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A transhumanist tale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/06/2024
» Countless science fiction movies explore the relationship between humans and technology, or how we can enhance our bodies through technological advancements. This week, Netflix dropped Bionic, a Brazilian sci-fi action film that immerses viewers in a future where cybernetic implants and elite para-athletics are the norm.
Unravelling a double agent
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/04/2024
» The seven-episode series The Sympathizer recently dropped on HBO GO. Created by Park Chan-wook, the South Korean filmmaker of Oldboy and The Handmaiden fame, and produced by Robert Downey Jr, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and war drama filled with Hollywood satire. The bilingual miniseries will be released weekly until the end of May.
Decoding the truth
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/03/2024
» Netflix's latest docu-series American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders plunges viewers into a labyrinth of intrigue and political machinations that span the 20th century. Directed by Zachary Treitz and anchored by investigative journalist Christian Hansen, the four-part series is a gripping exploration of conspiracy theories and a quest for truth.
A world of wonder
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/02/2024
» There is less than a week left to see the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical in Thailand. The show is currently running at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre until Sunday.
A literary star
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/12/2023
» In the realm of contemporary Southeast Asian literature, Narisapongse Rakwattananont is a luminary figure, capturing this year's prestigious SEA Write Award with his compelling collection of short stories Family Comes First.
Slow-burning, Swedish style
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/12/2023
» Stories emerging from the enigmatic Scandinavian landscape have often spoken somewhat to my interests. Swedish contributions to the screen include the haunting vampire film Let The Right One In (2008) and the gripping Millennium Trilogy which includes The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009).
Death wears a hat
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/11/2023
» Those who've been following David Fincher's career for the last 30 years, would know that he's been consistently delivering really slick, stylish genre entertainment. Some may remember him from directing Madonna's music videos back in the early 90s, like Express Yourself and Vogue, or the hit biopic drama The Social Network (2010). But what really set Fincher as one of the most respected filmmakers today was his work oftentimes, in the thriller genre. It's where you really get to see his signature style at play. And along those lines, I'm talking about movies like Seven (1995) Zodiac (2007) Gone Girl (2014) or even some of the best episodes of crime series Mindhunter (2017). Now the director has returned again in the latest Netflix crime thriller The Killer where he reunited with writer Andrew Kevin Walker who penned the screenplay on Seven.
The power of words
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2023
» Following the success of the first event in 2019, Neilson Hays Library invites fans of literature or bookworms to the 2023 instalment of Bangkok Literature Festival, a celebration of books and ideas in the heart of Thailand's capital.
Quirky, and a classic
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/09/2023
» Wes Anderson, the mastermind behind quirky classics like The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), returns to the screen with a delightful short film, The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar. This Netflix original is his second adaptation of a Roald Dahl story, following the success of Fantastic Mr Fox in 2009. Clocking in as a short film, it might just be the most intriguing and thought-provoking cinematic nugget of its time. Anderson, renowned for his unique storytelling and star-studded casts, weaves a tale within a tale, presenting audiences with a visually stunning and thematically rich experience.
Turbulence in paradise
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/09/2023
» The opening scene of What If sets the stage with a young woman, lost in thought, strolling along a tranquil beach, gazing at the vast sea. The melancholic narrative and stunning visuals of nature hint at an emotional and sentimental journey ahead. But does the story live up to its intriguing beginning?