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  • The Cat Returns

    Welcome to another weekly review where cats walk on two legs and teenage girls are cat whispers. For this week I decided to go back in time and rewatch the Cat Returns. As it happens, it’s been on my mind to do a Ghibli Marathon, but I thought better of it as it’s been done Read more

  • Reborn Rich

    This week’s series on the chopping block is none other than Reborn Rich. Unless you’ve been living under a rock as I have, you’ve probably already heard of this popular series, and if so pretend like you haven’t! Let’s dive in! Literally setting the stage, the scene opens with our hero showing the new guy Read more

  • Happy New Years! And to my Indian patrons, Jai Hind! Welcome to another review of the week and the first of the year. The film up for review is none other than Laapataa Ladies! This gem took me on a rabbit hole adventure through India’s culture. The film satirizes the culture surrounding the wedding sari Read more

  • Tokyo Godfathers

    T’is the season for all things holly and jolly, so in honor of this, praise for Tokyo Godfathers is in order. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m about to learn you about one of the greatest Christmas movies known to man, Tokyo Godfathers!! Like A Christmas Carole or It’s a Wonderful Life, it’s Read more

  • Mal Mo E: A Secret Mission

    What hasn’t been said about the historic piece, Mal Mo E: A Secret Mission? It is a work of cinematic beauty. A masterpiece. Is it divisive? Well love it or hate it, it is impossible to remain impervious. The movie has it all: a star-studded cast, comic relief, tension, moments of grief, and fear-inducing suspense. Read more

  • Flower Boy Ramen Shop

    I’ve come full circle with this drama, Flowerboy Ramen Shop. Like my introduction to Kpop, my love affair with Kdramas began in high school, and Flower Boy Ramen Shop was the one that popped my cherry. Maybe this speaks to my immaturity, but many of the issues went over my head and into the garbage. Read more

  • It’s A Good Day To Be Dog

    On my journey from zero to fluent in Korean, It’s a Good Day to be a Dog and two other dramas have been on constant replay for a good minute now. So much so, that it’s gone from more than just a litmus test to my go-to drama whenever I’m feeling sorts. I haven’t gotten Read more

  • Because This Is My First Life

    I’m a sucker for a good love story, but this one felt like it was determined to get to the 16th episode at a snail’s pace. Don’t get me wrong ‘Because This Is My First Life’ was chef’s kiss. Well-rounded characters, a great plot with a satisfying ending; however, I was quickly turned off by Read more