Are you a fan of historical dramas with a central love story, murder, intrigue, period costumes and powerful villains? I love the tropes of secret identity, royalty, court politics, forbidden love, surprise twists and mysteries to solve. In Asian historical dramas, fight scenes are always part of the story, and sometimes you’ll get a bit … Read more
When you read a book or watch a scripted TV show, you are often looking for entertainment and escapism. A touch of educational value or morality can add depth as long as it doesn’t take over the story. Recently, we watched a couple of episodes in a TV series we like. Or at least, we … Read more
MYSTERY MOVIES and TV SHOWS In addition to the classics like Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, here are some of my favorite films in the mystery genre or movies involving writers. A happy ending is a must for my taste. This list does not include the Hallmark Channel mystery movies of which I’m also a … Read more