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"Devil May Cry," "The Residence," and "The Electric State": Brief and Not-So-Brief Opinions: Part 15
The Residence (Netflix), Devil May Cry (Netflix), and The Electric State (Netflix). … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part, and no research will be made for or about them (unless it's out of curiosity or accidental, which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are based on the order in which the movie or series is viewed (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed, and there would be no set number of picks per article. It would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think…conversations about movie plots, characters, topics, or something like that.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
The benefit of contract marriage in Netflix's "The Trunk."
The mystery of The Trunk's owner appears unimportant in light of an obsessive stalker and a controlling ex-wife, but it shapes the story's past and present. This 2024 series adaptation is based on a novel of the same name, authored by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. A spoiler warning and sensitive topics (including emotional abuse, stalking, etc.) warning are in effect! This modern drama focused on the life of Han Jeong-won (Gong Yoo) and his contract marriage to Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin), a punishment from his ex-wife, Lee Seo-yeon (Jung Yun-ha). As I watched, I exercised a lot of patience, hoping that Seo-yeon's reason would be justified, instead, she became more and more controlling. I was convinced that she may never have cared about him, given all she did to him, or maybe she once did and felt unloved because he always sought after In-ji. To be honest, I'm inclined to believe she's just heinous in nature as In-ji, and all the other characters, including Seo-yeon, believed as well.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
Netflix's "When the Phone Rings" has a happy ending, and it's weird.
If you've ever wanted to switch lives with someone, Baek Sa-eon's (Yoo Yeon-seok) experience of both the privilege and plight, with one being more than the other, will make you retract your hopes as his life shows it's just not worth it in the long run. This 2024 series is based on the 2022 web novel "The Number You Have Dialed," authored by Geon Eomul Nye, and is the source for the ongoing Manhwa (South Korean comic) adaptation. A spoiler warning and sensitive topics (including emotional abuse, stalking, etc.) warning are in effect! Sa-eon is a typical emotionally unavailable male lead who is strict with his mute wife, Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin), until he isn't. The kidnapping of his wife leads to several events as Hee-joo, feeling betrayed, devises a plan to escape the contract marriage unscathed.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
"The Trunk," "Love Next Door," and "When the Phone Rings": Brief and Not-So-Brief Opinions: Part 14
When the Phone Rings (Netflix), The Trunk (Netflix), and Love Next Door (Netflix). … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part, and no research will be made for or about them (unless it's out of curiosity or accidental, which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are based on the order in which the movie or series is viewed (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed, and there would be no set number of picks per article. It would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think…conversations about movie plots, characters, topics, or something like that.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
"Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League," "Death of a Unicorn," and "Novocaine": Brief and Not-So-Brief Opinions: Part 13
Novocaine, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, and Death of a Unicorn. … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part, and no research will be made for or about them (unless it's out of curiosity or accidental, which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are based on the order in which the movie or series is viewed (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed, and there would be no set number of picks per article. It would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think…conversations about movie plots, characters, topics, or something like that.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
Unpredictability Used to Its Best in Marmalade (2024)
You have to listen to every part of a story. Marmalade escaped prison and was released to theaters in 2024. Baron is sent to jail for his involvement in a heist with his wacky and alluring love interest. He narrates the colorful tale to his cellmate as he tries to figure out where everything went wrong.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Dying for Sex Redefines Sensuality, Illness, and Friendship
People are into all sorts of different things. Dying for Sex is a 2025 Hulu series based on the real-life story of Molly Kochan’s cancer journey and sexual awakening. With her best friend Nikki Boyer at her side, Molly divorces her husband and freely explores her sex life, while getting cancer treatments..
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
