After watching Dance Of The Phoenix (且听凤鸣), I think I can understand why viewers are frustrated about this drama. The main complaint is the ending. Nobody likes to watch a drama all the way to the end only to discover that it has a lousy conclusion. But I think there are still a few positive aspects about the drama that could make it worthwhile for some viewers. My Dance Of … [Read more...] about Dance Of The Phoenix Review
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Dance Of The Phoenix Episode Summary
Below is the episode summary for Dance Of The Phoenix (且听凤鸣). I understand that it is adapted from a novel and I'm watching this with trepidation. This is because adaptations from fantasy-like novels set in ancient times tend to be confusing if not done with care. But let's see how this one goes. With only 30 episodes in total, it should not take too long to finish. I can then … [Read more...] about Dance Of The Phoenix Episode Summary
In A Class Of Her Own Review
In A Class Of Her Own (漂亮书生) is more like a coming-of-age story to me but set in ancient times. The interesting spin to it is it involves a cross-dresser from start to finish. While cross-dressing in a drama is nothing new, it can still be exciting to check out how the actress will tackle the role and what type of feel she will project to the viewers. For the In A Class Of Her … [Read more...] about In A Class Of Her Own Review
In A Class Of Her Own Episode Summary
I have just found out that In A Class Of Her Own (漂亮书生) is actually a remake of a Korean production, Sungkyunkwan Scandal. I have not watched the latter although from what I have gathered, the reviews are generally positive. A woman cross-dressing as a man would always make an interesting story if done right due to the inherent suspense and anticipation of when her identity … [Read more...] about In A Class Of Her Own Episode Summary
The Twin Flower Legend Review
Boy, am I glad to finally finished with The Twin Flower Legend (长相守)! This is a long drama with 60 episodes in total. Frankly speaking, it is very hard to describe how I feel about this drama in a few words. I can understand why many people drop this halfway through. But I can also relate to some fans who think this is one of the best costume dramas that they have watched. The … [Read more...] about The Twin Flower Legend Review