We checked out the recently air-dropped Chinese drama, “The Prisoner of Beauty“ 折腰. While we didn’t become prisoners of this beauty, we enjoyed many aspects. Here are our thoughts based on the 11 episodes we’ve watched as of this discussion.

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(06:27) Sentiments after 11 episodes
(21:25) The main leads and other characters and actors that stand out
(33:15) Other stuff and wrap up

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#ThePrisonerofBeauty #折腰 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese #SongZuer #宋祖儿 #LiuYuning #刘宇宁

We can’t seem to get away from Liu Xueyi costume dramas lately, but that may not be a bad thing. This time, we check out the recently released Chinese xianxia drama “Love Never Fails,” which also features one of our new favorite actors, Ao Ruipeng. Although filmed four years ago, this old-fashioned story remains fresh and has entertained us so far with its lovable comedy and characters.

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(08:41) What works so far with this show
(18:07) The surprising comedy and other observations

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

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#LoveNeverFails #落花时节又逢君 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese #LiuXueYi #刘学义 #HuYixuan #胡意旋 #AoRuipeng #敖瑞鹏

We approached Chinese xianxia drama “A Moment But Forever” 念无双 with hesitation. The mediocre aesthetics in early episodes, the old-fashioned story, and older stars in a typically young idol genre were all causes for concern. However, we are so glad we stayed with this drama. It’s rewarding once you get past the initial tranche of episodes. Highly entertaining and highly rewatchable, don’t be deterred by its veneer and check this one out!

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(10:38) The main characters and their dynamics
(23:03) The second CP and their story
(37:04) The villain(s)
(30:43) Other memorable characters
(49:51) Other things and comparisons with the novel and cartoon
(55:02) About the ending and random nicknames
(58:54) Ratings and wrap up

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

You can catch us on the below platforms:
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#AMomentButForever #念无双 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese #TiffanyTang #TangYan #唐嫣 #LiuXueYi #刘学义

Sometimes you just have to take a break from long Asian dramas to catch a short but memorable movie. This week, we do exactly that with the 1987 romantic comedy Moonstruck, which won Cher a best actress Oscar and also starred a young Nicolas Cage. It’s time to soak in the amore and charm all around! And if you haven’t watched this classic, why not do that right after listening to our thoughts on it?!

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(05:03) What Makes This Movie Work - the characters, the chemistry, the opera, the New York setting...
(34:07) Ratings and wrap up

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

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#Moonstruck #juniperandelle #podcast #80smovies #filmreview #moviebuff #moviereview #oldmovie #romcom #cher #nicolascage

On Juniper’s recent bender to watch the collected works of Chinese actor Ao Ruipeng 敖瑞鹏, she finally checked out “Wrong Carriage, Right Groom” 花轿喜事, the 2023 Chinese rom com fluff remake of a 2001 oldie. While the story is almost nonexistent, something delightful about the central lovebird pairs makes this drama worth checking out, at least under certain circumstances. Juniper got Elle to sample the show, and Elle agrees. If you’re curious why bother with this show, here’s our take.

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(08:58) What we liked and didn’t like - couples, plot, styling, scene highlights
(30:12) What if the right pairings happened?
(35:19) Ratings, why watch it or not, and wrap up

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

You can catch us on the below platforms:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElle
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#WrongCarriageRightGroom #花轿喜事 #TianXiwei #田曦薇 #AoRuipeng #敖瑞鹏 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese

We checked out a random collection of Chinese dramas this week as a way to pass the time. Juniper talks about her final thoughts upon finishing revenge drama The Glory 雁回时. Elle accidentally watched some episodes of an older drama called Star of Ocean 星辰大海. And we both discuss our initial impressions of the “middle-aged xianxia” fantasy A Moment But Forever 念无双..

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(04:38) The Glory - Wrap Up & Rating (SPOILERS)
(18:54) Star of Ocean
(35:01) A Moment But Forever

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

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#TheGlory #雁回时 #StarofOcean #星辰大海 #AMomentButForever #念无双 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese #ChenDuLing #陈都灵 #XinYunLai #辛云来 #LiuTao #刘涛 #RaymondLam #林峯 #TiffanyTang #TangYan #唐嫣 #LiuXueYi #刘学义

We are checking out two vastly different and mostly harmless Chinese dramas at the moment - Ski Into Love 嘘，国王在冬眠 & The Glory 雁回时. Neither is high art, but we do manage to find some merit and entertainment value in each. Would we recommend you check either out? If you want easy fluffy romance, Ski Into Love may fit that bill. If you want crazy revenge shenanigans, then The Glory is a definitely maybe.

(00:31) Introduction
(01:58) Ski Into Love
(16:03) The Glory

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

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#SkiIntoLove #嘘国王在冬眠 #TheGlory #雁回时 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese #EstherYu #YuShuXin #虞书欣 #LinYi #林一 #ChenDuLing #陈都灵 #XinYunLai #辛云来

In this pod, we discuss the much anticipated (by fans) Chinese Drama “The First Frost” 难哄. While Juniper checked it out first and put Elle on its path, we ended up with different sentiments about the show. Juniper didn’t finish, while Elle counts it as one of her top 5 recent favorites. How did we come away with such different reactions? Listen and find out.

(00:31) Introduction & overview
(03:36) What Elle loved and Juniper didn’t
(36:00) Ratings and wrap-up

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

You can catch us on the below platforms:
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#TheFirstFrost #难哄 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans#dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #BaiJingting #白敬亭 #ZhangRuonan #章若楠 #SangYan #WenYifan