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03 Mar 2021

Minari’s Alan Kim on Jimmy Kimmel

I’m really regretting not watching this much earlier. Watching Minari win a Golden Globe despite not having seen the film yet was still emotional for me. I don’t know or why, but I’m so excited to be a part of the crowd that gets to watch this and try and share it with everyone I possibly can. Alan Kim is someone I’ve been following recently on Instagram because of the film and his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel will make your heart melt 100%.

27 Feb 2021

An Afternoon with Prince Harry & James Corden

I really enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Historically, we don’t get to see a lot of personality from the royal family and now that Prince Harry and Meghan have stepped back a bit, it’s nice to see him show a softer side and even a sense of humor. Him and Meghan Markle have been through quite a bit since they even became a couple. I hope that their new life in America is not only more stable for them, but safer on their health.

In this segment, Prince Harry get a real tour of Los Angeles (well, in 17 minutes) and the two compete against each other in an obstacle course.

20 Jan 2021

Bernie Goes Viral

Leave it to Bernie Sanders to completely steal the show on Inauguration Day. Arriving today with a strong showing of his mittens, arms crossed, and using a cell phone like your grandfather, he left the internet with no choice to turn him into a meme. And boy, did this take off! Here are just a few of my favorites from the day:

08 Nov 2020

Relatable Embarrassing Moments

When you’re caught in an awkward embarrassing moment, what is your go-to move? Mine is immediately pulling out my phone like that was what I was doing the entire time or looking away and staring off into the distance. It’s unavoidable. This is a part of our lives, but we can laugh about it sometimes right? Nate Metlukh’s “Awkward,” is a new animation that collects all of these moments in one compilation. Earlier this year, the animation also won for Best Short Film at Promofest held in Spain.

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08 Nov 2020

Four Seasons Hotel Is Not Four Seasons Total Landscaping

Okay, wait, there really was not enough attention on this yesterday which is just the cherry on top of what I think is a nice victory for us. In a bizarre mixup, President Trump’s team thought they scheduled his press conference at the Four Seasons hotel in Philadelphia. Turns out it was an establishment called Four Seasons Total Landscaping. As you see above, the press conference was in a lot? Headlines are also not letting go of the fact that it also happens to be next to an adult bookstore.

It’s not only just funny, it’s quite a blunder to have on the last day of the election – the day where a decision is made. I’m going to remember this forever. I don’t know about all of you, but I am certainly glad that this is all over. Onwards and upwards!

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16 Oct 2020

@EmilyinParasite

Every once in awhile, an Instagram account comes along that catches my eye. It often includes the merging of two pop culture themes. After watching Netflix’s Emily in Paris series and not sure what to make of my feelings, I ultimately netted it out to be an enjoyable watch. At times, it was both confusing and annoying, but even I can admit that I had some laughs. Emily, herself, is a fish out of water heading to Paris for a new gig and working with new coworkers that can’t stand her. @EmilyinParasite however, imagines Emily heading to another destination where she also wouldn’t fit in. Voila! Emily in Paris becomes Emily in Parasite! In different scenes, Emily is photoshopped in and naturally sticks out like a sore thumb. Though the account was just created this week, I see a lot of potential and cannot wait to follow along.

16 Aug 2020

Blog Roundup

  • JJJJOUND Is a 21st Century Entrepreneur [Hypebeast]
  • 10 Things You, A Man, Should Not Write In A Dating App Bio [InsideHook]
  • Instagram is Reels Complicated [Bloomberg]
  • Sweatpants Forever [NY Times]
  • The 15 Best Oscar Winning Films Of All Time [Esquire]
  • How Justin H. Min Became The Umbrella Academy’s Breakout Star [GQ]
  • Most Of Us Only Dream Of Being Claudia Kishi. Momona Tamada Actually Got To Be Her. [Elle]
  • Chanel Miller’s Secret Source of Strength [NY Times]
  • Here’s What Could Happen If Kanye West Is Found Guilty of Electoral Fraud [High Snobiety]
  • The Pinterest Paradox: Cupcakes and Toxicity [Medium]
  • We Tested Instagram Reels, the TikTok Clone. What A Dud. [NY Times]
  • Twins Film Their Reaction to Hearing Phil Collins For the First Time
  • AMC Theaters Will Reopen August 20 With 15 Cent Tickets [Hypebeast] Cool cool cause a pandemic is still happening and all
  • The Best Place to Camp in Every State [Conde Nast Traveler]
07 Aug 2020

Pen15 Season 2 Trailer

https://youtu.be/oFAHiU0g0xQ

Despite entertainment studios being on pause right now due to COVID-19, it doesn’t feel like there’s a shortage in things to watch. We’ve had five months of this and I haven’t run out of movies and television shows. In fact, new things are being added to my list all the time. The one thing that has changed is that I don’t forget when things are premiering now because I mark it down somewhere. That is essentially how much time we have.

One series that I’m looking forward to returning this fall is PEN15. In my opinion, there isn’t another show quite like it. Actresses Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle play younger versions of themselves from middle school and it is as uncomfortable and awkward as you would imagine. They may be surrounded by younger actors and dressed up in pre-teen clothing, but at the end of the day they still remind me of adult me! The first half of season two (7 episodes) premieres on Hulu September 17th.

04 Aug 2020

AXIOS on HBO – President Trump Exclusive Interview

https://youtu.be/zaaTZkqsaxY

What an exhausting four years. Over this time span, I continue to watch almost every interview that he is a part of – not because I’m a supporter – but because I need to see it. It’s important to not only be informed, but to see the other side and let me tell you – the other side is bizarre. There wasn’t much hope early on that I could be proven wrong, but we try and go into things with an open mind. At this point, I’m convinced that anyone that opens their mouth to form full sentences will be more qualified for this position.

As I watch the interview, I feel like I’m laughing externally, but crying inside because this state of the world we’re in in a true mess. The best part of this interview actually is Axios National Political Correspondent, Jonathan Swan, who exerts an incredible amount of patience in this interview. He embodies the frustration that we all feel, but instead of being over the top condescending, he challenges. How did we get here?

04 Aug 2020

Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast Is the Quarantine Show You Didn’t Know You Needed

After reading about how Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast was the show to watch in quarantine and watching myself, I’m here to say that this series is a hidden gem. Maybe it has always lived on Netflix, but never once did I see it on my recommendations until the day that I was looking for it. I’ll admit, the thing that brought me to the series was a several episode guest stint by Park Bo Gum, but that alone made me finish the rest of the season. In a world where Vanderpump Rules and Love is Blind, Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast is a breath of fresh air.

For those who don’t know, Hyori is one of the most famous K-pop stars. She first debuted in a girl group before going solo and having her own successful career. Somewhere along the way, she got married and bought a home with her husband on Jeju Island. While she is famous, the two live a humble lifestyle. Known for her glam looks and heavy eyeliner, on the show you wouldn’t be able to tell that Hyori was a pop star. Often times, she’s dressed down in casual lounge wear just like us in quarantine!

For two seasons, guests shuffle in and out for several days often overlapping with other guests. The guests are self sufficient though. They have their own plans, but have meals at the bed and breakfast prepared by Hyori, her husband and the celebrity staff member at the time. Guests help out around the home and not every guest has their own bedroom. Everything is super scrappy and that’s what makes this show so likable. In America, we consume television shows where wealth is the main subject. Even though the show could have gone there, they don’t at all. Don’t come here looking for drama because all you will get is innocent humor.

The episodes are always a little over an hour, but you don’t need to consume it all at once. In fact, it’s the perfect show to come back to which I didn’t know existed. I watched this every day during my lunch break until I finished! I’m biased, but truly the best part of the series is that when Park Bo Gum arrives, everyone falls in love with him including a married Hyori.