Rebecca Crunden's Blog, page 67
May 6, 2020
Øyevitne (2014)
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The series follows Philip and Henning, a young couple in a small Norwegian town, after they go out dirt biking one night and witness a murder. They manage to hide until the killer stumbles upon them and tries to attack Philip. Henning saves him and they flee, getting rid of the murderers weapon on the way. They vow never to speak of it again as Henning isnt out yet and is terrified that his father will find out the truth about him and Philip.
The vow is quickly put to the test when...
May 5, 2020
Timeless (2016)
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Timeless is such an underrated gem of a show. Its co-created by Eric Kripke, who also created Supernatural and Revolution (very fabulous shows, too). So gather round fellow history and time-travel buffs, this one is a gauntlet of perfection and representation. And when I say representation, I dont just mean the beautiful, talented cast. The series itself highlights moments in history that are often overlooked and makes a point of focusing on under-represented groups and their...
May 4, 2020
My Introduction to Korean Dramas (한국드라마)
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I dont know why it took me so long to get into Korean dramas, but I am now deeply enamoured with the genre and have been watching them non-stop throughout the lockdown. Not only is it helping me learn Korean, but theyre just so much fun! The romance is always top notch, the acting is superb, and as a lady who needs bad-ass action scenes in everything, these shows more than provide.
Ive written up long reviews of Crash Landing on You, Suspicious Partner and When the Camellia Blooms, but all...
May 2, 2020
April Books 2020
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April was a pretty good month for reading, largely because Im inside all the time with the lockdown. Ive been reading a lot of short stories and listening to audiobooks, which Im really enjoying! Trying to blend genres, too.
Additionally, Ive started teaching myself Korean, which Im loving! Im trying to do a bit of Korean everyday and so far so good. Ive been looking into workbooks for beginners and English-Korean dictionaries. I got this one! If anyone has any recommendations, please do...
April 30, 2020
Mini Review Roundup [30/04]
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Show Rec: Because This Is My First Life: I totally recommend this! The main guys such an interesting character and the main lady is so wonderful. Let me just say, the otps otp hard. I was a very happy fangirl by the end, haha. And all three couples are just the CUTEST. Without question, the romance in this one is top notch. GO WATCH.
Audiobook Rec: The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl: Okay, this is super cute and I love Kate Winslets voice, so I definitely recommend the audiobook version of...
April 26, 2020
Show Review: Suspicious Partner (2017)
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Suspicious Partner (수상한 파트너) took me completely by surprise. Its a courtroom drama with romance and a murder mystery to boot. (Its on Netflix, if youre looking!) Honestly, the premise sounded cutesy and kind of bubblegum, but give it one episode and youll fall in love. It has swallowed me whole. I watched the first eight episodes in one sitting and the entire show in a weekend.
The show follows Eun Bong-hee, a newbie lawyer, and Noh Ji-wook, a prosecutor known for his dislike of...
April 21, 2020
Show Review: When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
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Can a person be a miracle for another?
If youre in the mood for one of the cutest, most feel-good romances ever, allow me to direct you to When the Camellia Blooms (on Netflix!). The story follows Oh Dong-baek (played by Gong Hyo-jin) and Hwang Yong-sik (played by Kang Ha-neul) in the small town of Ongsan that has a slight problem in the form of the Joker, a killer who leaves behind messages on his victims that reads: Dont be a joke. (Okay, so when you summarise it like that it doesnt...
April 19, 2020
New Cover Reveal: Haze (2018)
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When Eliza Owens gets a phone call in the middle of the night from a girl shes never met, she doesnt know what to think. The girl introduces herself as Paige, and says she used to date Erik Stern, Elizas fiancé. Whats more, she has something important to discuss.
The only problem? Paige has been dead for years.
Believing it to be a sick prank, Eliza tries to force it from her mind until Sam, Elizas older sister, tells her she met Paige only a few weeks before. And, according to...
April 10, 2020
Book Review: Unfollow (2019)
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Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope by Megan Phelps-Roper
that open discourse and dialectic is the most effective enabler of the evolution of individuals and societies. That the answer to bad ideas is to publicly reason against them. To advocate for and propagate better ones. And that it is dangerous to vest any central authority with broad powers to limit the bounds of acceptable discussion. Because these powers lend themselves to authoritarian abuse, the creation of echo chambers,...
April 9, 2020
Show Review: Crash Landing on You (2019)
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Crash Landing on You is a new(ish) Netflix show, and I AM IN LOVE. Its a spin on the classic star-crossed lovers story and one I totally, totally recommend. It follows Yoon Se-ri (played by Son Ye-jin) and Ri Jeong-hyeok (played by Hyun Bin) after Se-ri, a South Korean woman, ends up in North Korea after a paragliding accident sends her over the border.
Right, so Se-ri is a successful businesswoman from Seoul, the head of an international company, multi-millionaire; and Jeong-hyeok, the...
