BL Drama Lovers Club

 RXinw:

I need to learn to leave people's business alone because the "crush" part held my attention lol

Anyway, I did not know about the iphone filming. It seems even more interesting to me now. I was planning to just wait and binge but depending on reviews I might dive in while it is airing.

Lmaoo it's okayy lets just say they have similar interests as me but i have other problems along with certain situation(if you  want to know more i dont mind telling privately)

 Italophilia:

he started learning Japanese on his own using Duolingo

Anch'io! I'm also a language buff and also an Italophile. (Living in the middle of Europe makes both of these far more practical for me than you. I can even drive to Italy - albeit a long drive.) 

I don't want to get too off-topic in this forum, but I just want to say that I'm also a committed Duolinguist. I know you're already using Pimsleur, which has a lot of strengths, but there are some very good things about Duolingo: it's fun, the lessons are short enough to be easy in one's daily routine, and they offer a really broad range of languages - and if one pays for premium (which I do), you get all of the languages for that price, so it's quite worthwhile for polyglot language buffs. Moreover, I find it really great that I can (for the same price) do language combinations like "French for Italian speakers" or "Chinese for Japanese speakers", which can be a bit immersive (and fun!).

On the minus side, Duolingo doesn't do a good job of teaching grammar or conversation, so it's better for refreshing or building upon some existing knowledge. Also, it has Vietnamese, and even Cantonese for Mandarin speakers, but not Thai - grrr!

Anyways, here's what I wanted to say (regarding your son): Although Duolingo free is very usable, it's so much more engaging and satisfying in the premium "Super Duolingo" version - and here's what I really want to say: they offer an annual "family plan" that doesn't cost much more, so you could buy it for your son, yourself and up to four others.

P.S. In addition to English for Tagalog speakers, it also has French, Italian and Spanish for Tagalog speakers!

P.P.S. I see that Pimsleur has Thai, so maybe this should be my excuse to try Pimsleur. (Such a disgrace that I'm not fluent, despite having watched 1000+ hours of Thai BLs.)

 axdxex:

I need a mindless show I can watch at work, one that I can look away from for a couple minutes (probably seconds lol) and not be 100% lost.

In terms of currently airing BLs, "Heart Stain" might be a good choice. I haven't yet watched today's episodes 3 and 4 (about to start right now!), but so far it seems to be a decent KBL with a simple story and just three important characters.

 TeaTimewithTheo:

Alrighty I'll try but where do I watch it?

iQiyi.

 TeaTimewithTheo:

Lmaoo it's okayy lets just say they have similar interests as me but i have other problems along with certain situation(if you  want to know more i dont mind telling privately)

Ooh tell me privately 

The Heart Killers: Final Episode Thoughts

The colossal letdown I experienced after that conclusion is truly beyond comprehension! It felt as if the writers had sprinted through the final act, leaving behind a trail of half-baked ideas. Instead of diving into the intricate maze of storylines that cried out for an explanation and closure, they squandered precious screen time on the boys engaging in juvenile antics behind bars.

How on earth did Lilly manage to slip through the fingers of the law? And for the second time, they allowed this so-called indomitable woman to sit idly by, captured without a hint of resistance? It’s utterly ludicrous, especially given her earlier portrayal as a formidable force.

 And let’s not forget the police at the climax! Even with Bison and Fadel cautioning Style against summoning them, it is hard to believe they wouldn’t be monitoring Lilly’s every move. If they weren’t, it raises alarming questions about the Captain possibly colluding with her, which could have spun the narrative into a thrilling twist. The writers utterly squandered the opportunity for an epic clash between the law and Lilly.

 Are we really to believe that Style's father is perfectly at ease with the chaos that unfolded? I mean, come on! He  was held at gunpoint, was going to be forced to drink poison,witnessed his son’s boyfriend and brother commit murder and overheard their plans to poison another person. Regardless of her being a criminal, she is still another human being about to be unalived. Yet, his reaction was non-existent! The only moments we saw him interact with Fadel were fleeting encounters in the garage and at breakfast. That’s it! For five long years, he believed Fadel was off studying Culinary arts abroad, only to discover he was serving time as a hitman. Now, he’s thrust into a life-or-death standoff, witnessing multiple murders, and we’re expected to accept that his son’s love makes it all okay. Excuse me?

I’d rate it a 7.5 if I could, but in all honesty, I can’t go higher than a 6, and that’s being overly kind because I have a soft spot for Fadel x  Style.

 Simi_Tutu:

The Heart Killers: Final Episode Thoughts

Yeah, I agree with your sentiments. The final episode likewise left me unsatisfied - not that I was such a fan of this series to begin with. 

I don't necessarily expect brilliant drama from GMMTV. I'm totally fine with popular entertainment, especially fluffy cuteness and I tend to like anything with my favourite GMMTV actors and pairings - but even my love of Dunk didn't make me love this series. Meh.