Dropped Name: Emperors and Me Writer/director: ? Date: January 2019 Number of episodes: 24 Genre: Time Travel, University Drama, Romance. Based on book/manga? Unable to 100% confirm, it may be based on a manga. Why did I press play? The synopsis of the drama sounds like a lot of fun. As mentioned above the plot is … Continue reading Review: Emperors and Me
Skimmed Through Name: My Little Princess 亲爱的公主病 Writer/director: Yu Zhong Zhong Date: August 2016 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: Romance, School, Comedy Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? I'm a sucker for High school/college dramas! Throw in a rich princess and a love triangle, couldn't resist. During which episode was it dropped? Skimmed through most of … Continue reading Review: My Little Princess
Dropped Name: Oh my General 将军在上 Writer/director: Shichen Gongzi / Wen Jiehe, Huo Yaoliang Date: October 2017 Number of episodes: 60 Genre: Gender Bender, Historical Fiction Based on book/manga?: Yes, General Above I Am Below by Ju Hua San Li Why did I press play? The amazing color palette and promotional artwork (that ponytail pointing … Continue reading Review: Oh My General
Initial Thoughts Name: The Story of Ming Lan Writer/director: Zeng Lu & Wu Tong/ Zhang Kaizhou Date: Dec 2018 Number of episodes: 73 Genre: Historical, Romance Based on book/manga?: Yes, Don’t you know? The green should be plump and the red lean by Guanxin Zeluan. Why did I press play? Looking for something new to … Continue reading Story of Ming Lan
Full Review Name: Bloody Romance (web drama) 媚者无疆 Writer/director: Banking Bonnie/ Yi Jun Date: July 2018 Number of episodes: 36 Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, and Romance Based on book/manga?: Yes, Bloody Romance by Banking Bonnie Why did I press play? The promotional artwork and title caught my eye. Initial thoughts/The good and the bad: First and foremost … Continue reading Bloody Romance
Tiny Blurb Name: So I Married an Anti-fan 所以……和黑粉结婚了/ No One’s Life is Easy 和黑粉结婚 Writer/director: Kim Jae-young Date: June 2016 Number of episodes: 1 (movie) Genre: Romantic Comedy Based on book/manga?: Yes, So I Married an Anti-fan by Jiwan (Manhwa) Why did I press play? The premise sounded interesting. Call me cheesy, but I enjoy … Continue reading Movie Review: So I Married an Anti-fan
First Impression Name: Hot-Blood Dance Crew Writer/director: Produced by iQiyi Date: March 2018 Number of episodes: 12 Genre: Reality/ Variety Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? While reading the reviews for Moonshine and Valentine, several netizens commented that Victorias forte is dancing (over acting). When this show popped up, out of seer curiosity took a peek to see … Continue reading Review: Hot-Blood Dance Crew
Full Review Name: My Story for You - 为了你我愿意热爱整个世 Writer/director: Maboa Feibao Date: June 2018 Number of episodes: 48 Genre: Romance, Drama Based on book/manga?: Yes, Love the Whole World by Tangjia Sanshao (based on his real-life story) Why did I press play? The promotion artwork (the released way in advanced) was intriguing. For example, … Continue reading Review: My Story For You
Bits and Pieces Name: King is Not Easy (It's Not Easy Being King) Writer/director: Yu Zheng (screenwriter) Date: Aug 2017 Number of episodes: 20 Genre: Comedy, Romance Based on book/manga?: Why did I press play? The exact reason why has slipped my mind. It was most likely discovered while perusing for a light hearted drama … Continue reading Review: King is Not Easy
Blurb Name: The Big Call 巨额来电 Writer/director: Liu Hua/ Oxide Pang Date: Dec 2017 Number of episodes: 1 (movie) Genre: Action, Suspense Based on book/manga?: Based on real life events. Why did I press play? During a long flight this movie was available and the synopsis sounded interesting . The Big Call is a typical … Continue reading Movie Review: The Big Call
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