Recap: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Episode 9 – Deliverers' Handles

As Taiya rests in his bedroom, the others think about what’s happened. BunBun continues working on the Cars. But Jou says he doesn’t understand what Taiya was thinking. Shashiro says Taiya is bad with words. Genba says it is because Shashiro spoiled him. The two start arguing, but Mira speaks up and asks what they could be to Taiya for him to risk his life for them. BunBun is about to explain,…

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Good Ol' Review: Do Won and Yoon Do Jin Power the Heartwarming and Hopeful "Love Tractor"

TYPE OF REVIEW : GOOD OL’ REVIEW No spoilers. If you’re looking for a sweet, fluffy and thoroughly enjoyable series, look no further than Love Tractor (트랙터는 사랑을 싣고). This absolutely wholesome series has all the best parts of what makes a fully lighthearted series so fun and enjoyable. Charming and talented leads in Do Won and Yoon Do Jin effortlessly draw you in to the equally charming Korean…

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Shows I'm Looking Forward to From GMMTV2024 UP&ABOVE PART2

I’ve had a lot of fun watching GMMTV’s annual trade launches these last few years. Even though I end up watching maybe one or two shows from the line-ups each year, just watching this big event and seeing all the trailers for upcoming projects is very exciting in and of itself. This time, GMMTV had so many projects lined up for the next year, they split their trade launch into two events. And…

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Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 7 - "I hope you learn from this experience."

Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 7 – “Walk and Chew Gum Baby” Teams get to use the Expedia app to choose what hotel they’ll be staying at in Montevideo, Uruguay. The 7th Leg will begin at Fortaleza del Cerro with Juan & Shane and Ricky & Cesar departing at 7:45am. Amber & Vinny and Rod & Leticia depart at 8:00am and Angie & Danny, Sunny & Bizzy and Yvonne & Melissa depart at 8:15am. Continue…

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Good Ol' Review: Cast Does What it Can to Make Up for Frustratingly Missed Opportunities in "Wedding Impossible"

TYPE OF REVIEW : GOOD OL’ REVIEW No spoilers. Jun Jong Seo, Moon Sang Min and Kim Do Wan do their best to try and elevate simple, though mostly enjoyable rom-com fluff in Wedding Impossible (웨딩 임파서블). The series features a refreshing approach to a familiar Korean drama set-up. But unsteady pacing and missed opportunities with depth and nuance hold Wedding Impossible from being something much…

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Recap: Kamen Rider Gotchard, Episode 32 – The Great King Appears! The Dolls' Dilemma

Clotho rampages in the Meikoku lair, wishing to become stronger. Atropos comes in and says her specs are not enough to handle Level Three, thus will never be able to defeat the Kamen Riders. Continue reading Recap: Kamen Rider Gotchard, Episode 32 – The Great King Appears! The Dolls’ Dilemma

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Recap: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Episode 8 – Runaway and Divide

MadRex is upset by their failures on Earth and feels embarrassed to face their big boss Waruido Spindo. MadRex vows to hand the planet over to him. And seething at BunRed being a thrown in his side so far, MadRex orders his three generals to bring BunRed to him. Continue reading Recap: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Episode 8 – Runaway and Divide

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Commentary: The Amazing Alliance Race?

I posted this on the TAR sub Reddit and didn’t realize how long it got. Lol So I’ll post it here too. As the discussion over alliances on The Amazing Race heats up once again, I just wanted to share my take on it all. Though I’m pretty much just echoing my thoughts after The Amazing Race Philippines 2, The Amazing Race 32 and The Amazing Race Australia 5. Three of the seasons I’ve watched where…

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Throwback Thursday Tunes, April 18, 2024 – "Moonlight," Henry Lau

Today, let’s throwback to… last year! Lol And one of my favorite tracks of the year. And that is “Moonlight” by Henry Lau. Continue reading Throwback Thursday Tunes, April 18, 2024 – “Moonlight,” Henry Lau

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Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 6 - "That alliance was definitely painful to watch."

Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 6 – Our Alliance Strikes Again Teams fly to Cordoba, Argentina for the 6th Leg. The first pair of Ricky & Cesar and Juan & Shane open their first clue at 8:15am and it reveals this will be a Mega Leg. The second group at 8:30am includes Amber & Vinny, Rod & Leticia and Angie & Danny. The last group at 8:45am has Yvonne & Melissa, Sunny & Bizzy and Derek &…

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Good Ol' Review: "Once Again" a Refreshingly Unique and Emotional Series

TYPE OF REVIEW : GOOD OL’ REVIEW Minor spoiler with forewarning. The 2022 Korean web series Once Again (다시나를찾아와) is such a refreshing entry into the growing BL genre. A relatively high concept premise allows for a unique approach to familiar stories that ultimately results in what is an emotional and heartfelt experience. Continue reading Good Ol’ Review: “Once Again” a Refreshingly Unique and…

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Music Monday, April 15, 2024 – Woody, NOWADAYS, TIOT, NCHIVE

Catching up on some fresh music from Woody and rookies NOWADAYS, TIOT and NCHIVE! Continue reading Music Monday, April 15, 2024 – Woody, NOWADAYS, TIOT, NCHIVE

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Recap: Kamen Rider Gotchard, Episode 31 – Two People in the Dark, Trusting Each Other.

Rinne really thinks she is just too weak. But Houtarou tells her he’ll be fine and motivates her to get up and fight. As Rinne stands up, Atropos says Seina is dead because of her. Seina’s hurtful words ring through Rinne’s mind and she falls to the ground once again. Continue reading Recap: Kamen Rider Gotchard, Episode 31 – Two People in the Dark, Trusting Each Other.

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Recap: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Episode 7 – The Supplier's Brake

Mira and Officer Jou notice BunBun is distracted while cooking curry and it is about to burn. Jou thinks BunBun is worried about his retirement savings. But Mira wonders if it has to do with love. Much to everyone’s shock, it is! Continue reading Recap: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Episode 7 – The Supplier’s Brake

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Good Ol' Review: "Like Flowers in Sand" a Heartwarming, Exciting and Memorable Series

TYPE OF REVIEW : GOOD OL’ REVIEW Moderate spoilers. But should not affect how you will experience the series. At first, I regretted watching Like Flowers in Sand (모래에도 꽃이 핀다) immediately after having watched a similarly themed and set drama. I was afraid having two series so similar would affect how I would enjoy and experience this one. Those worries proved to be unfounded as Like Flowers in…

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Good Ol' Review: "Flex X Cop" a Complete and Satisfying Package of Mystery, Drama, Action and Humor

TYPE OF REVIEW : GOOD OL’ REVIEW No spoilers. Flex X Cop (재벌X형사/Chaebol X Detective) is one of the most complete Korean drama series I’ve ever watched. Anything you might want to find in a K-drama, you’ll find here. An effortless blend of mystery, drama and plenty of humor; the series is a fun, exciting and very satisfying experience. Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun lead an excellent ensemble cast…

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Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 5 - "Did you all see a nut fly over here?"

Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 5 – Save The Stress For Later Teams head to Santiago, Chile for the 5th Leg of the Race. Amber & Vinny and Ricky & Cesar depart at 9am. Angie & Danny, Rod & Leticia and Juan & Shane depart at 9:15am. Derek & Shelisa, Yvonne & Melissa, Sunny & Bizzy and Kishori & Karishma depart at 9:30am. Continue reading Recap: The Amazing Race 36, Episode 5 – “Did you all…

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