16 July 2007

The Plus Side of Digital


Making up for the terror and depression engendered by the National Geographic Channel is the incomparable show on AZN (the Asian American Network) from Korea, "Hwang Jini." Set in 16th-century Korea, this fabulous historical soap opera tells the story of Hwang Jini, a poet, musician, dance artist and Korean cultural icon. The sets and costumes are a feast for the eyes, the plot gripping, and the story relates vivid truths about what it means to be human. I adore it - even with subtitles!

6 comments:

  1. Hmm...not really sure what to say here.

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  2. Ah! Surprised to see I have a soul, no doubt.

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  3. As a Druid, we belive that all living creatures, no matter how tiny, cute, and wicked they are have a soul. You just struck me more of a Blues type rather than a Soul music type.

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  4. {needing more wine before blog roll apparently}

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  5. I'm digging the angry looking fellow with the Pilgram hat, although I think he needs a sword to pull the look off. When one wears hats that may draw ridicule, it's always best to have a weapon handy.

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  6. Hmmm... you really caught me off guard with this one!

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