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#Influencers The Series

A Journey to Find the Courage of Living Life Life is a tricky game to play with many uncertainties, making it difficult to determine who's winning and losing. It's a series of making decisions from time to time without the…

Mals!February 20, 2021

Interviews

PsychoMilk Talks to #TEAMSUPER

The New Comer in Pinoy BL Series Since it first started in May 2020, the Pinoy BL series crop has become one of the viewers' favorites as it gives us a different flavor and unique watching experience. With nearly 50…

Mals!February 13, 2021

News

UPDATED: Psycho BL Awards 2020

Voting is closed now. Thanks for voting, and check back soon for the final results. The pandemic may have limited our movement but it can’t stop our creativity. In one of the most challenging times for the showrunners, they have…

Mals!January 11, 2021

Pinoy Series Impressions

#Influencers the Series – Episode 1 [Review]

In this chaotic world in which we live, where love seems to be a rare feeling that can't be held by everyone, what will happen if two lost souls meet each other? Under the starlight, a bond is created through…

Mals!December 23, 2020

News Taiwanese Casting Thai Casting

GagaOOLala Broadening the Horizon:

A Closer Look at The First Thailand-Taiwan BL Series and Partnership with Line TV GagaOOLala, as one of the major platforms for LGBTQ+ content, aims to strengthen its presence in Asia by collaborating with filmmakers outside its home country, Taiwan.…

Mals!November 1, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

In Between (Sa Pagitan ng Kamusta at Paalam) – [Complete Series Review]

Falling in love for the first time is a life-changing moment that is hard to forget; it's pure and innocent, making it more special than the following experience. At that moment, we are blinded by the happy feelings that grow…

Mals!October 18, 2020

News Pinoy Casting

A First Look of GagaOOLala’s Newest Pinoy BL Series: Happenstance

After the success of the anthological queer series Unlocked, Pinoy acclaimed director Adolfo Alix Jr., known for his work such as Donsol, Adela, Manila, and Death March, is back with his newest creation, Happenstance. Venturing into the emerging Pinoy BL…

Mals!October 17, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

BoyBand Love (2020) Episodes 1-2 [Review]

Being famous isn’t easy. Behind the glamorous life of every famous person, there’s a side story that we can’t comprehend; a hidden struggle that they keep to themselves. Aiming to tackle issues of the LGBTQ+ in the entertainment industry, BoyBand…

Mals!October 11, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hook Up the Series – Episodes 3 – 4 [Review]

The previous episode of Hook Up the Series left us with one major hint highlighting the link between this series with Truly Very Yours, J.ACE TV's first digital series that aired last July. Apparently because, our main character Lee, whose…

Mals!September 28, 2020

Movies

Tayo – Philippines Short Movie [Review]

Tayo is a simple movie about life, love, and friendship that is relatable to the situations most of us find ourselves. It’s an honest story of our day to day struggles as human beings who seek a tinge of happiness…

Mals!September 10, 2020

Movies

Special Feature: No Regret 후회하지 않아 (2006) | The First Korean Gay Themed Movie

In as early as 2002, the production of South Korea LGBTQ+ themed movies began with “Road Trip,” a love triangle story that involves bisexual characters. Only in 2006 did the first ‘real’ Korean gay feature gets introduced to the public.…

Mals!September 6, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Hook Up the Series – Episodes 1 – 2 [Review]

Following the release of Truly Very Yours two months ago, J.ACE TV is back with its newest digital BL series, Hook Up the Series, which aims to give a fun and entertaining show to viewers during the quarantine. The still…

Mals!September 4, 2020

Profilers

Feature: Elijah Canlas – The Young Chameleon [Profiler]

Born on 16th August 2000 in Bacolod City, The Philippines, Elijah Luiz Canlas is a talented Filipino actor who has become the talk of the town after winning his first Best Actor award in the 17th Asian Film Festival held in…

Mals!August 31, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

In Between (Sa Pagitan ng Kamusta at Paalam) – Episode 2 [Review]

The second episode of In Between the Series brings us closer to Tau and Tep's love story as they're trying to mend their broken relationship. Tau is the one who is eager to win back Tep's heart, while the latter…

Mals!August 29, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

GagaOOlala: Unlocked – Episode 2 [Review]

Calvin and Drake With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, the lockdown restriction has become stricter than before, putting many couples into an ultimate test of love as they’re forced to spend all of their time together…

Mals!August 28, 2020

Profilers

JC Alcantara [Profiler]

John Carlo "JC" Alcantara was born January 23rd, 2000, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, and is a Filipino actor and model. He is best known for his portrayal of Mico Ramos in Hello Stranger (2020), a popular Pinoy BL series created…

Mals!August 10, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Chasing Sunsets The Series – Episode 5 | A GL Series Finale [Review]

It's never easy to say goodbye to those who have touched your life in a profound and meaningful way. However, goodbyes are an inevitable part of life. And now it's about time for us to bid farewell to Chasing Sunsets…

Mals!August 1, 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

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

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

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

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

Pinoy Series Impressions

Truly Very Yours Review (Episodes 1-5) [Review]

Those things we can't find closure on, they will haunt us. I think that phrase best described the journey of Mark in Truly Very Yours, a new Pinoy BL series that aims to bring more colors into the emerging BL…

Mals!July 9, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Chasing Sunsets The Series – Episode 2 | A GL Series [Review]

The first episode of Chasing Sunsets the Series left viewers with unsolved mysteries, especially about Dominic. Whether he is real or merely a figment of Lara’s imagination is a question that has been bugging viewers for days, and they hope…

Mals!July 8, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – TOSSARA: Episode 4 Finale [Review]

Every story, even the one that we love so dearly, must eventually come to an end. And it’s about time to say goodbye to Gun and Bar as they conclude their love story in the final episode of TOSSARA. Previously,…

Mals!July 5, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Chasing Sunsets The Series – Episode 1 | A GL Series [Review]

Talking about mental health is never easy, neither in real life or a TV series. We should remain truthful and honest, but at the same time, we must be cautious not to result in the stigma about mental disorders. Keeping…

Mals!July 5, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – This is Love Story: Episode 3 – Finale [Review]

This Is Love Story final episode came as a surprise to the fans who have anticipated the continuation of Neur and Praram's story for another two episodes. The shocking announcement which was dropped during the premiere of episode 3 trailer…

Mals!June 30, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – TOSSARA: Episode 3 [Review]

It’s about time for Gun (portrayed by Win Achawin) and Bar (portrayed by Folk Thitipat) to make their relationship official! In the previous episode of TOSSARA, the doctor and the head hazer have expressed their feelings toward each other as…

Mals!June 30, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – This is Love Story: Episode 2 [Review]

Following the success of the first episode, This Is Love Story aims to continue its domination in the current drought of Thai BL series. With longer airtime and more interaction between the main leads, the second episode is expected to…

Mals!June 19, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – TOSSARA: Episode 2 [Review]

The journey to win the head hazer’s heart continues with more determination and bolder moves in the second episode of TOSSARA. Gun is willing to risk it all to claim the boyfriend title, while Bar gradually embraces the doctor’s existence…

Mals!June 19, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – TOSSARA: Episode 1 [Review]

Anything worth having is worth waiting for. This phrase resonates well with the love story of Gun and Bar in the popular Boys Love series, EN of Love: TOSSARA. Despite the harsh competition in the Thai BL industry when the…

Mals!June 11, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

EN of Love – This is Love Story: Episode 1 [Review]

After being postponed due to production delay caused by COVID-19 pandemic, This Is Love Story is finally on-air. The final installment of En of Love The Series from Studio Wabi Sabi has been long awaited by its fans who have…

Mals!June 8, 2020