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New releases for your streaming pleasure: Sept 11-17
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/09/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Shutter 20 years on
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/09/2024
» Two decades ago, the release of Shutter marked a pivotal moment in Thai cinema and the horror genre. Directed by the then-upcoming filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Shutter has since become a staple of horror. In 2024, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the film returns to theatres in a remastered 4K version, reawakening a wave of nostalgia for audiences and reigniting the terror that made it a global sensation.
"Summer Sonic Bangkok" recap
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/09/2024
» Summer Sonic Bangkok took place on Aug 24-25 at Impact Challenger Hall, featuring 50 international artists, as well as indie Thai acts. The two-day music event took over two halls of Impact Challenger. One is dedicated to various activities, sponsor booths, a food corner and a stage for local acts. The other is for the main stage.
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
The King of Qawwali returns
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/09/2024
» The great Pakistani qawwali singer, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, dubbed the "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali" (the King of the Kings of Qawwali) died in 1997 at the young age of 48. He was right at the peak of his powers.
Modern India on a plate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/09/2024
» Bangkok is no stranger to modern Indian restaurants, especially with the best restaurant in the country, according to the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list, being Indian.
An exorcism drama
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2024
» Lee Daniels, a widely celebrated filmmaker, producer and writer, has made a significant mark on the entertainment industry with acclaimed works like The Paperboy (2012), The Butler (2013) and the hit television series Empire (2015). His talent and unique storytelling earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director in 2009, solidifying his reputation as a force in drama. With Netflix's latest release, The Deliverance, Daniels ventures into the horror genre for the first time. This film, loosely based on a true story, offers a blend of supernatural and intense family drama.
What makes Bangkok a Learning City?
Life, Published on 09/09/2024
» The heavy downpour had just ceased and with umbrella in hand, 72-year-old Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, widely known as Khru Prateep ("Teacher Prateep"), led us single file through the damp narrow alleys of Klong Toey community, frequently pausing to reciprocate cordial greetings from community members. At one point, she called our attention to what seemed like a pile of rubble.
Mooncake mania at Gourmet Eats
Life, Published on 09/09/2024
» Lovers of mooncakes have until Sept 17 to browse over 60 local and foreign brands during the Gourmet Mooncake Festival 2024, which is running at the Gourmet Hall in Paragon, on the ground floor of EmQuartier, M Market of Emsphere and every branch of Gourmet Eats.
Siblings divided by law
Life, Published on 09/09/2024
» The recent passage of the Marriage Equality bill in Thailand marks a historic shift towards greater inclusivity. Yet, for many same-sex couples, the journey towards full legal recognition remains incomplete.