Mulan Without Mushu: A Live Action Dishonor

Live Action Review: Rant Edition
Cousin Category
BEWARE OF SPOILERS and unintelligible rants ahead!

Dear Binge-Watcher… When Do You Actually Sleep?

When do I actually sleep? A question someone or anyone could have asked me if they have the guts to disturb my ongoing madness that is binge-watching.

The title also reminds me of that sticker: “Please do not disturb. I am disturbed enough already.” and that I have to get one of those.

A Cup of 2018 | My Readings, Raves, and Lists: Too Many Tabs Open!

Not exactly a productive year in blogging but it doesn’t mean I didn’t read or watch anything this year.

Hana Nochi Hare — First Impressions

I discovered this by chance when I saw one particular comment about how Hana Nochi Hare (Hanahare) was definitely not a remake of Hana Yori Dango (Hanadan) and that said comment was pretty adamant about it too. I was surprised because I had no clue about this at all!

Why IDOL PRODUCER is Such a Treat for a Survival Show

“I always tell trainees there are no shortcuts, there is only practice, practice, never-ending repeated practice. Let it become a kind of habit, a routine.
Because the only thing that lets me have the courage to face all the sounds and lights is just the memories of my own body.”

— Zhang Yixing

My Annoying Brother: A Story of Brotherly Love and Redemption

“You have a brother (hyung), but you can’t call him your hyung?”

Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: The Only Truth is in Music

“Everyone’s scared to stand up on stage in front of an audience. You’re afraid that you might mistakes. That they’ll totally reject you. Even so, you grit your teeth and get up onstage anyway. Something compels us, moves us to play music. That’s how you create the most beautiful lie of all.”