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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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That Summer (Thai Series)

By Golu

This is a sweet summer love story set on an island, and the title honestly couldn't be more perfect. The series follows a few different people whose lives cross paths in a seaside town, and it deals with things like grief, healing, and the random ways people fall in love. It takes a pretty familiar romance setup but adds a little twist, which makes the whole thing feel very heartfelt. It’s got 10 episodes that run about 50 to 55 minutes each, and it's a really nice blend of being playful, tender, and romantic.

The plot centers on a young guy named Lava, whose mom sends him to live with his Uncle Pheng in a quiet coastal village with his uncle Pheng. This move forces him to grow up a bit and deal with some loss. Everything kicks off when Lava rescues Davin, a prince who has lost his memory after an accident. Since the stranger doesn't know who he is, Lava names him "Wave," and they start this back-and-forth relationship full of teasing and bickering that eventually turns into something much softer. With no clue about his past, Wave has to learn how to live again with help from Lava and a local doctor named Wut, who is actually Uncle Pheng’s boyfriend. Their mature relationship runs as a parallel story throughout the show. Eventually, the fighting between Lava and Wave turns into a deep summer romance that gets both emotional and physical in a really sweet way. Their bickering doesn't stop; it just turns into their own private, teasing way of talking to each other. Meanwhile, Uncle Pheng struggles with keeping his relationship with the doctor a secret, but he eventually realizes life is too short to hide who he is. Things get intense when Davin’s royal family tracks him down, and a messenger warns Lava that the Prince's life is in danger and that as much as possible, if they can take care of the prince. Another accident actually brings Wave’s old memories back, but the catch is that he forgets everything about his summer love and the people on the island. Lava has to help him remember their bond. When it’s finally time to go back to his kingdom, Prince Davin comes out to his parents and tells them he isn't meant to be king—his sister should take over because he just wants to be with the people he loves.

The island setting gives the whole show a breezy, refreshing charm that fits the lighthearted vibe perfectly. It's the kind of simple, fun series that makes for a great comfort watch over the weekend. I really enjoyed watching the romance between Wave and Lava grow, but I have to say, at my age, I actually found the more mature love story between Uncle Pheng and Dr. Wut a lot more relatable. Their scenes together gave the show some real emotional weight. As for Wave and Lava, their dynamic was heartwarming and felt pretty realistic at times, balancing the serious stuff with plenty of playfulness. Of course, you have to take the whole amnesia plot with a grain of salt because it’s a total convenience for the writers, but it worked well enough for the show. I’ll be honest—the acting wasn’t always perfect. There were spots where it could have been a bit sharper, but the chemistry between the leads was so good that it didn't really matter. The story sticks to the usual BL rom-com formula, so I wasn't expecting any massive surprises, but the way they told the story kept me hooked. I do wish they had explored more of Wave’s royal background, but since the title says it's a summer love story, that’s exactly what they focused on. Visually, it was gorgeous—the beach scenes and the warm colors really matched the mood. I did wonder what kind of resort Uncle Pheng was supposed to be running, though, because I never saw a single tourist! Jokes aside, the show does a good job balancing fantasy with real emotions and soft moments. It can drag a bit when the romance gets repetitive, so it’s probably better to watch an episode a day rather than binging it all at once.

This is a visually beautiful and cozy series that balances the "prince in hiding" trope with some genuinely touching moments of mature and young love. (6.5/10)

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