Romance
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Ending Explained – Why did assassins attack Raphtalia?
For the first time in three seasons, all four heroes have finally come together in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3. With all...
Like Flowers in Sand Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – Who is Yu-gyeong?
Episode 2 adds more depth to Like Flowers in Sand, while also doubling down on the suspicions surrounding both a match-fixing criminal organization and the...
Like Flowers in Sand Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – Does Baek-du beat Dong-seok?
Like Flowers in Sand isn’t in a rush to get anywhere in Episode 1, and you have to respect that. Season 1 of the new...
Maestro (2023) Review – A biographical masterpiece
Some of the most poignant films in cinema are biographical dramas, as they’re based on real people with vast amounts of history for audiences to...
The Taming of the Shrewd 2 Review – A frustrating, unnecessary sequel
Netflix has been making sequels to certain romantic comedies that have gotten a lot of buzz, and The Taming of the Shrewd 2 is one...
Where was The Taming of the Shrewd 2 filmed?
The Taming of the Shrewd 2 was filmed entirely in Poland, as was the first outing. The sequel is a Polish-language release shot on location...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 8 Recap – Why does Do-hee withdraw her candidacy?
Halfway through its run as of Episode 8, My Demon continues to prove itself a can’t-miss and virtually fat-free example of romantic K-Drama. And the...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 7 Recap – Who is arrested for Madam Ju’s murder?
Who killed Madam Ju? This remains the big underlying dramatic question of My Demon, which in Episode 7 continued to capably juggle (sort of) romantic...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 11 Recap – How does Rishia defeat Itsuki?
Back in Season 1, fans never could’ve imagined a day when the vassal heroes would finally see eye to eye. Now, in The Rising of...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 6 Recap – Who proposes to Do-hee?
Episode 6 of My Demon is full of surprises, but a big one in particular. In a sudden, unexpected development, Gu-won and Do-hee tie the...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – Why does Do-hee fire Gu-won?
Well, things are heating up a little, aren’t they? Episode 5 of My Demon seems the most dangerous outing in Season 1 thus far, boasting...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 10 Recap – Who is Perfect Hidden Justice?
After a harrowing multi-episode battle with the Emperor Dragon, Naofumi and his friends finally managed to emerge victorious. They were even able to save both...
Your Christmas or Mine 2 Review – A charming sequel with two families coming together
When it comes to Holiday favorites, only some films get a sequel or even a franchise. Surprisingly, Your Christmas or Mine was popular enough to get...
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review – Overlong, sluggish, and familiar
Not to be smug, but I knew ten episodes was too many for My Life with the Walter Boys. There’s a strong case to be...
The Archies Review – An excessive and overlong musical
The Archie Comics have been adapted into a handful of surprisingly successful TV shows over the years, with Riverdale and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina...
Soundtrack #2 Episode 2 Recap – Who is K?
In Episode 2, Soundtrack #2 continues to present complicated feelings in a refreshingly uncomplicated way. After the premiere, this follow-up is more about digging into...
Soundtrack #2 Episode 1 Recap – How do Hyun-seo and Soo-ho reunite?
Some TV shows are simply made for TV. They’re entertainment. They’re exaggerated and sensationalized and presented in the most titillating way possible. Soundtrack #2, the...
Christmas as Usual Review – A wholesome but not hilarious festive film
Written and directed by Petter Holmsen, Christmas As Usual (aka Så Var Det Jul Igjen) is a Norwegian Christmas film about a woman called Thea, who...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – How did Madam Ju die?
In my coverage of My Demon thus far, I’ve made a few snarky remarks about how good-looking the leads are. This, though, is quite integral...
My Demon Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – A moral grey area
Episode 3 of My Demon is one you shouldn’t be complacent with since it’s happy to devote half its runtime to a light-hearted and somewhat...