July 2020

Stage Of Love The Series – Giai đoạn của tình yêu: bộ – Episode 7 [Review]

"The Friendly Guy Next Door is NOT SO Friendly" These were my exact thoughts while watching the current episode. Shocking revelations tumbled out of the basket, and we finally learn the truth behind Duc's injury. His disposition as a sweet…

krishnanaidu88July 31, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

GagaOOlala: Unlocked – Episode 1 [Review]

Andrew and Brix The pandemic has changed lives around the world. With many countries implementing severe lockdown restrictions, our opportunity to explore the outside world seems to have vanished into thin air, leaving us with no other option but to…

Mals!July 31, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

Special Feature: Upcoming Pinoy BL Drama – Part 2

Pinoy BL dramas are fast broadening the BL genre into variations on a theme. While Thai Dramas seem to be stuck to the age-old concept of school romance between Engineering or Medical Faculty students, the Filipinos are more inclined to…

krishnanaidu88July 30, 2020

Book Impressions

Breaking News (Prime Time #2) by Ella Frank [Book Review]

The nail-biting cliffhanger at the end of Inside News left me in jitters, and I waited with bated breath to get my hands on the next book. Breaking News, the second book in the Prime Time Trilogy was worth the…

krishnanaidu88July 30, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 6 [Review]

After setting a rapid benchmark, Hello Stranger descended into utter chaos with major misunderstandings creating havoc in Xavier and Mico's blossoming relationship. For someone who is supposed to be nerdy, Mico is totally oblivious or insecure about his importance in…

krishnanaidu88July 30, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

The Shipper – จิ้นนายกลายเป็นฉัน Episode 8 [Review]

Pan’s back in her body. P’Kim’s body is in a coma. Why? How? What? With P’Way set to act on his feelings for P’Kim, finally, what will this mean? Khet should already know everything by now, but does he? Phingphing…

bestwishes1986July 29, 2020

News Thai Casting

Upcoming Thai BL Dramas (2020-21)

Times change, and following into the footsteps of Thai and Japanese BL, we have innumerable BL dramas being produced in other Asian countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Myanmar, and even Cambodia. Boys Love is becoming a worldwide phenomenon.…

krishnanaidu88July 28, 2020

Movies

Uncontrolled Love (2016) – Part 1 [Review]

"Uncontrolled Love" or "Irresistible Love: Secret of the Valet" are two titles that mean different things for the same movie. Depending on who you ask, either title is right, or either is very wrong. The stylish Chinese movie centers around…

bestwishes1986July 28, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

In Between (Sa Pagitan ng Kamusta at Paalam) – Episode 1 [Review]

In Between the Series comes as a breath of fresh air in the growing Philippines BL industry. Unlike most Pinoy BL series who focus on virtual interaction, the series offers more direct interaction between the characters, as well as an…

Mals!July 28, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

Special Feature: Upcoming Pinoy BL Drama – Part 1

The success of Thai Dramas "TharnType the Series" and "2gether The Series" pushed the Filipino Television Industry into a new kind of revolution. Pinoy BL is currently the new trend, and many production houses are trying to reap the profits…

krishnanaidu88July 27, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Chasing Sunsets The Series – Episode 4 | A GL Series [Review]

Even the strongest person gets tired. And finally, the time has come for Farrah to put her feelings on pause, to breathe, and let go. Since the very first episode, Farrah has become everyone's anchor as she is the one…

Mals!July 26, 2020

Opinion

Games, Love & The Pandemic | The Gameboys Global Phenomenon

When I received a tip to reach out to IdeaFirst Company barely 12 hours before the premiere of the series Gameboys on YouTube, I never really expected anything much from a series that was marketed as a virtual meeting of…

BLHavenJuly 25, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

Stage Of Love The Series – Giai đoạn của tình yêu: bộ – Episode 6 [Review]

Bao becomes a victim of homophobia as Nguyen's confession video goes viral. Nguyen decides to be the sacrificial lamb and cut off ties with Bao. This episode was a downward slope, and Khanh's mature demeanor was the only saving grace.…

krishnanaidu88July 25, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 5 [Review]

I might have jumped up and squealed like a little girl after watching the end of this episode. Episode 5 premiered to high anticipation, and the show's producers didn't disappoint. We have seen Xavier's flirtatious side, but I never expected…

krishnanaidu88July 24, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Sakristan (Altar Boy) – Episode 4 [Review]

After the lovingly crafted Episode 3 of Sakristan, beautiful camera work, amazing lighting, and well-acted, even if the script was a bit hard to understand, I am optimistic about this episode. Gone is the soft-focus camera work, actors staring off…

bestwishes1986July 23, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 41 – 49) Finale [Review]

I felt a sense of foreboding before writing this article. Something kept me on edge, and at times, I couldn't find the right words. I wasn't entirely convinced that what I wrote could do justice to this masterpiece. Some stories…

krishnanaidu88July 21, 2020

Taiwanese Series Impressions

My Bromance 我的鮮肉弟弟 Review (Episodes 5 – 8)

As we delve deeper into the complex relationship that Kary has with her children Amy and Hao Ran, various shocking truths stumble out, and we are left wondering about their dynamics. Each of these characters has a secret to hide,…

krishnanaidu88July 21, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Gameboys The Series – Episode 5 [Review]

Terrence (Kyle Velino) makes his presence known to Cai (Elijah Canlas) and barges into his game livestream, throwing Cai out of sorts. Terrence then “friends” him and starts to spill some details about Gav (Kokoy De Santos). This disclosure leads…

alvindakisJuly 20, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

The Shipper – จิ้นนายกลายเป็นฉัน Episode 7 [Review]

Episode 6 saw Soda shipping herself with P'Kim. Khet realizes he likes P'Kim even though they are brothers. P'Way even dumped his girlfriend so he could pursue his love for P'Kim. All of this because Pan is still in P'Kim's…

bestwishes1986July 20, 2020

Book Impressions

Fake Slackers: Vol. 1 by Mu Gua Huang

(Translated by Jury) After class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous ‘problem youth’ not only shared the same class but the same desk. They’re clearly good at studies but pretend to be slackers. Faking their own lack of knowledge,…

PratsJuly 19, 2020

Movies

A Look Back: Red Wine in The Dark Night (2015) [Review]

BL feature films are literal chimera's of the BL genre to fans. On the one hand, you have the Boys Love format we all know and love. But then there is the need to reach a much larger audience. For…

Mals!July 19, 2020

Book Impressions

Wreck Me Forever (Polished P & P, #1) by Lila Rose [Book Review]

Lila Rose is mostly popular for her Straight Romances, which involve alpha heroes bursting with testosterone. They are either MC sojourns or firefighters. Although she has written gay romances like Hear Me Out (Hawks MC Caroline Springs Charter #5), Coming…

krishnanaidu88July 19, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 4 [Review]

After the madness that descended with the cliff-hanger ending of Episode 3, the fans waited with bated breath to figure out the "Truth" behind Xavier's sudden online confession. The wait was worthwhile although I must admit the reveal was a…

krishnanaidu88July 19, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

Choose Your Own BL Adventure

The World’s First and Only Interactive BL Series Have you ever had that feeling of frustration when your favorite character in a series just doesn’t get it? Those times when you think that they should have spoken a word, acted…

BLHavenJuly 18, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

Stage Of Love The Series – Giai đoạn của tình yêu: bộ – Episode 5 [Review]

This episode, we have an utterly confused Nguyen, who is slowly coming to terms with his own feelings for Bao. The premise is hilarious at first, he stumbles upon major revelations and finally accepts the truth. I thoroughly enjoyed watching…

krishnanaidu88July 18, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 Review (Ep.1 to 3)

I have been in two minds about watching this Chinese "Bromance" for obvious reasons. But since my best friend insisted that this drama series is good and also because it has some similarities to the recent mini-series "Capture Lover," I…

krishnanaidu88July 17, 2020

Japanese Series Impressions

Life Senjou no Bokura 線上の僕ら (2020) Episode 4 [Review]

In the first three episodes, we saw Itou and Yuki meet and fall in love with each other as if they were fated to be together. After the initial years of trying to be in sync with each other and…

PratsJuly 17, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 3 [Review]

Black Sheep, ABS-CBN Films' sister company has certainly struck gold with its latest BL offering, Hello Stranger. The show's increasing popularity can be attributed to its unique marketing online as well as the main lead's sensual chemistry. With a vibrant…

krishnanaidu88July 17, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Sakristan (Altar Boy) – Episode 3 [Review]

Sakristan is the love story of two men from different walks of life. I know that sounds familiar. That it sounds like the plot for hundreds of Boys Love series but this one is different. By throwing convention out the window…

bestwishes1986July 16, 2020

Taiwanese Series Impressions

My Bromance 我的鮮肉弟弟 Review (Ep.1 to 4)

My Bromance is a light-hearted Taiwanese BL mini-series featuring main leads Amy Lai and Hao Ran Lai's hilarious attempts to hide their secrets from their meddling, nosy, and homophobic mother. The show premiered on EBC Network's YouTube channel on April…

krishnanaidu88July 16, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 2 [Review]

Amongst the current crop of Pinoy BL drama that seems to be fast sprouting like the branches of a tree, Hello Stranger is making its indomitable presence felt. Coupled with a stellar star cast that includes prominent names like Tony…

krishnanaidu88July 16, 2020

News Thai Casting

News! Teddy Bear Miracle คุณหมีปาฏิหาริย์ (2021)

Following in the footsteps of popular Thai BL novels that are being adapted into drama series like "My Ride International" and "Manner of Death," the latest entrant to join the bandwagon is "Teddy Bear Miracle." Based on the fantasy theme…

krishnanaidu88July 14, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 1 [Review]

Following the footsteps of recent Boys Love released in the Philippines, Black Sheep Productions, a subsidiary of the Philippines’ biggest media network, ABS-CBN joined the bandwagon with the pilot episode of Hello Stranger, a romantic-comedy that stars Tony Labrusca as…

BLHavenJuly 14, 2020

Taiwanese Series Impressions

HIStory2: Right or Wrong 是非 [Review]

My introduction to the HIStory series was through Trapped, which is my favorite story in the web drama anthology created by Chang Ting-fei. "Right or Wrong" is one of the four-episode stories in the second season of this series, but…

PratsJuly 13, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Chasing Sunsets The Series – Episode 3 | A GL Series [Review]

"With Me" The title of the third episode of Chasing Sunsets the Series resembles Lara's invitation to Farrah to be part of her 'chaotic' life. For Farrah herself, the answer to that invitation was given long before she learned the…

Mals!July 13, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.7 to 10) [Review]

The Finale Episodes of the Chinese BL drama Capture Lover left a lot to be desired. Although the main leads got a convoluted "Happy Ending," the penultimate episodes seemed rushed and haphazard. I'm least disappointed to say, but the actors'…

krishnanaidu88July 12, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

PLUS.MINUS (2020) and a Conversation with the Director, Lester Cristal

Director Lester Cristal is a graduating student of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde under the Digital Filmmaking program (BenildeFilm). His queer-themed short film PLUS.MINUS is a finalist of this year's CineMapúa. As the oldest-running student film festival in the…

krishnanaidu88July 10, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

In Between (2020)

It's just a matter of day before we get to see In Between another Pinoy BL series with an equally unique style and point of view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh9bq2SuPlA (more…)

TheFNGeeJuly 10, 2020

Interviews

Psychomilk Talks with the Director and the Screenwriter of “Chasing Sunsets”

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krishnanaidu88July 10, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Sakristan (Altar Boy) – Episode 2 [Review]

Beginning with the words on how the episode is a tribute to the unique and theatrical American musician Lady Gaga, anyone surprised its a musical needs to enjoy it with headphones. After the opening episode, "Touch - Move" had our…

bestwishes1986July 10, 2020

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