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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.
Catch UK indie icons Ride in Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/06/2024
» Since their pioneering days in the UK shoegaze movement in the early 1990s, iconic indie rockers Ride are set to perform in Thailand for the first time. Don't miss "#HYHBKK Live! With Ride" on Aug 5 at Search Studio, Ramkhamhaeng 81.
Catch Olivia Rodrigo live in Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/05/2024
» Don't miss your chance to secure tickets to see Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo who recently announced additional dates for her Guts World Tour, which includes Thailand in the Asia leg.
Comedy without borders
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/05/2024
» Comedic maestro Vir Das will be in Bangkok as part of his Mind Fool Tour on Sunday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha. The evening promises to be full of laughter, wit and profound insights.
The story of an icon
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/05/2024
» Countless biopics have been made about rock stars and another recently dropped on Netflix. Beautiful Rebel is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of Gianna Nannini, a legendary figure in Italian music. While her music might not be widely-known by Thais, many may have heard her iconic anthem Un'Estate Italiana, the theme song of the 1990 World Cup.
The wasteland awaits
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/04/2024
» In recent years, avid gamers have been treated to a slew of live adaptations of their favourite video games, many of which have been executed admirably. Last year, HBO's The Last Of Us set a high bar for quality adaptations with its post-apocalyptic narrative that remained faithful to the source material and garnered widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike.
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.
A Korean twist
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/04/2024
» For over three decades, Hitoshi Iwaaki's Japanese manga Parasyte has captivated audiences with its blend of science fiction, horror and societal commentary. Now, a new chapter unfolds as South Korea brings this iconic tale to life in Parasyte: The Grey. Streaming on Netflix, this six-episode miniseries, directed by Yeon Sang-ho of Hellbound and Train To Busan, offers a fresh perspective on the story and explores themes of survival, identity and humanity.
A question of faith
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/04/2024
» Dramas about the intersection of religion and money aren't new, but Netflix's latest Thai series The Believers has a different take on the genre as it explores themes of faith, morality, and the pursuit of wealth. Penned by Aummaraporn Phandintong and Jiraporn Saelee and helmed by director Wattanapong Wongwan, the series unfolds over nine episodes that bring viewers into a world where the boundaries between belief systems and business ventures blur against the backdrop of Thailand's rich cultural heritage.
A bloody tale of power games
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/03/2024
» At first glance, it's easy to describe the new historical miniseries Shogun as Game Of Thrones meets The Last Samurai. The show's premise is an Englishman who finds himself in the middle of a fight for supremacy in feudal Japan. However, the 10-episode series is more than that as it blends elements of political intrigue, cultural clash and warfare in a gripping narrative. Produced by FX Productions and based on James Clavell's acclaimed 1975 novel, the series transports viewers to Japan in the year 1600.