Streaming platform Tencent aired the most hit C-dramas this year in 2024 so it’s list of the biggest dramas on its own channel encapsulates nearly all the big buzz makers of this year. Topping the list is Joy of Life 2, which reportedly wasn’t as good as the original but still good enough that viewers tuned in and stayed till … Continue reading →
The Shanghai Film Festival wrapped up this week with the awards portion giving out the 2024 Magnolia Awards. The biggest winner was Blossoms Shanghai taking home both Best Drama (TV show) and Best Actor for Hu Ge. There wasn’t a sweep in the top as Zhou Xun won Best Actress over Tang Yan who may have had the comeback buzz … Continue reading →
C-actor Hu Ge has another hit on his hands with the C-drama Blossoms Shanghai directed by HK auteur Wong Kar Wai. This is probably his most high profile C-drama in nearly a decade since his career elevating critically acclaimed hit Nirvana in Fire. He’s been so picky with dramas and movies and rightly so, reportedly he only went against his … Continue reading →
The most high profile prestige C-drama Blossoms Shanghai (繁花) premiered right after Christmas and is close to finishing its 30-episode run. The drama is directed by HK-auteur Wong Kar Wai of In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express Fame and stars Hu Ge as the male lead. Planning started ion 2019 and filming took 3 years not to mention … Continue reading →
