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Hong Kong's film industry to get more cash to promote city
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/06/2024
» HONG KONG - More government cash will be pumped into Hong Kong's film industry to help it break into international markets and promote the city's culture overseas, the finance chief has said.
BACC hosts fundraising photo exhibition
Life, Published on 18/06/2024
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is holding a fundraising photo exhibition titled "Grow Together" at its Curved Wall on the 4th and 5th floor, from today until Sunday.
RBSO plays Holst for Queen Suthida
Life, James Keller, Published on 18/06/2024
» In honour of birthday celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, and in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Culture and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) delivered another high-spirited performance at the Thailand Cultural Centre recently. Directed by Resident Conductor Vanich Potavanich, the first item on the programme could hardly have been any more suitable as a tribute to the universal majesty of royalty.
Bridging cultures
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2024
» In 2011, Iraqi musician, actor and writer Ahmed Moneka was working as an artist and actor. He studied at Baghdad's Institute of Fine Art and, according to Canada's The Globe And Mail, he was the first black TV presenter in the country. His father, also a well-known comedy actor, was the pioneer. Moneka went into the "family business".
Korean series Crash concludes next week
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/06/2024
» Crash, a South Korean crime drama about five officers working for the Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) department, has seen a gradual increase in viewers each week due to its captivating storyline.
Broadcast of terror
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/06/2024
» The term "found footage" refers to a subgenre of horror that emerged and became popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. These films offered a unique and immersive experience, making viewers feel like active participants in the unfolding drama. However, some viewers may be turned off by the "shaky cam" formula which is meant to add realism but often results in nausea.
New movies out this week: June 13-19
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/06/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: June 12-18
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/06/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
From past to present
Life, Published on 12/06/2024
» When photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom visited Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya in 2021, he was surprised to see broken Buddha statues. What was unique was broken parts of the Buddha statues were replaced with fragments from other Buddha statues. He wondered why the Fine Arts Department structured Buddha statues that way, since the fragments were a mismatch.
The art of deception?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2024
» The image of a magician in Thailand is still a man in a tuxedo who pulls a rabbit out of a hat. However, five magicians -- Patrick Kun, Charles the French, Tada the Pad-Thai, Sagar Choksi and VK.Vich -- have tried to update this outdated image with modern performances that wow audiences. You can catch these five perform at "The Magicians: Thailand's Greatest Magic – Live In Bangkok 2024" at M Theatre on Saturday and Sunday.