#Taiwanese movie

[jdramasource]

18x2 Beyond Youthful Days (2024) dir. Fujii Michihito

[smittenskitten]

Wu Ming Han. I told you, 'Bang-Bang'. Why didn't you dodge it? You said it so slowly as if you are doing the bullet sounds.

[ladamarossa]

厲鬼纏身 - Split of the Spirit (1987)

[angelagneau]

Spider Lilies (2007) dir. Zero Chou

[jungcougar]

try telling me this is not a modern wangxian au

movie name: a balloon's landing

[hughungrybear]

Watching Marry My Dead Body and the best scene, hands down, is the pole dancing scene by Greg Hsu (while being possessed by the ghost of Austin Lin's character) 😂😂😂😂 I cannot stop cackling like a mad woman during that scene.

[redsamuraiii]

18×2 Beyond Youthful Days / 青春18×2 君へと続く道 (2024)

He's a Taiwanese man of culture.

[celluloidrainbow]

日子 | DAYS (2020) dir. Tsai Ming-Liang Under the pain of illness and treatment, middle-aged and middle class Kang finds himself adrift. He meets the younger Non for a massage appointment. They find consolation in each other, before parting ways and carrying on with their days. (link in title)

[asoftepiloguemylove]

Hello! If it's not too much trouble, can I request a web for when you feel like everyone around you is getting better and moving on and doing well, but you're making no progress, or even getting worse?

i hope you're doing okay <33

Miranda July It Chooses You / 藍月 Blue Moon (1997) dir. Ko I-Chen / pinterest / Franz Kafka Diaries, 1910-1923 / 青い春 Blue Spring (2002) dir. 豊田利晃 Toshiaki Toyoda / Heather Havrilesky Ask Polly: My Life Is Pathetic!

[xinyuehui]

Qie Xiaojin and Pu Yiyong share the same non-existent braincell

Secrets in the Hot Spring. 2018 Oh No! Here Comes Trouble. 2023 Dir. Lin Kuan Hui

[jdramasource]

18x2 Beyond Youthful Days (2024) dir. Fujii Michihito

[smittenskitten]

It's not about what you say. It's about using your eyes.

[maggiecheungs]

ETERNAL SUMMER (2006) dir. Leste Chen

[heyhua]

"I hope the world would stand still, so missing you wouldn't be a luxury."

A friend recently asked me if I had any favourite lyrics and this line came to mind.

This is one of my most favourite scenes of all time. It’s so heartbreaking but I remember smiling through my tears at its beauty while watching it.

Both Jia-han and Birdy knew this call meant goodbye even though they weren’t ready to let go. It’s devastating but they know they can’t be together. All they have left are memories and the only forever they can wish for is in those moments they spent together.

What a tragic way of saying I don't want to live in this world where you don't exist so let it stop so I can live a life where you were with me.

This has me absolutely wrecked.

[linghxr]

My spring 2024 cdrama/cmovie/cvariety updates

I can't believe it's already been over 6 months since my last watching updates post! I've been watching more movies, and I'll also mention a couple variety shows, so it's not just cdramas.

Shows/series:

Some of these were mentioned as “currently watching” in my previous post.

《不良执念清除师》 Oh No! Here Comes Trouble A young man learns to use his supernatural calligraphy powers to help strange beings, with help from his frenemy and a young police officer. This show was like a breath of fresh air and very humorous. That being said, it was difficult to follow all the storylines. If you're going to watch it, I think you should binge it if possible. Content warning: Death, gore

《此时此刻》 At the Moment An anthology of quirky pandemic love stories, not all with happy endings. It's kind of like Love Actually in that the characters are connected across stories. Initially I didn't plan to watch because of the pandemic through line—I thought it would bum me out. But it didn't, actually. My favorite episode was Head of the Family. Content warning: Unhealthy relationships, sex and nudity

《隐秘的角落》 The Bad Kids Three kids accidentally film a murder and try to blackmail the killer, resulting in devastating consequences. I felt the first half of this show was more captivating than the second half—the second half went a bit overboard IMO. Apparently the original novel is way darker so…! But I still recommend it wholeheartedly. Content warning: Death and violence (but not graphic)

《沉默的真相》 The Long Night The murder of a disgraced prosecutor seems like an open-and-shut case, but his past reveals a much more complicated story. This show masterfully weaves together three different timelines. I was so confused after the first episode, but it all made sense in the end. I don't recommend binge watching it—I regretted doing so. Content warning: Violence, death, sexual assault

《双镜》 Couple of Mirrors A young woman's personal and professional lives are turned upside down, and she befriends a mysterious woman with a dark past. You have to suspend your disbelief to enjoy this show. There was a ridiculous number of car accidents! It's a GL drama, but if I hadn't know that, I don't think I would have noticed until the end. Content warning: Death, violence

Variety/reality:

《披荆斩棘的哥哥》 Call Me by Fire In the past I didn't include variety shows, but this time I thought why not? I finally finished all 3 seasons of this show, the male spinoff of 《乘风破浪的姐姐》 Sisters Who Make Waves. It's similar to an idol survival show, but instead of trainees, the contestants are established celebrities. The sets are always amazing, and I might have enjoyed this show more than 《乘风破浪》 honestly!

Movies:

《家庭简史》 Brief History of a Family The description of this movie sounded dull, but I ended up enjoying it a lot! I've seen reviews compare it to Parasite and Saltburn. There is definitely some similarity–it's about a well-off family that takes in a mysterious, quiet boy–but the takeaway of this film is very different. It leaves a lot of room for ambiguity.

《流浪地球》 The Wandering Earth After being on my watchlist for years, I finally got around to seeing this movie. I knew the basic premise: humanity bands together to move Earth away from the expanding sun. I wasn't expecting that it would focus on one family, which gave the movie a more personal feel. I enjoyed it despite not being a huge sci-fi person. Content warning: Death

《美国女孩》 American Girl A family moves back to Taiwan for their mother's cancer treatment after several years in the US, and the eldest daughter struggles to adapt. It's set during the SARS outbreak, but I don't remember that being very prominent. This movie was quite bleak and bummed me out. And I found the ending rather abrupt. It wasn't for me I think. Content warning: Illness, disease outbreak

《你好，李焕英》 Hi, Mom This movie was super popular when it came out. It's about a woman who gets transported back in time and meets her mother (who is young and childless at this point). At first I was confused about where the movie was going—it didn't seem to be building to much. But it had a heartwarming and touching ending. Content warning: Death

《周处除三害》 The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon After seeing a lot of buzz about this movie online, I had to check it out. It follows a terminally ill hitman who learns he is the third most wanted criminal in Taiwan and decides to kill the two criminals ranking above him. Despite this, the main character is actually pretty likable. I enjoyed the movie despite the violence. Content warning: Excessive violence, death, sexual assault

Currently watching:

《火星情报局》 Mars Intelligence Agency This is a variety show. The cast consists of celebrities who take turns telling funny stories and making jokes. I started watching because my favorite singer 薛之谦 is a cast member. I was unsure about the concept at first, but honestly it's really entertaining!

《摩天大楼》 A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower I finally started this show, which has been on my watchlist for a while. I'm only 2 episodes in—so far it's mostly been about the past of the titular murder victim. I'm not yet sure what direction the show will go in, but I'm excited to find out.

Abandoning:

《你的孩子不是你的孩子》 On Children I got through 3 out of 5 episodes before abandoning this show. Each episode is the length of a movie, so they drag on. But I totally understand why episode 2, Child of the Cat, was nominated for and won so many awards. The acting was really strong.

《汉化日记》 God Troubles Me I wanted to try watching a 动画, but after a few episodes, I wasn't feeling this one. Each episode is quite short, so it's an easy watch. I think it just wasn't for me.

On my watchlist:

《漫长的季节》 The Long Season

《尘封十三载》 Thirteen Years of Dust

I'm trying to be better about content warnings. But please note, I only included them for things I finished watching, not things I'm currently watching or abandoning.

[redsamuraiii]

18×2 Beyond Youthful Days / 青春18×2 君へと続く道 (2024)

"Friends we never see again. Scenery we will never visit again. But I'll never forget those moments that leave something in our hearts."