Sharlyn Patigas

This movie is a nice coming of age movie. It has a supernatural plot (the Sunshine Girl) which was probably the reason why it caught my interest. I have heard of legends and myths about people who can control the weather from different cultures. It's always been a source of fascination for people. And Weathering With You is a nice take on those legends. The movie has a lot of nice songs and BGMs. I actually looked for it in Spotify and added them to my playlist. That's how catchy the songs and music were. There were also lots of familiar voices in this mivie. It turns out that most of the voice actors in the movie are also the voice actors in several popular animes. Aside from the sunshine girl plot, the movie centers on family, young love and perseverance. The protaganists of the movie were all kids, the oldest being 16. And despite the fact that they are not related by blood, they came together as a family. Of course, an anime movie wouldn't be complete without a little bit of romance. 😁 And because I'm a cat person, I love Ame the cat. 😁 This is a nice movie to watch. It's a bit on the heavy side by the end, but it became light again. I wouldn't say it's a family movie because of the theme but you can definitely watch this with friends. Oh, and weird coincidence...when I watched this movie, it rained really hard and my place got flooded. 😅

This show is quite nostalgic for me. I was hesitant to watch it at first because I thought it would be too much of a kids show. But when I watched it, I started to have feelings of nostalgia. It felt like the old TV shows I used to watch back when I was a kid. The theme, the cinematography, the overall feels and vibe...it really felt like I was watching a show back when I was a kid. Which is funny because the show was made in 2017. I guess that's how good the makers of the show is. They were able to capture that nostalgia of childhood. The show is a little like Harry Potter: a young (presumably non-magical) girl got accepted at an academy for young witches where she learned all about witchcraft and magic while going on adventures with new friends. Though the theme is the same, The Worst Witch is far better than Harry Potter, in my opinion. Each episode is filled with plot twists you wouldn't expect. It might seem predictable but there will be a sudden twist which will make you go, ohhhh. 😁 The actors chosen for each character also played their parts incredibly well. Even when there were changes in the line up, the changes were inserted smoothly into the story. I'm not familiar with the actors in the series but they were all amazing. This is a nice show to watch with kids. It can also be watched together with the entire family. Or you can watch it alone if you prefer. Regardless of who you watch it with, you will definitely enjoy it. It's light, it's magical, it's funny, and it's filled with life lessons. 😁

Like I said yesterday I love cop shows. And I especially love those with unique concepts. I first watched Castle during my college days. It was then that cable TV really became big in the Philippines. We started to get more shows from the US then. I loved the on screen chemistry of Castle and Beckett. The way they squabble was really funny. I also like the comic relief that Castle provides whenever he does one of his antics. It really made the series light, so it was really enjoyable to watch. The series was pretty light watching during the first couple of seasons. But by the third season, I think, there was a more deeper storyline that made the series a bit dark. But despite the more serious plot lines and twists, it was still lighter compared to most police procedurals. I actually had high hopes for the series because of the great start.but it became boring towards the last two seasons. I think the riff between the two stars affected the show. Anyway, I would still recommend this show to anyone looking for a light cop show to binge watch. It still has that charm.

I have always been a fan of cop shows. Along with medical dramas, those two are my top genres for TV shows. I first watched Bones back in college and I was very intrigues with the concept of forensic anthropology. There was even a time when I considered archaelogy as a career. 😁 And when I got into medical school, I was really considering forensics. But since there qere no training inatitutions offering such courses in the Philippines, I decided to forego those dreams and settle for more practical ones. 😋 Anyway, I have watched and rewatched all seasons of Bones from cable TV to streaming sites. And everytime I watch them, it feels like the beginning all over again. There's always this sense of nostalgia whenever I watch old shows I watched growing up. And Bones was no different. I love the concept of solving crimea through the remains of the dead. It's like a whole new world of crime solving. And it gives a better light on the roles of medical examiners, lab technicians, and other behind the scenes personnel involved in solving crimes. The show perfectly depicts how each and every department connects with each other and the findings they have all provide impirtant clues to solving crimes. Bones is just a bit different because all of the cases featured in the show are either cold cases or really bizarre ones. This show is something I highly recommend. Even if it's your first time watching it, you will surely get hooked. It's available online so you won't have a problem watching the entire series. 😁

This movie was part of my Christmas movie marathon last year. I love watching Christmas movies no matter how cheesy, repetitive and cliched the plots may be. 😁 Anyway, for this movie, I ended up liking it more than I hoped. I loved the concept of Santa and the North Pole being all tech savvy. It’s so fresh! I especially loved the concept of elves being all commando and special ops when delivering presents with Santa. Although I saw the same concept in Tim Allen’s The Santa Clause, I find the version in Arthur Christmas more believable. 😁 This movie is more than your typical Christmas movie. It focused more on Santa believing in Santa. Arthur nearly lost faith in the entire concept of Santa Clause. But he managed to hold on to his faith and kept the Christmas alive. This is something very important for me. Believing in Santa is so much more than belief in a jolly old man in a red coat. It’s all about believing in the spirit of Christmas altogether. That’s why this movie is such a hit for me. 😊

When I first started watching Baki, I already prepared myself for all the gore and violence. I know of Baki the Grappler and the original manga so I’m familiar with all the violence. It was just as expected and believe me when I say that the animators did not spare anything when they did it. But despite the violence, Baki has a pretty good story to tell. When you look at the synopsis, it seemed like the entire plot will be all about fighting and winning tournaments. But there was a deeper story to it. I love the little quips of humor Baki tries his hand on. And the romance was nicely thrown in the mix. The romance validated that Baki is still a high school student and just like any high school boy, he’s very much interested in love and romance. The transition between season one and two was also nicely done. There were no gaps in the story. Although you might find yourself a little confuse with some of the characters, especially if you haven’t watched Baki the Grappler. But that will only last a moment. Pretty soon you’ll be sucked into the story and will be caught hook, line, and sinker. 😁 Baki is a nice anime to watch if you’re looking for something hard core. But if you’re really not into violence and stuff, I suggest looking for another title.

I was expecting this series to be just as violent and bloody as the previous one. But I was surprised that it wasn’t so. The series focused more on the story, rather than the fighting. Of course, the fighting is still a central theme to the entire series but it took a backseat to give way to the more interesting storyline of the series. I love how the series was able to show the soft side of the inmates and the reason why they kept fighting. There was also a homage to Mike Tyson, just like the homage to Muhammad Ali in the previous series. It’s nice how legendary fighters have been given spotlights in this anime series. Anyway, Baki Hanma is a much easier watch compared to Baki the Grappler and Baki. But you can get confused about the characters so I advise you watch Baki. You can get by without watching Baki the Grappler but if you plan to watch Baki Hanma, you need to at least watch Baki in Netflix.

Reply 1988 was the first and only series of the Reply franchise that I watched. The reason being all of the Reply series were removed from Netflix before I got the chance to watch all of them. 😅 Anyway, Reply 1988 was a very relatable series. The way it was set and the stories it told really hit home. It’s cinematography was also amazing because every scene really seemed like it was shot in the late 80s. Everything seemed to be on point and it gave a nice peek on how life was in South Korea back in the 80s. If the scenes shown in the series were true, then I love how people in Korea were back in the 80s. There was a scene in one episode where Deuk Seon and one of the guys rode a bus. They got on the bus early so they were able to get seats. But as the bus travelled, it started to fill with passengers. As more and more people ride the bus, some guys would offer their seats to the elderly and the women. While those seating, will offer to hold the bags of those standing so they can be comfortable and won’t be jostled. If this was true in Korea during the 80s, then the current generation can learn a thing or two from the past. It’s also a very emotional series. It got me bawling on the first episode. That first episode was packed with so much humor, drama and emotions that I was crying when a very touching scene played. It also made me think that if a single episode had that much storyline, I wonder how deep the actual storyline is and just how much stories each episode carried. In short, I got hooked. 😁 I also loved the pacing of the series. The transition from adolescence to adulthood was smooth and nicely done. There were no hanging questions or scenes that were played out too fast or stories that were forgotten. Everything that was started was ended nicely, which was pretty rare for a Korean series. One of the things about Korean dramas that I hated was how good the build up was and how elaborate the plot lines were and then suddenly, poof. It’s like all that build up ended with this really weird ending that was so obviously rushed. Reply 1988 had none of that. And even the ending was very satisfying. Anyway, I don’t know if this series is still available in streaming apps but if you come across it, be sure to give it a watch. You won’t regret it. 😁

As a Studio Ghibli fan, I had no doubts that this movie will be good. I have seen posters of this movie throughout my childhood but I only got to watch it now, thanks to Netflix. I mean, I was only four years old when this was released. Animated movies were not yet a thing in the Philippines back then. 😅 The story portrays Kiki’s journey to independence and self-discovery. As a witch-in-training, she had to discover things for herself and learn about the big, bad world on her own. It was nice to see her journey and how she was able to overcome the ups and downs of living alone. The movie is warm and fuzzy, and is your typical family film. I can definitely see myself watching this with the fam bam on a Sunday night, along with other flicks. I really can’t think of anything bad to say about this film. Maybe for some people new to anime, they’ll be surprised at how the movie was animated. The animation style is a bit different from the more modern anime style. But just note that this is the trademark Studio Ghibli animation. 😉