The highly anticipated “Strange Way of Life” a short film that ran festival circuits and had a limited release in major theaters is now available on streaming platforms and video on demand. The film directed and written by Pedro Almodovar stars Ethan Hawke as Sheriff Jake and Pedro Pascal as Silva. The story is comparable to Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain” due to the “Love that can’t be talked about” situation between Jake and Silva. Something that started 25 years ago and hasn’t been forgotten by neither men despite the distance between them; only to be reignited when Silva appears at Jake’s door. But are his intentions purely for Jake or is there more to it?
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“A Secretly Love” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
In the vibrant tapestry of Thai series, “A Secretly Love” stands out as a gem, weaving a tale of unspoken desires, tangled relationships, and personal growth against the backdrop of school life. At the heart of this narrative lies the magnetic performances of Kimmon Warodom, one of the best actors in the Thai entertainment industry, whose portrayal of Pluem captivates audiences with its depth and nuance.
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BL Mini-Bytes
Last week was slightly slow on uptake, with less announcements. There were hardly any surprises with random hits & misses. The quietest weekend so far, there might be a storm brewing; you never know when it comes to the quirky BL world!
“At 25:00 in Akasaka” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Insecurity and a strong desire to succeed in a passion can create barriers between yourself and the world, making it difficult to see the people cheering you on.
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MileApo: the Story Behind One of the Biggest BL pairing of Thailand
Mile Phakphum Romsaithong is an actor, singer, composer, and musician from the Thai agency Be On Cloud (BOC). Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat is an actor and model from Be On Cloud agency. They formed their pairing in 2021 for the series KinnPorsche, in which they played the lead roles of Kinn (Mile) and Porsche (Apo).
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Midweek Updates
The BL industry keeps busy with frequent updates and exclusives. Be it Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese or Korean market, the competition is tough; the genre is making leaps and bounds. The last three days saw sumptuous amount of inputs which will leave you pleasantly surprised!
“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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“We Are Series” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 4)
At first glance, “We Are” seems like a cliché bubblegum show without much substance, however, as you delve deeper into the show, without any cynicism it is pure swoon worthy romance and presents a genre I quite like which is equivalent to the early 2000s chick flicks. Although it doesn’t have much to say or has no edge, it gives us heartwarming love stories, actual courtship and although there are elements of slow burn romance in some of the couples, the show balances it out by giving us different solid story lines to follow that are all wholesome and you can’t help but root for each single couple. Comfort shows with low stakes, that are written to make the audience feel good are severely underrated and its easy to write them off as bubblegum shows that lose flavor quickly, however, you cannot deny that when they are sweet, they are indeed sweet.
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Tokyo Cowboys To Hold Test Screening For “Aichaku” on 4th May
Japanese production company Tokyo Cowboys is looking for 5 guests to attend a special test screening of the 2024 Gay Romance/BL Japanese feature film “Aichaku”!
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“Boys Be Brave” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
We don’t choose who we fall in love with, no matter how hard we try to avoid falling.
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The BL Xpress 