A well known Chinese actress. Her real life partner is Hong Yao, whom she married in 2024. They worked together in ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’ 2018 , but not opposite each other. She is 34 & he is 33 years old. Watching two of her shows back to back, ‘The Double ‘2024 & ‘Kill Me,Continue reading “Wu Jinyan’s heroes”
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Our Blooming Youth
There comes the shift of feelings, loyalty? or care for someone other than the fiancé. Talking with her fiancé she realizes he thinks of her as a murderer. Running way was wrong. But getting arrested would have been a mistake. The rules then & now are almost the same. The rich have a way. TheContinue reading “Our Blooming Youth”
The 101st Proposal
Based on the ‘Beauty & the Beast’ loosely, it brings out the best from the actors. I was just appreciating the raw emotions & simple camerawork. Then as the series came to episode 9 & 10, it had the ‘moments’! Unaware I needed buckets. It touches you to the core. The fashion statement in theContinue reading “The 101st Proposal”
Gulzar
The Indian writer , poet, lyricist & film maker turns 91 in four months. He made his debut as a lyricist with the soulful ‘Mora gora ang ‘ in Bimal Roy’s ‘Bandini” in 1963. Gulzar has been selected for the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor for his contribution to Urdu literature. His book ..Caged…MemoriesContinue reading “Gulzar”
The Life List (2025)
It is an American romantic comedy drama film. Written & directed by Adam Brooks. It is adapted from a novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman. It stars Sofia Carson, Allen & Connie Britton. After the death of her mother, Alex revisits her childhood aspirations, endeavoring to achieve her old goals, only toContinue reading “The Life List (2025)”
Ron Kamonohashi
Episode 10, 11, 12 13 ‘The Case of the Auberge Serial Murders’. A letter, 17 years old arrives at Ron’s doorstep. It is an invitation for a gettogether. A very unlikely group gathers. The chef is under someone’s orders. He serves the dishes that all of them recognize. The invitee Gardner is killed. He isContinue reading “Ron Kamonohashi”
Cutting Off the Heart ( 2010 )
It is a South Korean drama. KBS drama special. Season 1, episode 18. Directed by Heo Sung -hye. Written by Jeon Chang -geun. Starring Moon Jeong -hee, Im Ji -kyu, Sa Mi-ja, Kim Na -woon, Uhm Do-hyun. When Sun Young’s firefighter husband was killed in an accident, he left her a widow with their youngContinue reading “Cutting Off the Heart ( 2010 )”
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