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“Twenty” – A Film Review
by: Raine — Coming-of-age films are a dime a dozen. So what makes “Twenty” any different from its comrades? For one, it boasts of a star-studded cast that shot it into the spotlight. Luckily, the cast was more than capable of pulling off the raunchy dialogue, coming-of-age antics, and moments of gravity that accompany the…
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SHINee’s “Odd” – An Album Review
by: Raine — Not that I’m biased as a Shawl, but this is one fantastic collection of music. The focus of SHINee’s fourth studio album is their longevity and success as a frontrunner in K-pop. The album does just that. It showcases their maturity and how far they have come since their debut in 2008.…
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Meet Raine, Hancinema correspondent to South Korea!
by: Raine — About a week ago HanCinema, the blog that I write for, was invited to travel to South Korea to cover the Busan International Film Festival and the Asian Song Festival. You’re reading the words of the correspondent representing HanCinema! *pauses to KYAAAAAAA* Not only that, but I have a marvelous partner in crime,…
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Healer: A Short Review
by: Raine I’m not exaggerating when I say, “I love Healer“. I watched it two times in a row, got Lil’ Raine addicted, and now I’m writing about it. I might have to watch it again – for research reasons, of course. This show has the “it” factor, a special something that can’t quite be…
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I’m Alive!
Hello world! I greet you after seven months of radio silence and with my intention to return blogging. For my absence I ask your forgiveness and your understanding. I will tell you my long, sad story of why I neglected dramaland and the Dichotomy, and my plan for my return. In October I struggled with…
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Hancinema Reviews: Blade Man, Doctor Stranger, Fated to Love You, Empress Ki, God’s Gift, Secret Door, Sly and Single Again, Temptation, You’re Surrounded
by: Raine — I haven’t given you guys updates on my Hancinema work in a while. I’ve been a busy bee! If you want to see the rest of my Hancinema work, here’s a handy dandy list of links to my other recaps and reviews! All of my lists are in alphabetical order ’cause I’m…
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Dramaland: A Week in Review #1
by: Raine — Hello everyone. How have your ventures into dramaland been this week? I am a bit behind on some of my shows, but I thought I’d give you an update with my thoughts on each show and you could give me yours. If I’m not caught up to where you are, please indicate…
Lisa Espinosa
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Lisa Espinosa 