28 July 2010

I’m currently watching the most recent TVB series “Beauty Knows No Pain” (女人最痛). 女人最痛 in Chinese literally means ‘Women’s Most Painful”.

The show premiered on July 26, 2010, and is slated to air for 20 episodes five nights a week. Hence, my couch is going to be on fire again.

How can I miss such series with such interesting cast? This modern series drama follows the lives of three women — Jackie, Miss Cash, and Bibi, portrayed by Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee, Michelle Yim, and Joyce Tang respectively.

This drama revolves around the cosmetics industry and how women struggle to win the hearts of clients, bosses as well as life partners.

女人最痛 — Coming back to this title, what hurts women most? What is the most painful thing on earth to women? I debated with my mum on this as we watched the 2nd episode of this series.

First thing that came into my mind was labour pain. The amount of pain women have to go through after 40 weeks of pregnancy at the delivery room is simply unbearable and unmeasurable. Mum definitely agreed with me undoubtedly but that is just a form of physical pain.

Mum said the most painful thing on earth to women will be 男人变心. It means when a man changes his heart for the other. I immediately felt the sharp pierce in my heart when she said that. 男人变心 is definitely a powerful phrase as I could feel the pain as my mum explained why it is painful. It is no doubt one of the greatest pain one have to go through.

I guess I have said enough for this blog entry. It is time for the readers to deliberate what is painful and what is not.

19 January 2010

The movie Avatar is almost on everyone’s mouth ever since it was released on the 17th December 2009. Friends and colleagues are claiming how great and wonderful the movie is.

Well, what can we say when this 166minute-long movie is the brainchild of James Cameron, the director of Titanic? All hail Sci-fi King, James Cameron! Avatar is definitely the most ambitious and visually arresting film I’ve ever watched.

Now, if you haven’t already done so, go and see one of the year’s most exhilarating films.

The sci-fi blockbuster has already surpassed Transformers 2 to be the No.1 movie for the year 2009. In the domestic US market, Avatar climbs to the #3 spot behind The Dark Knight and Titanic, the all-time #1 in both domestic and worldwide market. At the foreign box office, Avatar continued to rage, blazing past the $1 billion mark; and many people are anticipating Avatar to surpass Titanic’s worldwide gross of US $1.842 billion.

Not to forget to mention that Avatar has won 2 Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture and Best Director yesterday.

Way to go, Avatar. Oscars are waiting for you!

29 November 2009

I have finally finished watching the 33-episode mind-blowing series. If you remembered, I once blogged about this few weeks ago at here.

I can finally let go of the TV’s remote control and surrender it to my mum who has been fighting for the TV to watch her Korean series.

You will definitely love the series if you are a fan of twists and turns, the glorious Tang dynasty and the bickering of the palace maids and concubines. It is different from 2004’s War & Beauty although many viewers compared BTROC is not as grand as WAB. BTROC has its distinctive plot, revolving around two childhood friends and how they survive in the palace filled with wickedness and evil schemes.

For those who have yet to watch, grab the DVD’s or watch it online. Here are some of the film captures from the series.

I must applaud Tavia’s acting in this series. She totally deserves to win an award for taking up this role.

With veteran actresses like Michelle Yim and Susanna Kwan, you should take this opportunity to embrace their experienced acting.

Moses Chan did a good job as the Emperor.

Not to forget Charmaine has improved her acting skills after being a log for so many years.

I better NOT show you too many scenes. You should watch this series yourself.

Enjoy!

Btw, you can join the Facebook Group for this series —-> here

5 November 2009

Yes yes yes, I am utterly addicted to this new TVB series.

English Title: Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Chinese Title: 宮心計
Genre: Costume Drama/Grand Production/Anniversary Drama
Episodes: 30
Broadcast Network: TVB
Broadcast Period: October 19, 2009 – November 29, 2009
Starring: Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼), Tavia Yeung (楊怡), Kevin Cheng (鄭嘉穎), Michelle Yim (米雪), Susanna Kwan (關菊英), Moses Chan (陳豪), Selena Li (李詩韻), Susan Tse (謝雪心) and etc

The storyline revolves around the Imperial Household Bureau whereby it is responsible for managing and directing all household services to the Emperor and the Imperial family in Tang Dynasty. The Imperial Household Bureau is comprised of four departments, namely Jewels, Attire (Embroidery), Food and Furnishings. And by looking at the series’ promo poster above, you would know that there will be full of imperial politics, bickering and power-hunger.

I strongly recommend this series to you who have yet to catch it. I have kinda abandoned Born Rich now as I am more eager to follow BTROC.

Episode 14 will be released at 830pm tonight on Astro-on-Demand. I will be glued to the TV again!

Oh gosh!