There’s a poetic, artistic, symbolic movement happening in BL filmmaking, one that is shifting the stories we’ve grown used to seeing in the early days of BLs to deeper, nuanced narratives that are slowly taking center stage.
Continue reading The Rise in Symbolic Storytelling in the BL Industry
The first quarter of 2023 was filled with scripts that were romantic, fun-filled and also inspiring. Walking down the memory lane, we are actually delighted that the BL industry is slowly evolving in terms of storytelling and we have narratives that are truly making a difference. In today’s feature, join our authors as they share their favorites- the ones that will leave you yearning for more!
Continue reading Favourite BL Dramas in the First Quarter (Jan to Apr 2023)- Part III
The first quarter of 2023 was indeed interesting, atleast in terms of BL dramas. Seemingly, we had more qualitative content as against qualitative. Breaking through their repeative routine, the BL industry is now opening up to formulas that are new and inspiring. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the shows that left a deep impression on our psyche!
Continue reading Favourite BL Dramas in the First Quarter (Jan to Apr 2023)- Part II
We are taking roll call for the first quarter of 2023. With the steady outflow of quality dramas this year, our authors had a difficult time choosing their favorites, but we endeavor to do the impossible. So, join us as our team members share their best choices, the ones that made all the difference!
Continue reading Favorite BL Dramas in the First Quarter (Jan to Apr 2023)
Pinoy BLs are an uncharted territory and lack the popularity that their Asian counterparts enjoy. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t some exceptional stories out there that need to be experienced and revered. Join us, as our authors talk about their personal favorites, the ones that have put this genre on an international platform!
Continue reading My All Time Favorite Pinoy BL Dramas/Movies- Part II
If you are obsessed with the Boys’ Love genre, there is a fair chance that you have watched dramas from the Filipino shores. Popularly known as Pinoy BL, the industry slowly evolved during the unfortunate happenstance of the Covid-19 pandemic. While local governments were clamoring to keep the pandemic under control, major production houses were shut down and shootings were halted. In the midst of this mayhem, Filipino media giants, Idea First Company & Black Sheep choose to script history with their “out-of-the-box” web series- Gameboys The Series & Hello Stranger, heralding this new genre into existence. It’s been a couple of years since then and Pinoy BL dramas/movies are now a commonplace phenomenon. Trying to bank on the success of their predecessors, the industry has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of shows released per year; the quality is although questionable. Today, we will be talking about those few shows that were not only phenomenally scripted but brilliantly executed!
As compared to their Asian counterparts, Taiwanese BLs are known for their mature approach and earnest execution. There is no overt fan service involved and as such, the focus shifts to producing exceptional stories that are inspiring and meaningful. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the shows that truly made a difference!
Continue reading Favorite Taiwanese BL Dramas (2022)- Part III
Taiwanese BLs are known for their nuanced storytelling and phenomenal casting; something that has been revered by the BL fans worldwide. Despite being adversely affected by the pandemic, the Taiwanese shores haven’t stopped churning out content that’s both progressive and thought provoking. In today’s feature, our authors will be sharing their absolute favorites from 2022!
Continue reading Favorite Taiwanese BL Dramas (2022)- Part II
Taiwanese BLs are clearly fan favorites. In terms of storytelling and fine execution, they are incomparable. The sudden advent of Covid-19 has slowed down the production of quality dramas from the Taiwanese shores and, as such, 2022 saw a quintessential decrease in the number of shows broadcast. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about their favorite few!
While 2022 was distinctly a year of office romances (The New Employee, The Director Who Buys Me Dinner and Roommate of Poongduck 302), the generalist tropes were flavorful and intriguing. Gone are the days when Korean BLs were stuck in the old formulaic, recycling the same stories. Today, we have daring adaptations that employ actors par excellence. In today’s feature, we round up the best KBL’s in 2022- in terms of storytelling and directorial!
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