Netflix’s Three-body – first episode review
First, let me start with some context. I’m a born and raised in China kind of Chinese, I’m a big fan of the Three-body trilogy.… Read More »Netflix’s Three-body – first episode review
Vera Tsien
Vera Tsien/Gardner. Software engineer, Sci-fi lover, Global Citizen born and raised in Southeast China. She stood still when the earth rotates and now she's in Southeast America. :-) She does most of the movie Peetimes with Dan and very rarely writes blogs. If you are seeing this bio, that means you have sought her out.
Movie Review – Bob Marley: One Love
This movie offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of the iconic reggae legend Bob Marley. I’m a casual fan – meaning I like… Read More »Movie Review – Bob Marley: One Love
Movie Review – The King’s Man
Let me start off by saying, this is an origin story for Kingsman, and it serves its purpose well. The origin story was mentioned briefly… Read More »Movie Review – The King’s Man
Movie Review – Encanto
I was looking forward to this cute animation after seeing the trailer, and hoping for it to be something like Coco. Well, it’s not,… Read More »Movie Review – Encanto
Movie Review – The French Dispatch
Before I dive into the review, there are two things I want to make clear. First, The French Dispatch is a hard movie to do… Read More »Movie Review – The French Dispatch
Movie Review – Reminiscence
This movie had the potential to be great, yet it was just okay. Don’t take me wrong, I enjoyed it. Especially the great performances by… Read More »Movie Review – Reminiscence
Movie Review – Cruella
Let me start by apologizing for not being able to do Peetimes on the opening night, cause I got sick in the theater. Dan and… Read More »Movie Review – Cruella
Movie Review – Those Who Wish Me Dead
Have you ever had your friend tell you a story that they were excited about but sounds bland to you and they end with, “I… Read More »Movie Review – Those Who Wish Me Dead
Is Mulan A True Story? Answered by a native Chinese
A Ballad in The 500s China Everyone knows that Mulan is an old Chinese tale. But is it just a story? Or is Mulan real?… Read More »Is Mulan A True Story? Answered by a native Chinese
5 Plot Holes in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is an enjoyable movie, mostly due to the epic scenery, emotionally touching moments, and humor sprinkled throughout, but it has a plot structure that’s no better than the LEGO Star Wars movie.