This is one of those series that is so centric to being Vietnamese, that it might not be translatable into other languages. Idiomatic expressions and nuances of the language are powerful but when translated into other languages might not have the same intended impact. Does that take away anything from the series? Sure, it does. Does it make watching this series more difficult to interpret? Absolutely. Does it make it less impactful? No! I still felt its impact. I merely have to translate into my own internal language and give it meaning to me. And this series is astonishingly moving and so full of life. And that life had so many peaks and valleys that it made watching it joyful and sorrowful emotionally for me.
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“Till the World Ends” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)
“Thus with a kiss I die.” – Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
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The Controversy Surrounding Be On Cloud Actor “Build Jakapan” and KinnPorsche Author “Poi Patchayamon”
Every once in a while an awful story will surface about a BL actor’s personal life. Ohm Pawat, Krist Perawat, Nam Yoon-Sung and Toy Thanapat are just a few names that come to mind when you think of BL actors who have had controversies surrounding them. The latest name to join that list is none other than KinnPorsche star Build Jakapan. Build Jakapan rose to fame quickly after his mind-blowing performance as Pete in KinnPorsche The Series. Alongside his co-star Bible Wichapas, they dominated the BL scene. They were on the cover of every magazine, on the red carpet at every event, in commercials, talk shows and just last week they announced their first role as the lead couple in an upcoming Be On Cloud’s original series 4 Minutes. He seems to be at the peak of his career, which is why it came as a shock when we woke up to news of Build Jakapan being accused of abuse.
“Home Par” Movie Review
This is an excellent example of what you can do when you have a robust focus on a story to tell even within a short time frame. This gay short film is all of 22+ minutes long and has a powerful message. What is that message? Determination and Acceptance.
Favorite Gay Couple in Non- BL Queer Media- Part III
While queer representation in western media is either grossly underrated or inadequately motivated, there are some shows which gave us valuable lessons and legendary couples. We fondly remember them, because they represented the LGBTQ community in an apt way; requisite to say that they embodied the struggles and stigmas faced by the LGBTQ diaspora in a conscious manner. It was because of their efforts that queer depictions are more reckoning today. In today’s feature, our authors will be talking about the queer couples who actually made a difference!
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“Be On Cloud” 2023 Lineup
Following the success of “KinnPorsche The Series” there has been a lot of pressure on Be On Cloud to produce other projects equally as good. While some fans demanded a continuation of the same project, others thought that KinnPorsche is perfect as is and should remain untouched and unaltered forever in our memories. One thing is for sure, Be On Cloud has remained tight lipped about their 2023 project lineup with no hints given whatsoever on what we can expect. But with a roster of A-list actors we are sure they won’t disappoint.
“Individual Circumstances” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Writers are often most honest with themselves on the page.
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My School President: Midway Thoughts
With Episode 6 of GMMTV’s High School Music series My School President (แฟนผมเป็นประธานนักเรียน) we’ve reached the halfway point. While from episode-to-episode reviews, you can probably already tell my feelings on this series, but I’m going to reiterate them here anyway – because, well, I love writing about this series.
“My Friendship: S1 & S2: Before The Rainbow” Series Review
Though it may not be necessary to watch part 1 before part 2, it might make more sense to watch it since part 2 is the prequel to part 1. However, I watched part 2 before the first series. For me, it was not necessarily the smoothest of transitions. But the story is simple and basic, yet it conveys a sense of life as it exists. One comes to terms with who he is and the other does not. There are only two characters in this series and so the whole story is shouldered on the strength and conviction of these two young men.
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“War of Y” Series Review (Ep.1 to 20)
There are four anthologies involved in this series. The four are tangentially connected but in the most loosely defined way. Each involves a ship in the world of Y from various dimensions, none of which are flattering, or display any sense of socially acceptable behaviors. To be sure, every profession has its unsavoriness, but this series tended to show that every aspect of the BL industry is fraught with ruthlessness and pain. Is it worth it? For many, it is their life-long dream, but it is paid at a very high cost.
