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Ripley strikes quite exquisitely, again
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/04/2024
» Just when you thought the original book was bled dry, its last drop of smouldering homoerotic blood squeezed and sucked by multilple movie adaptations, from Rene Clement (French) and Anthony Minghella (American) to Liliana Cavani (Italian), here comes Steven Zaillian's seven-episode Netflix series bluntly titled Ripley. Dusky and exquisitely coldblooded, the latest reworking proves that the Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley is a living gift that continues giving after 69 years.
From wartime airfield to iconic race track
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/07/2016
» A little more than 70 years ago the only loud sounds to be heard in the Northamptonshire village of Silverstone was the rumble of the Wellington bombers taking off from the adjacent RAF base for missions over Germany.
Rock stars and celebrities react with dismay to Brexit
AFP, Published on 26/06/2016
» PARIS - Britain's bestselling novelist and two of its rock idols have mourned the country's "disastrous" vote to leave the EU, claiming it will lead to the break up of the country.
Leonardo DiCaprio nabs Oscar gold, 22 years on
AFP, Published on 29/02/2016
» HOLLYWOOD (UNITED STATES) - Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio finally snagged Oscars gold on Sunday, 22 years after his first Academy Award nomination -- proving he really is not just a pretty face.
Golden Globe nominations to be revealed
AFP, Published on 10/12/2015
» LOS ANGELES - The nominations for the Golden Globe Awards will be revealed on Thursday with industry experts betting on "Spotlight" and "The Revenant" to get nods for best film.
2014 Delights
Life, Published on 31/12/2013
» Politics may still be a big question mark next year, but election or not, the splurging and distractions must go on. We take a sneak peek at what's coming up in lifestyle, concerts and movies
Damon joins Thai baseball team
AFP, Published on 15/11/2012
» BANGKOK — Former Boston Red Sox hero Johnny Damon has followed his family roots to Thailand to help the baseball minnows qualify for a leading international tournament, a Thai sports official said on Tuesday.