Book#55. The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong (2025) This horror novel has a strong gothic atmosphere. I quite liked how it uses a well-known legend as a jumping off point. There were certain characters I wish hadn’t died but overall I loved how the story wrapped up. #Booksky

TV#128. My Secret Romance (2017) Rewatch. Still enjoyable many years later but seeing some red flags re the CEO lording it over his subordinate. Yoo Mi’s reticence irritates me more now too, but then this series is all about her overcoming that. I actually like her mom, haha. 8/10 #TVSky #Kdrama

Okay, time to watch #StrangerThings volume 2!

Film#101. Love 911 (2012) Two souls who are traumatized from making bad decisions in life-saving professions meet and fall in love. Can be a bit cheesy, and I like the supporting character dynamics more than the main one, but still worth a watch. 7.5/10 #Filmsky

TV#127. The Killer’s Shopping List (2022) This #kdrama was a surprisingly good watch; I loved the touch of diversity and the dynamics between different characters. The male lead needs to hone his acting skills a bit more, but otherwise, this was a nice cozy murder mystery. 7.5/10 #TVSky

Film#100. A Whisker Away (2020) I adore this #anime. Beautiful hand drawn backgrounds, slice-of-life elements, and a lovely story. Very sweet and charming. This film animates the mannerisms of people and cats so well too. 9/10 #Filmsky

TV#126. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse – S2 (2024) Oh man, this season ends on a cliffhanger. Is the next season confirmed? Can’t seem to find any news on that. Love all the characters on this team a lot, much more than I did the original series. 7.5/10 #TVSky #Anime

Film#99. Stardust (2007) Haven’t watched this one in ages. Charlie Cox looks so young! And Nathaniel Parker (DI Lynley!) plays his father! Very good cast, even the ones with minor roles. Enjoyable romantic fantasy adventure. 8/10 #Filmsky

TV#125. #Pluribus S1 (2025) A strange science fiction series. I read rumblings about the pacing but I find it to be just right, and I am glued to the screen every episode. I love that the cast is diverse and the story shows what happened in different parts of the world. 9.5/10 #TVSky

Film#98. The Miracle Club (2023) A film set in 1967 Ireland about healing and forgiveness, as four women set out for a pilgrimage to Lourdes in search of their personal miracles. This was Dame Maggie Smith’s last acting role before she passed away in 2024. 7/10 #Filmsky

TV#124. #Butterfly (2025) It’s nice to see a good mix of American and Korean actors in one series. This one has nice action sequences and a great cast, but the story is a bit too simple for a spy thriller, where I typically expect convoluted plotlines. 7/10 #TVSky

Book#54. #IronFlame by Rebecca Yarros (2023) So the wait for this one on Libby was much shorter than for the first book, and I got the ebook this time rather than the audiobook. Very exciting follow up, with another jaw-dropping ending. This author seems to like cliffhanger endings! #Booksky

TV#123. #MyLadyJane (2024) Witty, darkly comic, very sexy – this series is set in an alternate version of 16th century England where people who can turn into animals are persecuted. The sardonic narrator and the modern soundtrack adds to the charm. Wish it wasn’t cancelled. 8.5/10 #TVSky

Film#97. #WakeUpDeadMan - A #KnivesOut Mystery (2025) Another excellent whodunit, with thematic layers and great character work. The dark humour is still there and I was enthralled with following the unraveling of the mystery; I didn’t even notice that the film was 2.5 hours long. 8/10 #Filmsky

TV#122. #ITWelcomeToDerry S1 (2025) Season 1 is called Chapter 1 and I hope we get Chapters 2 and 3 as planned. This horror series pulls no punches and I love it so much, with the Easter eggs and the callbacks to other Stephen King places/characters. The child actors are excellent! 9.5/10 #TVSky

Book#53. #FourthWing by Rebecca Yaros (2023) | Read by Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton The first of five novels, I picked this up because the 3rd book was released this year and seems to be loved by many. I quite enjoyed the worldbuilding and mythology around the dragons and their riders. #Booksky

TV#121. Creepshow S1 (2019) I watched the first film, and I had the 1982 graphic novella too; didn’t realize there was a TV series (a Shudder original). I watched these 6 episodes on Hoopla. Enjoyably creepy, love them. 8.5/10 #TVSky

Film#96. Cart (2014) This Korean film is not an easy watch as we see workers struggle against unfair dismissal and job conditions, sometimes actual physical violence. The fight is the point though, and we see one person in particular find her voice. 7/10 #Filmsky

TV#120. #MrSunshine (2018) I resisted watching this #kdrama because it happened at such a desperately sad time in Joseon’s history, but I'm glad I watched it. It's a love story: for a person, for a cause, for a country. We see yearning and loss, but the series ends on a hopeful note. 9.5/10 #TVSky

Book#52. A Conspiracy of Faith by Jussi Adler-Olsen (2009) | Translated by Martin Aitken In this 3rd Dept Q novel, our villain is a suave guy who has been committing the same crime for years. We learn something new about both Rose and Assad this time, too. I really liked this one. #Booksky

TV#119. #TyphoonFamily (2025) Nice workplace #kdrama set in the late 90s with some romance on the side. I found the weekly setbacks stressful though, but I love the side characters. I want to know what this song's title is! 8/10 #TVSky www.youtube.com/shorts/ODh7f...

Film#95. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) Beautiful film with a very strong message. I love the soundtrack too; it evokes a very nostalgic feel. 9/10 #TVSky #Anime

TV#118. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse - S1 (2023) I actually like this sequel to the series more than the original; the characters are much more interesting to me, especially Percival. I do wonder why Arthur changed so much though. 7.5/10 #TVSky #Anime

Film#94. Hellhole (2022) Do not watch this Polish horror film while you are eating. This one is quite suspenseful with gruesome set pieces, though it did feel a tad slow in the beginning. I loved the ending imagery. 6.5/10 #Filmsky

TV#117. Dear Edward (2023) This show centers on Edward, a young boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash that took the lives of everyone else on it, including his family. We also watch how a disparate group of people, loved ones of the victims, cope with the grief. 8/10 #TVSky

Film#93. Herb (2007) This Korean film stars Kang Hye Jung (she was Mi Do in Old Boy) as a mentally challenged 20-year-old navigating first love and the illness of her mother. There are some cute and funny moments in the beginning, but this is mostly a melodrama. 7/10 #Filmsky

TV#116. Witch Yoo Hee (2007) There’s some really bad acting from some parties here, but it’s so bad, it’s actually funny. Also, who can believe Han Ga In is ugly with glasses on? The women in this #kdrama are all gorgeous, and Jae Hee is very charming. Starts out ok, but loses steam. 6/10 #TVSky

Book#51. The Absent One by Jussi Adler-Olsen (2008) | Translated by K.E. Semmel Rose shows up in this second Department Q novel, yay! This book has really evil, sadistic villains. And Kimmie, complicated, strong, sad Kimmie. I really liked her. #Booksky

TV#115. #TheMorningShow S4 (2025) The constant struggle between self-interest and reporting the truth is always front and center. The characters can sometimes be unlikable, but I love how they try so hard to help each other when push comes to shove. 9.5/10 #TVSky

Finished watching the first volume of #StrangerThings Season 5. You won't get spoilers from me, but I am super excited for the next volume dropping on Dec 25. It seems so far off. #TVSky

Film#92. The Terror Live (2013) Excellent Korean thriller, with a great ending shot. I love the moral greyness of it all, as people in power deny fault and those without power become desperate to be heard. 8.5/10 #Filmsky

TV#114. #MeloMovie (2025) A TV series that shows love stories between couples, parent-child, siblings, and friends, all working things out. The movie-making aspect wasn’t as fleshed out as I wanted but that’s not the point after all. I liked the bittersweet and open ending. 7.5/10 #TVSky #KDrama

The opening credits to the show IT: Welcome to Derry, with its bright and happy tune juxtaposed against illustrations of smiling adults and scared children, is so creepy and full of Easter eggs; I love it. #TVSky youtu.be/qwTop2qs1tE?...

Film#91. The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island (2018) This was okay; not as good as the first film. I think it’s because the characters’ expressions look very flat, and this might have been better as an illustrated book rather than animated film. They also left out a lot from the book.6/10 #Filmsky

Book#50. The Summoning by Bentley Little (1993) | Narrated by John Pirhalla The mythology around vampires as well as the physical condition of the victims described in this story is quite novel. Racism is touched on as well as a Chinese family plays a prominent role. This is quite scary #Booksky

Film#90. #TheBoxcarChildren (2014) Charming film based on Gertrude Chandler Warner’s book. The illustrations (background and character work) are very nice, though the animation (the spoken parts) is not quite as smooth as, say, a Disney animation. Still, I quite enjoyed this. 8/10 #Filmsky

TV#113. #Sherlock S4 (2017) Okay, it looks like I’ve never watched this season before until now; I thought I finished the series. Not the best season, and the twists to Sherlock’s relationships seemed to come out of nowhere. Lots of emotional gut punches though. 8/10 #TVSky

Book#49. The Keeper of Lost Causes (2007) by Jussi Adler-Olsen, Translated by Lisa Hartford First book in the Department Q series, which was the basis for S1 of the TV show. Rose isn’t in this book yet, Hardy’s arc is not as far along, and the culprit/s are different. #Booksy

TV#112. #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding S5 (2025) IMO, this season isn’t as good as previous seasons but I still enjoyed it as there are certain plot points that I liked. The cast and guest stars appear to be having a great time playing their roles too. London next season, I guess? 8/10 #TVSky

Film#89. It: Chapter Two (2019) I liked this film upon rewatch as much as I did the first time. Most have rated this lower than the first film but I actually like it more, due to the expanded cast (adult/kid version of the same characters) and the completed story arcs for everyone. 8.5/10 #Filmsky

TV#111. #Supernatural S10 (2014) Loved this season, as it managed to still surprise me, though I did not like that one of my favourite side characters died. Adored the musical episode too. This is the last Supernatural season I’ve watched. S11 to S15 will be all new to me. 8.5/10 #TVSky

Film#88. It (2017) Rewatched before I start the new TV series set in the same universe. I'm revisiting this movie for the first time since I saw it in the cinema, and I think I like it more now than I did the first time. Great casting. 8/10 #Filmsky

TV#110. #Invasion S3 (2025) This season shows us a different side of the aliens, as well as a faction of humans who have a divergent view of the invasion from the rest (most) of humanity. I loved the global aspect of this show, and this season everyone comes together. Hope there’s a S4. 8/10 #TVSky

Film#87. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) This has been classified in various ways in databases and streaming: 4th ep of S3, 1st ep of S4, or film/ TV movie. I’m putting this under TV movie. I actually don’t recall watching this before. We are in Sherlock’s mind palace. 7/10 #TVSky #Filmsky

TV#109. #Sherlock S3 (2014) The second episode of S3 is one of my favourites of the whole series, but the ending of the third episode is one I like least. I really like Mary Watson. And I still ship Sherlock with Molly. 9/10 #TVSky

Book#47. Death Instinct by Bentley Little (1992) | Narrated by David Stifel Excellent horror novel. Unlike his first novel, this one is less of a supernatural one, and more of a crime genre/ serial killer and is quite gory (splatterpunk). The villain is terrifying. #Booksky

TV#108. #DarkHole (2021) This series was an okay watch, though I wanted a more fleshed out villain/monster, with some backstory on the creature, especially given the ending. The various characters’ stories feel unexplored as well – the shaman, our detective, etc.. 6.5/10 #KDrama #TVSky

Film#86. Possession (1981) I’m not sure what I just watched. It’s certainly well-made and well-acted, but it’s very strange and surreal. Folks much smarter than me may get it, but I don’t. I watched this as I liked a couple of Sam Neill’s 1990s horror films. 7/10 #Filmsky

TV#107. #Peacemaker S2 (2025) A few weeks late getting to S2’s finale; I enjoyed this season a lot but I wish we didn’t have that cliffhanger ending. I always liked alternate dimension/ mirror universes; very good way to explore identity stories. 8.5/10

Happy Thanksgiving! Every day, I am grateful that I moved to Canada.