-for-her-time girl from a noble family, a destined love, and an intriguing mystery: these are the main ingredients behind the success of Our Blooming Youth, the new historical drama produced by Studio Dragon, which premiered on February 6th on tvN, and is also available – in selected regions – on Amazon…
In Conversation with Mond Tanutchai, a Thai Actor and Model
2022 was quite a successful year, not only for Thai cinema, but also for the country’s TV releases. One of Bangkok’s biggest television production companies, GMMTV, which also acts as a talent agency for many popular artists, has produced a healthy amount of drama series, many of which are available in the UK through GMMTV’s…
Netflix’s “Little Women” – In Conversation with Park Ji-hu and Nam Ji-hyun
Little Women is Korean drama at its best. While we can all agree that 2022 was an extraordinary year for female-based K-dramas, this 12-episode show is a true gem produced by the renowned Studio Dragon. The title, Little Women, has tricked many into considering it a mere adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same…
Pachinko Review
It’s the beginning of the 20th century and the Korean peninsula is under Japanese rule in Apple TV+’s new drama Pachinko. Sunja (Yeon Yu-na), a young girl, although poor, has a decent life. She has a good mother, Yangjin (Jeong In-ji) and a father for whom she is the apple of his eye. After her…
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