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PODCAST: D.P. / Ep. 55

On Episode 55 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest Sarah from Kdrama This and the Afternoona Asks Podcast kick off this mini Spooky SZN with a review of D.P., starring Jung Hae-In, Koo Gyo-Hwan, Kim Sung-Kyun, and Son Suk-Ku.

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PODCAST: Beyond Evil / Ep. 16

On Episode 16 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico take a walk on the dark side on a review of Beyond Evil, starring Shin Ha-Kyeon and Yeo Jin-Goo.

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PODCAST: Navillera / Ep. 15

On Episode 15 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast to review Navillera, starring Park In-hwan and Song Kang.

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REVIEW: Our Beloved Summer

This show captured the essence of youth: the playfulness of it, the pressure of doing well academically, the thrill of a first crush… It was tantalizing.

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REVIEW: The Red Sleeve

The Red Sleeve is pretty much unassailable. Such a wild ride of complex emotions and layered meaning. It’s a masterpiece of screenwriting, cinematography, set design, and acting

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REVIEW: Hometown Cha Cha Cha

This was such a pleasant watch. It’s definitely in my top 5 shows of 2021. These seaside wholesome seaside romances just hit different.

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REVIEW: Happiness

If zombies aren’t your thing, then maybe perfectly matched leads, cute boys, and strong ladies can get you through the horror!

REVIEW: So I Married an Anti-Fan

“YAMA” engagement rings and toxic second male leads aside, this show is a stunner in my book. ~~I’M YOUR POP STAR~~

West Side Story (2021) / Ep. 185

On Episode 185 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we head to New York to review West Side Story, starring Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, and Rita Moreno.

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