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TV Series You Need To Binge-watch this 2021

Hey guys! I know I haven’t been writing too much lately but I tried my best to keep up. I haven’t been so updated with movies because of the closing of cinemas so I’m rather stuck with subscribing TV Streaming apps such as Starzplay, OSN, Disney+, AppleTV, VIU and Netflix, well, I’m sure there’s other more.

There are so many latest TV Series and Movies which were actually available and if you need some fix on watching old TV Series, there are avaialbale ones too so here’s my list for 2021.

Let’s call this a part 1 of many.

  1. Bridgerton (Netflix) – Based on a novel series The Duke and I for Julia Quinn. It’s more like an English version of Gossip Girl. Well, I’d give this rating a 5 star because I love the books and I trust a series if it’s produced by The Shonda Rhimes. So if you enjoyed Gossip Girl, might as well, meet Lady Whistledown.

2. Mandalorian (Disney+) – It is the first live-action series in the Star Wars franchise, beginning five years after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983). So if you love Star Wars, this one’s for you! Plus, I love seeing baby Yoda!

3. Bling Empire (Netflix) – If you never got the hang from Crazy Rich Asians, then this new reality show about real-life rich Asians who are constantly enjoying their lavish life more than any rich people can imagine. I’m talking about signature brands and high-fashion jewelry plus the drama in this documentary is very much a representation of the rich Asian Community in Los Angeles.

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The Drawbacks of Parting Ways

When tragedy happens, and relationships end, there will come a time you’ll remember what happened but you have already forgotten the feeling, or maybe if it still lingers in your mind, you’ll just sit and watch yourself regret. When you thought memories will all just fade easily… you’re wrong. Memories linger in pictures, conversations and […] The Drawbacks of Parting Ways Continue reading The Drawbacks of Parting Ways

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Wonder Woman 1984: A Moview

Alright, so I realized, since the pandemic happened, I haven’t been in a movie theatre for a very long time which means, I have missed so many movies to watch and I regret all of those moment although I won’t jeopardize my health and the major budgeting that I am doing right now to be able to live because of the tourism industry (where I’m working) suddenly fell but I believe it will soon rise.

Anyway, enough with the drama, after almost 11 months of not being able to go to the cinema houses, I was determined to go out and be in it for this one particular movie and I’m talking about “Wonder Woman 1984” which premiered last Dec 17. You all know how I love comic superheroes especially their movie adaptation and we both know that it’s obvious how much I adore Wonder Woman, well, I call myself Wonder Roanne for a reason…

After few mishaps with regards the release dates, they finally release it December. This movie is considered as the sequel of the first Wonder Woman movie directed by Patty Jenkins in 2017 which was about how Wonder Woman finally discovered the other world…the world where man are the superiors. Wonder Woman is actually focused on how Diana discovered that mankind is just never easy to define, too many choices and opinion, this resembles the world we are living now, it’s just that, comics have superheroes to keep the peace in every corner of the imaginary world.

So let’s begin the movie review because of course, as a DC Comics fan, I have a lot things to say about this latest entry for my most favourite DC Superhero, second is The Flash, BTW. 🙂

Same as what I always remind my readers, I may have to tell some slight spoilers in this review so for those who haven’t watch the movie yet, stop right here and watch it. Come back when you already laid your eyes on it.

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Queen’s Gambit and My Unexplainable Nostalgia (Spoilers Ahead!)

Another Netflix series is topping up the charts since its release. If you haven’t heard about it, it’s the Queen’s Gambit. This is another series which was adapted from a famous novel by Walter Tevis under the same title which was published on 1983. Now, this is not your ordinary TV Series review; I have so much to say about this series and I’m so excited to share it to all of my readers. The series is very close to my heart because I, myself, was feeling that the main character and I shared a lot in common. By ‘common‘ I mean is the love for the game CHESS.

So the 7-episode-long miniseries, is about an orphan who became a prodigy at the early age of eight in the world of chess which was in her time was a game dominated by men. The genius girl, Elizabeth Harmon, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who is also known for her role in the movie The Witch. Beth, was brought to the orphanage after her mother dies in a car accident. During her stay in the orphanage, she became friends with a foul-mouthed, Jolene, who is played by Moses Ingram. She also met Mr. Shaibel, played by Bill Camp, a janitor who plays chess alone in the basement of the orphanage. He is the one who taught Elizabeth how to play the game and also was the one who discovered that Beth might be a genius when it comes to chess.

Mr. Shaibel and eight-year-old Beth Harmon

Beth is a silent, poker-faced little who only wants to be alone. With the help of sedatives, she was able to play the game in her head before she sleeps at night. With the help of Mr. Shaibel, she got more eager to learn which she figured out at the shortest time possible. in the later years, she was adopted by a childless couple, Alma and Allston Wheatley. With the guidance of Mrs. Wheatley, she was able to attend tournaments

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Honest Thief: A Moview

Another action packed-film starring Liam Neeson movie was released last month. Well, we all know who Liam Neeson is, he is the famous actor from the movie trilogy Taken.

The movie is all about Tom Carter played by Liam Neeson, a bank robber who decided to come clean after he met the love of his life. He tried contact FBI Agent, Agent Sam played by Robert Patrick to confess and ask the FBI for a deal of returning the money he stole all over the years in exchange for a shorter jail time for him to be able

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Rebecca: A Moview

Netflix have been releasing good movies lately and by good movies, I mean the ones which are best in novels and they make it more extravagant by adapting it into a film which serve some of the books better because who doesn’t want to see their favourite books come to life, right?

The latest one amongst the best is the latest film adaptation of the novel written by Daphne du Maurier on the same title in 1938 which was also adapted by Sir Alfred Hitchcock in 1940. The book/movie is all about the story of a newly wed couple who later on became

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How Rejections Cause Dreams To Turn To Ashes

I have seen so many posts about rejection in LinkedIn ad I think I deserve to share my own experience in rejection. When I was 1st year in university, I wanted to be a TV Presenter, Broadcaster and dreamt to become a CNN Reporter. When I was in my 2nd year, I wanted to become a literature geek. I wanted to write poems and study … Continue reading How Rejections Cause Dreams To Turn To Ashes

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Tagalog: The Nearly-Forgotten Language

“He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish.” – Jose Rizal, Philippine’s National Hero.

Have you ever been a country where no one speaks your language? Have you even been in a country where English is not that popular? Have you ever had a conversation with someone who doesn’t completely speak your language? Were you able to understand them or you end up choosing to speak with someone who would understand what you exactly say?

I was born in the Philippines and my mother tongue is Kapampangan, it’s one of the many dialects used in our country. Our national language is Tagalog. We use Tagalog to understand all the Filipinos all over the country regardless what their dialects are. I was taught Tagalog in school because in our house, we use Kapampangan. It is essential for a Filipino to learn the language because it is what we use to communicate to each other.

But throughout the years, I have noticed that children who were naturally born Filipino are well-versed in speaking English rather than Tagalog. I have met people who was never taught Tagalog in their household just because English is more appropriate to learn because it is used as universal language and well, in my country, speaking English gives you lots of advantage. English makes a Filipino sound smart.

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Why Does Talking About SEX Makes You The Weird One?

“Masturbation is insanely amazing but the gift of giving orgasms and receiving orgasms from another human is invaluable.” ― Helen Edwards, Nothing Sexier Than Freedom

At 28, I’m never opposed to talk about sex, however, due to other circumstances, I was silenced and yet to advertise what I know and feel about it. I was never the angel kind of friend, I always have this evil stuck in me, waiting to be unleashed. I said evil yes, but it’s not the evil you are thinking about. I grew up thinking sex is a form of evil that was lying around tempting people, well, ask my religion about that. It’s never the religion, actually, it’s the people who is making it sounds so bad.

Considering we are in the 21st century, where women are already in the same level of men and sometimes exceeds society’s expectations too, I was wondering why Sex Education is still a topic for debate. I was from a country where teenage pregnancy

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Emily in Paris: A Review

Netflix has became a part of every household nowadays; with all the quarantine and work from home, our go-to for movies is Netflix and other streaming apps available. And just this year, Netflix has released new movies and TV Series and that includes Emily in Paris.

Emily in Paris is a story of a marketing staff, Emily Cooper which is played by Lily Collins, who was sent to France to fill the position of her pregnant boss. Her job is to give an American perspective to the marketing aspect o the company called Savoir.

However, living in a foreign city with a foreign language has ups and downs. Emily has to start learning the language and learning the culture in order to fit it. And for an American who only speaks English and know bonjour in French, Emily has to strike harder to

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