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Ski into Love- Eps 15-16
An improvement over the last few episodes but still a bit of mixed feelings. While the series started strong, it has become a bit draggy in the middle, and I think these episodes perfectly display… Read more
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F1 – The Movie
There are certain movies that leave an indelible impression on you. I still remember the feeling of awe when the T-rex strode onto the big screen in Jurassic Park and dispatched the velociraptors with ease…the… Read more
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Ski into Love- Eps 13-14
For a pair of episodes where so many key events happen, this felt curiously like filler. It opens promisingly, with Zhi and Chong finally taking a big step forward. Stuck overnight in the yurt, Chong … Read more
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Ski into Love- Eps 11-12
I guess that answers my question from last time. What does it take for Zhi to finally call Chong by his name instead of ‘Master’? Just a little near-death experience with an avalanche it seems.… Read more
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Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt is back, and the stakes are bigger than ever… nothing less than saving the whole of humanity from extinction. This is meant to be the last film in the franchise (even if the… Read more
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Ski into Love- Eps 9-10
This series works best when it leans into the chemistry between Zhi and Chong so it is simply better that they aren’t apart for too long. Thankfully, their separation is soon at an end, and… Read more
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Ski into Love- Eps 7-8
Finally, finally, we get to see Chong’s backstory. And it definitely helps explain the apparent contradiction between his adamant refusal to rejoin the national team and his comfort with doing all sorts of stunts during… Read more
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Ski into Love- Eps 5-6
3 couples…3 very different relationship stages… And intentionally or not the juxtaposition of their very different interactions forced me to rethink some of my earlier opinions. Take Jiang and Yan – I had earlier mentioned… Read more
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The Apothecary Diaries S2 Eps 35-36: The Hunt/ Ka Zuigetsu
My favorite episodes are generally ones which focus on the rear palace. The more intimate setting allows us to get to know a smaller cast of characters better. However as Maomao grows closer to Jinshi,… Read more
