This series utterly confounded me. I did not understand it – initially. The story was choppy, incoherent at times, and made little sense to my western-oriented mind. Frankly, I did not understand the fairy-tale related title and what it had to do with the series. Humbly, I want to explain my bewilderment of this series from two vastly different perspectives.
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“Beef, Cupcake & Him” Movie Review
This short movie is simply astonishing. It starts out as another gourmet themed BL series which seems to be the latest trend in Boys’ Love as opposed to college settings. The story line is not necessarily unique but because of great character development, excellent acting, and an immersed story, this movie has become an early favorite of mine in 2022.
“Goodbye Mother” Movie Review
This is an astonishingly beautiful film. It is a classic tale of “Coming Out” to a family, for which the whole concept of gayness is either suppressed, ignored, or unthinkable.
Celebrating A New Milestone- Two Hundred Thousand Views
It seems like yesterday when I started this website and it has been nine months already. We crossed the “One Hundred Thousand” milestone in August and in two months, we are two Hundred Thousand strong!
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“Tien Bromance” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)
Unique is not quite the right word to describe this series, including its title. Flippant comes to mind, but still alluring.
“Hanh Phuc Xa Bay/ Happiness Flies Far Away” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
This is a BL series that defies description. To say that it is phenomenal would be an understatement.
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“To An Ky/The Time Adventure of To An” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6 + Specials)
This series is simply dazzling and a pure work of effulgence. It is breathtakingly beautiful and a stunning assemblage of artistry. It comes close to being a visual masterpiece with its juxtaposition of ancient and modern settings.
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“My Monster-In-Law Season One” Series Review (Ep.1 to 31)
If anyone is familiar with the phrase “Alla Famiglia” made famous from the movie “MOONSTRUCK”, this is its Vietnamese counterpart. It is all about family and trying to fit in.
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“Stage of Love” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)
I absolutely enjoyed this short BL series for its entertainment value. It was charming, sweet, enduring and had a surprisingly good message and story. It is a simple tale of individuals falling in love, experiencing unrequited feelings and overcoming jealousy. Furthermore, it is told clearly and effectively with great dialogue.
Celebrating One Lakh Views- Our Success Story
It’s a special day. Today, we are celebrating our success as we have finally reached the milestone “One Lakh Views”.
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