I have a confession to make here. I had to watch this series twice to fully appreciate it. I dislike obfuscation and initially felt that is what was going on in this short film. Perhaps because I am from the United States, I like things to be made crystal clear and upfront. Which, of course, this short film does not. Being also inquisitive, I read a variety of comments about this short film which certainly educated me. I realized how myopic and clouded my thinking was. Therefore, I watched it again in light of my newfound appreciation of traditional Burmese culture and Myanmar’s current political climate.
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“Healing Thingyan” Series Review (Ep.1 to 3)
This is a charming mini-series composed of three short episodes and a special episode, centering around a sublime and captivating Burmese festival. One gets to sprinkle water on others as a way of symbolically wishing them good luck in the coming year. It is believed that water can fix mistakes, drive out bad luck, and bring greater health and happiness. It is a 3-to-5-day celebration held in Myanmar that is festive and fun and held before their New Year which is in April. I found the festival to be quite beautiful and convivial.
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“The Star” Series Review (Ep.1 & 2)
“This is the real thing. Acting that does not look like acting.” – Quote from The Star
“Does the Flower Bloom?” Movie Review
“A Lotus Blossom. It’s the flower I like. Your name means the same thing, after all. This time, I want to see them bloom with you.” – quotes from Does the Flower Bloom?
OSSAN’S LOVE RETURNS (SEASON 3) – 2024 – Japan – 9 Episodes & 2 Special Episodes
“When you are in the midst of happiness, it’s hard to realize that you’re actually happy, right?” – quote from Ossan’s Love Season 3
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OSSAN’S LOVE – SEASON 2 – LOVE: IN THE SKY – 2019 – Japan – 8 Episodes & 2 Special Episodes
“Love is like online shopping, then? You can return the goods.” – quote from Ossan’s Love -Season 2
OSSAN’S LOVE (SEASON 1 AND LOVE OR DEAD) – 2018/19
“Soon we only started to see each other’s flaws. I was so afraid of destroying the relationship we had built…..Even if I die, I want to be with you.” – quotes from Ossan’s Love
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“Man Suang” Movie Review
“When elephants fight, the grass is inevitably crushed.” – Quote from Man Suang
“Playboyy” Series Review (Ep.1 to 14)
This series is an erotic roller-coaster ride through the world of gay love. If non-gay people want to know what it is like to be gay, then this is the series to watch. Not the idealized versions of BLs. This is what the world of gayness is, whether you want to believe it or not, accept it or not. It is what it is. Sure, it is the darker side, but it is no less real than the ornament sanitized version of what GAY love is via BL. In other words, this is its antithesis. This expresses the real world.
“Bleach” Movie Review
A 16-year-old swimmer’s clash with his coach has hidden meaning!
The BL Xpress 