Tag: review
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HanCinema Review: Beautiful Gong Shim Episode 8
(The text is a sample from my work on HanCinema.net and belongs to HanCinema.) Beautiful Gong Shim” is about finding the truth in this episode. The truth about the past; the revelation of truth; discovering the truth about oneself. The show doesn’t do anything revolutionary, but there are some great moments that keep it moving…
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HanCinema Review: Entertainers Episode 16
(The text is a sample from my work on HanCinema.net and belongs to HanCinema.) Entertainers has fallen into a predictable pattern: the fallen will redeem themselves except for CEO Joon-seok, and not even that is set in stone. Characters aren’t developing as much as reacting to events. Tears are the main staple of emotional provocation. While…
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HanCinema Review: Entertainers Episode 15
(The text is a sample from my work on HanCinema.net and belongs to HanCinema.) The elements of Entertainers that make it poignant are also its weak points. Ji Seong is powerful in his delivery of melodrama and tears, the crying is appropriately moving, and the conflict is well set-up, if a bit slow. And that’s the…
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HanCinema Review: Jackpot Episode 4
(Image and text are samples from my work on HanCinema.net and belong to HanCinema.) Episode 4 of Jackpot saw some marked improvement in structure and intrigue, but the ratings don’t reflect that. It dropped below Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho‘s 11.3% to a single-digit 9.5%. Perhaps it’s the unexpected slapstick humor that threw viewers off. However what…
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Dramaland in Review #2
by: Raine — Hello universe. Let’s check out what I’ve been watching and hear a couple of rants and raves. This week we’ll be looking into Descendants of the Sun, Moorim School, One More Happy Ending, Come Back, Ahjusshi, and Cheese in the Trap. I don’t want this to just be about my not-so-humble-opinion, but I’ve…
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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 