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When Heaven Burns - Charmaine Sheh

2012-01-01T20:04:00.000-08:00

It seems liked forever that I've (and probably lots of others people) have waited for When Heaven Burns (still like Heaven And Earth more) to air and it is already over.

It is not every one's taste and can be slow, just like most of Chik Ki Yee's series, but at least he does not repeat what he has did and he has casts that can attract me to watch.

I randomly choose to draw a picture after today's final episode.

There aren't any pictures on TVB's site I saw that I wanted to draw or maybe I did not look hard enough.
I wanted to draw the picture of Charmaine staring at the 'toy' but was too lazy to look for it and just randomly came across this following picture while scanning through the episodes.

Date: 1st January, 2012

I should stop choosing such dark/blurry pictures. Hard to see details and lines when it is all black.

My mark: 5/10 [This is just a picture snapped from my camera will scan it later and the other ones, especially the Fly With Me - Ada Choi, which got deleted for some reason]

I suppose this is a good way to start of the new year (= be more productive and update this blog more often.

TVB should also work harder too. I did not even bother to post anything during the anniversary or any "wrap up" of my TVB feelings.
Hope it changes this year.

Happy New Year! (if I still have any readers out there)

Be Home For Dinner Episode 92 Selected Scene

2011-07-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time since I posted anything, over 4 months.

I've got lots of reviews on series and movies that I started on but never got to finishing, since I didn't stop watching TVB or movies but just never got to the writing and posting part of it.
Plus TVB hasn't been doing too good for me, well... unless you count the 'TVB star scandals' that happen to air a new series every month and that isn't too interesting either.

And still the only series I want to watch is Heaven And Earth or When Heaven Burns and it still hasn't been released. Maybe when that airs I will be blogging a bit more.

What made me blog today was today's episode of Be Home For Dinner, nothing special or super but Becky Lee managed to make me suprised. It isn't the first time either, first time was her singing.

Very different from how normally Tong Jing Jing/Sum Hoi Yi would react but it was cute. Would love to see the writers explore more about her since she is part of the main cast and has improved from the beginning.

BTW... where is the rest of the naked pictorial that the very truthful Miss Lok said??

Life Of Screen - Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung

2011-03-18T21:14:00.000-07:00

Life Of Screen is a talk show hosted by Meg Lam Kin Ming broadcasted by ATV (February 1997)
This episode had Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, and Tony Leung.

Link here

Dai Jei Ming is definately good at hosting, too bad she doesn't (can't) host anymore.
Not a big fan of anyone here but still like them, miss real big stars and actual interviews like these.

Maggie talks about Sandra at 16:12 and Tony talks about Sandra at 18:13. All three of them are somewhat close friends with Sandra.

Only You Episode 16 Selected Scene

2011-03-15T16:00:00.000-07:00

Almost a year ago I saw this clip, it is actually for Only You.

Good for Chin Ka Lok to still be able to do all these stunts.
And good that Chin Ka Lok made episode 16 funny.

A Date With Luyu - Sandra Ng

2011-03-11T18:14:00.000-08:00

Sandra Ng went on A Date With Luyu for promotion of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible (Jan 27-28 2011)
A Date With Luyu is hosted by Chen Lu Yu broadcasted by Phoenix Television

Part 1
Part 2

Part 1 was mainly her past and part 2 was mainly about her relationship with Peter Chan and daughter Jillian.

Guang Rong Zhan Fang - Sandra Ng

2011-03-09T19:33:00.000-08:00

Sandra Ng went on Guang Rong Zhan Fang for promotion of Mr. and Mrs. Incredible (Feb 1 2011)
Guang Rong Zhan Fang is hosted by Tian Ge broadcasted by BTV Beijing TV

LINK HERE

Interviewed her about her past, relationship with Peter Chan and daughter Jillian.

And another short part here
LINK HERE

Only You Episode 10 Selected Scene

2011-03-08T19:39:00.000-08:00

Episode 10 was full of Yoyo
Loved these 2 scenes the most

Krystal and Evergreen running away was the best.

Krystal: Wait... I will borrow clothes, borrow salary, borrow money, borrow soya sause. Only my husband can't be borrowed. Bye.
Runs away

Louise's 'be good' was also good.

Yoyo: 20 years old date 20 years old, 4-50 years old date 20 years old, 6-70 years old and 7-80 years old date 20 years old. Then who takes those who aren't 20 years old.

Yoyo: The only qualities men chooses in women is equal to their waist line, don't want over 24. Then who takes the 42s.

Yoyo =D

All Star Glam Exam Episode 2 - Dicky Cheung

2011-03-07T18:08:00.000-08:00

Big 4 (Dicky Cheung, William So, Edmond Leung, Andy Hui) went on All Star Glam Exam hosted by Grasshopper (Calvin Choy, Remus Choy, Edmond So)

Dicky is just hilarious.
Love this part the most.

I am guessing the quote is "Her passions are made of nothing but the finest part of pure love" by William Shakespeare. I know close to 0 about Shakespeare, gave it all back to the teacher.

Palace: The Locked Heart Jade Review

2011-03-02T20:06:00.000-08:00

Genre: Ancient, Costume, Romance, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction
Number of episodes: 39 (~35-45 minutes TV) 35 (~45 minutes DVD)
Released year: 2011
Executive company/producer: Yu Zheng Workshop, Au Yeung Sheung Lam
Broadcast: Hunan TV
Producer: Yu Zheng, He Jin
Production planner/manager: Lui Wun Bun
Script editors/supervisors: Yu Zheng
Scriptwriter: Yu Zheng
Directors: Lee Wai Chu
Filmed location: China, Heng Dian
Theme song: 'Support Love' by Mickey He & Xiang Ying (episode 1-20) and Yang Mi (episode 21-35)
Number of times watched: 1

A 21st century girl accidentally time travels to the 1700s Qing dynasty when Kang Xi was the emperor. She meets her favourite historical figure 4th Prince future Emperor Yong Zheng…

Cast
Mini Yang Mi
William Feng Shao Feng
Mickey He Sheng Ming
Sonija Kwok Sin Nei
Tong Li Ya
Kent Tong Chun Yip
Leanne Liu Shue Hua
Maggie Shiu Mei Ki
Zhang Tong
Coco Lui Yi
Ren Quan
Zong Feng Yan
Vicki He
Amber Xu
Ma Wen Long
Liu Bin
Tian Zhen Wei
Mao Zijun
Wilson Guo Ming Coeng

Palace/Gong seemed to have a lot of people discussing/watching so I thought I’d give it a try, plus Sonija and Maggie (two actresses I like) were both in it so I decided to watch it.

I am not a fan of China series especially when there are Hong Kong/Cantonese speaking actors/actresses that means they have to dub their voices. Surprisingly this wasn't too bad, but that might also be the fact instead of a certain people, every one's voices were dubbed, the sound was more consistence even if it didn't always match their mouths.
Now I also understand why TVB artist say they get more rest, they don't really need to memorize the script that thoroughly/precise.

Other than Sonija and Maggie, I only knew Kent Tong and Feng Shao Feng so everyone was pretty 'new'.

Yang Mi and Feng Shao Feng did make a pretty sweet couple, no wonder there are lots of people who like them and there is a pre-production/discussion of Gong/Palace 2 being in progress which would be sweet if they continue their story.

Sonija Kwok was the Consort that wanted the King so used lots of ideas to get his attention. Probably not something new if you've seen Sonija's previous/beginning period series but I haven't really seen much but can guess how much she has improved. There were a few 'funny' scenes, especially in the beginning, one I remember was teasing Yang Mi.

Mickey He wasn't that likable most likely because he was almost emotionless, probably because of the character/script. Hopefully Palace 2 gives him a better role and partner since his 'wives' were not great actresses.

Leanne Liu is the mother that you can't say is scheming because mothers who do stuff for their children are never that 'evil'. Saw on her wiki page that she can cry within 3 seconds and saw that amazing skill of hers. Really amazing!

Maggie Shiu was only a guest role so not a lot of screen time. Loved the part when she told Yang Mi the story of the King and her but other than that she didn't have much to do. Thought she would still have a scene or two but I guess she just 'disappeared' after she disappeared.

Most of the other actors and actresses didn't seem to be that great, probably because they weren't really the focus, so the script didn't give them much to do or maybe I am just not used to mandarin/what they were talking about because most of it was scheming and wasn't that interesting.

Only side story that more interesting was 13th Prince + Princess but that was really really short.

Other than some not as good acting, the script seemed too modern… although there was time travel everyone else should be more 'ancient', their dialogue sometimes just makes me laugh because it is so modern. Really makes me scratch my head hearing 'slang' especially by the palace maids which always have to be so bitchy.
It is also amazing how even if it is after 10+ years hardly any of their looks change or hardly anything changed.

Even if it isn't a great script and great acting, there was still something that hooked me to the story. Maybe it is the chemistry between Yang Mi and Feng Shao Feng or maybe it was the hoping of a Maggie or Sonija scene popping up soon, but I think Yang Mi and Feng Shao Feng were the ones that made me somewhat addicted to the show.

I guess I will still have something to look forward to even if TVB decides to air Heaven And Earth (after that I don't have anything I am interested in) which they have been tempting me (and probably lots of others) forever… When will it ever air!!!

My Rating:7/10, won't re-watch

Twilight Investigation Review

2011-02-28T19:51:00.000-08:00

Genre: Modern, Comedy, Mystery
Number of episodes: 20 (~45 minutes)
Released year: 2010
Executive company/producer: TVB
Producer: Marco Law Wing Yin
Production planner/manager:
Script editors/supervisors: Kwan Chung Ling
Scriptwriters: Kwan Chung Ling, Chan Chi Keung, Chan Ho Yi, Shum Lap Keung, and Chung Yeuk Sze
Directors: Chan Yiu Chuen, Choi Kwok Tai, Au Yiu Kit, and Kwan Mun Sum
Production Assistants: Chung Oi Ting, Tu Sui Yung, Wong Nam Fai, Lee Ka Sin, Chou Chun Kit, and Mak Jing
Filmed location: Hong Kong
Theme song: ‘Use Brain’ by Wong He, Raymond Wong and Johnson Lee
Number of times watched: 1

A detective/case solving series. A pirate detective agency that solved different crimes.

Cast
Wong He
Linda Chung Ka Yan
Raymond Wong Ho Yin
Queenie Chu Wai Man
Power Chan Kwok Pong
Johnson Lee Sze Chit
Kingdom Yuen King Dan
Bill Chan Shek Sau
Oceane Zhu Guang Xuan
Cheung Wing Hong
Nadia Lun
Rebecca Chan Sau Chu
Lee Yee Man
Mary Hon Ma Li
Chow Chung
Teresa Ha Ping
Lau Dan
Kwong Chor Fai
Mandy Lam Shuk Man
Agassi Cheng Ka Lok
Raymond Tsang
Man Yeung Ching Wah
Fanny Ip Hoi Yan
Adam Ip Wai
Law Tin Chi
Ben Wong Chi Yin
Yvonne Ho Yee Man
Eda Chan Wai Yee
Destiny Cheng
Mat Yeung Ming
Leung Ka Ki
Joseph Lee Kok Long
Karen Lee Choi Ling
Macy Chan Mei Si
Lai Lok Yi
Heidi Chu Hoi Ting
Suet Nei
Billy Kong
Ivy Ip
Chiu Shek Man
Savio Tsang Wai Kuen
Sarah Song Xi Nian
Ng Wai Shan
Lee Ka Ting
Sam Chan Yu Sam
Rachel Kan Mo Wah
Lam King Kong
Hugo Wong Tsz Hang
Eddie Li
Akai Lee Kai Kit
Daniel Kwok
Chan Min Leung
Janice Shum Ho Yan
Ha Wai Ching
Lo Tin Hang
Ram Chiang
Au Sui Wai
Wong Man Piu
Jacky Yeung Hung Chun
Fung So Bor
Alan Luk Chun Kwong
Koo Ming Wah
Tai Chi Wai
Cheng Fan Sang
Bond Chan
Kawaii Wong Hui Fai
Leo Tsang Kin Ming
Mikako Leung Ka Wing
Hoffman James Cheng Sai Ho
Chuk Man Kwan
Snow Suen
Lee Hoi Sang
Ling Lai Man
Yetta Tse Shan Shan
Calinda Chan Yuen Wai
Leo Lee Ho
Tai Chi Wai
Wendy Lee
Bryant Mak Chi Lok
Pancy Chan Pui Sze
Emily Chung
Amy Ng Hang Mei
Dia Yiu Mi
Catherine Chau
Max Cheung
Michael Choi Hong Nin

I was a bit interested in Linda’s ‘Leng Mo’ role but as time past I wasn’t as interested. Watched it while it was airing and surprisingly one of the best 2010 series from the ones I’ve seen.

Wong He seem to have use lots of time to make this character interesting, without his effort it might have been boring. Thumbs up for him. Too bad that TVB doesn’t treat him that well and he might be leaving after his contract expires… another lost for TVB

Linda Chung started off annoying and over the top, after it cooled down and was better. It wasn’t great or good but it got better. She seemed to tried too hard to be ‘cute’ when she didn’t need to.

Raymond Wong’s comedy was pretty good, the mandarin parts could have gotten annoying but he managed to do it well.

Queenie Chu showed she has potential, slowly rising to the second lead is definitely good. She and Raymond made a good pair with a cute child. Would like to see more roles from her but not the slutty/third party ones.

Power Chan was acting really happy and was a bit weird, almost thought he was a cameo since he doesn’t seem to appear on TVB series that much nowadays (or maybe I am not following any TVB series filming news because I don’t want spoilers ). Luckily he wasn’t and it was great seeing him.

The cases for this series were very weird, all the cases seemed so similar yet they are all different things. Maybe because most cases related to main one. It almost felt it was going to drag but I still wanted to chase the episodes and probably the only series I was really chasing episode after episode in a while.

It seemed like the cast worked really hard and well together so it made up for the not as good script so therefore it made the series good.

My Rating:7/10, won't re-watch

7 Days In Life Episode 19 + 20 Screenshots

2011-02-24T20:17:00.000-08:00

The 2 hour finale

Sonija and Bosco go back to Sonija and Steven's home to found any hints

Sonija remember what she said to Steven

They try following Samuel Kwok Fung to find Steven

The go back to the hotel (Does putting on sun glasses make you look like someone else)

Steven 'puts on his show'

Sonija almost found Steven

Love this part when Sonija appeared

Try catching Steven in the back stairs

The 'good bye' talk

Sonija finds Steven

Realizes all the stuff Steven did

1 year annual release party

The ending might not be the best with the dancing, but the wrapping up clips were alright (why do they have to do that) and Steven running away was not that great but not a lot of other choices. Might do a review... and finish the other ones soon...

7 Days In Life Episode 18 Screenshots

2011-02-19T19:51:00.000-08:00

Almost time the hotel will be open again

Sonija finds out what Steven is up to, kidnapping Coleman

Sonija finds Bosco to help

Waiting for Steven to appear

Can't find Coleman but the hotel gets bombed

Almost all of them are closeups/only Sonija (=P)

7 Days In Life Episode 17 Screenshots

2011-02-18T19:51:00.000-08:00

Katy Kung's son is born... in the elevator

And it changed the thoughts of Sonija

Planning their wedding

Sonija finds out about Steven and Koni
Very cool

Steven finally suceeds in making Sonija 'hate' him

So carefree, giving everything to Yvonne

7 Days In Life Episode 16 Screenshots

2011-02-17T20:04:00.000-08:00

Not a lot of Sonija scenes this episode, and congrats on finding her "Mr. Right". Woke up at 4a.m. by someone and saw this 'news'.

Sonija comforts/apologizes to Bosco

Breakfast on the rooftop

Steven put something in Sonija's drink while she wasn't looking and Bosco came out.

Steven's character is getting more screen time to show what he is up to

7 Days In Life Episode 15 Screenshots

2011-02-16T19:00:00.000-08:00

Sonija checks the box but the necklace is not there, she thought Steven left her again

At the farewell party Steven shows up

Does some magic trick and tells everyone about Sonija

Very exciting! Almost coming to an end, wish there were more of these real high quality shows instead of star cast/promoting bad scripts.

And this special mention goes to Lee Kok Long!
Love the part where he was 'bouncing' down the stairs.

And... CLOSE YOUR EYES!

7 Days In Life Episode 14 Screenshots

2011-02-15T18:05:00.000-08:00

Bosco finds out about Sonija and Steven

They help Chu Wai Tak find his camera
Sonija and Joyce go to the place Mimi and Patrick hid Coleman

The fire Mimi and Patrick started turned out to be a bigger one, almost trapping Sonija and Steven

Sonija forgives Steven

Sonija has a new attitude towards Steven

7 Days In Life - Sonija Kwok

2011-02-14T20:58:00.000-08:00

Probably know how I feel about this role/Sonija if you've been following the blog posts.

Picture from 7 Days In Life near the end of episode 1

Date: 14 Feb 2011

Overall there wasn't much to draw, close ups have less than other to draw, so less drawing also means less mistakes and less challenging and less time needed.

Maybe find another one to draw if I have the time.

My mark: 6/10

7 Days In Life Episode 13 Screenshots

2011-02-13T21:01:00.000-08:00

New target or just to get some attention?

How can Sonija be so calm?

Bosco hits Steven for Sonija
What is with Bosco's reaction/facial expressions?

Sonija drinks with Yvonne Ho

Sonija seduces Bosco

But Steven comes in...

7 Days In Life Episode 12 Screenshots

2011-02-12T20:56:00.000-08:00

Sonija and Bosco eating

Steven and Konnie join

More jealous Sonija

Sonija gets to know her roommate more

Changes her attitude again, but to get check Steven

Sonija's 'kick' was pretty fierce

Finds the necklace on Konnie

Sonija confronts Steven

7 Days In Life Episode 11 Screenshots

2011-02-11T21:12:00.000-08:00

Steven didn't answer Sonija almost killing Bosco, Sonija questions Steven

Steven secretly recorded Eric Li and Cheng Tse Sing

Sonija secretly spying

Knows what Steven was up to

Gym, overhearing Konnie

Sonija finds something about the clip

Confused feelings again...

But pretend nothing happen

Sonija and some interaction with her roommate

7 Days In Life Episode 10 Screenshots

2011-02-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

After Sonija talks with Lily Li, she changes her mind

Trying to get in the office's safe to get the necklace

They find it in a fish tank (o_O)

Steven gets called by Koni and Sonija finds out

Sonija spends time with Bosco

Sonija and Steven go back and the necklace is gone, something suspicious about Steven's finger

2S were going to lock Cheng Tse Sing but ended up locking Bosco

7 Days In Life Episode 9 Screenshots

2011-02-09T17:03:00.000-08:00

Failed to get the phone but also didn't get caught

So they can 'assume' so much from the information they have?

Sonija and Bosco help Lily Li and Chu Wai Tak and get to know a bit about them
S+B's rooftop scene was good

Steven the playboy and the jealous Sonija...

Special mention to Oceane Zhu
Having someone who can't speak proper cantonese speak in whatever language they are better at is better than 'forcing' them speak (or us to hear) the terrible cantonese
She isn't that bad, even overshadowing Bosco and Joyce making the scene better, but for long term, learning cantonese is the way to go

7 Days In Life Episode 8 Screenshots

2011-02-08T19:33:00.000-08:00

Steven(Calvin) so proud of himself/saying what he did, overdoes it... doesn't make them look that professional

Spying over Yvonne and Cheng Tse Sing

Trying to get Cheng Tse Sing's phone

7 Days In Life Episode 7 Screenshots

2011-02-06T15:47:00.000-08:00

Sonija and Steven discussing the possibilities of each person at the hotel.

Pretending to not know each other

Sonija getting close to Bosco to get more information

Sonija discussing Bosco with Steven

Bosco trying to cheer up Sonija

Spying over Bosco

Special mention to Eric Li, Mimi Lo, and Patrick Tang
Patrick pretending Eric's laugh

The Green Room - Sandra Ng

2011-02-04T21:47:00.000-08:00

Sandra Ng went on The Green Room for promotion of I Love Hong Kong (Jan 31 2011)
This episode The Green Room is hosted by Carlo Ng

Link Here

Since Sandra went on with Eric Tsang she hardly spoke anything, especially the beginning. She kept on laughing most of the time, but seeing these two together is already a happy thing.

There are not that many people who can 'control' them and do a proper interview. Makes me miss Fei Jei, Lydia Shum, even more, probably the best interviewer in HK that I've seen.