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PODCAST: Alchemy of Souls, Spoilers - Part 2 / Ep. 35

On a special Episode 35 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by the ladies from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to wrap up a review of Alchemy of Souls Parts 1 and 2.

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PODCAST: Alchemy of Souls, Non-Spoilers - Part 1 / Ep. 34

On a special Episode 34 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by the ladies from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to review the Alchemy of Souls Parts 1 and 2, a journey almost as long as the drama itself.

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PODCAST: Mr. Sunshine / Ep. 27

On Episode 27 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast to review Mr. Sunshine, starring Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Tae-Ri, Yoo Yeon-Seok, and many others.

Daebak K-RamblesJessica FirpiOctober 13, 2022Lee Byung-Hun, Captain Eugene Choi, Eugene Choi, Kim Tae-Ri, Go Ae-Shin, Ae-Shin, age gap, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Gu Dong-Mae, Dong-Mae, samurai, swords, gone with the wind, musin society, Kim Min-Jung, Hina Kudo, Byun Yo-Han, Kim Hui-Seong, fiance, writer, journalist, cinematography, storytelling, Kim Eun-Sook, screenwriter, screenplay, Jung Ji-Hyun, Lee Eung-Bok, director, directors, baeksang, korean, korean american, korean japanese, japanese, colonize, colonizer, colonial, subjugation, kiss, gunner, gunner jang, righteous army, revolutionary, revolution, rebel, rebellion, king, korea, Korean drama, korean drama review, korean drama, Kingdom, kingdom of korea, japan, soldier, marine, death, killing, murder, lee wan-ik, systemic oppression, oppression, slavery, romance, second lead, second male lead, secondary couple, beach, kdrama, kdrama review, kdramas, kdrama kiss, kdrama podcast, mina, guest pod, guest, Kpop Bookshelf Podcast, Kpop Bookshelf, OST, music box, yangban, nobleman, nobility, noblewoman, song, mr sunshine ending, mr sunshine review, mr sunshine podcast review, sad ending, explained, explanation, opinion, opinions, thoughts, history, historical, historical fiction, mr sunshine cast, 2018, awards, battle, america, united states, united states of america, love, sacrifice, acting, epic, themes, identity, belonging, classism, culture, budget, netflix, hot, sword, swordsman, government, upheaval, K-drama, k-drama, k-drama review, k-drama coupleComment

LOTR: The Rings of Power, Episodes 1-2 / Ep. 216

On Episode 216 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back in Middle Earth to review the first two episodes of the Amazon Prime show Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Action Adventure, PodcastAlways the CriticSeptember 6, 2022Lord of the rings, the lord of the rings, peter jackson, the rings of power, rings of power, amazon, amazon prime, tv show, tv, the hobbit, harfoot, Shadow of the Past, Adrift, elves, dwarves, men, mines of moriah, mines, mines of moria, J.A. Bayona, J. A. Bayona, director, jrr tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien, tolkien, John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Morfydd Clark, Markella Kavenagh, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Nazanin Boniadi, Howard Shore, Bear McCreary, Bronwyn, Arondir, High King Gil-galad, Elrond, Nori Brandyfoot, Galadriel, Sophia Nomvete, Princess Disa, Owain Arthur, Prince Durin IV, Peter Mullin, King Durin, Durin, Disa, black, POC, representation, puerto rico, review, opinion, spoiler, spoilers, ending, thoughts, explained, explanation, middle earth, fight, snow trol, war, troll, orcs, mordor, sauron, sword, goblin, death, love, romanceComment

The Northman & The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent / Ep. 203

On Episode 203 of the Always the Critic Podcast, it’s a double feature as we review viking revenge story The Northman and action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal.

PODCAST: Goblin / Ep. 17

On Episode 17 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Jenny from the Pocha Playlist Podcast to review Goblin, starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go-Eun.

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Mulan (2020) / Ep. 122

On Episode 122 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we bring honor to us all by reviewing the Disney live-action remake Mulan.

Action Adventure, Family Movies, Drama, PodcastAlways the CriticSeptember 8, 2020mulan, 2020, animated, animation, live action, remake, live-action remake, disney, disney+, disney princess, the ballad of mulan, ballad of mulan, epic poem, historical, historical fiction, action, wuxia, martial arts, Niki Caro, director, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Elizabeth Martin, Lauren Hynek, Yifei Liu, Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Jet Li, emperor, bori khan, explained, spoilers, ending, changes, Li Gong, Xiannang, Xianniang, witch, falcon, shan yu, shang, music, musical, songs, love, romance, score, Yoson An, Honghui, mushu, casting, rourans, podcast, podcasting, reaction, cinematography, loyal, brave, true, loyal brave true, sword, china, chinese, history, phoenix, dragon, Ming Na-wen, fight, honor, countryComment