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Crash Course in Romance

I can’t believe I am not going to see them next week! Their ratings soared at the finale too. A commercial hit, it became one of the highest rated dramas in Korean cable TV history. The final episode garnered 17 % nationwide & 19. 79 % in Seoul. Interestingly Mr Ji with the lead pairContinue reading “Crash Course in Romance”

Crash Course in Romance

Into the 15th episode, most of the mis understandings have been cleared. Hae e wakes up from coma. She over hears her mother asking for money from Mr Choi, her sister’s rich boyfriend. She decides to put an end to all. At the party she announces she will go to Japan & stay with herContinue reading “Crash Course in Romance”

Butta Bomma

Translated ‘Traditional doll’ is a 2023 Indian Telugu language romantic action drama film. Directed by Shouree Chandrashekhar T. Ramesh in his directorial debut. It is a remake of the 2020 Malayalam film, Kappela, by Muhammad Musthafa. It stars Anikha Surendran, Arjun Das & Surya Vasishta. The title is inspired by the song of the sameContinue reading “Butta Bomma”

Call me Chihiro

A Japanese film by Rikiya Imaizumi released in 2023. ‘Call Me spirited Away’ is an adaptation of the homonymous manga by Hiroyuki Yasuda. Chihiro quit her job as a prostitute & now works in a bento shop as a part-timer.In a small seaside town she lives happily without trying to hide the fact that sheContinue reading “Call me Chihiro”

Love at first kiss

It is a 2023 Spanish romantic comedy film. Spanish ‘Eres tu’ lit. means ‘It’s you’. Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azua. It stars Alvaro Cervantes, Silvia Alonso, Susana Abaitua & Gorka Otxoa. The film follows Javier who at the age of 16, kissing a girl for the first time, realises that he has a giftContinue reading “Love at first kiss”

Naatu Naatu, K -style

The editorial in Indian Express brought goosebumps with it’s headline. The embassy of South Korea in New Delhi danced it’s way into the Indian hearts to the beats of the hit song ‘Naatu, naatu’ from RRR. Some dancers dressed in traditional Korean hanbok, the embassy team Led by the Ambassador Chang Jae-bok looked dazzling. TheyContinue reading “Naatu Naatu, K -style”

Mr Queen

Episode 17 ‘Pregnancy is beautiful/ a new Rumour’ is the best by far. Her reaction at hearing that she is pregnant is unique. First, she is stunned & then drives away everyone to have some ‘me’ time. The rejoicing around makes her more uneasy. The new female body in which the soul is entrapped feelsContinue reading “Mr Queen”

Mr Queen

The 15th episode ‘The Crazy X in this Palace’ has So yong decide to confront & seek revenge. After meeting up with the trio she realises she feels satisfied. Her feelings towards the King are changing gradually. She has helped for his banquet when it was cruelly ruined, well almost. The final topping was theContinue reading “Mr Queen”

Mr Queen

Around the 12th episode it explores the secrets within the palace. Behind the silks & the pomp is the scary face of terror in the palace. The games people play for an upper hand are outrageous. The master chef from the Blue house trapped in the body of the Queen faces many challenges. His culinaryContinue reading “Mr Queen”

Triptych

A 2023 TV thriller series about triplets.Original title ‘Triada’. Meaning ‘the triad’. Directed by Leonardo D’Antoni & Alba Gil. Starring Maite Perroni, David Chocarro, Flavio Medina with others. It follows Becca, a forensics expert who when investigating a murder realises that the body of the victim looks exactly like her. Composed of only 8 episodes,Continue reading “Triptych”