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Stop! That! Train!

By Golu
Coming out of the same studio that gave us RuPaul's Drag Race, and stacked with a whole crew of former contestants, Stop! That! Train! plays like RuPaul basically taking a bow for the entire franchise she's built. It's not really a gay film in the traditional sense, but with so many drag stars from Ru's shows popping up alongside a few cameos from well known out gay actors, I figured it earns a spot on this blog anyway. The whole thing is completely over the top, packed with GenZ slang, loud flashy visuals, and humor that's constantly winking at you knowing how ridiculous it is. Going in you'd assume it's meant to be a laugh riot, and a lot of critics online seem to be eating it up, but I just couldn't get into it at all. I've never really been someone who vibes with campy silly stuff like this, so honestly my reaction doesn't surprise me one bit. The setup follows Tess and DeeDee, two low level stewardesses who sneak onto the fancy Glamazonian E...
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Stuck On You (Filipino Series)

By Golu
This series came during the covid times, a time when just making content wasn't the easiest thing to do. So, I definitely appreciate the hard work. But if I keep those feelings aside, this quarantine series is pretty basic and has absolutely nothing new or different to offer (except maybe the premise). The show has 8 episodes of 20-25 minutes each

A virgin guy Reb is planning to meet JM, a popular discreet online personality in the virtual online world for a discrete hookup, agreeing to keep their ‘alter’ names and to remain masked throughout their encounter. Interesting Reb is not ready for a live session for audience and freaks out. Clearly they lack chemistry and Reb asks JM to leave. But as son as he leave, it turns out that the area has been sealed because of covid case and now JM is forced to stay with Reb for 14 days. Since they did not have a good start, initially Reb is reluctant but he allows it. Over the course of next 6 episodes, we watch them grow from enemies , to acquaintances, to friends and lovers. They both share their past history and grow close eventually.

The series has a very Gameboys feeling of two strangers meeting online and connecting, but how they grow on each other over a time period of few days. Its a inspiration, but it really brings nothing to the table. Reb having an ex girlfriend added nothing much to the overall story. There's been multiple filipino BL's that have done quarantine stuff better. So this was meh. I was never really rooting for this couple because they weren't very fleshed out. Or at points even likable, so I was just kind of watching to finish it. There isn't much else to say about it, there was complete lack of chemistry or charm or anything for that matter. As mentioned , I di appreciate the efforts put in to make the show in a difficult time, and maybe had I seen this show two years ago, my feedback would have been different, but as of today, this show is easily a miss. It is no where close to Quaranthings or GameBoys. This is not a good start for me in this new year. (2.5/10)
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Sailor Maan said…
I think I kindda enjoyed it, but it was during covid times and perception was different back then. Reading your review makes me think I wouldn't that much now...
January 6, 2023 at 6:16 AM
Golu said…
I agree with you. I think had I seen the show during the covid, I might have given it higher rating but it hasn't aged well. For example a show like Gameboys, I am sure, I would enjoy even now after covid.
January 6, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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