刺青 - Spider Lilies

刺青 (Spider Lilies) is a 2007 film out of Taiwan. The film stars Rainie Yang and Isabella Leong.

Rainie Yang plays Jade, a webcam girl. Jade is looking for something in life but hasn't found it yet. Jade has a childhood crush on Takeko, played by Isabella Leong. Takeko was originally from Japan. Takeko also has a mentally challenged brother whom she has to take care of daily. Jade finds Takeko's place and goes there regularly to strike up a romance. In the end, the two go through hardships to fall for each other.



The film was a bit hard to watch. The subject matter was not very interesting to me. I wasn't even aware that this was a lesbian based film until the childhood accounts. I was only aware that this was a Rainie and Isabella movie. Maybe I should have read the back story. However, it gives a daily account of people looking for love and a purpose. In the end, it was a message that love isn't easy to come by and that you'll have to make some sacrifices.

海派甜心 - Hi My Sweetheart - Upcoming

The hype machine for 海派甜心 is going strong this week. They have officially given this idol drama the name of "Hi My Sweetheart". And, this past Sunday, in its future broadcast slot, showed a whole "watch me" hype show titled, 你是海派我甜心.



Many a teasers were released this week as well. From the new stuff the hype show, I am looking forward to this. It gives me the feeling that this will be as good or better than Corner * With Love.

海派甜心 - Sweetheart - Upcoming

海派甜心 (Sweetheart) is an upcoming idol drama out of Taiwan. Set for broadcast starting November 1, 2009 on CTS starring Show Lo and Rainie Yang.



As you can see from the pictures, the drama isn't going to be taking itself very seriously.



I am looking forward to this as I like both the stars and the very lovely Maggie Wu is on in a supporting role.

換換愛 - Why Why Love

換換愛 (Why Why Love) is 2007 drama out of Taiwan. It stars Rainie Yang, Michelle Chen, Mike He, and Kingone Wang.

Rainie plays a cheap, caring, and genuine character named Jia Di. Jia Di works for a department store. That department store's owner has two sons played by Kingone and Mike He, Huo Da, Huo Yan. So, two rich guys with lots of issues. Jia Di's best friend is Xiao Nan played by the lovely Michelle Chen.

The drama goes for 15 episodes and is a classic, poor girl, rich guys drama. Girl falls for one, than the other. But other rich girls get in the way. Family gets in the way. Misunderstandings are a given and everyone seems to NOT be communicating with each other.

I like the series a lot and it was a breeze to watch. I don't recall even fast forwarding anything.

A note on the Chinese and English titles. The Chinese is translated to Change Change Love or Exchange Love. So, I don't understand the "why".

不良笑花 - Miss No Good

不良笑花 (Miss No Good) is a 2008 drama out of Taiwan. It ran for 14 episodes on CTS from September to December. It stars Rainie Yang, Wilber Pan, Dean Fujioka, and Michelle Chen. I had a first thoughts a few months back.



Yupe, it took me a few months to finish. On and off, I watched half the series with my wife. When it became apparent that my wife wasn't going to be able to finish it, I watched the second half by myself. I think I would have chopped it to 11 episodes. Episodes 12 and 13 dragged. Because I watched it while washing dishes, I couldn't fast forward the parts that dragged. Episode 14 was like 75% flashbacks. The series started super funny, got super serious, and tried to end on the funny side. For the most part, 小花 stayed true to her character. I've seen Rainie through the years and this may be my favorite from her.



小花 was so interesting and they presented her as a kid in an adult world. So many mannerisms reminded me of my 3 and half year old daughter. From the "looking up" as she talks. Putting her fingers together in nervous situations. Sucking her thumb when she sleeps. Confused look when things don't make sense.



As much as I liked the first half, it had to get serious in the second half and add the drama. But it came full circle and it was a nice ride.

Wilbur Pan puts in a good leading performance.

I picked up my copy from AMAX.

不良笑花 - Miss No Good - First Thoughts

I've been watching 不良笑花 (Miss No Good) starring Rainie Yang, Wilbur Pan, Michelle Chen, and Dean Fujioka.

Its one of those rare series that makes my LOL on a constant basis. Partly because Rainie's character is so much like my 3 year old daughter. The temperament, the gestures, the comedy of it all.

I am about half way through now and am loving it.

愛就宅一起 - ToGetHer - Upcoming

I am looking forward this Taiwanese drama, 愛就宅一起 (ToGetHer). Its in its third week of broadcasting, but the ratings for it don't look so good.

I am a big fan of Rainie dramas! Doesn't hurt to have Linda Liao too!