The Mysteries of Love 6
English Title: The Mysteries of Love
Previous Title: Shall We State the Case
Chinese Title: 談情說案
Cantonese Title: Taam Ching Syut Ngon
Vietnamese Title: Đàm Tình Thuyết Án, Vụ Án Bí Ẩn
Producer: Lau Ka Ho
Screenwriters: Wong Yuk Tak, Leung Man Wah
Cast: Raymond Lam, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma, Bernice Liu, Lisa S, Law Lok Lam, Evergreen Mak, Jazz Lam, Lawrence Ng, Jess Shum, Ng Wei San, Lee Kwok Lun, Mary Hon, Candy Chiu, Yao Bin, Doris Chow, Lee Sing Cheung, Jack Wu, etc.
Length: 25 Episodes
Broadcast: May 24, 2010 to June 25, 2010
Genre: Modern, Romance, Police, Mystery
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Until You Do Not Look for Me (直到你不找我) by Raymond Lam
Trailers: [1] [2] [3] [4]
A Fistful of Stances 1
English Title: A Fistful of Stances
Previous Title: Iron Horse Seeking Bridge
Chinese Title: 鐵馬尋橋
Cantonese Title: Tit Ma Cham Kiu
Producer: Lee Tim Sing
Screenwriters: Cheung Wah Biu, Chan Ching Yee
Cast: Kevin Cheng, Kenneth Ma, Stephen Wong, Yuen Qiu, Selena Li, Shirley Yeung, Natalie Tong, Dominic Lam, Angel Chiang, Nancy Wu, Lee Sing Cheung, Kara Hui, Tseung Chi Kwong, Jacky Heung, Chung King Fai, Janet Chow, Angela Tong, Eileen Yeow, Tavia Yeung, Helen Ma, etc.
Length: 25 Episodes
Broadcast: March 17, 2010 to April 18, 2010
Genre: Pre-modern, Costume, Drama, Family, Martial Arts, Action
Official Site: Link
Character Images: Link
Opening Theme: Thinking Under the Snow (雪下思) by Kevin Cheng
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=T23WK5N5
Cupid Stupid: 01 3
Fate, it is a philosophical concept and no proof exists to support or defy its existence. Yet, the majority of us believe in it. We believe there is an invisible thread tying our paths together. We believe there is someone out there meant only for us. Nevertheless, because we cannot control what is in store for us, we look for ways to tell us what to expect, to foresee our fortune, search for our success, and find our love. Depending on your culture and exposure, you can choose to believe in the zodiac, horoscopes, tarot cards, numerological signs, or fortune cookies. Personally, I’m not one to hunt for my daily horoscope or lucky number, but the romantic side of me does take interest in zodiac readings and astrology, and I do believe in fate, which I think Cupid Stupid uses implicitly well to build up its background story and budding relationships.
In a nutshell, Cupid is a refreshing cliché. I know it’s a contradiction, but let me explain. I say it’s a cliché because well, the premise of the show is a destined love triangle involving one woman and two men. How many times have we seen that before? Maybe not as the spotlighted central story in a TVB series but often enough, right? However, Cupid stands on its own (so far). The script manages to carefully lead one character to know another without making it appear forceful. The directing gives Cupid a nice atmosphere, and the three main characters are all very likeable. Albeit my praises, I don’t think Cupid will be any sort of long-living masterpiece or addicting drama drug. But it will probably serve as good lighthearted entertainment.
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English Title: Cupid Stupid
Previous Title: The Stars of Love
Chinese Title: 恋爱星球人
Cantonese Title: Lyun Ngoi Sing Kau Yan
Producer: Tsui Yue On
Screenwriters: Chan Ching Yee, Lau Chi Wah
Cast: Steven Ma, Tavia Yeung, Michael Tse, Mandy Cho, Law Lok Lam, Jack Wu, Ruco Chan, Lau Dan, Lo Hou Gai, Ram Tseung, Lee Kwok Lun, Iris Wong, Fred Cheng, Benjamin Yuen, Helen Ma, Shermon Tang, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: Warehoused
Genre: Modern, Romance, Astrology
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Heard (聽說) by Steven Ma
Beyond the Realm of Conscience (TVB, 2009) Thoughts 20
Many forms of entertainment are judged on the foundation laid by other similar forms of entertainment simply because there has to be a baseline, a scale of sorts. You don’t know how good something is until you’ve seen something worse, just as you wouldn’t know how bad something is until you’ve seen something better. There are exceptions. Certain dramas are so uniquely good, they shouldn’t be compared to anything else. Similarly, obscenely bad dramas don’t deserve to be compared either. Beyond the Realm of Conscience is one of those exceptions and it, unfortunately, falls into the latter category.
I jumped onto the bandwagon back when Beyond first started filming because I firmly believed I would one day witness a glorious, fascinating, poignant, outstanding hybrid of two magnificent hit productions–War and Beauty and Dae Jang Geum. What I failed to remember is that this is TVB. What I failed to notice is Choi Ting Ting. Choi has done her fair share of scriptwriting, some of which include Last One Standing, Forensic Heroes II, Burning Flame II, To Catch the Uncatchable, Slim Chances, Hard Fate, Always Ready, and soon-to-be-aired A Watchdog’s Tale. Most of her scripts are decent and I had enjoyed some of them. However, I overlooked the fact that she wrote The Threshold of a Persona. And guess what? I feel the same indifference for Beyond as I did Persona. Seriously, I don’t get why TVB didn’t pull Cheung Wah Biu (Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance, Rosy Business) over to write the script for Beyond? Why? Beyond has everything! Everything!! All but a golden script …
Read MoreTVB Sales Presentation: 2010 3
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Capturing attention immediately with fast-paced, gory vengeful action and ending with a bang, the possibility of TVB actually living up to its “Good Show” motto is high in 2010. The overall feeling of the sales presentation is grand. Other than a miss here or there, many shows appear promising. I am excited!
Read MoreTVB Anniversary Awards: 2009 0
How many words are there to describe satisfaction? I’m content, pleased, happy, fulfilled (?), and wholeheartedly accept winners from this year’s exciting TVB 42nd Anniversary Awards. That was all I needed to make me smile on my special day. Now, read on to see what happened and who won!
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What the physics professor thinks …
Read MorePhysics explains everything. Coincidence is just the result of probability. As probability can be calculated, almost anything is possible. When two lovers meet, endocrine gets secreted and phenylethylamine level rises. We experience pure pleasure. Such a state can be defined as love.
TVB Anniversary Nominations: 2009 4
There is approximately one week until we find out the results to this year’s TVB 42nd Anniversary Awards, which will broadcast on December 4, 2009. With the ever-raging voices of fans supporting almost the same batch of nominees, it will be interesting to see whether TVB decides to listen to the masses or continue with their we-don’t-care favoritism tactic. Of course, the latter has a higher chance of happening, as we all should know by now, but last year’s awards proved that to be somewhat wrong. Perhaps, a miracle will light upon us this December.
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