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A total tearjerker
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/07/2024
» While it's always heartwarming to see a loving couple live happily ever after, sometimes romance movies with sad endings can be even more powerful. Films where romance ends in tragedy provide an emotional catharsis for the audience and remind viewers of enduring love. In such movies, the journey becomes more important than the destination.
Humanity in the digital age
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Sodsai Theatre at Chulalongkorn University will soon host an extraordinary fusion of dance, theatre and technology titled IBM 1401. This contemporary piece, directed by New York-based Thai artist Sai Somboon, delves into the complex interplay between humanity and technology.
The art of set design
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/06/2024
» When Dev Patel, a British actor known for compelling performances in films like Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and The Green Knight (2021) stepped into the director's chair for the first time with Monkey Man, he envisioned a neo-noir action thriller set in a fictional Indian city.
A look back at M. Emmet Walsh's celebrated career
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2024
» Renowned for uncanny ability to leave a lasting impression in iconic films such as Blood Simple, Blade Runner and more recently in Knives Out, veteran actor M. Emmet Walsh has passed away at the age of 88, as announced by his manager last Wednesday.
Junji Ito's dark world comes to MBK Center
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/09/2023
» As Halloween looms closer, Japan Anime Movie Thailand and Taiwanese anime distributor Muse have announced an exciting (though quite haunting) presence at the upcoming convention "Junji Ito Horror House In Thailand 2023", a debut exhibition by renowned Japanese "Master of Horror" Junji Ito. The exhibition brings his collection of spooky artwork to Thai audiences for the very first time and will be held from Oct 7 to Dec 31 at MBK Center, 4th floor.
Friendship in action
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/08/2023
» There is probably nothing better than getting to work with a friend you have known and trusted for a long time. Director Sam Hargrave has been one of those good friends and long-time collaborators for the Australian star actor Chris Hemsworth. Movie fans may be familiar with their action movie Extraction (2018), but the origins of their relationship date back to the Avengers saga.
Step into a magical world
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/07/2023
» From a little girl's adventure into the spirit realm in Spirited Away and a touching friendship between a child and a magical goldfish in Ponyo, to the story of a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli is known and loved by many people around the world.
Explore the beauty of the ordinary
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/06/2023
» 100 Tonson Foundation on Phloenchit Road is now hosting "All Is Prettier", the first solo exhibition by artist Udomsak Krisanamis, which is on view from now until Nov 19.
Undercooked
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/04/2023
» It's quite common to see movies that deal with food and the art of cooking becoming targets for criticism. It's not that difficult for this type of movie to quickly attract the attention of the audience, because hardly anyone would say no to the beautiful, yummy looking dishes in films. But at the same time, it will be easily criticised by both movie and foodie snobs. Despite being currently among the most watched movies on Netflix, the hit drama-thriller Hunger has also divided audiences and critics.
Family in focus
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/02/2023
» The Oscars is coming up soon. And while it should be an exciting time for any film lover, I can't help but feel a bit let down by this year's nominations, especially for the Best Picture category. I didn't particularly like the flashy biopic Elvis and I personally thought Everything Everywhere All At Once was way, way overrated. And I have no clue how Top Gun: Maverick managed to get nominated for best movie of the year. So I had kind of lost interest in this year's awards -- until I recently had a chance to watch another nominee, The Fabelmans, the latest film by Steven Spielberg. Suddenly my interest returned.