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Animated Swiss film My Life As A Zucchini first in new series at RCB
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/03/2018
» Arts and antiques emporium River City Bangkok returns with its second monthly film series, the RCB Film Club. This month, the club aims to please lovers of international cinema with four critically acclaimed films of diverse origin, one film screened each week.
A classic's latest incarnation
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/09/2017
» Like all entertainment franchises that have ever been described as phenomenal, Death Note has had no shortage of adaptations. Born as a 12-volume Japanese manga series (2003-2006), Death Note has since been adapted into an anime series, five live-action Japanese films, a TV drama and a musical.
Animating up Netflix
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/08/2017
» This year marks the 100th anniversary of the conception of anime, or Japanese animated cartoons. To commemorate this milestone, online streaming titan Netflix recently hosted their Anime Slate 2017 in Tokyo, detailing their plans to produce and release over 20 original and platform-exclusive anime series and films by the end of next year. Some of the notable titles include remakes of classics like Godzilla and Devilman Crybaby, as well as a live action adaptation of the popular manga series Death Note.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/06/2017
» Call it teen power. Or the epitome of kawaii culture. Or a great marketing idea. Some may also detect a strange, Lolita-tinted vibe. But with their own TV, anime and manga series, as well as the record for "highest selling musical act in Japan in terms of singles sold", AKB48, with 48 members, are a long-standing Japanese idol girl-group known for their super-cute style and catchy tunes. It has been described as a national phenomenon in its country of origin, with a devoted fanbase that has followed the band's songs and merchandise since its inception over a decade ago in 2005.
Showcasing influence of J-culture
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/07/2016
» It is difficult to determine the extent of the influence that Japanese comics, cartoons and games have had on Thai people. From classics, the likes of Doraemon and Atom Boy, to more contemporary works like Detective Conan and Fullmetal Alchemist, Japanese pop culture has permeated into the collective psyche of Thai people for as long as most of us can remember, and has had a major role in the formation of Thai pop culture as we know it today.
The stream becomes a torrent
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/10/2015
» Once movies were watched only in cinemas. Then came the revolution of home movies: VHS, laser disc, VCD, DVD, Blu-ray. But the present, and the future, seems to belong to VOD: Video On Demand, where tens of thousands of movies can be streamed to your devices, from televisions to phone screens.
Attack On Titan lays on the gore, but is short on plot
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/08/2015
» Based on the massively popular manga series of the same name, Attack On Titan is a film that constantly skips the line between lip-biting tension and comically over-the-top Japanese anime tropes that don't translate well to film at all. The result is something that is entertaining in small bursts, but is ultimately forgettable and even cringe-inducing in parts.