Mar 293 minK-drama ● Review: A Shop for KillersSolid action-mystery-thriller drama with decent pacing and signposting. Moderately intriguing. Entertaining.
Mar 65 minFilm Reviews: Code 8 & Code 8: Part IINothing particularly original but good pacing, production and performances. Overall, both films are still solid and enjoyable.
Feb 63 minAnime Film ● Review: MaboroshiFantasy coming-of-age drama set in a town that is stuck in time. Unfocused and under-developed. But looks very good. Worth viewing.
Nov 27, 20233 minK-drama ● Review: Daily Dose of SunshinePlot follows nurse working in the psychiatric ward. Good balance in tone. Good performances. Some structural clumsiness but a decent series.
Oct 8, 20234 minDrama ● Review: AhsokaModerately enjoyable despite clumsy plotting. Good performances and would be better if the cast is given more to work with.
Sep 8, 20234 minK-drama ● Review: Mask GirlA tight narrative about an ugly woman’s desire for attention. Tragedy follows her decisions. Some plot conveniences but beautifully shot.
Aug 30, 20234 minJ-drama ● Review: Burn the House DownTacky soundtrack. Lacks explanations re some plot points. Despite its problems, a tight narrative that is still mostly enjoyable.
Jul 6, 20233 minK-drama ● Review: VIPOffice infidelity mystery-thriller. Sounds totally stupid, but is actually a solid drama about the subject, including its consequences.
Jun 22, 20233 minK-drama ● Review: It’s Okay to Not Be OkayCharacter-driven series. Tries to balance dark and light, both in terms of storytelling and visually. Mostly looks good but a bit bloated.