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Special Feature: Psychomilk Talks with Queer Author T. J. Klune

Psychomilk had this amazing opportunity to interview Lambda Literary Award-winning Author T J Klune and we are beyond ecstatic! Our questions are never easy, and the replies resonate with his honesty as well as a realistic approach. Read our interview…

krishnanaidu88August 7, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hello Stranger Episode 7 [Review]

Our Happiness shouldn't be based on how people perceive us, but on how we truly see ourselves The truth hurts and is inexplicable at times. But the fact remains that facing the truth and accepting it requires courage. I'm so…

krishnanaidu88August 7, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 (Episodes 7 – 9) [Review]

Beloved Enemy is fast becoming a psychological challenge for me. The way the story is progressing, it's giving me chills as well as making me nervous. Yuan Yang is still his unpredictable self, and Gu Qing Pei seems to have…

krishnanaidu88August 6, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

The Moment Since ที่ทำให้หัวใจเต้นแรง (Episodes 1 and 2 [Review]

The second season of "The Moment," starring Thanapon Aiemkumchai and Bank Thanatip premiered on August 1st, 2020, to high anticipation. Bank and Thanapon reprise their roles of Dr. Mok and bartender Bay, along with Jet Jetsadakorn Bundit, who plays Bay's…

krishnanaidu88August 5, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

My Day the Series (2020)

An Unabashedly "Feel Good" Love Story? Do you know the secret behind every Fairy tale? Cinderella? Aurora? Or Snow White? None of them were perfect from the beginning. Each of them had to face struggles to meet their Prince Charming.…

krishnanaidu88August 4, 2020

Taiwanese Series Impressions

My Bromance 我的鮮肉弟弟 (Episodes 9 – 12) [Review]

Kary's curiosity gets her into major trouble with Hao Ran. As shocking truths stumble out of the bag, Amy and Hao Ran are faced with the important decision of revealing the truth to their mother. The finale episodes neatly tied…

krishnanaidu88August 4, 2020

Opinion

Strength and Conviction – A Woman’s Hold in the Boys Love World

I am a strong woman. I don't sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor do I let people mistreat me. If I fall, I will rise up even stronger because I am a survivor and not a victim Gone are…

krishnanaidu88August 3, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Ingredients ส่วนผสมที่ลงตัว | (Episodes 7 – 8) [Review]

"Caring" is a two-way street. If only one party keeps receiving and doesn't give back, then the relationship would surely get weary sooner than later. Marwin has always been on the receiving end of the care extended by Tops. So,…

krishnanaidu88August 3, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 (Ep.4 to 6) [Review]

The story progresses at a steady speed now. The chess pieces are on the board, and war has been declared. Yuan Yang is not the kind of person who would let anyone control him. Gu Qing Pei, on the other…

krishnanaidu88August 3, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interviews

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

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krishnanaidu88July 10, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

Adam’s Secret 2 – My Brother | Bímậtcủa Adam | Episodes 13 – 14 [Review]

We are finally looking forward to the finale episodes. The plot turns a little convoluted at this point. The ending was vague and left a lot to be desired. But at least none of the main characters die, so that's…

krishnanaidu88July 10, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

Stage Of Love The Series – Giai đoạn của tình yêu: bộ – Episode 4 [Review]

FINALLY!!! Both the audiences and Bao get to know the mystery behind "The Accident" that turned Nguyen into a recluse. It wasn't unexpected, but surely it explains his recurrent nightmares. Since Nguyen's side of the storyline is now clearly spelled…

krishnanaidu88July 8, 2020

Interviews

Psychomilk Talks with @Sammon_Scene, Author of “Manner of Death” Part 2

We were lucky enough to have another opportunity to sit down with @Sammon_scene, author of "Manner of Death and get more answers to more questions about the new series adaptation coming to WeTV, staring Max Nattapol and Tul Pakorn (more…)

krishnanaidu88July 8, 2020

Book Impressions

Prince’s Master (Masters Series #1) by Alessandra Hazard

Prince's Master is a new spin-off to Alessandra Hazard's popular "Calluvia's Royalty" series. Set in an intergalactic universe that is not only far away from our solar system but also quite a bit more advanced, and Calluvia is split into…

krishnanaidu88July 8, 2020

Book Impressions

Inside Affair (Prime Time #1) by Ella Frank [Review]

Gay Romance Novels have always been my guilty pleasure. But I’m picky when it comes to the authors, whose books I prefer reading. I wouldn’t just pick any old book off the rack. For me, the storyline has to be…

krishnanaidu88July 7, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

Adam’s Secret 2 – My Brother | Bímậtcủa Adam | Episodes 9 – 12 [Review]

Phong and Vu are finally together, but that doesn't mean the end of the problems. Instead, our sweet couple is riddled with trust issues and an unwanted pregnancy. On the other hand, Thien is faced with an unacceptable alternate reality…

krishnanaidu88July 6, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.4 to 6) [Review]

Capture Lover, despite being slow-paced in the initial episodes, is picking up speed. The old adage of "Opposites Attract" comes into play as Ying Jiaming's mischievous demeanor suddenly turns flirtatious. Ding Junjie is left flustered at times and overwhelmed at…

krishnanaidu88July 5, 2020

Vietnamese Series Impressions

Stage Of Love The Series – Giai đoạn của tình yêu: bộ – Episode 3 [Review]

SOL – "Stage of Love the Series" is currently infused with obvious fascination, incoherent fangirling, and jealousy. The story is picking up speed as our main leads are getting a little closer in comfort. We still haven't devolved into the…

krishnanaidu88July 4, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

HeSheIt ตายไม่ตาย Review (Ep.1 to 3)

A tragic yet hauntingly beautiful love story! That's exactly what I feel every time I listen to Mike sing with his voice cracking with emotion. HeSheIt is a rather ambitious project by Warper TV official, depicting the complexities of a…

krishnanaidu88July 4, 2020