Love You Seven Times (七时吉祥) seems like a typical xianxia drama but it does have its own unique aspect. The problem with this genre is that the plot tends to be recycled from one production to the next. Thus, if no new elements are added, the drama can end up being similar to a previous one that you have watched. On the positive side, this one has a unique story to keep me … [Read more...] about Love You Seven Times Review
Yang Chao Yue
Midsummer Is Full Of Love Review
Chinese rom-coms like Midsummer Is Full Of Love (仲夏满天心) are a dime a dozen. Many of them are average productions bordering on the mediocre. At times, you will be able to flush out a gem among them. I was also hoping that this particular rom-com starring Timmy Xu and Yang Chao Yue would prove to be an exception, but alas, it is not meant to be. Well, at least it isn't for me as … [Read more...] about Midsummer Is Full Of Love Review
Midsummer Is Full Of Love Episode Summary
I'm picking up Midsummer Is Full Of Love (仲夏满天心) after watching Yang Chao Yue in Dance Of The Phoenix. I'm actually curious how she would fare in a modern role. Hopefully, she will do better here as I think she still has a lot of room for improvement. Anyway, I'm looking forward to this one as I'm also in the mood for a short rom-com. I will give my overall verdict in my … [Read more...] about Midsummer Is Full Of Love Episode Summary
Dance Of The Phoenix Review
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
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