#jeff chan

[addictivecontradiction]

Plus one, 2019

[billornot]

[romancegifs]

"I'm totally reading your boner right now."

[gebo4482]

Code 8: Part II

Dir: Jeff Chan Star: Robbie Amell / Stephen Amell / Jean Yoon

[batterknowsbetter]

Man of the people.

[whynot-movies]

Code 8 (2019)

[stuff-diary]

XO, Kitty

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2023

XO, Kitty (2023, USA/South Korea)

Creator: Jenny Han

Directors: Jennifer Arnold, Jeff Chan, Pamela Romanowsky & Katina Medina Mora

Mini-review:

I was a big fan of the To All The Boys series (both books and movies), but I must say I have somewhat mixed feelings about this show. For starters, it is too cheesy. Yes, the TATB trilogy was also cheesy, but in the movies that came across as charming, while here it's a bit cringey. Also, it's pretty obvious they tried to give the show a "western K-drama" kind of vibe, and it doesn't really work. For example, the cinematography feels really lifeless and bland, and things like that make me think Netflix didn't spend much money here. That being said, there is one thing this show did better than any k-drama in existence: the representation. It's beautiful to see such a wide variety of sexualities, cultures and races in a show set in South Korea.

I also loved the cast. It's obvious they had a great time filming the show and portraying these characters, and their energy is very infectious. The show is worth a watch based on the characters and their interactions alone. Among them, I enjoyed Sang Heon Lee's and Gia Kim's performances the most, and I'd love to see them in tons of projects going forward. Tbh, there are times where the writing is all over the place, and the characters change their minds constantly in ways that make little sense, but it's so fun to watch that I could sort of ignore all the inconsistencies. I have to admit I was pretty invested in these characters by the time I finished the last episode, so I would definitely like to see a second season.

[haverwood]

Code 8 Jeff Chan Canada, 2016