Friday, November 24, 2006
Bosco Wong= Patrick Tang??
For one moment, when I saw the Dicey Business themevideo, I really thought I saw Patrick ><
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Real Kung Fu review
Information
Number of Episodes: 20
Producer: Chung Wai Kin
Themesong by: Alan Tam
Released Date: Anniversary Series 2005
The story:
“Wing-Chun”, is a very famous art of kung-fu practised by Bruce Lee, whom we all know. This series tells you the story about Bruce’s great-grand master Leung Zan. In this series, he meets many different people, some are his friend, some are his foe, some teach him important lessons, some give him nothing but trouble. He is a legendary kungfu master who was not only good at fighting, but also has a good character which we all should learn from…
Love Factor:
Real Kung Fu has a very unique cast. Like the title suggests, most of the cast knows REAL Kung Fu in REAL life. No cheesy computer effects, only 100% real fighting, which is very impressive to watch. Even though I don’t like Yuen Biu’s face and acting, he really can fight. Lau Ka Fai, Yuen Wah and Derek Kwok are also awesome. But my one and only favourite is Mr Leung Ka Yan. I love his ‘fadan’ style, and his arrogant but kind character, just love him so much!
Jack Wu
For those of you who complain that there are no ‘cute guys’ in this series, don’t forget Jack Wu! Ooo I just love him so much in this series! He plays the ‘fadan’ character really well. Feminine, shy, but extremely cute!
Don’t-care factor: the plot
I can’t say the plot is bad, because compared to the lovey-dovey WFH storyline, Real Kung Fu is slightly better. However, you still shouldn’t expect too much from the plot, because it is very typical, and very forgettable. The typical Qing dynasty series: a murder case which the busybody main character cannot stop investigating about, bringing himself lots of trouble, the smuggling of opium, the ‘black’ shop which does ‘dirty’ business, the rich family which is very stupid, some corrupted figures from the imperial court, PLUS, for all I care, the worthless love relationships. These are the most typical elements to each Qing Dynasty series, and the writer of RKF didn’t manage to make it stand out in any way, unlike in Find The Light. I remember, when I saw the scene where Charmaine and gang went to burn the opium house, I told myself, ‘Gosh, I saw that warehouse too many times!’ Nevertheless, it was still an acceptable story.
Dislike Factor
Yuen Biu+ Maggie Siu
I really do not like this pairing. It just feels too weird and unnatural. I even prefer to watch the scenes where Selena pesters Yuen Biu. Yuen Biu and Maggie Siu simply do not match.
I do not like pointless love triangles (these days, most of them are pointless). I do not like the concept of love triangles at all, not to mention how OVERUSED it is. I think this part of the plot is really unnecessary, and adds a lot of boredom and sissy-ness to the series.
Worth watching?
Just watch this series for the cast and appreciate their solid fighting. Other than that, just don’t expect too much from the rest of the story, and you will be fine. (:
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The themesongs of 2006
Back to being a DJ for a moment, presenting djfrostbite's 2006 themesong collection! 2006 is an interesting year, because you get to hear many different artists try out singing (ok that has been the trend since last year). Some of them, you can't get enough of the singing, some of them, you look forward to their future improvements, for some, one song is more than enough...
The real singers steal the thunder
Land Of Wealth (Eason Chan): This is my FAVOURITE song of the year. Don't ask me why. I can watch the themevideo over and over again. Hehe, the power of Eason...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/l6qtbg
Dicey Business (Hacken Lee): This is the LAST song released for this year. Last but definitely not least. (: It was stuck in my head for the past 2 days! I do not have the audio version yet, but you can view the themevideo here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2w2cJ5V83g
New: ripped version of themesong found! here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/g7mchg
La Femme Desperado (Miriam Yeung): This is another one of my favourites of the year. A catchy melody, plus some very meaningful lyrics. If you have not read my entry on this song, read here: http://djfrostbite.blogspot.com/2006/07/its-hard-to-be-woman-miriam-yeung.html
If you have not downloaded the song, this might be your last chance!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7zujs7
Raymond Lam Collection
Being a Raymond fan, of course I have to dedicated one SECTION of my collection to him! Anyway, Raymond is a great singer, period. Unfortunately, the poor fans just can't get enough of his singing, because he releases SO FEW songs. When will his album (if there is one) be out??
Realise: This song has been released early last year, but the series was only released this year. Therefore, it is still considered a 2006 song. Anyway, this is my favourite Raymond song ever, especially when I heard the first line "Who understands how I feel right now...." Aww! *melts*
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8o3tbf
Chut Qiu (from LWOLAP): Another one of my favourite themesongs of the year. A unique melody, a little romantic feeling, plus the heavy ancient feel. This is an awesome song! Especially after you read the lyrics and connect it to the story itself. If you have not read my entry for this song, read here:
http://djfrostbite.blogspot.com/2006/09/lwolap-code.html
If you want do hear the song, download here: (TV version)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/nk6v6l
Destiny (from Face To Fate):: Sounds strange at the beginning, grows on you towards the end. Very interesting lyrics where the writer seems to resign to fate yet resent fate. Haha, so is our destiny in our own hands? Or are all the choices we have just illusions, and the future is merely the unfolding of truth?
http://www.sendspace.com/file/bl8nmj
The Duet Collection
In 2005, TVB released the "All About Men" album, in 2006, TVB released the "Lady In Red" Album. It would be really cool to release a men-women duet album in the following year! But before that happens, do you realise that there are quite a few duets released this year?
UTCOL (Kevin and Niki): Very sweet song, but don't listen to it too many times! Or you might get a headache!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/1ol4s3
Face To Fate (Frankie and Tavia): Aha, I love this duet! Perhaps I will name this my favourite duet of the year! Unfortunately, the full version was NEVER released (yes, fans! Give up finding! The full version might NEVER be released until the series gets aired. But wait, will FTF ever be aird?) Anyway, back to the song. Ahh, Frankie CAN SING. I love how he sang the line "静夜里听你声音" (listen to your voice in the quiet night). And Tavia, I really like her distinctive singing voice. (no matter how well the other female can sing, their voices sound so boring and alike! ><) I'm looking forward to her future improvements, and to hear more songs from her in future!
Anyway, the longest version of the song you'll be able to find is 1:16, nothing more. You can find it here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/bwth0s
To Grow With Love (Andy and Myolie) I LOVED Myolie's singing in the WAD themesong. But this time round, she just sound a little choked, like the power couldn't come out. Mmm, anyway, this is still a nice song. Here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dra6mt
The Other Talented Singers Of TVB (besides Raymond) (Somewhat in order of preference)
Steven Ma- Safe Guards: Steven's LOW and mesmerizing voice.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/e0ch64
Benny Chan- APCOM: Very cute song!
View the themevideo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak8QGXBykyQ
Myolie Wu- War And Destiny: Great performance! This is still my favourite Myolie song until today. Myolie is a great singer, perhaps one of the best female singers existing in tvb today, now that Flora and Nadia etc are all no longer around...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/h3irg1
and also: Mr Pig from TGWL
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ufljp5
Frankie Lam- Forensic Heroes
You might want to read Metal's analysis here:
http://www.virtuesofharmony.net/blog/2006/11/deciphering-themesongs-4.html
The song is also uploaded here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6k2g2d
Linda Chung- Swear
I shall recommend it right now even though the series 'sau san juen' is only releasin next year. I really like Linda's singing, or is it because the song suited Linda's voice well? I don't know. Anw, she, too, has a distinctive voice, and I wouldn't mind hearing more songs from her in future. You can say I buy her singing skills more than her acting skills (for now la)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dhcvyt
Kevin Cheng- Trimming Success
Congrats on the release of your album this year! I support Kevin, but in terms of singing, I still like all the above better. Mmm...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/b9tik4
The Forgettable Songs
Bar Benders (Adam)
Love Guaranteed (Stephy Tang)
Maiden's Vow (Charmaine She)
A little lazy to upload them, if you really want to download these songs, you can request for them in the comments section (:
You can't say they cannot sing, but...
Charmaine She- Is Charmaine inconsistent? Or is my taste constantly changing? Sometimes, Charmaine seems to sing so well, sometimes it just feels squeaky. Compare the DOP ending song and the Maiden's vow theme/sub-theme songs. Or has Charmaine's singing deproved over those few months? I don't know. But anyway, Charmaine's song "lovers in the yellow sand" is an awesome song we want to remember. You can read metal's analysis here:
http://www.virtuesofharmony.net/blog/2006/10/deciphering-themesongs-2.html
I have also uploaded the song here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/u1uepk
Shirley Yeung (TBB)- Mmm till today I still can't figure out why Shirley got booted out of the Lady In Red album all of a sudden. Her voice is very kiddy, but I still think she can somewhat sing, but, it's forgettable.... I didn't keep the song. You can view the themevideo here (it is pretty cute)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqdq7qqQBco
Bowie Lam (DOP)- I feel very neutral towards Bowie's singing. But anyway, the DOP themesong was a potentially awesome song but screwed up eventually. The bits and pieces just didn't flow together too well. Same thing, request for it if you really want it. (:
Also listen to the CIB themesong
I have heard many bad comments about this series. I myself have not watched it. BUT, I do like the song! Very classy and catchy. Here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/84ajng
Ron Ng- MIP subsong: Okay, I think Ron has improved in his singing. I love his SONGS, but I still feel very neutral about his singing. But this song from MIP is worth sharing. It is not the full version, but still, enjoy!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/3kfdsl
Sharon Chan- At Home With Love: I am running out of comments, but this is quite a nice song, you can try to listen (:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/yangwm
One Time is enough
Bosco- Au Revoir Shanghai: Aha, sorry all Bosco fans! The ARS themesong was a pain for me. Looks like Bosco falls under Louis and Wong He's category. That flat flat voice. Maybe rapping is still the better choice for him! Again, if you want the song, request for it (:
Overall best background music award: LWOLAP
Really, LWOLAP's BGM is the most beautifully done. Every scene is accompanied by the most apt and moving background music. Every scene is like a piece of art. I think the producers put a lot of heart into this aspect of the series. I am now sharing with you my favourite BGM of the year: the chinese violin and piano duet:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/5x7221
The real singers steal the thunder
Land Of Wealth (Eason Chan): This is my FAVOURITE song of the year. Don't ask me why. I can watch the themevideo over and over again. Hehe, the power of Eason...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/l6qtbg
Dicey Business (Hacken Lee): This is the LAST song released for this year. Last but definitely not least. (: It was stuck in my head for the past 2 days! I do not have the audio version yet, but you can view the themevideo here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2w2cJ5V83g
New: ripped version of themesong found! here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/g7mchg
La Femme Desperado (Miriam Yeung): This is another one of my favourites of the year. A catchy melody, plus some very meaningful lyrics. If you have not read my entry on this song, read here: http://djfrostbite.blogspot.com/2006/07/its-hard-to-be-woman-miriam-yeung.html
If you have not downloaded the song, this might be your last chance!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7zujs7
Raymond Lam Collection
Being a Raymond fan, of course I have to dedicated one SECTION of my collection to him! Anyway, Raymond is a great singer, period. Unfortunately, the poor fans just can't get enough of his singing, because he releases SO FEW songs. When will his album (if there is one) be out??
Realise: This song has been released early last year, but the series was only released this year. Therefore, it is still considered a 2006 song. Anyway, this is my favourite Raymond song ever, especially when I heard the first line "Who understands how I feel right now...." Aww! *melts*
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8o3tbf
Chut Qiu (from LWOLAP): Another one of my favourite themesongs of the year. A unique melody, a little romantic feeling, plus the heavy ancient feel. This is an awesome song! Especially after you read the lyrics and connect it to the story itself. If you have not read my entry for this song, read here:
http://djfrostbite.blogspot.com/2006/09/lwolap-code.html
If you want do hear the song, download here: (TV version)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/nk6v6l
Destiny (from Face To Fate):: Sounds strange at the beginning, grows on you towards the end. Very interesting lyrics where the writer seems to resign to fate yet resent fate. Haha, so is our destiny in our own hands? Or are all the choices we have just illusions, and the future is merely the unfolding of truth?
http://www.sendspace.com/file/bl8nmj
The Duet Collection
In 2005, TVB released the "All About Men" album, in 2006, TVB released the "Lady In Red" Album. It would be really cool to release a men-women duet album in the following year! But before that happens, do you realise that there are quite a few duets released this year?
UTCOL (Kevin and Niki): Very sweet song, but don't listen to it too many times! Or you might get a headache!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/1ol4s3
Face To Fate (Frankie and Tavia): Aha, I love this duet! Perhaps I will name this my favourite duet of the year! Unfortunately, the full version was NEVER released (yes, fans! Give up finding! The full version might NEVER be released until the series gets aired. But wait, will FTF ever be aird?) Anyway, back to the song. Ahh, Frankie CAN SING. I love how he sang the line "静夜里听你声音" (listen to your voice in the quiet night). And Tavia, I really like her distinctive singing voice. (no matter how well the other female can sing, their voices sound so boring and alike! ><) I'm looking forward to her future improvements, and to hear more songs from her in future!
Anyway, the longest version of the song you'll be able to find is 1:16, nothing more. You can find it here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/bwth0s
To Grow With Love (Andy and Myolie) I LOVED Myolie's singing in the WAD themesong. But this time round, she just sound a little choked, like the power couldn't come out. Mmm, anyway, this is still a nice song. Here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dra6mt
The Other Talented Singers Of TVB (besides Raymond) (Somewhat in order of preference)
Steven Ma- Safe Guards: Steven's LOW and mesmerizing voice.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/e0ch64
Benny Chan- APCOM: Very cute song!
View the themevideo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak8QGXBykyQ
Myolie Wu- War And Destiny: Great performance! This is still my favourite Myolie song until today. Myolie is a great singer, perhaps one of the best female singers existing in tvb today, now that Flora and Nadia etc are all no longer around...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/h3irg1
and also: Mr Pig from TGWL
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ufljp5
Frankie Lam- Forensic Heroes
You might want to read Metal's analysis here:
http://www.virtuesofharmony.net/blog/2006/11/deciphering-themesongs-4.html
The song is also uploaded here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6k2g2d
Linda Chung- Swear
I shall recommend it right now even though the series 'sau san juen' is only releasin next year. I really like Linda's singing, or is it because the song suited Linda's voice well? I don't know. Anw, she, too, has a distinctive voice, and I wouldn't mind hearing more songs from her in future. You can say I buy her singing skills more than her acting skills (for now la)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dhcvyt
Kevin Cheng- Trimming Success
Congrats on the release of your album this year! I support Kevin, but in terms of singing, I still like all the above better. Mmm...
http://www.sendspace.com/file/b9tik4
The Forgettable Songs
Bar Benders (Adam)
Love Guaranteed (Stephy Tang)
Maiden's Vow (Charmaine She)
A little lazy to upload them, if you really want to download these songs, you can request for them in the comments section (:
You can't say they cannot sing, but...
Charmaine She- Is Charmaine inconsistent? Or is my taste constantly changing? Sometimes, Charmaine seems to sing so well, sometimes it just feels squeaky. Compare the DOP ending song and the Maiden's vow theme/sub-theme songs. Or has Charmaine's singing deproved over those few months? I don't know. But anyway, Charmaine's song "lovers in the yellow sand" is an awesome song we want to remember. You can read metal's analysis here:
http://www.virtuesofharmony.net/blog/2006/10/deciphering-themesongs-2.html
I have also uploaded the song here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/u1uepk
Shirley Yeung (TBB)- Mmm till today I still can't figure out why Shirley got booted out of the Lady In Red album all of a sudden. Her voice is very kiddy, but I still think she can somewhat sing, but, it's forgettable.... I didn't keep the song. You can view the themevideo here (it is pretty cute)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqdq7qqQBco
Bowie Lam (DOP)- I feel very neutral towards Bowie's singing. But anyway, the DOP themesong was a potentially awesome song but screwed up eventually. The bits and pieces just didn't flow together too well. Same thing, request for it if you really want it. (:
Also listen to the CIB themesong
I have heard many bad comments about this series. I myself have not watched it. BUT, I do like the song! Very classy and catchy. Here:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/84ajng
Ron Ng- MIP subsong: Okay, I think Ron has improved in his singing. I love his SONGS, but I still feel very neutral about his singing. But this song from MIP is worth sharing. It is not the full version, but still, enjoy!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/3kfdsl
Sharon Chan- At Home With Love: I am running out of comments, but this is quite a nice song, you can try to listen (:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/yangwm
One Time is enough
Bosco- Au Revoir Shanghai: Aha, sorry all Bosco fans! The ARS themesong was a pain for me. Looks like Bosco falls under Louis and Wong He's category. That flat flat voice. Maybe rapping is still the better choice for him! Again, if you want the song, request for it (:
Overall best background music award: LWOLAP
Really, LWOLAP's BGM is the most beautifully done. Every scene is accompanied by the most apt and moving background music. Every scene is like a piece of art. I think the producers put a lot of heart into this aspect of the series. I am now sharing with you my favourite BGM of the year: the chinese violin and piano duet:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/5x7221
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Bring the memory back: The most memorable dialogues2
What is going on: Bosco likes someone in Kevin's team. However, Kevin thinks Bosco is gay, so he thought Bosco likes this GUY in this team. And then, he finally finds out how wrong he has been!
Kevin: looking for someone?
Bosco: no, just came up to fetch some stuff... Now that I bumped into you, I have something to ask you (puts arm around Kevin's shoulders)
Kevin: (looking uneasy) sure... but you don't have to hold me to do it
Bosco: oh ok... it is like this. I have fallen in love, but my object of desire keeps me at arm's length... now we are close yet far apart (raises his hand like an ancient poet)
Kevin: you don't have to be so literary, can you be more direct?
Bosco: Actually I want you to teach me what to do
Kevin: But I'm not good at this kinda stuff..
Bosco: Are you kiddin me? you have not courted girls before?
Kevin: Of course i have courted girls, but if Leon is the one you are courting i don't have a clue!
Bosco: Leon? Of the lease department? But he is a man!The one I am courting is chris!
Kevin: Chris? Of the promotion department? But she is a woman! (HAHA)
Bosco: Of course she is a woman, she can't be a man!
Kevin: you mean you are not...
Bosco: huh?
Kevin smiles are realises that he made a BIG blunder!
Kevin: looking for someone?
Bosco: no, just came up to fetch some stuff... Now that I bumped into you, I have something to ask you (puts arm around Kevin's shoulders)
Kevin: (looking uneasy) sure... but you don't have to hold me to do it
Bosco: oh ok... it is like this. I have fallen in love, but my object of desire keeps me at arm's length... now we are close yet far apart (raises his hand like an ancient poet)
Kevin: you don't have to be so literary, can you be more direct?
Bosco: Actually I want you to teach me what to do
Kevin: But I'm not good at this kinda stuff..
Bosco: Are you kiddin me? you have not courted girls before?
Kevin: Of course i have courted girls, but if Leon is the one you are courting i don't have a clue!
Bosco: Leon? Of the lease department? But he is a man!The one I am courting is chris!
Kevin: Chris? Of the promotion department? But she is a woman! (HAHA)
Bosco: Of course she is a woman, she can't be a man!
Kevin: you mean you are not...
Bosco: huh?
Kevin smiles are realises that he made a BIG blunder!
Bring the memory back: The most memorable dialogues
Credits to pk888 from asianfanatics forum
Following the win of Kevin and Charmaine in this year's anniversary, it is time to bring back some memories from my favourite series, Yummy Yummy, where these two winners were the leads.
This is a scene in the series Yummy Yummy featuring Kevin's two funny parents, Hui Siu Hung and Kiki Sheung. Basically, that night, Kevin was going to bring her girlfriend back home for dinner. The two parents are very curious whether it is Tavia or Charmaine he was bringing back, so they had a very cute discussion about the two girls, refering to them as the 'char siew bun' and the 'butter custard bun'. It is really funny! Enjoy reading!
Mom: That's all the food you prepared, not good, this is the first time Gai Jai is bringing back his gf...you should have at least a chicken.
Dad: Do we have to prepare such a grand feast? It'll be too much.
Mom: Yeah you're right!.....Hey, which bun do you think our son will bring home? BBQ bun or Li Wong Bun?
Dad: He didn't tell you?
Mom: Didn't you talk to your son? Don't you two do father & son talk?
Dad: Ah...it don't really matter, BBQ bun and Li Wong bun are still buns. I don't think it'll be "Sat Kay Ma" (think it's those yellow stick square cake we eat at cha lau).
Mom: "Sat" your head....I think BBQ bun is better, it matches our son more
Dad: No...I think our son likes Li wong bun more. Li wong bun is more knowledgable/education
Mom: what you talking about Li wong bun is more knowledgable, it's the same as our son.
Dad: What u talking about, they're far apart in knowledge. Li wong bun is more elegant and generous and forgiving. BBQ bun is cho lo (tomboyish/rough)
Mom:What you talking about BBQ bun is cho low..no
Dad: Of course cho low...she is always using her hands and legs with our son while talking
Mom: So who do you think is the BBQ bun?
Dad: Ah yan (Tavia)
Mom: Hey
...NO NO...Mandy is the BBQ bun
Dad: NO....What I think is Li Wong Bun is more elegant, generous and forgiving. BBQ Bun to "Die sick gap die gen" (sorta like cheaper and easy to eat...don't know how to translate this part)
Mom: How can you say this....she's a girl. Anyways, I don't really care which bun it is. If our son likes it, I'll be okay with me.
Dad: Yep yep...it'll be better if our son eats both buns
Mom: Stop talking about nonsense. YOu'll make a fool of yourself if they hear
....." DOOR BELL RINGS ".......
Dad: Lets go out to see which bun it is
....."DOOR OPENS AND IT"S MANDY"......
Dad: Told you it's Li wong bun.
Mandy: What Li wong bun...???
Kevin: Oh no...my dad is saying he wants to eat li wong bun...!!! Dad go eat dinner now.....
(the way Kevin said 'sek fun la!' was so cute!)
P.S.: I really wanted to make/find a screenie for this scene but couldn't!
Following the win of Kevin and Charmaine in this year's anniversary, it is time to bring back some memories from my favourite series, Yummy Yummy, where these two winners were the leads.
This is a scene in the series Yummy Yummy featuring Kevin's two funny parents, Hui Siu Hung and Kiki Sheung. Basically, that night, Kevin was going to bring her girlfriend back home for dinner. The two parents are very curious whether it is Tavia or Charmaine he was bringing back, so they had a very cute discussion about the two girls, refering to them as the 'char siew bun' and the 'butter custard bun'. It is really funny! Enjoy reading!
Mom: That's all the food you prepared, not good, this is the first time Gai Jai is bringing back his gf...you should have at least a chicken.
Dad: Do we have to prepare such a grand feast? It'll be too much.
Mom: Yeah you're right!.....Hey, which bun do you think our son will bring home? BBQ bun or Li Wong Bun?
Dad: He didn't tell you?
Mom: Didn't you talk to your son? Don't you two do father & son talk?
Dad: Ah...it don't really matter, BBQ bun and Li Wong bun are still buns. I don't think it'll be "Sat Kay Ma" (think it's those yellow stick square cake we eat at cha lau).
Mom: "Sat" your head....I think BBQ bun is better, it matches our son more
Dad: No...I think our son likes Li wong bun more. Li wong bun is more knowledgable/education
Mom: what you talking about Li wong bun is more knowledgable, it's the same as our son.
Dad: What u talking about, they're far apart in knowledge. Li wong bun is more elegant and generous and forgiving. BBQ bun is cho lo (tomboyish/rough)
Mom:What you talking about BBQ bun is cho low..no
Dad: Of course cho low...she is always using her hands and legs with our son while talking
Mom: So who do you think is the BBQ bun?
Dad: Ah yan (Tavia)
Mom: Hey
...NO NO...Mandy is the BBQ bunDad: NO....What I think is Li Wong Bun is more elegant, generous and forgiving. BBQ Bun to "Die sick gap die gen" (sorta like cheaper and easy to eat...don't know how to translate this part)
Mom: How can you say this....she's a girl. Anyways, I don't really care which bun it is. If our son likes it, I'll be okay with me.
Dad: Yep yep...it'll be better if our son eats both buns
Mom: Stop talking about nonsense. YOu'll make a fool of yourself if they hear
....." DOOR BELL RINGS ".......
Dad: Lets go out to see which bun it is
....."DOOR OPENS AND IT"S MANDY"......
Dad: Told you it's Li wong bun.
Mandy: What Li wong bun...???
Kevin: Oh no...my dad is saying he wants to eat li wong bun...!!! Dad go eat dinner now.....
(the way Kevin said 'sek fun la!' was so cute!)P.S.: I really wanted to make/find a screenie for this scene but couldn't!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Moving down the 'morality scale'
The trend in the past: perfect role-model characters
TVB crafts many different types of characters for us. They can be funny, serious, impulsive, calm, outgoing or shy. No matter what, there will be ONE similarity. They have a GOOD HEART. Old granny loses her way, the helpful young girl will lend her helping hand. Helpless young girl gettting violated in the back alley, righteous kungfu hero comes to the rescue. Young teenager accused of commiting a crime he never did, determined social worker/lawyer finds out the truth. This is what 100% of the tvb main characters are in the past, and what 90% are today.
The reason?
The media wants to send the right message across to the audience. They also want the audience to love the stars forever. Hence, this trend will never die. Main character of each story=role model for all
The growing trend of today: hanging between good and evil
I just mentioned 90% of tvb main characters today are perfect role models. So where are the other 10%? They belong here. TVB likes to add flaws to each of their characters nowadays. War and Beauty is the best example. What about LWOLAP? Fung Hang Lit, our dear Raymond, torn between good and evil for 40 episodes, and everyone loves him. In the modern world, RDOV have the most of such characters.
The reason?
1) to create a refreshing feeling
2) to portray characters closer to reality so that the audience can relate to them
BUT MEANWHILE...
1) the producers will think of a thousand reasons for you to forgive them at the same time. "Character has no choice, character wants to protect himself," these are some common reasons thrown at us, for fear that the audience will end up hating the main characters. These reasons will be repeated over and over again, to make sure you know that the main characters aren't TOTALLY BAD
2) there will also be another SUPPORTING character, who has a WORSE personality than the already-flawed main character. Most evil character will NEVER be the main character, no matter what.
The Future Trend: ultimate villain=the main character
Why not?
It will be really cool to present things from a different perspective. I have an idea. That is, let the main actor play the bad character (maybe a schizophrenic murderer or sth), and let different supporting characters come and go to analyse and study his psychology. Wouldn't that be great fun?
It will be the best to use this concept on the detective and suspense genres. For one thing, no one will guess that the MAIN character, who is usually the victim or the investigator, to be the real culprit.
Comedies- is it possible?
If you watch the popular USA sitcom 'Friends', NONE of the 6 characters are normal. They are all crazy people, their lives are in a mess, we are NOT going to follow their footsteps. BUT, the sitcom is still extremely popular and LONG-LASTING. The audience can just watch it as a senseless comedy, laugh at them, mock them, and continue staying tuned every single night.
TVB crafts many different types of characters for us. They can be funny, serious, impulsive, calm, outgoing or shy. No matter what, there will be ONE similarity. They have a GOOD HEART. Old granny loses her way, the helpful young girl will lend her helping hand. Helpless young girl gettting violated in the back alley, righteous kungfu hero comes to the rescue. Young teenager accused of commiting a crime he never did, determined social worker/lawyer finds out the truth. This is what 100% of the tvb main characters are in the past, and what 90% are today.
The reason?
The media wants to send the right message across to the audience. They also want the audience to love the stars forever. Hence, this trend will never die. Main character of each story=role model for all
The growing trend of today: hanging between good and evil
I just mentioned 90% of tvb main characters today are perfect role models. So where are the other 10%? They belong here. TVB likes to add flaws to each of their characters nowadays. War and Beauty is the best example. What about LWOLAP? Fung Hang Lit, our dear Raymond, torn between good and evil for 40 episodes, and everyone loves him. In the modern world, RDOV have the most of such characters.
The reason?
1) to create a refreshing feeling
2) to portray characters closer to reality so that the audience can relate to them
BUT MEANWHILE...
1) the producers will think of a thousand reasons for you to forgive them at the same time. "Character has no choice, character wants to protect himself," these are some common reasons thrown at us, for fear that the audience will end up hating the main characters. These reasons will be repeated over and over again, to make sure you know that the main characters aren't TOTALLY BAD
2) there will also be another SUPPORTING character, who has a WORSE personality than the already-flawed main character. Most evil character will NEVER be the main character, no matter what.
The Future Trend: ultimate villain=the main character
Why not?
It will be really cool to present things from a different perspective. I have an idea. That is, let the main actor play the bad character (maybe a schizophrenic murderer or sth), and let different supporting characters come and go to analyse and study his psychology. Wouldn't that be great fun?
It will be the best to use this concept on the detective and suspense genres. For one thing, no one will guess that the MAIN character, who is usually the victim or the investigator, to be the real culprit.
Comedies- is it possible?
If you watch the popular USA sitcom 'Friends', NONE of the 6 characters are normal. They are all crazy people, their lives are in a mess, we are NOT going to follow their footsteps. BUT, the sitcom is still extremely popular and LONG-LASTING. The audience can just watch it as a senseless comedy, laugh at them, mock them, and continue staying tuned every single night.
What have I been watching?
FYI, I am not the type who catches up with the latest series released. Reason 1) Don't want to spend money to rent them. Reason 2) Do not trust file sharing programs. I save my money for Raymond Lams' series only. -.- So here I am, analysing some passe series you might want to remnisence about now (:
1) INTO THIN AIR
Information
2)The poster of this series looks GOOD. An eerie tree, a beautiful hug between Michael and Melissa, it makes the whole series feel so mysterious and suspenseful. In the end, the series was just a random mix of comedy, romance, and some 'heartwarming' family relationships...
1) INTO THIN AIR
InformationNumber of Episodes: 20
Producer: Cheung Kin ManThemesong by: Bernice Liu
Summary:
The story talks about a private investigators firm, where the PIS help different people find different things they have lost. Michael is the owner of this firm. Two years ago, he quit his job as a policeman, and set up this firm to search for his missing son. Two years have passed. He helped countless people, but still could not find his own son. However, as the truth draws near, it is a hurting one…
CommentsThe Story
To me, the story was not really bad, but definitely not good enough. The reason is because most of the cases are not exciting enough. The story does not deal a lot with the investigations. Instead, it is more about the family or love relationships between major and minor characters, some of which may interest you, some of which may bore you. There were only 2 cases which really captured my heart. One was the infamous piano case featuring Michelle Yim and Patrick Tang. That story was just too beautiful and emotional. The second one was the truth behind Michael’s missing son. The outcome of the case was unexpected but logical at the same time. I even started feeling emotional about it. The rest of the cases were a little disappointing, especially the last one about Melissa’s ‘twin’. Gosh, I felt like the producers were just dragging time to clog up 20 episodes…
2)The poster of this series looks GOOD. An eerie tree, a beautiful hug between Michael and Melissa, it makes the whole series feel so mysterious and suspenseful. In the end, the series was just a random mix of comedy, romance, and some 'heartwarming' family relationships...
Worth watching?
Basically, no. Actually, there were moments of the series I really enjoyed, but I just feel that the whole story did not have a proper theme. It was all over the place. Unless you are a Kenneth fan (boy, he is the CUTEST guy in the series), you can give this one a pass. This is not the worst series, but there are many better ones out there.
Friday, November 10, 2006
TVB never fails to shock us every year
The FULL anniversary results can be found here:
http://tvbchinesenews.blogspot.com/
I have several comments to make.
Happy because:
1) Raymond Lam WAS in top five for BOTH best actor and favourite character awards after all! That was all I was asking for, and I am happy enough. (:
Relieved because:
1) Steven Ma and Michael Tse did NOT win the most improved actor award. That would be totally weird!
Disappointed because:
1) Wayne Lai did not get the best supporting actor award
2) There was no 'surprise' for the most improved actress award. Linda Chung took it home after all...
No Comments because:
1) Shirley Yeung winning the best supporting actress award. I haven't seen AR, and I don't want to jump into any conclusion, and I wasn't exactly rooting for any particular supporting actress, because none of them really did impress me.
Shocked because:
1) Charmaine taking home TWO major awards? Will that cause a little bit of indigestion??
Don't get me wrong, I do love Charmaine. I am a fan of her. I want her to win the best actress award. But did she have to grab the favourite character award AS WELL?? Sure enough, her character in MV was good, but SO WERE THE OTHERS like Sheren, Ada, or even Myolie. Is it really necessary to leave ALL THREE of them empty handed? Isn't that way too mean?
2) Mr Best Actor: Kevin Cheng!
Aha, this really came as a big big surprise. Who will expect Mr KevinCheng to beat the veterans, and get the best actor trophy earlier than Moses, Joe or Raymond did! This simply shows that the 'boundary' between the old and new generation of tvb actors is getting blurrer and blurrer, to almost non-existant.
Don't get me wrong. I DO love Kevin. I might even be one in the VERY FEW to feel that he DOES deserve the best actor title. Ever since Yummy Yummy last year, Kevin's performance has won all of my heart. I know I am slow, but having RECENTLY watched UTCOL, I see that Kevin really has the charisma, though not many people feel it. If you look at the top 5 list, Kevin is my personal favourite (unless Raymond was nominated for LWOLAP which was impossible, or unless Steven Ma was in top 5) This decision of TVB came to me as a great shock, but also great joy. I believe in the next few days, Kevin will face lots of bashing on forums or newspapers. BUT, he has all my support. Good luck to you, Kevin, and once again, congratulations!
http://tvbchinesenews.blogspot.com/
I have several comments to make.
Happy because:
1) Raymond Lam WAS in top five for BOTH best actor and favourite character awards after all! That was all I was asking for, and I am happy enough. (:
Relieved because:
1) Steven Ma and Michael Tse did NOT win the most improved actor award. That would be totally weird!
Disappointed because:
1) Wayne Lai did not get the best supporting actor award
2) There was no 'surprise' for the most improved actress award. Linda Chung took it home after all...
No Comments because:
1) Shirley Yeung winning the best supporting actress award. I haven't seen AR, and I don't want to jump into any conclusion, and I wasn't exactly rooting for any particular supporting actress, because none of them really did impress me.
Shocked because:
1) Charmaine taking home TWO major awards? Will that cause a little bit of indigestion??
Don't get me wrong, I do love Charmaine. I am a fan of her. I want her to win the best actress award. But did she have to grab the favourite character award AS WELL?? Sure enough, her character in MV was good, but SO WERE THE OTHERS like Sheren, Ada, or even Myolie. Is it really necessary to leave ALL THREE of them empty handed? Isn't that way too mean?
2) Mr Best Actor: Kevin Cheng!
Aha, this really came as a big big surprise. Who will expect Mr KevinCheng to beat the veterans, and get the best actor trophy earlier than Moses, Joe or Raymond did! This simply shows that the 'boundary' between the old and new generation of tvb actors is getting blurrer and blurrer, to almost non-existant.
Don't get me wrong. I DO love Kevin. I might even be one in the VERY FEW to feel that he DOES deserve the best actor title. Ever since Yummy Yummy last year, Kevin's performance has won all of my heart. I know I am slow, but having RECENTLY watched UTCOL, I see that Kevin really has the charisma, though not many people feel it. If you look at the top 5 list, Kevin is my personal favourite (unless Raymond was nominated for LWOLAP which was impossible, or unless Steven Ma was in top 5) This decision of TVB came to me as a great shock, but also great joy. I believe in the next few days, Kevin will face lots of bashing on forums or newspapers. BUT, he has all my support. Good luck to you, Kevin, and once again, congratulations!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Raymond fans awaiting... an eventful 2007
Nevermind the fact that Raymond did not get into the top 5 for 'Best Actor Award 2006'. Never mind if Raymond does not win "favourite male character 2006" (he has a chance though). It is always good to look forward, especially when Raymond has SO MANY promising works releasing next year...
Face To Fate
There is a high chance that this series will remain a warehouse series forever, but seeing what happened to Trimming Success, Misleading Track, and Greed Mask etc., I am still hoping TVB will air this series some day, because it is a good series. (:
Tai Gik (English title unknown- don't make it something stupid!)
Producer: Leung Ka Shu (Survivor's Law, Golden Faith)
Number Of Episodes: 30
Cast: Vincent Zhao, Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu, Melissa Ng, Kenneth Ma, Selena Lee and many more
Raymond's role: 2nd male lead
Character name: Duen Hiu Sing (段晓星）
Paired up with: Myolie Wu
Reasons to watch:
1) Real fighting, human philosophy, plus a little bit of politics. All these themes added together make the story seem really attractive.
2) The producer, who does not produce many tvb series, but his every piece of work is awesome. Also, Raymond seem to be one of Mr Leung's 'favourites'. I am sure he will give him lots of opportunities to SHINE.
3) The love stories between Vincent, Melissa, Raymond and Myolie sound very beautiful. You can read more about them here: http://forum.tvbsquare.com/forum/index.php?topic=1932.0
4) Vincent Zhao in a tvb series, with RAY. o.O that is awesome. I read the synopsis about his character (link above), and I find his story really attractive. A kid who was once abandoned by the world, grew up in isolation, but slowly learns to trust humans and see the warm side of mankind, it reminds me of Kam Sai Wai (in the REAL novel, not LWVB).
5) If I did not remember wrongly, there was one interview, when Raymond was asked which were the performance he is most satisfied with so far, and he named TOB, LWOLAP and Tai Gik. o.O this is what we call FIRST HAND information. I can't wait to see what Raymond has to show us this time round!
Anyway, I think this list can go on for ages. TG is my most anticipated series of 2007, in case you did not know it. I hope it does not disapoint!
The New Breath Of Love
Production type: Mainland
Number of episodes: unknown
Cast: Raymond Lam, Chen Yi Rong, Alex Fong
Raymond's role: 1st male lead
Character Name: Xu Kai (徐凯）
Paired up with: Chan Yi Rong
Description:
Based on Wong Man Wah's novel: 61x57. Mmm, the sound of the title tells you for sure that this is a romantic series, set out to 'explore the different perspectives of romance'. It sounds sophisticated. o.O Since I seldom watch mainland productions, I don't know what kind of expectations to set for this series
Reasons to watch:
1) The story- (if it turns out good)
2) The Cast: Raymond, Tammy, Alex Fong. Whoohoo! It's good to see Raymond playing the 'charming modern guy' character again since TLB. This time round, he would be more of a 'playboy'. I've read a little bit about his character in one of his interviews. You can read it here:
http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200606101749362845250lo.jpg
Sounds like a very layered and interesting character
3) This is Raymond's chance to break out into the mainland market, and we must support him!
Any drawbacks?
This series looks really sweet+beautiful. And with Raymond, there is NO way I will skip this series. I just hope the storyline turns out good.
Tong Sum Fung Bo (English title unconfirmed)
producer: Lau Ka Ho (The Gentle Crackdown, When Rules Turn Lose)
Number of episodes: 40
Cast: Moses Chan, Linda Chung, Raymond Lam, Yoyo Mung, Bosco Wong, Tavia Yeung
Raymond's role: guest star
Character Name: 程亮
Co-stars: Linda Chung, Yoyo Mung
Description: Ray's character here sounds similar to that in NBOL. Charming gentleman sometimes, a little bit of a jerk sometimes. However, I think Xu Kai will be explored more deeply compared to this one, because Raymond is only guest-star status in this series. For the sake of Raymond's 20-episode appearance, I am going to watch the entire 40 episodes. Mann, I hope it will be good! I think so though, Tong Sum Fung Bo is dubbed as one of the grand production of 2007 after all!
Sui Yuet Fung Wun (English title unconfirmed)
Producer: Leung Ka Shu (Survivor's Law, Golden Faith)
Co-producer: Poon Ka Tak (La Femme Desperado, Men In Pain)
Production type: Mainland+TVB collaboration
Number of episodes: 60
Cast: Raymond Lam, Charmaine She, Myolie Wu, Joe Ma, Jessica Hsuan, Damian Lau, Michael Miu, Gigi Wong, Sheren Teng, Ron Ng, Toby Leung, Chan Mei Kei and many more
Raymond's role: 1st male lead
Character Name: Wah Zan Bong (华振邦）
Co-stars: Charmaine She, Myolie Wu
Desription: Once again, Mr Leung is producing a grand series with his favourite cast: Raymond, Jessica, Myolie, and his beloved daughter Ms Toby Leung. Hehe... The story has something to do with the car industry, and mainly revolves around the family business of the Wah family, using this family as a backdrop to bring out the 'wind and storm' HK has been through over the past 10 years since being returned to China. o.O Sounds really BIG.
the ONLY reason this is a MUST WATCH:
I can think of loads of reasons to watch this series, but I am lazy to. The most important reason, is the fact that our Mr Raymond Lam is playing the FIRST lead role in a mega GRAND production. Seems like tvb has found someone to succeed Gallen's "leading-man-in-grand-production" status, and that someone is Raymond! :D:D:D I might be thinking too much out of this, but I AM indeed very glad that Ray got this opportunity. Add oil! Best actor 2007, yeah man!
Another reason: Charray once again! I am really missing their chemistry. Elated to see the pair up again =D
don't be freaked by the not-so-good outfits you are seeing in this picture. Since the beginning of the series was set in 1997, the clothes worn have to correspond to the time...
Face To Fate
There is a high chance that this series will remain a warehouse series forever, but seeing what happened to Trimming Success, Misleading Track, and Greed Mask etc., I am still hoping TVB will air this series some day, because it is a good series. (:
Tai Gik (English title unknown- don't make it something stupid!)
Producer: Leung Ka Shu (Survivor's Law, Golden Faith)
Number Of Episodes: 30
Cast: Vincent Zhao, Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu, Melissa Ng, Kenneth Ma, Selena Lee and many more
Raymond's role: 2nd male lead
Character name: Duen Hiu Sing (段晓星）
Paired up with: Myolie Wu
Reasons to watch:
1) Real fighting, human philosophy, plus a little bit of politics. All these themes added together make the story seem really attractive.
2) The producer, who does not produce many tvb series, but his every piece of work is awesome. Also, Raymond seem to be one of Mr Leung's 'favourites'. I am sure he will give him lots of opportunities to SHINE.
3) The love stories between Vincent, Melissa, Raymond and Myolie sound very beautiful. You can read more about them here: http://forum.tvbsquare.com/forum/index.php?topic=1932.0
4) Vincent Zhao in a tvb series, with RAY. o.O that is awesome. I read the synopsis about his character (link above), and I find his story really attractive. A kid who was once abandoned by the world, grew up in isolation, but slowly learns to trust humans and see the warm side of mankind, it reminds me of Kam Sai Wai (in the REAL novel, not LWVB).
5) If I did not remember wrongly, there was one interview, when Raymond was asked which were the performance he is most satisfied with so far, and he named TOB, LWOLAP and Tai Gik. o.O this is what we call FIRST HAND information. I can't wait to see what Raymond has to show us this time round!
Anyway, I think this list can go on for ages. TG is my most anticipated series of 2007, in case you did not know it. I hope it does not disapoint!
The New Breath Of Love
Production type: Mainland
Number of episodes: unknown
Cast: Raymond Lam, Chen Yi Rong, Alex Fong
Raymond's role: 1st male lead
Character Name: Xu Kai (徐凯）
Paired up with: Chan Yi Rong
Description:
Based on Wong Man Wah's novel: 61x57. Mmm, the sound of the title tells you for sure that this is a romantic series, set out to 'explore the different perspectives of romance'. It sounds sophisticated. o.O Since I seldom watch mainland productions, I don't know what kind of expectations to set for this series
Reasons to watch:
1) The story- (if it turns out good)
2) The Cast: Raymond, Tammy, Alex Fong. Whoohoo! It's good to see Raymond playing the 'charming modern guy' character again since TLB. This time round, he would be more of a 'playboy'. I've read a little bit about his character in one of his interviews. You can read it here:
http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200606101749362845250lo.jpg
Sounds like a very layered and interesting character
3) This is Raymond's chance to break out into the mainland market, and we must support him!
Any drawbacks?
This series looks really sweet+beautiful. And with Raymond, there is NO way I will skip this series. I just hope the storyline turns out good.
Tong Sum Fung Bo (English title unconfirmed)
producer: Lau Ka Ho (The Gentle Crackdown, When Rules Turn Lose)
Number of episodes: 40
Cast: Moses Chan, Linda Chung, Raymond Lam, Yoyo Mung, Bosco Wong, Tavia Yeung
Raymond's role: guest star
Character Name: 程亮
Co-stars: Linda Chung, Yoyo Mung
Description: Ray's character here sounds similar to that in NBOL. Charming gentleman sometimes, a little bit of a jerk sometimes. However, I think Xu Kai will be explored more deeply compared to this one, because Raymond is only guest-star status in this series. For the sake of Raymond's 20-episode appearance, I am going to watch the entire 40 episodes. Mann, I hope it will be good! I think so though, Tong Sum Fung Bo is dubbed as one of the grand production of 2007 after all!
Sui Yuet Fung Wun (English title unconfirmed)
Producer: Leung Ka Shu (Survivor's Law, Golden Faith)
Co-producer: Poon Ka Tak (La Femme Desperado, Men In Pain)
Production type: Mainland+TVB collaboration
Number of episodes: 60
Cast: Raymond Lam, Charmaine She, Myolie Wu, Joe Ma, Jessica Hsuan, Damian Lau, Michael Miu, Gigi Wong, Sheren Teng, Ron Ng, Toby Leung, Chan Mei Kei and many more
Raymond's role: 1st male lead
Character Name: Wah Zan Bong (华振邦）
Co-stars: Charmaine She, Myolie Wu
Desription: Once again, Mr Leung is producing a grand series with his favourite cast: Raymond, Jessica, Myolie, and his beloved daughter Ms Toby Leung. Hehe... The story has something to do with the car industry, and mainly revolves around the family business of the Wah family, using this family as a backdrop to bring out the 'wind and storm' HK has been through over the past 10 years since being returned to China. o.O Sounds really BIG.
the ONLY reason this is a MUST WATCH:
I can think of loads of reasons to watch this series, but I am lazy to. The most important reason, is the fact that our Mr Raymond Lam is playing the FIRST lead role in a mega GRAND production. Seems like tvb has found someone to succeed Gallen's "leading-man-in-grand-production" status, and that someone is Raymond! :D:D:D I might be thinking too much out of this, but I AM indeed very glad that Ray got this opportunity. Add oil! Best actor 2007, yeah man!
Another reason: Charray once again! I am really missing their chemistry. Elated to see the pair up again =D
don't be freaked by the not-so-good outfits you are seeing in this picture. Since the beginning of the series was set in 1997, the clothes worn have to correspond to the time...
Raymond Lam- 2006 Review
We're approaching the tvb anniversary, and also the end of the year. Unlike last year, we, Raymond fans got to watch quite a few of his series this year, which is great! (Even though 2005-YY still remains my all-time favourite) I enjoyed ALL 3 series he starred in this year. Now, let's do a quick recap on each one of them.
Lethal Weapons Of Love And Passion (Released: Jan 2006)
Character's Name: Fung Hang Lit
Character Review: I love how the series starts off with Fung Hang Lit losing his memory, and slowly getting it back. It creates a lot of suspense about his dark and traumatic past. Later on, Fung Hang Lit also became the one, who brings hope to all the Mongolians, the one who unite the Mongolians, the one who can give the Mongolians the dignity they have lost, and the one who can put an end to the hatred between the two races. Meanwhile, because of this identity, Fung Hang Lit is torn between his responsibility, and his Hans friends, and also the woman of his life, Chun Mung Yiu. From the beginning to the end, this character was a tragic hero, fooled and tortured by his own destiny. For that, you will love him, you will pity him, you will honour him.
Performance: A very different Raymond from the usual one you see. Very gentlemanly, very calm, but also very dark. Sometimes, he might get a little too melancholy and too dark. But all in all, it was an awesome charismatic performance, which really brought out the spirit and soul of Fung Hang Lit.
Lover: Charmaine She and Sonjia Kwok
I don't have much to say about Sonjia Kwok. I don't think they match, I don't think they have chemistry. As for Charmaine+Raymond, whoo, I SO loved it. Their love was subtle, but their love was also deep. I still prefer Charray's lively chemistry in YY, but this was still a great, tragic love story.
Other Co-stars: Bosco Wong, Derek Kwok
I did enjoy seeing Bosco and Raymond together. Bosco was the one who gave out all his heart, Raymond was the one who really treasured Bosco as a friend, but simply had too many secrets to hide. Let's talk about the Raymond-Derek relationship. It is a really unique and touching relationship. Derek can be a friend, a servant, an advisor, a father, or an enemy to Raymond. Something like the Neo-Morpheus realtionship in the Matrix. In the end, Derek still died to save Raymond. Very emotional! This awesome partnership is truly worth remembering!
The Series itself: 4.5/5
The whole touch of the series was very beautiful, the characters are well-crafted, the storyline was good (besides some slow moments in the middle, and some confusing parts at the end).
La Femme Desperado
Character Name: Chai Foon aka Siu Chai
Character Review: Charming at the beginning, childish in the middle, ridiculous at the end. If you still remember my review for LFD a month or so ago, you should know that I do not have so much positive feelings about the character Siu Chai. However, I still want to remember how awesome Siu Chai was at the beginning. So smart, so witty, so stylish, so devoted, so hot ~.~ Among FHL, CF and LYY, CF is my least favourite. Or you can say, 'the worst among the best'. Hehe. Anyway, this one earned Raymond his anniversary standing, so a round of applause nevertheless!
Performance: If you watched LWOLAP, and then come to watch this, you will realise this: wow, HUGE difference! One is so quiet, one is so hyper. Raymond's versatility really wins us over. I did like Raymond's performance here. Raymond is so good at acting hot and cute, he does it with his own style, and you can't help giving your heart to him. (Don't you think some hot/cute guys in other TV dramas are so factory-made?)
Lover: Melissa Ng, Cindy Au
I don't think anyone bothered to remember Raymond Lam's unmemorable relationship with Cindy Au, me neither. ><>
Face To Fate
Character Name: Lai Yeuk Yee
Character Review: Okay, here comes, my favourite Raymond character of 2006! Raymond's character is just so cool and entertaining! I love his attitude, I love how he likes to say everything piss everyone off, I love how he craves for women and wine and gambling. This is a very atypical, a little eccentric character. And because of that, I totally love him.
Performance:
Raymond is the best at showing attitude problems. He suited his character really well, bringing the best out of this cool character.
Lover: Selena Lee
This is a big surprise good chemistry of the year. A weird doctor+ a tactful lady boss= a unique/awesome combination. All the bickering, all the exchange of witty lines brought us great joy. Right from the beginning, I started to like them, and was able to put aside all the sore feelings that Raymond and Tavia weren't paired up (I am a fungyi fan), and appreciate this chemistry with all my heart. (:
Other co-stars: Frankie Lam, Tsang Wai Kuen
Frankie and Raymond are awesome partners. I just love seeing them work or talk together. Raymond and the ghost doctor had an insignificant but worth-remembering little relationship. From enemies to friends and then back to enemies, it feels a little sad that Raymond had to kill him in the end...
The Series Itself: 4.5/5
Awesome beginning, messy ending. Gosh what is with that? I have given the same comment for the 2 series above as well! Looks like tvb is really good at doing the 'tiger head, snake tail' thing.
The Best And The Worst:
Favourite Character: (in order)
1) Lai Yeuk Yee
2) Fung Hang Lit
3) Siu Chai
Favourite Performance:
1) LWOLAP
2) don't know how to rank FTF and LFD
Favourite co-star:
don't know how to rank at all. I liked all Charm, Melissa and Selena
Favourite singing performance:
1) LWOLAP sub
2) LWOLAP themesong
3) FTF themesong (interesting song)
Least Favourite singing performance:
1) Vagabond Vigilant themesong (terrible song!)
An eventful year 2006 for all Raymond series-fans. All the best for 2007!
Lethal Weapons Of Love And Passion (Released: Jan 2006)
Character's Name: Fung Hang Lit
Character Review: I love how the series starts off with Fung Hang Lit losing his memory, and slowly getting it back. It creates a lot of suspense about his dark and traumatic past. Later on, Fung Hang Lit also became the one, who brings hope to all the Mongolians, the one who unite the Mongolians, the one who can give the Mongolians the dignity they have lost, and the one who can put an end to the hatred between the two races. Meanwhile, because of this identity, Fung Hang Lit is torn between his responsibility, and his Hans friends, and also the woman of his life, Chun Mung Yiu. From the beginning to the end, this character was a tragic hero, fooled and tortured by his own destiny. For that, you will love him, you will pity him, you will honour him.
Performance: A very different Raymond from the usual one you see. Very gentlemanly, very calm, but also very dark. Sometimes, he might get a little too melancholy and too dark. But all in all, it was an awesome charismatic performance, which really brought out the spirit and soul of Fung Hang Lit.
Lover: Charmaine She and Sonjia Kwok
I don't have much to say about Sonjia Kwok. I don't think they match, I don't think they have chemistry. As for Charmaine+Raymond, whoo, I SO loved it. Their love was subtle, but their love was also deep. I still prefer Charray's lively chemistry in YY, but this was still a great, tragic love story.
Other Co-stars: Bosco Wong, Derek Kwok
I did enjoy seeing Bosco and Raymond together. Bosco was the one who gave out all his heart, Raymond was the one who really treasured Bosco as a friend, but simply had too many secrets to hide. Let's talk about the Raymond-Derek relationship. It is a really unique and touching relationship. Derek can be a friend, a servant, an advisor, a father, or an enemy to Raymond. Something like the Neo-Morpheus realtionship in the Matrix. In the end, Derek still died to save Raymond. Very emotional! This awesome partnership is truly worth remembering!
The Series itself: 4.5/5
The whole touch of the series was very beautiful, the characters are well-crafted, the storyline was good (besides some slow moments in the middle, and some confusing parts at the end).
La Femme Desperado
Character Name: Chai Foon aka Siu Chai
Character Review: Charming at the beginning, childish in the middle, ridiculous at the end. If you still remember my review for LFD a month or so ago, you should know that I do not have so much positive feelings about the character Siu Chai. However, I still want to remember how awesome Siu Chai was at the beginning. So smart, so witty, so stylish, so devoted, so hot ~.~ Among FHL, CF and LYY, CF is my least favourite. Or you can say, 'the worst among the best'. Hehe. Anyway, this one earned Raymond his anniversary standing, so a round of applause nevertheless!
Performance: If you watched LWOLAP, and then come to watch this, you will realise this: wow, HUGE difference! One is so quiet, one is so hyper. Raymond's versatility really wins us over. I did like Raymond's performance here. Raymond is so good at acting hot and cute, he does it with his own style, and you can't help giving your heart to him. (Don't you think some hot/cute guys in other TV dramas are so factory-made?)
Lover: Melissa Ng, Cindy Au
I don't think anyone bothered to remember Raymond Lam's unmemorable relationship with Cindy Au, me neither. ><>
Face To FateCharacter Name: Lai Yeuk Yee
Character Review: Okay, here comes, my favourite Raymond character of 2006! Raymond's character is just so cool and entertaining! I love his attitude, I love how he likes to say everything piss everyone off, I love how he craves for women and wine and gambling. This is a very atypical, a little eccentric character. And because of that, I totally love him.
Performance:Raymond is the best at showing attitude problems. He suited his character really well, bringing the best out of this cool character.
Lover: Selena Lee
This is a big surprise good chemistry of the year. A weird doctor+ a tactful lady boss= a unique/awesome combination. All the bickering, all the exchange of witty lines brought us great joy. Right from the beginning, I started to like them, and was able to put aside all the sore feelings that Raymond and Tavia weren't paired up (I am a fungyi fan), and appreciate this chemistry with all my heart. (:
Other co-stars: Frankie Lam, Tsang Wai KuenFrankie and Raymond are awesome partners. I just love seeing them work or talk together. Raymond and the ghost doctor had an insignificant but worth-remembering little relationship. From enemies to friends and then back to enemies, it feels a little sad that Raymond had to kill him in the end...
The Series Itself: 4.5/5Awesome beginning, messy ending. Gosh what is with that? I have given the same comment for the 2 series above as well! Looks like tvb is really good at doing the 'tiger head, snake tail' thing.
The Best And The Worst:
Favourite Character: (in order)
1) Lai Yeuk Yee
2) Fung Hang Lit
3) Siu Chai
Favourite Performance:
1) LWOLAP
2) don't know how to rank FTF and LFD
Favourite co-star:
don't know how to rank at all. I liked all Charm, Melissa and Selena
Favourite singing performance:
1) LWOLAP sub
2) LWOLAP themesong
3) FTF themesong (interesting song)
Least Favourite singing performance:
1) Vagabond Vigilant themesong (terrible song!)
An eventful year 2006 for all Raymond series-fans. All the best for 2007!
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