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Law School (2021)

Uni whodunit, with faculty and other adults who mostly shouldn’t be working in the jobs they’re in, and thankfully, a bunch of youngsters who represent some hope for the future.   Adults The adults first, helmed by vets Kim Myung-min (Prof Yang), Lee Eung-eun (Prof Kim) and Ahn Nae-sang (the murdered Prof Seo).     Kim Myung-min was fine as Prof Yang but I hated his hairdo. Lee Eung-eun delivered the part she was given but I hated how her character was written.  She was supposed to be fun and funny but I didn’t find her so.  Why make her somewhat bumbling, sometimes clueless and too emotional?  This weird caricature was unnecessary and I think someone who is dignified (like the dean) yet  really  fun would have been better for the plot.  Also, what was the point of her having a baby?  It didn’t add anything to the story or character.  A prof can be maternal without having a baby.  An...

King Rafa’s last stand – tennis times and tides

Has it been 20 years already?! still feel sad looking at this picture The 2004 Roland Garros final was memorable because it was painful to watch Coria disappear in that match, and sadly, after a while, he disappeared from tennis.  Couldn’t have been too many who would have bet on Gaudio becoming RG champion. To his credit, he reached round 4 the next year, where he lost to 23-year-old Ferrer , in the early stages of his career!   2005 turned out to be the turn of tides and times, memorable as the 19-year-old boy’s year, and who would have known then that it would be the start of  HIS  illustrious 14-RG-trophies – and more besides – career.   we're just pleased to see him play 2024, then, becomes memorable, when the inevitable happens.  Everyone knows a body will be worn out at some point and pity it had to be Zverev who got to deal the final blow (Zverev supporters will think it is poetic justice).  Still, it was Nadal’s match and ...