No. It's because he is unattractive and has a dour, depressed affect, even when we're supposed to think he's happy or being nice. And when did we see see him doing this work "on his feelings?" There was none. He just turned on a dime all of a sudden.
I'm not here to defend the character of Minato. He IS emotionally constipated. I'm here to look at the beauty of the actor who portrays him.
FOR REAL!!! i think people have been taking it too seriously tbh. like sure the writing is far from perfect and…
Hey, thanks for putting some thought into what you shared here. I get where you are coming from much better than before. Sorry for coming on so strong.
My problem, if it IS a problem, is that I don't seem able to do that "turn off your brain" thing that is frequently cited regarding shows like this. I'm always analyzing and noticing everything; it's simply the way my brain works.
I liked what you wrote about different types of shows in which bad writing can be gotten away with, and those in which it can't. I will never be able to enjoy such shows like you do, but at least I have a better idea of where you're coming from.
As I've said, mostly I just like to look at Akira's beautiful features and big, round eyes. :D That keeps me coming back.
I do hope it turns out Shin if faking this memory loss. That at least would show some effort toward something different from the writers. I've never heard of amnesia in which one remembers everything except one particular person and everything about them.
I'll be honest, it felt good watching Minato squirm and suffer this episode after this hellish season. Things…
"...hellish season." lol Indeed. I tune in just to look at Akira's beautiful face. The rest of the show is too dumb and poorly written for words to describe.
FOR REAL!!! i think people have been taking it too seriously tbh. like sure the writing is far from perfect and…
This is just the type of thing commenters such as yourself always write in defense of shows that suck. It is not wrong to have standards for BLs. Do you believe it's not possible for a show to be "cute and fun" and also well-written?
Finally, something happened, but what a slog getting here. I'm still suspicious Shin is faking it. I like how Minato leaves his laundromat, where there are never any customers anyway, wide-open to theft and vandalism for hours at a time. lol I wish Shin had forgotten he likes to wear women's maternity tops as shirts. I wonder: Has shin forgotten he likes d**k and boy-butt?
I was holding on by my fingernails but when they decided they were morticians I knew the level of stupidity had reached red alert status.
Dropped.
The basic premise is so flawed that it can't be taken seriously. Alright, I thought, perhaps this film has great things to say if I just roll with it and forget plausibility. Nope, didn't work.
It's terribly convenient that the owners of every home he enters leave greetings on their answering machine, letting whoever calls know they are out of town and their home is defenseless against burglary. People don't do this. She's been wearing that pink outfit for days on end. He's in black forever, I guess. Golf balls don't go through windshields and knock people out, inducing seizures. At most there would be some crackling/splintering of the glass. The blood on the victim of the golf ball killing is awfully fake-looking. I guess he's a mute, but why isn't she talking? Where did the burial fabric/clothing and lengths of ribbon come from? Can you walk into Walmart there and purchase burial sets?
I know I'm supposed to fall at the feet of Kim Ki Duk because he's supposedly a great auteur. But no, this is lame.
Have to respectfully disagree my friend. Loved it just the way it is.Weirdly, I felt all three twists coming long…
lol I referenced M. Night Shymalan and his Big Reveals in a message to you earlier this evening. My point being, that at least in the case of this particular film, I did not mind the split reveals and the fluid manner in which they presented themselves at all.
If there was a three-twist reveal in this film maybe that would be awesome, I don't know, but it would be an entirely different movie, which could be awesome too; I don't know that either. lol
What I do know is that this film held me in its clutches the entire time, even though for some reason I was aware of what was coming well in advance, regarding all three twists. The fact I don't mind that at all is why I believe this film to be incredibly well-crafted.
Back to Sixth Sense though, which I loved and which huge reveal had me gasping along with everyone in the theatre, M.N.S. proved to be a one-gimmick writer/director. His "big reveals" in "The Village," "Signs," and god knows how many other turkeys were incredibly lame.
The 1st plot twist was so secretly embedded into the story and unexpected that when it appeared I literally gasped…
Have to respectfully disagree my friend. Loved it just the way it is.
Weirdly, I felt all three twists coming long before they arrived and yet I don't feel the film was in any way anticlimactic because of that. For me, this film was a long, slow, very hot burn. It filled me with ever-building dread, anger and sadness, a combination of emotions that makes me a very happy film-watcher.
It's a 10/10 from me and I don't hand those out loosely.
Only on MDL would this stellar film be a f**king 7.5/10.
I just finished it so am still beside myself with feels but this is one of the finest mystery/thrillers I have ever seen, whether out of Hollywood, Japan or Korea. Will come back tomorrow after collecting myself to expound a bit, but meanwhile:
The world of South Korea. The laws pertaining to “self defense” are the most unfathomable. Basically, just…
No, haven't watched IC? Do you recommend it, given my comments above, or will it just annoy me? :D
I watched and very much enjoyed the Korean Netflix series "Prison Playbook, BUT I was never able to grasp why a dude would do prison time for happening upon his sister being raped, chasing the guy down and ACCIDENTALLY killing him? How does that make sense in Korea or anywhere else? THEN...it was all made worse by the fact the stupid sister NEVER got her shit together to visit her brother in prison even ONCE because it would make her feeeeeel bad. wtf? How selfish is that? She should have been there with banana muffins and chocolate bars for him three times a week.
I guess I should do some google/research and try to get a handle on what this bizarre attitude toward self-defense is about, but I can't imagine changing my mind to believing it makes any sense.
They've got violent Yakuza shit and street crime going on but if you defend yourself you're fucked?
These are the show, characters and actors I've been pining for but didn't know it! :D Tremendously good so far. Both are very talented and easy on the eyes. Mashiko Atsuki Is beyond beautiful. Higuchi Kohei is distinctively handsome with massive sexual charisma. The combination of their looks and chemistry is explosive. The calm pace and restrained OST makes for a great contrast to the nonstop fireworks between them.
At first, I thought "wait, this is happening too quickly, given the number of episodes" but then Mizuki's words as Yoh slept near the end seemed to hint at angst to come. I hope so!
My only hope is that, maybe, the whole amnesia thing is just a trick by Shin to make Minato realize how much he…
oooh, I like that. Akira would totally deserve such an underhanded prank. His never-ending cold shouldering of Shin is absurd. He needs to be taught a lesson.
It's remarkable that this show features two such appealing, handsome and talented leads, and somehow manages to make them uninteresting.
The post-birthday scene: Give me a break. Exchange of jewelry, confessions of love, hugs, a chaste little kiss, and THEN THEY SAY GOODNIGHT AND GO TO BED IN SEPARATE ROOMS. Only in lollipop and rainbows BL Land would such a ridiculous interaction be played out. Where is the PASSION? These guys act like pre-pubescent fourth graders, lacking any trace of a natural sex drive.
Once again, what's with those oversized, short-sleeve maternity tops the costumer makes Shin wear in every episode?
Asuka is adorable. Love when he pulls back that little bit of hair from his center forehead and clips it. lol Shu, on the other hand, is entirely unattractive, with the air of a funeral director. We have seen NO reason why Asuka would be so in love with him. None
I continue to tune in just to look at Kusakawa Takuya. He is exceptionally beautiful. His character is absurdly underwritten. NINE episodes of a second season and we STILL have no idea WHY Akira is so love and affection-averse. Why does he freak out at every touch? What happened in his childhood that made him this way? Who knows?
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I'm not here to defend the character of Minato. He IS emotionally constipated. I'm here to look at the beauty of the actor who portrays him.
My problem, if it IS a problem, is that I don't seem able to do that "turn off your brain" thing that is frequently cited regarding shows like this. I'm always analyzing and noticing everything; it's simply the way my brain works.
I liked what you wrote about different types of shows in which bad writing can be gotten away with, and those in which it can't. I will never be able to enjoy such shows like you do, but at least I have a better idea of where you're coming from.
As I've said, mostly I just like to look at Akira's beautiful features and big, round eyes. :D That keeps me coming back.
I do hope it turns out Shin if faking this memory loss. That at least would show some effort toward something different from the writers. I've never heard of amnesia in which one remembers everything except one particular person and everything about them.
I tune in just to look at Akira's beautiful face. The rest of the show is too dumb and poorly written for words to describe.
It is not wrong to have standards for BLs.
Do you believe it's not possible for a show to be "cute and fun" and also well-written?
Finally, something happened, but what a slog getting here.
I'm still suspicious Shin is faking it.
I like how Minato leaves his laundromat, where there are never any customers anyway, wide-open to theft and vandalism for hours at a time. lol
I wish Shin had forgotten he likes to wear women's maternity tops as shirts.
I wonder: Has shin forgotten he likes d**k and boy-butt?
3/10
I was holding on by my fingernails but when they decided they were morticians I knew the level of stupidity had reached red alert status.
Dropped.
The basic premise is so flawed that it can't be taken seriously. Alright, I thought, perhaps this film has great things to say if I just roll with it and forget plausibility. Nope, didn't work.
It's terribly convenient that the owners of every home he enters leave greetings on their answering machine, letting whoever calls know they are out of town and their home is defenseless against burglary. People don't do this.
She's been wearing that pink outfit for days on end. He's in black forever, I guess.
Golf balls don't go through windshields and knock people out, inducing seizures. At most there would be some crackling/splintering of the glass.
The blood on the victim of the golf ball killing is awfully fake-looking.
I guess he's a mute, but why isn't she talking?
Where did the burial fabric/clothing and lengths of ribbon come from? Can you walk into Walmart there and purchase burial sets?
I know I'm supposed to fall at the feet of Kim Ki Duk because he's supposedly a great auteur. But no, this is lame.
Dropped.
1/10
If there was a three-twist reveal in this film maybe that would be awesome, I don't know, but it would be an entirely different movie, which could be awesome too; I don't know that either. lol
What I do know is that this film held me in its clutches the entire time, even though for some reason I was aware of what was coming well in advance, regarding all three twists. The fact I don't mind that at all is why I believe this film to be incredibly well-crafted.
Back to Sixth Sense though, which I loved and which huge reveal had me gasping along with everyone in the theatre, M.N.S. proved to be a one-gimmick writer/director. His "big reveals" in "The Village," "Signs," and god knows how many other turkeys were incredibly lame.
TSS is really the only movie of his that I like.
Weirdly, I felt all three twists coming long before they arrived and yet I don't feel the film was in any way anticlimactic because of that. For me, this film was a long, slow, very hot burn. It filled me with ever-building dread, anger and sadness, a combination of emotions that makes me a very happy film-watcher.
It's a 10/10 from me and I don't hand those out loosely.
I just finished it so am still beside myself with feels but this is one of the finest mystery/thrillers I have ever seen, whether out of Hollywood, Japan or Korea. Will come back tomorrow after collecting myself to expound a bit, but meanwhile:
Bravo all-round.
10/10
I watched and very much enjoyed the Korean Netflix series "Prison Playbook, BUT I was never able to grasp why a dude would do prison time for happening upon his sister being raped, chasing the guy down and ACCIDENTALLY killing him? How does that make sense in Korea or anywhere else? THEN...it was all made worse by the fact the stupid sister NEVER got her shit together to visit her brother in prison even ONCE because it would make her feeeeeel bad. wtf? How selfish is that? She should have been there with banana muffins and chocolate bars for him three times a week.
I guess I should do some google/research and try to get a handle on what this bizarre attitude toward self-defense is about, but I can't imagine changing my mind to believing it makes any sense.
They've got violent Yakuza shit and street crime going on but if you defend yourself you're fucked?
These are the show, characters and actors I've been pining for but didn't know it! :D
Tremendously good so far.
Both are very talented and easy on the eyes.
Mashiko Atsuki Is beyond beautiful.
Higuchi Kohei is distinctively handsome with massive sexual charisma.
The combination of their looks and chemistry is explosive. The calm pace and restrained OST makes for a great contrast to the nonstop fireworks between them.
At first, I thought "wait, this is happening too quickly, given the number of episodes" but then Mizuki's words as Yoh slept near the end seemed to hint at angst to come.
I hope so!
Bravo!
It's remarkable that this show features two such appealing, handsome and talented leads, and somehow manages to make them uninteresting.
The post-birthday scene: Give me a break. Exchange of jewelry, confessions of love, hugs, a chaste little kiss, and THEN THEY SAY GOODNIGHT AND GO TO BED IN SEPARATE ROOMS. Only in lollipop and rainbows BL Land would such a ridiculous interaction be played out. Where is the PASSION? These guys act like pre-pubescent fourth graders, lacking any trace of a natural sex drive.
Once again, what's with those oversized, short-sleeve maternity tops the costumer makes Shin wear in every episode?
Asuka is adorable. Love when he pulls back that little bit of hair from his center forehead and clips it. lol Shu, on the other hand, is entirely unattractive, with the air of a funeral director. We have seen NO reason why Asuka would be so in love with him. None
I continue to tune in just to look at Kusakawa Takuya. He is exceptionally beautiful. His character is absurdly underwritten. NINE episodes of a second season and we STILL have no idea WHY Akira is so love and affection-averse. Why does he freak out at every touch? What happened in his childhood that made him this way? Who knows?
This show should have been six episodes, max.