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Movie fathers that taught us valuable lessons in life

Mothers and fathers have different roles in society. Yes, we could always bend those “rules,” but in general, all humans have succumbed to what society has catechized in us, or what we should become. While a few parents might have bits of eccentricities, many fathers pride themselves as teachers, giving valuable lessons and advice. Some of them do so unconsciously, but all these lessons are … Continue reading Movie fathers that taught us valuable lessons in life

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Film and TV

After 20 yrs, we’re rounding up some of the most essential films in the year 2000

As we all know, more than half of the world’s population is now on quarantine. The country with the most coronavirus cases in the USA, and since it is the world’s largest economy, all its entertainment, fiscal, and political relations are affected. News about spring and summer film releases pushing back to either autumn and winter, or even canceled for the rest of the year … Continue reading After 20 yrs, we’re rounding up some of the most essential films in the year 2000

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Film and TV

‘The World of the Married’ korean drama’s remaining episodes will be Rated 19+

One of the most, if not the most controversial Korean drama to date is JTBC’s The World of the Married. I’ve seen several social media statuses posted about this drama, and it is more than surprising; the common words used are shocking, depressing, sick, and f*cked up. The drama is about a seemingly perfect marriage between Ji Sun Woo (Kim Hee Ae) and Lee Tae … Continue reading ‘The World of the Married’ korean drama’s remaining episodes will be Rated 19+

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Sailor Moon’s first three series in the 90s will be streamed for free on Youtube

Heads up, Sailor Moon fans! The first three seasons of our favorite pretty guardians during the 1990s will be uploaded on Youtube starting this Friday, April 24! And guess what, it will be for free! This is part of the franchise’s promotion for the upcoming two-part film, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, which is set to hit theaters in Japan on September 11. … Continue reading Sailor Moon’s first three series in the 90s will be streamed for free on Youtube

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SUPERPSYCHOCEBU, a philosopher’s take on getting high

SUPERPSYCHOCEBU, the Philippines’ first and only stoner film is more than just a cannabis-riddled artform. It is a Philosophical film. Its writers proliferate societal and psychological affairs that go beyond being “stoned.” Being “high” or “stoned,” means going past our conscious brain (beta) to think or create new streams of consciousness–our subconscious, and opening up the alpha or the theta part of the brain. For … Continue reading SUPERPSYCHOCEBU, a philosopher’s take on getting high

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The King: Eternal Monarch becomes highest rated weekend drama to premiere

Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun’s latest Korean drama, The King Eternal Monarch, premiered yesterday, April 17, with an overwhelming response making it the highest-rated weekend drama in its first episode. In Nielsen Korea’s ratings, the drama recorded 11.4% and 12.9% average viewership ratings for its first two episodes on Friday night. The first episode also premiered on Netflix and Korean drama fans have … Continue reading The King: Eternal Monarch becomes highest rated weekend drama to premiere

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Film and TV, Geek Culture

Would you consider Chris Hemsworth as Superman? Check out this fanart.

I’m sure many of you have not yet come to terms with Henry Cavill not renewing his DCEU’s Superman slate, despite several rumors that he’ll come back as our beloved Clark Kent for the second installment of Shazam this year. Henry Cavill said that he would have to leave DCEU to focus on Netflix’s The Witcher. So far, the series’ mass reach has been limited, … Continue reading Would you consider Chris Hemsworth as Superman? Check out this fanart.

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Itaewon class is a Korean drama disguised as an arthouse regular

Saeroyi (played by Park Seo-jun), the idealistic protagonist in this Korean drama, painted me a picture of Utopia. The ideal world and the moral values which were instilled in him by his picture-perfect father drives his purpose in life. His idealism achieved sucesss in a political business world. At a young age, Saeroyi was faced with a circumstance that challenged his beliefs and idealism. During … Continue reading Itaewon class is a Korean drama disguised as an arthouse regular

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Film and TV

Itaewon Class: Your inside guide to oligarchs

Jang Dae-Hee (wonderfully played by Yoo Jae Myung), owner of the Jang Group, and the main villain of the Netflix Korean Drama, Itaewon Class lets us in on how an oligarch thinks, based on the current status of our world’s class divide. I’ll be honest. I’m only on the second episode of this Park Seo-Joon starrer drama. However, it’s like I’ve already completed its episodes … Continue reading Itaewon Class: Your inside guide to oligarchs

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Actors, The Pop Blog Crush

Max von Sydow, one of the kingpins of world cinema

No one can ever write about an actor as vividly as his close relations, co-actors, and directors, or perhaps a fan who has been following his work for many years. However, I am quite enamored by Max von Sydow, not because of a necessary tribute, but because as good an actor he was, I found a little space for him in the cinephile division of … Continue reading Max von Sydow, one of the kingpins of world cinema

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