Name: Mr Fighting Writer/director: Date: July 2019 Number of episodes: 44 Genre: Comedy, Romance, Dreams Based on book/manga?: Yes, Mr Fighting by Zi You Ji Guang Why did I press play? Loved the synopsis and main cast. Initial Thoughts: This is a quick first impression of Mr. Fighting Right off the bat, this drama has a slightly indie/alternative feeling to … Continue reading Mr. Fighting – First Thoughts + Thoughts on Ending
Name: Go Go Squid Writer/director: Date: June 2019 Number of episodes: 41 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Technology Based on book/manga?: Yes, Stewed Squid with Honey by Mo Bao Fei Bao Why did I press play? The name popped up and was added it the "to watch" list. I started watching this drama, while waiting for new episodes of The … Continue reading Review: Go Go Squid (first half)
Review and Thoughts Name: Us and Them Director/writer: Rene Liu Release date: April 2018 Number of episodes: 1 (Movie) Genre: Romance, Life Based on Manga: Yes, short story, Home for Chinese New Year Thoughts: This film is a melancholy masterpiece. "What needs to be said, don't say it If you get it, that's enough. There's really … Continue reading Movie Review: Us and Them
Full Review Name: This is Not What I Expected 喜欢你 Director/writer: Derek Hui / produced by: Peter Chan & Xu Yuezhen Release date: 2017 Number of episodes: 1 (Movie) Genre: Romantic Comedy, Food Based on Manga: Yes, Finally I Get You written by Lan Bai Se What drew me in to watch it: I somehow stumbled across … Continue reading Movie Review: This is Not What I Expected
Almost made it Name: She is Beautiful Writer/director: Date: April 2018 Number of episodes: 40 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Career Based on book/manga?: no Why did I press play? She is beautiful was abandoned on my "to watch list". Following All is Well, I wanted to see Guo Jing Fei's other works, hence this drama got revived and shuffled onto the "watched" … Continue reading Review: She is Beautiful
First thoughts Name: Le Coup de Foudre Writer/director: Date: April 2018 Number of episodes: 30 Genre: Romance, Slice of life, Youth Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? I was sold by the name and plot. Updates, as I watch, are at the bottom of the review. Thoughts: I'm not sold on this drama, it feels contrived, … Continue reading Review: Le Coup de Foudre
There is something special about Princess Agents. The plot is interesting, the casting great, cinematography, etc. However because it does have the "heart-tug" factor, there are a lot of highs and lows that come with it. There is little neutral ground for this drama. Personally, I felt much of the story (prominently the romance between … Continue reading Thoughts: Princess Agents
Dabbled Name: Your Highness Writer/director: Date: November 2017 Number of episodes: 20 Genre: Gaming, Wuxia Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? The newly released sequel (Your Highness) brought this to my attention. It came highly recommended by many comments, which convinces me to check it out. Thoughts: There is definitely a … Continue reading Review: Your Highness
Dropped (sort of) - Loved the beginning Name: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber Writer/director: Jeffery Chiang Date: February 2019 Number of episodes: 50 Genre: Wuxia Based on book/manga?: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber by Jin Yong Why did I press play? This type of action oriented drama is not my cup of tea. After learning the context for … Continue reading Review: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber
Dropped (sort of)/ Skimmed Name: All Is Well Writer/director: Wang San Mao & Lei Zi / Jian Chuan he Date: March 2019 Number of episodes: 46 Genre: Family, Drama Based on book/manga?: Yes, Why did I press play? In the mood for a mature show and with an older cast. Thoughts: I understand what the show aimed … Continue reading Review: All Is Well
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