READING LOG WEEK 8
SYNOPSIS
PRE READING
No Day Titles/episode Why I am interested to read The question before I read
1. Friday Black Widow Because I love Marvel films. What heroes will be involved
in this film
Godzilla vs. Kong I've seen the trailer on Who will win the battle?
YouTube before, and it's
incredible; the Kong and Who is on the human side?
Godzilla look so natural. It's
like a flashback; when I was a
kid, I used to watch the
Ultraman, and he was usually
confronted against the
monster in town; the scenes
are similar, I think.
2. Saturday The Penthouse Because it is very popular What makes it very popular?
among K-drama lovers, but I
don't have the opportunity
to watch it yet, so I'm curious
about the story.
Hospital Playlist My friend has recommended What kind of hospital do they
this drama to me, but I don't work in?
have the opportunity to
watch it yet.
3. Sunday 13 Reasons Why I'm going to read the novel, What distinguishes the
but in a review, I watched on drama series version from
youtube it says that the the novel version?
Netflix series is better than
the novel itself.
The End of the Because it is mentioned first What is the genre of the
Fxxxing World in the Netflix series series?
recommendation I read.
4. Monday Beauty and The Because it is included in the Is finally the beast turn into a
Beast top ten greatest Disney handsome prince?
movies of all time.
Dolittle Because the main cast of this Are the animals
film is Robert Downey Jr. I accompanying Dolittle cursed
love his role as the Iron Man. humans?
5. Tuesday Extraction Because it is icluded in the Can Tyler save the kid and
film recommendation video I survive?
watched on youtube.
The Old Guard Because it is an action film Did Andy and her friends lose
that starring woman as the their immortality in the end?
main cast.
AFTER READING
Day 1
Friday
April 30, 2021
Time 10.13-10.15
Title/Episode Black Widow
Sources https://www.superherohype.com/comics/476590-marvel-studios-
releases-a-new-black-widow-synopsis#/slide/1
Characters Natasha/Black Widow, Yelena, Alexei, and Melina.
Main points of the story Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a
dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force
that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with
her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long
before she became an Avenger.
New vocabularies found Ledger, ties, preoccupation.
Comment after reading I believe this film would be very interesting because it tells the story
of Black Widow from early life and how she grew into a very great
woman before eventually joining the Avenger. Aside from that, this
will be a flashback since Black Widow died in the previous season, ie
the Avengers Endgame.
Time 10.56-11.01
Title/Episode Godzilla vs. Kong
Sources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5034838/plotsummary
Characters Godzilla, Kong, Jia, Bernie Hayes, Monarch, Madison Roussel, Josh,
Ren Serizawa, Walter, Nathan Lind, Maya.
Main points of the story Kong and his protectors start on a dangerous journey in search of his
true home. Jia, an orphaned girl with a unique and strong bond with
the mighty Beast, is along for the journey. They soon find themselves
throughout the path of an angry Godzilla as he wreaks havoc around
the globe. The initial clash between the two titans, sparked by
unknown powers, is just the beginning of the mystery that lies deep
within the planet's heart.
New vocabularies found nemesis, resident, deaf, exfiltrate, sinister, rampage, resemble,
inadvertently.
Comment after reading This will undoubtedly be a suspenseful film. Consider two titans
engaged in a fight with humans. There must have been a lot of
devastation, and many people must have been killed. However, I hope
Kong continues to be friendly and helpful to humans.
Day 2
Saturday
May 01, 2021
Time 13.36-13.41
Title/Episode The Penthouse Season 1
Sources https://otakukart.com/penthouse-season-1-
review/#:~:text=Penthouse%20depicts%20the%20story%20of,
who%20is%20a%20successful%20businessman.
Characters Sim Su Ryeon, Cheon Seo Jin, Oh Yoon Hee, Joo Dan-Tae, Ha Yoon-
Cheol.
Main points of the story Penthouse depicts the story of wealthy families living in Hera Palace
and their children at Cheong-ah Arts School. It revolves around Shim
Su-Ryeon who is an elegant, wealthy woman with a tragic past.
Everything starts to turn head over heels when there is the death of a
mysterious young woman name Min Seol-ah at a party at Hera palace.
The life of every person crumbles up as it beginning to be a suspecting
phase. Residents of Hera palace try to cover the death but dying on
the premises they cannot help to save each other and start doubting.
It is to be seen who is suspected of the death and how these ugly
secrets of Hera Palace reveal.
New vocabularies found Witness, pinnacle, prestige, penthouse, coveted, depicts, crumbles
up.
Comment after reading This seems to be a complicated drama that I would have to watch in
my spare time. Btw, it appears that the plot is in the same genre as
Sky Castle.
Time 14.07-14.08
Title/Episode Hospital Playlist
Sources https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/hospital-playlist-k-drama-
review-a4575-20201114-lfrm2#:~:text=Hospital%20Playlist%20was
%20aired
%20in,the%20same%20passion%20for%20music.&text=This%20is%
20through%20band%20sessions,they're%20not%20that%20busy.
Characters Lee Ik Jun, Ahn Jeong Won, Chae Song Hwa, Kim Jun Wan, Yang Seok
Hyung
Main points of the story There are a group of doctors who share the same passion for music.
This group of doctors have been friends since they were in med
school until now that they're in their 40s. When the going gets tough
during patient checkups and surgeries, they are always present to
cheer each other up. They are all professional when it comes to their
jobs, but they still find time to relax. This is through band sessions that
they hold on nights when they're not that busy.
New vocabularies found -
Comment after reading It reminds me of my friends. We have the same member;5. I am the
only woman, and my friends are man. This seems to be a warm-
hearted drama. I should watch this soon.
Day 3
Sunday
May 02, 2021
Time 14.30-14.32
Title/Episode 13 Reasons Why
Sources https://13reasonswhy.fandom.com/wiki/13_Reasons_
Why#:~:text=Based%20on%20the%20best%2Dselling,
committed%20suicide%20two%20weeks%20earlier.
Characters Clay Jensen, Hannah Baker, Tony Padila, Jessica Davis, Justin Foley,
And Bryce Walker.
Main points of the story 13 Reasons Why follows teenager Clay Jensen as he returns home
from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his
porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—
his classmate and crush—who tragically committed suicide two weeks
earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why
she decided to end her life.
New vocabularies found Grieve.
Comment after reading I'm enjoying this genre, and I believe it will be as thrilling as the two
Netflix series I've seen so far: extracurricular and sweet home.
Time 14.49-14.51
Title/Episode The End of the Fxxxing World
Sources https://teotfw.fandom.com/wiki/The_End_of_the_F***ing_World
Characters James, Alyssa.
Main points of the story James is a 17-year-old who believes he is a psychopath. He kills
animals as a hobby, but grows bored of the practice. He decides he
wants to try killing a human. He settles on Alyssa, a mouthy, rebellious
17-year-old classmate with issues of her own. She proposes they run
away together, hoping for an adventure away from her turbulent
home-life, and James agrees with the intention of finding an
opportunity to kill her. They embark on a road trip across England,
and begin to develop a relationship after a series of mishaps.
New vocabularies found Rebellious, turbulent, embark, mishaps.
Comment after reading This seems to be a lovely spectacle, and also, the genre is comedy.
Day 4
Monday
May 03, 2021
Time 15.17-15.30
Title/Episode Beauty and The Beast
Sources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101414/plotsummary
Characters Belle, The Beast, Enchantress, Maurice, Gaston, Le Fou, Mrs. Potts,
Chip, Cogsworth.
Main points of the story An arrogant prince is cursed to live as a terrifying beast until he finds
true love. Strangely, his chance comes when he captures an unwary
clockmaker, whose place is then taken by his bold and beautiful
daughter Belle. Helped by the Beast's similarly enchanted servants,
including a clock, a teapot and a candelabra, Belle begins to see the
sensitive soul behind the fearsome facade. But as time runs out, it
soon becomes obvious that Belle's cocky suitor Gaston is the real
Beast of the piece.
New vocabularies found Shelter, repulsed, enchantress, conjure, hideous, anthropomorphic,
petal, withers, doomed, wallow, peasant, odd, townsfolk, primeval,
lunkhead, sidekick, invention, dungeon, lodge, rustic, tavern
Comment after reading Although I have already know the end of the story, I still want to
watch this film. I think the scene would be fantastic because it took
place in the palace.
Time 16.37-16.44
Title/Episode Dolittle
Sources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6673612/plotsummary
Characters Dolittle, Polly, Lily, Tommy, Kevin, Yoshi, Lady Rose, Queen Victoria,
Chee-Chee, Dab-Dab, Jip, Plimpton, Dr.Blair Mudfly, Lord Badgley,
Betsy, Tutu, King Rassouli, James, Barry
Main points of the story Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush
manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from
an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when
young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his
furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find
the cure.
New vocabularies found Depiction, veterinarian, voyage, perished, scatterbrained, villain,
epiphany, menacingly.
Comment after reading I enjoy adventure films, and this one, in particular, features some
animal characters; it seems that this film will be a lot of fun to watch.
Day 5
Tuesday
May 4, 2021
Time 15.38-15.45
Title/Episode Extraction
Sources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8936646/plotsummary
Characters Tuler Rake, Ovi Mahajan, Amir Asif, Saju Rav, Para, Saju, Nick Khan,
Farhad, Gaspar.
Main points of the story Tyler Rake is a fearless black market mercenary with nothing left to
lose when his skills are solicited to rescue the kidnapped son of an
imprisoned international crime lord, but, in the murky underworld of
weapons dealers and drug traffickers, an already deadly mission
approaches the impossible, forever altering the lives of Rake and the
boy.
New vocabularies found Mercenary, solicited, murky, altering, incarcerated, ransom, captors,
binocular, ensuing.
Comment after reading This movie is going to be a lot of fun to watch. The genre is action, and
the story is about people on the black market. In the review I read, he
said that the fight scene was tight.
Time 16.14-16.26
Title/Episode The Old Guard
Sources https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7556122/plotsummary
Characters Andy, Booker, Joe, Nicky, James Copley, Nile Freeman, Dizzy, Merrick,
Quynh.
Main points of the story Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of
tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die has fought to
protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited
to take on an emergency mission, and their extraordinary abilities are
suddenly exposed, it's up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest
soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of
those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means
necessary.
New vocabularies found riddled, assassin, discreetly, wielding, axe, coffin, taunt, mockingly,
goons.
Comment after reading I love the story so much; I don't even take a break when reading the
synopsis because it is so cool. Now I'm planning to watch the film.
