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The Bob's Burgers Movie

Movies watched in 2024

The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022, USA)

Directors: Loren Bouchard & Bernard Derriman

Writers: Loren Bouchard & Nora Smith

Mini-review:

I've been a casual watcher of Bob's Burgers for a while now, and I felt like it was finally time to see the movie. The show's stories have always been pretty low-key and low-stakes, so I was curious to find out how they would translate that into a feature length film. And they actually pulled it off! Sure, this time the plot has a bigger scope, but it still feels plausible within the show's universe. And most importantly, the movie keeps all the humor and heart that makes the show so lovable and compelling. I must admit it was a bit weird to see these characters and settings with big-budget animation and film-style cinematography, but once you get used to that, it feels as warm and genuine as ever. To sum up, if you have ever enjoyed this show (even as a casual watcher like me), then you can't miss out on the movie version.

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This is a great way to start off this comeback. The song is so pretty!

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Eye Love You

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Eye Love You (2024, Japan)

Directors: Shingo Okamoto, Ryosuke Fukuda & Akiko Kato

Writers: Kisa Miura & Subaru Yamashita

Mini-review:

This drama is quite silly, but also very fun and cute. It clearly sets out to entertain viewers, and it absolutely delivers on that regard. I really vibed with its goofy sense of humor and, as a fan of stories with lots of misunderstandings, I think the writers made a pretty fun use of that trope. But the drama's biggest strength is obviously the main couple. I know from experience that Fumi Nikaido is an infallible actress with an insane range (just compare her performance here with the one in the recently finished Shōgun), and Chae Jong Hyeop is the epitome of fluffiness and charm (plus he looks cute AF throughout the drama). On top of that, their chemistry is just fantastic. Oh, and I also loved the second couple; they had such a hilarious dynamic. So, did Eye Love You change my life? Definitely not. But did it make me laugh out loud and keep me thoroughly entertained? The answer is a resounding yes.

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Regardless of the whole drama between Hybe and MHJ, one thing's clear: NewJeans' music is always top-notch.

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Shōgun

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Shōgun (2024, USA/Japan)

Creators: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks (based on the novel by James Clavell)

Mini-review:

Damn, this is one masterful piece of television. It's outstanding in pretty much every regard (save for one, but I'll get to that later). From the very first episode, you can just tell the show's cast and crew poured all their passion into making this. The sets and costumes are amazingly detailed, and the writing is nothing short of spellbending; it's pretty much impossible to pry your eyes away from the screen. And the acting... just WOW. This is one superb ensemble. Everyone is so f**king good that I can't even pick an MVP. As for the one thing I didn't like, that would be the cinematography. This show falls prey to the Hollywood trend of making some scenes so dark that you can't see anything. But still, everything else is absolutely incredible, so I can forgive them for the darkness. Anyway, if you haven't started Shōgun already, you really should do it as soon as possible. It's a true must-watch.

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Wow, Le Sserafim did so f**king well in their second Coachella show. This time they didn't seem nervous at all. They ate up that stage! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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YUNJIN » COACHELLA 2024 ♡

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Dune: Part Two

Movies watched in 2024

Dune: Part Two (2024, USA)

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Writers: Denis Villeneuve & Jon Spaihts (based on the novel by Frank Herbert)

Mini-review:

I don't know if I've said this before on here, but Denis Villeneuve is arguably the greatest science-fiction filmmaker of his generation. He had already proven it before, but Dune: Part Two is yet another sublime reminder. For starters, the cinematography is stunning. And I love to see there are still some people in Hollywood who know how to light the hell out of a movie. The writing is just as superb; there's not a single boring moment, even though the film is almost three hours long. The whole cast is as good as they were in the first one, or even better. In particular, Rebecca Ferguson's performance is chilling in the best of ways, and Timothée Chalamet's work in the final act is quite possibly the best acting he's ever done. In short, this movie more than lived up to my expectations, and I'm really excited to see what they will do next with this franchise.

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House/dance music is finally coming back to K-pop and I'm so here for it. Also, this might just be one of the hardest choreographies I've seen in all these years 😳😳😳

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Boynextdoor really know what they're doing. This is so catchy and fun!

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The Greatest Hits

Movies watched in 2024

The Greatest Hits (2024, USA)

Director & Writer: Ned Benson

Mini-review:

The Greatest Hits presents a very interesting idea, approaching grief through the lens of music and time travel. Unfortunately, it kind of fails to live up to that potential. I don't know, I feel like the script and the characters are just too bland to really make this work. It's certainly watchable, cause it's pretty short and Lucy Boynton has great chemistry with her two co-stars. But still, I don't think this movie offers anything particularly impressive or engaging, besides a good cast and a solid concept.

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Heartbreak High - “The Demon King” (Season 2, Episode 5)

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Haven't seen Heartbreak High trend once on tumblr since it came out and I only have one question: WHY!?

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quinni being the best audhd rep yet again, making me cry.

her explaining to darren that she’s just having a hard time adjusting and darren immediately saying she’s going to have to get used to change was a moment i related to more than anything.

she wasn’t saying it to imply she’s unhappy or upset or anything like that but as a way of getting across that she’s struggling and needs them to be patient with her as she adjusts because, at the end of the day, people with audhd know that we have to conform to a certain expectation most times, if not all, but it takes us a lot longer than most but it doesn’t mean we don’t want to every time, just that we’re having a hard time and trying to communicate that clearly with people without them immediately making assumptions is difficult.

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Something I haven’t seen people talk about (surprising since I have so many Australian mutuals) is how important it is that Heartbreak High has multiple First Nations characters. We hear so much about how FNAus take up 1% of the Australian population and that statistic is so often used against FNAus and I love that Heartbreak High chose to include more than one important FNAus character.

Also, the fact that they have such distinct personalities and interests. It is so important to me that these guys are main characters. It is so important to me that Malakai is sweet and funny. It is so important to me that Missy is sassy and strong. It is so important to me that Zoe is temperamental and smart. It is so important to me that their race is acknowledged and integral but that they still get distinct story elements.

Malakai, Missy and Zoe are so important to me.

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Just watched Le Sserafim's show at Coachella and I'm so proud of them. It must have been so overwhelming for the girls; I could tell they were very nervous, but they still did good! And I'll be looking forward next week's show 👀👀👀

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Will McDonald & James Majoos as Ca$h & Darren Rivers Heartbreak High (2.04)