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K-Pop: Monsta X ‘Reason’ and Bias Updates

Hi! It’s Annie! I feel like I’m making this too late, but I absolutely needed to talk about ‘Reason’, Monsta X’s new release! Not only because this is one of the main groups that I stan, but also because this has to be one of my all-time favorite releases from them. I loved absolutely everyContinue reading “K-Pop: Monsta X ‘Reason’ and Bias Updates”

Video Games: ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 1 Review

Hey! Hallie here! The first episode of ‘The Last of Us’ is finally out and it did not disappoint. We still have eight episodes of this series left, but the first episode alone is already a masterclass in adapting a video game to a more widespread form of media. ‘The Last of Us’ isn’t theContinue reading “Video Games: ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 1 Review”

Books: Misconceptions About Jane Austen

Hi! It’s Annie! Recently I’ve been attempting to read the entirety of Jane Austen’s works because I received a really fancy and adorable collection of the books for Christmas. It’s definitely one of my favorite gifts that I got and it now holds a special place of honor on my bookshelf. I have read bothContinue reading “Books: Misconceptions About Jane Austen”

Video Games: Would the ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ Love Interests be Good Partners? (Pt.1)

Hey! Hallie here! The ‘Dragon Age’ fandom has recently been deep in an argument surrounding the best romance options in ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’. Many of the romance options in this game are proving themselves very controversial, with arguments either expressing complete hatred for a character or undying loyalty towards them. As I’ve gotten some distanceContinue reading “Video Games: Would the ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ Love Interests be Good Partners? (Pt.1)”

International Dramas: ‘Who Rules the World’

Hi! It’s Annie! After absolutely loving watching the highs and lows of ‘Love Between Devil and Fairy’, I was eager to pick up something that was at least a little similar. The drama that was immediately recommended to me after I finished that one was this, and after seeing a trailer for it I decidedContinue reading “International Dramas: ‘Who Rules the World’”

Netflix Shows: Why the ‘Knives Out’ Series is So Damn Good

Hey! Hallie here! Every time a ‘Knives Out’ movie is released it becomes my personality for at least a month. These movies are extremely fun with characters who are easy to get attached to. But they’re also insanely well thought out and relevant to the influential conversations we’re currently having as a society. And onContinue reading “Netflix Shows: Why the ‘Knives Out’ Series is So Damn Good”

K-Pop: Idols are Humans

Hi! It’s Annie! This is yet another one of those times where I had something different planned for today and had to change my plans because of some recent news. I do have a review for another drama I’ve watched incoming and I promise that will be next! But right now, this feels more important.Continue reading “K-Pop: Idols are Humans”

Disney: ‘Strange World’ Review

Hey! Hallie here! ‘Strange World’ is the newest Disney animation film to drop on Disney+ and this one’s been a bit of a hot topic on social media. Unfortunately, it’s not because it’s receiving glowing reviews. It’s because most people didn’t know ‘Strange World’ existed until it showed up on the front of the Disney+Continue reading “Disney: ‘Strange World’ Review”

K-Pop: Why I Love Kim Geonhak

Hi! It’s Annie! Happy New Year! I don’t usually do posts like this unless it’s because of a birthday, but ONEUS is still so underrated. And while part of me wants to gate-keep this man, that is toxic behavior so I will do the opposite and gush about him. In a short amount of timeContinue reading “K-Pop: Why I Love Kim Geonhak”

K-Pop: “HALAZIA” and ATEEZ Lore

Hey! Hallie here! Just like every other Atiny, I’ve been anticipating the release of “HALAZIA” for most of December. There was so much excitement not just for this song, but for what it might mean for ATEEZ’s current storyline. ATEEZ has been slowly and carefully crafting a huge story across all of their albums, andContinue reading “K-Pop: “HALAZIA” and ATEEZ Lore”