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Love, beauty, violence
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Last year, the world embraced Barbie and Poor Things, two outstanding films that tapped into the state of female consciousness in the 21st century. At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which ends tomorrow, women-driven stories of all stripes are pushed further up (or down) the emotional spectrum. A noticeable number of titles premiering at the influential festival feature female protagonists in varying states of joy and distress -- and to varying results. Powerful acting by female talent also injects life and spirit into those stories, hailing from all corners of the Earth.
Cannes 2024 highlights
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 14/05/2024
» From Francis Ford Coppola's new epic to a Taiwanese drama starring a Thai actor and a Pol Pot drama, we pick hot titles from the French film festival that kicks off today.
Ally: A star shines brighter
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/04/2024
» Achiraya Nitibhon, better known as Ally, was not among the believers when she first laid eyes on the script of the Thai Netflix series The Believers.
A year of K-pop
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.
Taylor Swift announces return to touring with 'Eras'
Published on 02/11/2022
» Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced she was returning to touring, getting back on the road for the first time since 2018's Reputation tour.
Taylor Swift makes US song charts history with 'Midnights'
AFP, Published on 01/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Taylor Swift made music history Monday, becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously nab all 10 spots on the top US song chart after the release of her album "Midnights."
Drawing what the eye sees
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Residents of the Mahakan Fort Community were evicted from their homes in 2017 after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) decided to turn the historic area into a public park. Before everything was torn down, Bangkok Sketcher, a group of artists who draw on location, visited the site to capture the final moments of the community. Three urban sketchers in the group -- Suppachai Vongnoppadondacha, aka Louis Sketcher, Pitirat Yoswattana and Sompong Ngamsangrat -- were overwhelmed to witness the scene and were drawn to the architectural structures that would soon be demolished.
K-pop colossus BTS eyes Grammys with Dynamite
Life, Published on 04/09/2020
» Fresh from scoring Korea's first-ever No.1 hit on the main Billboard music chart, K-pop juggernaut BTS on Wednesday set its sights on a standalone performance at next year's Grammy Awards -- and maybe a trophy or two.
From the highway all the way to church
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 22/03/2020
» This year's first unlikely collaboration has officially arrived courtesy of Houston trio Khruangbin and their fellow Texans, Leon Bridges.
Painting the aged community
Life, Published on 15/07/2019
» Not only is Bangkok known for street food and traffic gridlock -- the capital city is also famous for its truly vibrant colours and for its richness in culture and tradition. Today both local and international artists have seen the metropolis as a canvas where they can showcase their talents in street art and graffiti.