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More mystery than horror?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/08/2025
» After weeks of building hype, especially with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score before it even opened in cinemas, Weapons arrives with massive expectations. And despite there being only four months left in 2025, many are already calling it the scariest movie of the year.
Trump’s cabinet picks come under US Senate spotlight
AFP, Published on 14/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees go under the microscope in a frenzied week on Capitol Hill starting on Tuesday, as US senators hold confirmation hearings that could make or break their political careers.
A journey into dystopia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/12/2023
» In the realm of multi-genre cinema, Sam Esmail's latest directorial venture Leave The World Behind invites audiences into a suspenseful blend of sci-fi, mystery and psychological thriller set against the backdrop of a dystopian near future. Drawing parallels with Noah Baumbach's 2022 White Noise or Jordan Peele's Nope of the same year, the film unfolds a narrative that keeps viewers guessing from start to finish, but not without moments of frustration.
RTP's underbelly
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/09/2023
» Re: "I don't want revenge, insists 'Big Joke'", (BP, Sept 28).
A singular global approach
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/09/2023
» Frantzén is no stranger in Asia, and more so Bangkok, considering Villa Frantzen was the most anticipated restaurant opening in 2022.
The presidential poll isn't perfect. Vote anyway
News, Published on 31/08/2023
» Predictability is the name of the game in Singapore's elections. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and its candidates always win handsomely. And while their margin of success is the envy of political parties and politicians the world over, for the PAP every single point counts. It is a sign of just how satisfied Singapore's 3.5 million or so citizens are with the ruling party. And a signal of whether longevity and legitimacy amount to the same thing.
Weird, absurdist, but good
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/01/2023
» If you've been following Noah Baumbach's work over the past few years -- including The Meyerowitz Stories (2017), Marriage Story (2019) and most recently White Noise (all of which are now available on Netflix) -- it's clear the American director can work nimbly across a range of genres.
Tom Kim poised to go places
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 31/08/2022
» The Tom Kim express finally ran out of steam after a whirlwind joy ride which lasted nearly two months and ended at his dream destination, the PGA Tour.
The ride to nowhere
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/08/2022
» I was first introduced to Jordan Peele in his directorial debut Get Out in 2017. As soon as it came out, the film was an instant favourite and considered a trendsetter in the thriller, horror and dark comedy genre not because of its cinematography, suspenseful storyline or giving newcomers like Daniel Kaluuya a big break, but for being thought-provoking and weaving trenchant social critiques into an effective film. Despite being produced by horror studio Blumhouse, the film had the vibe of an A24 release instead.
Grammys night: Tributes, digs and a Ukraine moment, but no slaps
AFP, Published on 04/04/2022
» LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas hosting the Grammys for the first time ever might have been an opportunity to the music world to scintillate -- but the 64th edition of the industry's most prestigious awards stayed relatively zipped up.