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[maggie33]

Sad news first - Anne Rice passed away. Here is her son Christopher’s announcement on twitter.

Vampire Chronicles was my first fandom when I discovered the internet in 1999. I have such fond memories of that time. Not everything was perfect, sure, but in general I had a great time and found that fandom very welcoming when I finally decided to start talking to people after half a year of just lurking.


Kdramas

Secret Royal Inspector & Joy – I watched episode 5 and 6, it's still cute and amusing. And I love the height difference between Taecyeon and Kim Hye Yoon. She looks so tiny next to him. :)

Life on Mars – I watched UK original twice and I loved it. I started the Korean version two weeks ago and I watched 9 episodes for now. I like it a lot. It’s been a long time since I watched the original show, and I don’t remember the plot, I just recall a few vague scenes and the ending. I’m very curious how the Korean version will end.

The Silent Sea – it's a new sci-fi drama with Gong Yoo and Bae Doo Na. It will premiere on Netflix on December 24 and I can’t wait. Here is the official trailer.


And I have a fanvid rec:

Battle Royale - Vincenzo vs The Devil Judge

I recced the excellent Vincenzo fanvid made to the same song some time ago. And this one is wonderful, too.


BL dramas

Tinted With You teaser – it looks very pretty.

And here's the trailer for another new Thai drama that caught my attention titled Not Me.

It’s about twins named Black and White. One day White gets the message that Black, who was involved with some illegal business, was viciously beaten and is now in a coma. White suspects that the attacker was one of Black’s friends, so he pretends to be Black to find out the truth.

It looks like a lot of tropey fun, and I hope it will be entertaining. It has 14 episodes and the first episode airs today evening. I currently waffling between watching the first episode as soon as it becomes available with English subs, and waiting for all the episodes to air.

Comments

[laireshi]

Ooh, I've been wanting to watch the Korean Life on Mars. I'm glad it's fun.

[maggie33]

It really is very good, I'm glad I started watching it.

[corvidology]

I remember us talking about Life on Mars. Good to hear that you're enjoying the Korean version. :D

[maggie33]

It was your comment that reminded me that I wanted to watch the Korean version. So, thanks. :)

[nnozomi]

It’s about twins named Black and White. ... White suspects that the attacker was one of Black’s friends, so he pretends to be Black to find out the truth.
I feel a little guilty for thinking instantly "oh, it's a Shen Wei and Ye Zun AU!" ;)

[maggie33]

Ohhh, I love it, this is a great plot bunny. I would absolutely read that AU. :)

[no_detective]

Secret Royal Inspector & Joy is soooo cute. i love their height difference too!

i think the american life on mars scarred me too much bc i'm afraid to watch another take on it. oh, the british version was so good!!! will you pls report back on how you found the whole show? no spoilers, just impressions - i trust your taste :)

re: not me, i read online that for all its tropey goodness, it's also quite political - and some of the criticism of social and gov't corruption was apparently so harsh, it was censored and had to be toned down. i'm really curious about it!

[maggie33]

I will report when I'm done with Life on Mars. As of now I've watched 12 episodes, just 4 more to go, and my current opinion is very positive.

re: not me, i read online that for all its tropey goodness, it's also quite political - and some of the criticism of social and gov't corruption was apparently so harsh, it was censored and had to be toned down.

Oh, I haven't heard about that, and now I'm really curious, too. I haven't watched the first ep yet, I decided that I would wait until at least a few more episodes are available with English subs.

[no_detective]

yeah, waiting and then mainlining the show is my usual approach :)

went back and found the tweet i saw about the political criticism that apparently had to be toned down on the show. go BL!

[maggie33]

That's very interesting, thanks for the link to that tweet.

[china_shop]

Ooh, thanks to the trailer link for The Silent Sea! That looks fun! (Are there moon monsters??? If you know, don't tell me. *g*)

♥

[maggie33]

I know nothing besides what's in the trailer. :) But it does look fun, and it's short - just 8 episodes.

[china_shop]

Ah, good to know! I think it'll be one I can watch with my partner. :D (He's not so into the romance ones.)