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Miyazaki, the Animator with the ‘Midas touch’ has got it again. His latest work ‘The Boy and the Heron’ became the second Studio Ghibli film to win the Oscar after ‘Spirited Away’ won in 2003. ‘Other artists may emerge, but there is currently no one who can step into his shoes, and for whatever reasonContinue reading “And the Oscar goes to…”

Reads the editorial on the editorial page of the Indian Express dated 14 March 2024. In life as Arts few archetypes are as enduring as that of a lover scorned. The Writer & Painter Francoise Gilot in Pablo Picasso’s life bucked the trend against all odds. In 1053, when she walked out of his life,Continue reading “Life After Love”

Having completed all of 20 episodes, Shi Yan is still skeptical of his love interest. Having being dumped when he was facing difficulties, he appears to be more cautious. Which is fine. Also Shu Yi doesn’t know if she should express her feelings. On a blind date with Yu You who is just a friend,Continue reading “Only For Love”

It is a 2020 South Korean series starring Ji Chang Wook, Kim Yoo jung. It is based on the 2016 -17 webtoon ‘She’s Too much For Me’ ( Korean lit. Convenience Store Saet byul) . Written by Hwalhasan (Active Volcano). Dae hyun is helping his parents by running a convenience store. He hires a part-timer,Continue reading “Backstreet Rookie”

It is a 2023 South Korean TV series . Starring Ok Taec-yeon, Won Ji an, Park Kang hyun, Yoon So -hee with others. Directed by Lee Hyun seok & lee Min soo. It literally means ‘My heart is beating ‘ . For all of 16 episodes never once did it beat! As one of theContinue reading “Heartbeat”

It is a South Korean promotional Web series . Produced for Lotte Duty Free shop. It aired in 2016 17. Directed by Jung Jung hwa. It has a galaxy of stars. The reason why I went for a tacky title. The celebrities just make an appearance & are off. But we have so many upContinue reading “7 First Kisses”

Line romance or also known as LOVE LINE. It is a 2014 Korean TV mini drama starring Lee Min ho & Bea Hayden. It is a story of a female Chinese tourist named Ling Ling who goes to Korea & falls in love with Min ho, a music producer with both talent & good looks.Continue reading “Love at First LINE”

After 10 episodes, Shi Yan & Zheng Shu Yi are still skirting around each other. Given the 30 odd episodes, it is not surprising. They have all the time in the world. There is progress but it remains two steps forward & another backwards! In ‘Find Yourself’ the leading lady He Fanxing is being pursuedContinue reading “Only For Love”

It is a 2022 South Korean TV series. It stars Ji Chang Wook, Song Dong il, Choi Soo young. The story line is inspired by a true account of the Make -a wish Foundation in the Netherlands. The story revolves around a young man with a troubled past, enters a Hospice hospital on the orderContinue reading “If You wish upon me”