Daredevil - Season one was awesome. Season two was not as, mainly because I don't like how Murdock was behaving with Foggy and Karen. In season one I was really enamored with Murdock and Daredevil. In season two I actually thought he was kinda jerky, as a friend and as a superhero. A- for season one; B for season two.
Gourmet Noodle House on Geary - Went there this afternoon and had beef tendon noodle soup. Beef tendon was tender and delicious. Broth was ok. Wish there was more noodle. The deep fried chicken wing appetizer was crispy and tender. The bean curd ma lan vegetable dish was bland. B-
The Handmaiden - Park Chan Wook's latest is intriguing and surprising. I didn't see the plot twists coming at all. And the storytelling and production design are masterful. The only reason for the middling grade is that this is really not my type of movie. B-
Taqueria Guadalajara - I ordered a carne asada plate, and the steak was completely tasteless. At least the melon fresca was good. D
BB Tea on Noriega - Mango snow ice with boba was just a mango slush. D
Singing In The Rain - I finally saw this after all these years. There were some musical numbers that totally killed (Donald O'Connor is the man!), but as a whole movie, it was kinda weak. That whole Gotta Dance sequence with Gene Kelly was so out-of-place and unnecessary. It felt as if it were filmed for another movie and then just thrown in here to make this movie longer. C+
Endeavour Series 3 - The show that out-Sherlocks Sherlock. I like the poetic richness and depth of this show. And its quintessential British-ness. But I have to admit, I am lost for 75% of each episode. The reveal though is almost always worth the confusion. B+
Prima Taste Instant Laksa Noodle - It's about $3 a pack - crazy expensive for instant noodles. But you put in some fishballs and tofu puffs, and you have an authentic tasting laksa right there at home. A
Super Bowl LI - First 2-3/4 quarters - F. Last 1-1/4 quarters plus OT - A+. This is what a miracle looks like, at least for a Pats fan.
Edge of Seventeen - I am a sucker for teenage angst movies, and this is a good one. Bonus points giving Hailee Steinfeld an Asian love interest. A
Nongshim Shin Black Premium Noodle Soup - I was wondering what the big deal is with the Black noodle soups. And it turns out, Black doesn't live up to the hype. B-
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