Cinderella

 "You're a shining star, no matter who you are!"

That's an important takeaway from the movie Cinderella. How can you not like a movie like this! Watching this iconic childhood fairytale in a movie once again! These are the kind of fairytales kids should be watching. This story is inspirational and the songs are really catchy.

There are so many versions of this childhood favourite Fairy tale but I really loved this one!

There is a lot of singing and dancing and an adorable lead pair. The location and the characters are wonderful. We all know the story yet we are kept engaged throughout the story.

I am a huge fan of musicals like these so I am glad I watched this movie on a whim. The songs are all simply beautiful.

This is an entertaining and relaxing watch. Movies like these are a welcome change from the realistic and hard hitting movies. A fantasy like this is a much needed break from the mundane. Dance, melodrama, costumes, locations and of course, the much loved story, makes for a must watch for all. Also watch out for the fantabulous fairy godmother, she just blew me away! Even the glass slippers took my breath away.

I must say this movie has it's own twist in it. There are some important issues this movie deals with in a matter of fact and non-preachy manner. It leads us to another aspect of the fantasy that we would never have thought of before. I admire the creativity and novelty with which an age- old story is retold.

Do watch this one. It will not disappoint you.

Expect the unexpected.

Do let me know how it was.

Record of Youth

 The Korean drama Record of Youth is an inspiring series about belief in oneself. The characters are realistic and do an amazing job with their acting. Park Bo Gum, my new KDrama crush, plays Sa Hye Jun, a model in the cutthroat fashion world who dreams of becoming an actor.

"I like the stories of BTS songs,” Sa Hye Jun says in one scene in episode one. “When I listen to their songs, it makes me want to live a good life.” These are words that many BTS fans like me can relate to. Lead actress Park So-dam ,famous for playing Jessica the pseudo art tutor in Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar hit Parasite, stars opposite my dreamy leading man Park Bo-gum. She is amazing as a make up artist who is a fan of Sa Hye Jun ,the model.

You just cannot take your eyes off Park Bo Gum, he is like a dream. He gets to flaunt himself as a model and he takes your breath away in that role. The episodes are heartfelt and are a slice of life. Such beautiful depiction of family and friendship, life, love and work. As usual the locations are apt and the storyline is engaging. This is a series about individual growth. It is inspiring in so many ways.

Another must watch series. They convey all the emotions so beautifully that we can't help being touched by them. A must watch series. I am completely addicted to this!

It's OK not to be OK

 It's OK not to be OK is a Korean Drama series that is a beautiful and heartfelt watch. Each episode is enthralling and keeps us glued. The series is addictive and the characters are well formed and they give some great performances. The lead characters are adorable and we just cannot get our eyes away from the screen. What is it that makes them so magnetic!

It's OK not to be OK is a South Korean romance drama. The series follows a selfless psychiatric ward caretaker and an antisocial children's book writer. How their relationship with each other moves forward forms the crux of the storyline. The series is thoughtful and moving. It is a great entertainer and at the same time really heartfelt.

Every time the male lead comes on screen, I cannot get my eyes away, he is truly adorable.

I suggest that you watch this series in the Korean language with English subtitles to get the feel of it. Each and every character is exemplary. This Korean drama series is not to be missed. It's streaming on Netflix.