Leave The World Behind was the most viewed feature film on Netflix over the second half of 2023, according to the streamer’s second biannual viewing report.
The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).
Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.
The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).
Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.
- 5/23/2024
- ScreenDaily
Dystopian thriller “Leave the World Behind” was the most-watched film — and title overall — on Netflix globally in the second half of 2023, while anime-inspired live action series “One Piece” led on the TV side among individual series seasons.
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Asian audiences are increasingly turning to homegrown content in their streaming choices. Asian titles powering 80% of premium VOD engagement and customer acquisition, according to new research from research and consultancy firm Media Partners Asia.
“The Rise of Asian Content” is based on passive tracking of 40,000 users by sister company Ampd in nine major Asian markets – Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand – over 15 months between Jan. 2023 and March 2024.
“Content originating from Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia and Thailand drives 70-75% of premium VOD engagement, acquisition and hits in Asia,” said MPA lead analyst Dhivya T.
“While the impact and travelability of K-dramas and anime is well-established, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian content are also emerging as important categories. Modern Chinese dramas are increasingly taking on K-drama-like storylines and themes, appealing to wider audiences through platforms like Netflix and Viu, relative to traditional Chinese costume fantasy dramas, which remain popular in Thailand and Taiwan.
“The Rise of Asian Content” is based on passive tracking of 40,000 users by sister company Ampd in nine major Asian markets – Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand – over 15 months between Jan. 2023 and March 2024.
“Content originating from Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia and Thailand drives 70-75% of premium VOD engagement, acquisition and hits in Asia,” said MPA lead analyst Dhivya T.
“While the impact and travelability of K-dramas and anime is well-established, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian content are also emerging as important categories. Modern Chinese dramas are increasingly taking on K-drama-like storylines and themes, appealing to wider audiences through platforms like Netflix and Viu, relative to traditional Chinese costume fantasy dramas, which remain popular in Thailand and Taiwan.
- 5/15/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has become one of the premiere streaming sites for carrying both existing and original content from across Asia. This is especially true when looking at Korean movies and original series (such as Mask Girl and Song of the Bandits), often dominating the rating charts. Continuing on our #tributetonetflix, we wanted to highlight some of the best films on the platform you can watch right now. Here are the best Korean movies currently available for streaming on Netflix.
*The following applies to the availability in the US
1. The Wailing (2016) by Na Hong-jin
“The Wailing” features many grotesque scenes. Cannibalism, violent killings, people acting like zombies, the terribly depicted skin infection, the cock killing ritual, and the amounts of blood all point towards an extreme horror film. The same applies to Hyo-jin's behavior, which is very hard to watch, particularly during the ritual scene. The sequences involving the dog and the...
*The following applies to the availability in the US
1. The Wailing (2016) by Na Hong-jin
“The Wailing” features many grotesque scenes. Cannibalism, violent killings, people acting like zombies, the terribly depicted skin infection, the cock killing ritual, and the amounts of blood all point towards an extreme horror film. The same applies to Hyo-jin's behavior, which is very hard to watch, particularly during the ritual scene. The sequences involving the dog and the...
- 4/9/2024
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
It’s a story — the attempted genocide of Europe’s Jews by the Nazis and their willing executioners — that has been told many times before. But, say the creators of the new German TV drama The Interpreter of Silence, it’s a story that needs to be told again and again.
The five-part limited series, which bowed on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ worldwide Nov. 15, is up for this year’s Critics Choice Awards in the best foreign-language TV series category. The period drama will go up against the South Korean series Bargain, The Glory, Mask Girl and Moving, the French crime series Lupin, and the Italian mafia drama The Good Mothers.
Set in Frankfurt in 1963, The Interpreter of Silence follows the events of Eva Bruhns, a 24-year-old German woman, played by Katharina Stark, who gets a job as a Polish-to-German interpreter in the Auschwitz trials, the...
The five-part limited series, which bowed on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ worldwide Nov. 15, is up for this year’s Critics Choice Awards in the best foreign-language TV series category. The period drama will go up against the South Korean series Bargain, The Glory, Mask Girl and Moving, the French crime series Lupin, and the Italian mafia drama The Good Mothers.
Set in Frankfurt in 1963, The Interpreter of Silence follows the events of Eva Bruhns, a 24-year-old German woman, played by Katharina Stark, who gets a job as a Polish-to-German interpreter in the Auschwitz trials, the...
- 1/12/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It all started about a year ago. The Good Mothers, the Anglo-Italian series based on the eponymous book by journalist Alex Perry, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, winning the inaugural, and thanks to budget cuts one and only, prize for best new series at the festival’s TV sidebar, the Berlinale Series.
Roughly twelve months later, the show, produced by House Productions and Fremantle-owned Wildside, which is currently airing on Hulu, and on Disney+ outside the U.S., is in the running for this year’s Critics Choice Awards in the Best Foreign Language TV Series category. The Good Mothers will go up against South Korean series Bargain, The Glory, Mask Girl and Moving, the German period drama The Interpreter of Silence, and the hit French crime series Lupin.
Based on true events, The Good Mothers was adapted for television by Stephen Butchard (Baghdad Central) and directed by...
Roughly twelve months later, the show, produced by House Productions and Fremantle-owned Wildside, which is currently airing on Hulu, and on Disney+ outside the U.S., is in the running for this year’s Critics Choice Awards in the Best Foreign Language TV Series category. The Good Mothers will go up against South Korean series Bargain, The Glory, Mask Girl and Moving, the German period drama The Interpreter of Silence, and the hit French crime series Lupin.
Based on true events, The Good Mothers was adapted for television by Stephen Butchard (Baghdad Central) and directed by...
- 1/11/2024
- by Manuela Santacatterina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There was no shortage of quality Korean shows to watch this year. From mystery thrillers and classic dramas to riveting reality series and heart-fluttering romances, 2023 was truly the year K-content ruled the roost. More recent releases like 1940s historical thriller, Gyeonseong Creature, with Park Seo-joon (The Marvels) and Han Soo-hee (My Name), and the latest season of horror drama favorite, Sweet Home, prove the momentum isn’t dying down anytime soon as we head into 2024.
- 12/27/2023
- by Philiana Ng
- Primetimer
Gone are the days when K-dramas almost exclusively meant love stories, period pieces and family dramas. Today, South Korea produces some of the most chilling and outrageously violent TV shows you’ll ever see—while also continuing to release the more traditional, wholesome fare that longtime K-drama fans fell in love with years ago.
The diversification of genres in recent years can largely be attributed to the rise of global streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. In the past, most K-dramas were aired on broadcast TV, which comes with certain guidelines around what can and cannot be shown. By contrast, streamers aren’t bound by such rules around content.
The result? More extreme and graphic K-dramas, with Korean original series on Ott services like Netflix, often featuring plenty of gore and violence, and sometimes some sex and nudity as well. This year saw a host of Korean thrillers and horror series,...
The diversification of genres in recent years can largely be attributed to the rise of global streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+. In the past, most K-dramas were aired on broadcast TV, which comes with certain guidelines around what can and cannot be shown. By contrast, streamers aren’t bound by such rules around content.
The result? More extreme and graphic K-dramas, with Korean original series on Ott services like Netflix, often featuring plenty of gore and violence, and sometimes some sex and nudity as well. This year saw a host of Korean thrillers and horror series,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Regina Kim
- The Wrap
When Netflix announced in April that it’s planning to spend $2.5 billion on Korean content across the next four years, on top of the more than $1 billion already spent since 2016, it made the world sit up and take notice.
In many ways, spending heavily in Korea is a no-brainer. Netflix has already had a global breakout Korean hit with Squid Game, followed by a slew of shows that may not have reached the same dizzy heights but are still international hits such as period zombie drama Kingdom, supernatural thriller Hellbound, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, about a female lawyer on the autism spectrum, revenge saga The Glory, and survival game show Physical: 100.
Of course, Netflix is not the only global streamer in the Korean content game, but it was arguably the first to spot its international potential. On a recent trip to Seoul, Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos said that 60% of its...
In many ways, spending heavily in Korea is a no-brainer. Netflix has already had a global breakout Korean hit with Squid Game, followed by a slew of shows that may not have reached the same dizzy heights but are still international hits such as period zombie drama Kingdom, supernatural thriller Hellbound, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, about a female lawyer on the autism spectrum, revenge saga The Glory, and survival game show Physical: 100.
Of course, Netflix is not the only global streamer in the Korean content game, but it was arguably the first to spot its international potential. On a recent trip to Seoul, Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos said that 60% of its...
- 10/18/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
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“One Piece” has debuted at the top spot on Netflix’s most-watched TV list in its first week on the streamer, logging 18.5 million views since its Aug. 31 premiere.
The manga live-action adaptation series climbed to the Top 10 in 93 countries, and scored the No. 1 spot on the list in 46 countries. Right behind “One Piece” on the list was limited series “Who Is Erin Carter?” which brought in 15.8 million views during its second week on Netflix.
Limited series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” debuted to the TV list in the No. 3 spot with 5.7 million views while “Painkiller” came in fourth place on the list with 3.4 million views and “The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On” Season 2 took the fifth place with 3.1 million views.
On the film front, Adam Sandler-led...
“One Piece” has debuted at the top spot on Netflix’s most-watched TV list in its first week on the streamer, logging 18.5 million views since its Aug. 31 premiere.
The manga live-action adaptation series climbed to the Top 10 in 93 countries, and scored the No. 1 spot on the list in 46 countries. Right behind “One Piece” on the list was limited series “Who Is Erin Carter?” which brought in 15.8 million views during its second week on Netflix.
Limited series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” debuted to the TV list in the No. 3 spot with 5.7 million views while “Painkiller” came in fourth place on the list with 3.4 million views and “The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On” Season 2 took the fifth place with 3.1 million views.
On the film front, Adam Sandler-led...
- 9/5/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
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Limited series “Who is Erin Carter?” and docuseries “Depp v. Heard” led Netflix’s top 10 most-watched series this week.
“Who is Erin Carter?,” which follows a thrilling tale of a British expat teacher living in Spain, scored the top spot on the weekly list with 13.2 million views, while “Depp v. Heard” came in the No. 2 slot with 8.3 million views. Opioid crisis-based series “Painkiller” moved from No. 2 on the list last week to third place with an additional 5.6 million views.
“Untold: Swamp Kings” and the second season of “The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On” debuted in the fourth and fifth spots on the list with 5 million views and 3.6 million views, respectively. After debuting Part 2 of its second season in early August, “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 2 remained on the list in the eighth spot with 1.9 million views.
Limited series “Who is Erin Carter?” and docuseries “Depp v. Heard” led Netflix’s top 10 most-watched series this week.
“Who is Erin Carter?,” which follows a thrilling tale of a British expat teacher living in Spain, scored the top spot on the weekly list with 13.2 million views, while “Depp v. Heard” came in the No. 2 slot with 8.3 million views. Opioid crisis-based series “Painkiller” moved from No. 2 on the list last week to third place with an additional 5.6 million views.
“Untold: Swamp Kings” and the second season of “The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On” debuted in the fourth and fifth spots on the list with 5 million views and 3.6 million views, respectively. After debuting Part 2 of its second season in early August, “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 2 remained on the list in the eighth spot with 1.9 million views.
- 8/29/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Kim Mo-mi, the central character in the Netflix K-drama Mask Girl, has always wanted to be a star. She learned early on how to dance and exude charm on stage, but was torn down by bullies who said that her face, which was not conventionally attractive, would stop her from becoming famous. But Mo-mi finds a way around that — she becomes Mask Girl online, guarding her visage and true name so that she can show off her skills and be whoever she wants to be. From that point on, the role is inhabited by three different actors, each signifying a distinct moment in Mo-mi’s life.
- 8/28/2023
- by Brianna Wellen
- Primetimer
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“Extraction 2” has climbed its way to the 10th spot on the Netflix’s most popular original films list.
The Chris Hemsworth-led action flick has logged 129.3 million views in the 66 days since its launch, coming just behind its first installment “Extraction,” which holds the No. 9 spot on the most popular list with 135.7 million views earned in its first 91 days on the streamer. As of this week, “Red Notice” and “Don’t Look Up” led the most popular films list in the top two spots.
In terms of this week’s most-watched TV, limited docuseries “Depp v. Heard” debuted atop the English TV list with 16.2 million views since its August 16 launch. Limited series “Painkiller,” which tackles the opioid crisis and the Sackler family’s role in the tragedy, came next in the No.
“Extraction 2” has climbed its way to the 10th spot on the Netflix’s most popular original films list.
The Chris Hemsworth-led action flick has logged 129.3 million views in the 66 days since its launch, coming just behind its first installment “Extraction,” which holds the No. 9 spot on the most popular list with 135.7 million views earned in its first 91 days on the streamer. As of this week, “Red Notice” and “Don’t Look Up” led the most popular films list in the top two spots.
In terms of this week’s most-watched TV, limited docuseries “Depp v. Heard” debuted atop the English TV list with 16.2 million views since its August 16 launch. Limited series “Painkiller,” which tackles the opioid crisis and the Sackler family’s role in the tragedy, came next in the No.
- 8/22/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
If you’ve enjoyed binge-watching the new Korean drama Mask Girl on Netflix over the weekend and don’t know what to do with yourself after, we thought of curating a list of adrenalin-pumping revenge thrillers that will keep you hooked. This new show has to be one of the more exciting ones of the year, starring so many amazing women in powerful roles. As we’ve seen many times, the “revenge” genre is one that is very popular amongst Koreans, and this year alone, we’ve had three massively successful ones already. Mask Girl is unique in the way it plays with the timelines throughout the show. While there aren’t many shows that follow the same pattern, there are many that are wholly about vengeance and keep you on the edge of your seat in the same manner. Murders, debauchery, and action—we cover it all in this list.
- 8/21/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Mask Girl is a South Korean dark comedy series written and directed by Kim Young-hoon. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Mae-mi and Hee-se, the dark comedy series follows Kim Mo-mi, an office worker who is insecure about her looks. She starts to become famous as a masked internet personality until some of the whackiest and most chilling events happen in her life. The role of Kim Mo-mi is played by three different actresses Go Hyun-Jung, who plays the original character, Nana plays the character after she had plastic surgery, and Lee Han-Byeol plays the character of the Mask Girl. So, if you loved Mask Girl here are somewhat similar dark comedy shows you should check out next.
Nip/Tuck (Prime Video) Credit – FX
Synopsis: This drama is set in a south Florida plastic surgery center, McNamara-Troy, centering around the two doctors who own it. Sean McNamara...
Nip/Tuck (Prime Video) Credit – FX
Synopsis: This drama is set in a south Florida plastic surgery center, McNamara-Troy, centering around the two doctors who own it. Sean McNamara...
- 8/19/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The finale of Mask Girl is as gritty as expected. It’s a fierce fight between mothers and women who would do anything to protect their children. It’s the most intense episode of the show and finishes off quite cleanly. Sometimes redemption is not the end goal; it’s only revenge. Mask Girl is a great thriller drama with a lot of twists and turns that keep one hooked from start to finish. What is Kyung-Ja’s justice? How far will she go, and does Mo-Mi find her salvation in protecting her daughter? Let’s find out in the ending episode of Mask Girl.
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What Happens In The Episode?
After Kyung-Ja leaves the prison, she brings some snacks and returns home to Mi-Mo. On the other hand, Mo-Mi finds herself locked up again, and nobody wants to hear what she has to say about Kyung-Ja. Mi-Mo asks...
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After Kyung-Ja leaves the prison, she brings some snacks and returns home to Mi-Mo. On the other hand, Mo-Mi finds herself locked up again, and nobody wants to hear what she has to say about Kyung-Ja. Mi-Mo asks...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Episode 6 of Mask Girl really ties up things very neatly and truly embraces the revenge thriller genre. It may not have as big a twist as Oldboy, but it’s just as exciting and almost as shocking. We’re left with a few questions after the sixth episode and are hoping the finale will tie it all up neatly with a bow and leave no questions unanswered. Episode 6 has a large time jump from 2011 to 2023, and we see a huge change in Mo-Mi’s character as well as her appearance as she is older and has been in prison for years. We see the prison system and how some people are influential, but Mo-Mi manages to stand her ground and make her own space there too.
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What Happens In the Episode?
Finally, we’ve returned to Mo-Mi’s side of the story after four episodes of new perspectives.
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Finally, we’ve returned to Mo-Mi’s side of the story after four episodes of new perspectives.
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
As you keep going with Mask Girl, you’re given new and unexpected twists by the episode. We were wondering why the show was set so far back if our protagonist was in her prime in 2009, but we’ve finally reached the present day. Episode 5 follows Mo-Mi’s daughter, Kim Mi-Mo. The effect of generational trauma is explored in this episode, and we can see the phrase like mother, like daughter play out. It’s an interesting depiction of the thought process of a child who doesn’t know anything about her parents and lives with a grandmother who essentially hates her own daughter. Let’s find out why Mi-Mo hates Mo-Mi so much.
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What Happens In The Episode?
In 2011, Mo-Mi finally had the chance to live her dream life by becoming a popular public figure. The outfits she chose became iconic, and people wanted to know what...
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What Happens In The Episode?
In 2011, Mo-Mi finally had the chance to live her dream life by becoming a popular public figure. The outfits she chose became iconic, and people wanted to know what...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Mask Girl keeps getting better with each episode. The K-drama uses familiar tropes and previously seen plot twists in a more original manner. As the story of Mask Girl progresses, we get introduced to new characters who contribute to Mo-Mi’s plot. Mo-Mi has had a rough life, but she’s also a serial killer now. Chun-Ae and Mo-Mi’s story is almost like that of the princess and the pauper, but with plastic surgery and poor lifestyles involved. They find sisterhood in each other, but what makes them connect so much? Let’s find out in episode 4 of Mask Girl.
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What Happens In The Episode?
Remember the girl who was almost killed by Kyung-Ja? Her name is Chun-Ae, and she’s actually Mo-Mi’s friend. Chun-Ae found herself in the worst spot possible when Kyung-Ja tried to kill her, thinking she was Mo-Mi. To distract the woman,...
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What Happens In The Episode?
Remember the girl who was almost killed by Kyung-Ja? Her name is Chun-Ae, and she’s actually Mo-Mi’s friend. Chun-Ae found herself in the worst spot possible when Kyung-Ja tried to kill her, thinking she was Mo-Mi. To distract the woman,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
In a thriller, we rarely get to see the perspective of every side involved. Mask Girl connects the dots of an investigation through the many perspectives of the people involved. Episode 1 introduced us to the main character; episode 2 took us to the guy who was obsessed with her; and episode 3 was about his mother, who was desperate to find him. This doesn’t stop the story from progressing, though, and although some incidents overlap for us to understand the timeline of things, it conveniently moves forward in such a way that it keeps us engaged and wanting more. The end of episode 3 is a huge cliffhanger, and we can’t wait to move on to the next episode to learn more.
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What Happens In The Episode?
In 1974, Kyung-Ja found a husband through a matchmaker. She didn’t really care about his looks, but he had a well-paid job,...
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What Happens In The Episode?
In 1974, Kyung-Ja found a husband through a matchmaker. She didn’t really care about his looks, but he had a well-paid job,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
From a simple story about a girl who found her calling in livestreaming to an incel who is obsessed with her and would do anything to protect her, episode 2 of Mask Girl completely switches gears. The show is crass and has a noir-like quality to its presentation, making us sit on the edge of our seats at all times. While episode 1 was about the namesake of the show title, the second episode is about her fans, particularly one specific fan who is observant enough to figure out who she is by just looking at her manicure. The show is frighteningly accurate in regards to how terrible the lifestyle of a cam girl can get and how difficult it is to protect yourself in dangerous situations. The show also goes full Basic Instinct by the end of Mask Girl Episode 2.
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Ju Oh-Nam has been bullied all his life.
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Ju Oh-Nam has been bullied all his life.
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Netflix Korean drama, Mask Girl, is set in the late 2000s, and the first observation one can make is how it’s even shot in the same manner. The first episode is extremely enticing and very quick-paced, leaving no room for distractions. The titular character, Kim Mo-Mi, is an ordinary girl with an ordinary life, but there’s something she’s hiding. Mask Girl follows the story of an ugly woman who wanted to be a celebrity all her life. As an adult, she still loves the applause and cheers of an audience and continues to be an excellent dancer. This leads her to use her talent in a new kind of way, where she can hide her face and continue to live her dream at night while working a terribly boring day job with overtime and a terrible boss. From the first episode, you can understand that Mask Girl...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The new Netflix thriller is proof that Korean storytellers still have it when it comes to revenge tales. I’m not sure why they’re so keen on this genre, but it seems to have worked grossly well for them since time immemorial. Going all the way back to the Vengeance trilogy and the most recent popular show, The Glory, it’s a subgenre that mostly finds success. Although you can’t really call Mask Girl original because, at the end of the day, every little detail of the show feels somehow familiar, it is the way it is presented that makes it unique. Mask Girl follows Kim Mo-Mi, an ordinary office worker by day and a cam-girl by night who gets embroiled in a murder mystery because of her night job. Mo-Mi’s story is poignant right from the start. She’s the ugly duckling that nobody wants anything to do with.
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
With the action, drama and romance stories, there are numerous possibilities for binge-watching series on the Ott platforms this week, but only a few are worthy of our time.
Whether you’re a fan of riveting movies or prefer to dive into gripping series on Ott platforms, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.
From Indo-Canadian rapper AP Dhillon’s docu-series to romantic comedy action ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, to upcoming Star Wars series ‘Ahsoka’, the upcoming lineup promises to keep you hooked and engaged.
Ians has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.
Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians:
‘AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind’:
The four part docu-series explores the life and rise of Punjabi rapper Amritpal Singh Dhillon, and tells...
Whether you’re a fan of riveting movies or prefer to dive into gripping series on Ott platforms, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.
From Indo-Canadian rapper AP Dhillon’s docu-series to romantic comedy action ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, to upcoming Star Wars series ‘Ahsoka’, the upcoming lineup promises to keep you hooked and engaged.
Ians has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.
Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians:
‘AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind’:
The four part docu-series explores the life and rise of Punjabi rapper Amritpal Singh Dhillon, and tells...
- 8/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
August has arrived, and with it, the last full month of summer-worthy shows and flicks, at least for 2023. From all the summer sensations to food weather, carnival fun and, of course, the lack of school, the streamer’s film slate will update with some appropriate flicks like “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” “Eat Pray Love,” “Despicable Me” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” respectively.
If you’re one of those who senses the change in the air as soon as the salty summer heat gives way to crisp fall fog, “Heartstopper” Season 2, complete with its cartoon drawings of leaves, waits for you starting August 3. “The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2” concludes the two-part followup to the legal drama starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. “Heart of Stone,” a big tentpole film starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, promises action-lovers a good time.
For those who didn’t get enough of the Depp v.
If you’re one of those who senses the change in the air as soon as the salty summer heat gives way to crisp fall fog, “Heartstopper” Season 2, complete with its cartoon drawings of leaves, waits for you starting August 3. “The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2” concludes the two-part followup to the legal drama starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. “Heart of Stone,” a big tentpole film starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, promises action-lovers a good time.
For those who didn’t get enough of the Depp v.
- 8/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
With its list of new releases for August 2023, Netflix is giving the anime world another shot.
No, we’re not talking about the streamer’s usual anime offerings – which are present this month in the form of Ragnarok season 3 (Aug. 24) and other titles – we’re talking about Netflix’s attempt to make live-action anime adaptations a thing. Following the relative failure of its Cowboy Bebop remake, Netflix is giving it another go, this time with arguably an even bigger anime classic. One Piece will premiere on Aug. 31. Telling the story of beloved straw hat wearing pirate Monkey D. Luffy, this adaptation will attempt to do original creator Eiichiro Oda and his many fans proud.
Read more TV Netflix’s One Piece Adaptation Has to Get This One Arc Right By Javier Reyes Movies One Piece Film: Red Finds the Rhythm For Success By Daniel Kurland
On the non-anime front, Netflix...
No, we’re not talking about the streamer’s usual anime offerings – which are present this month in the form of Ragnarok season 3 (Aug. 24) and other titles – we’re talking about Netflix’s attempt to make live-action anime adaptations a thing. Following the relative failure of its Cowboy Bebop remake, Netflix is giving it another go, this time with arguably an even bigger anime classic. One Piece will premiere on Aug. 31. Telling the story of beloved straw hat wearing pirate Monkey D. Luffy, this adaptation will attempt to do original creator Eiichiro Oda and his many fans proud.
Read more TV Netflix’s One Piece Adaptation Has to Get This One Arc Right By Javier Reyes Movies One Piece Film: Red Finds the Rhythm For Success By Daniel Kurland
On the non-anime front, Netflix...
- 8/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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