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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.
Celebration of tradition
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/01/2023
» Veteran filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda became known after winning the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for the crime drama Shoplifters despite having directed films and TV series for nearly three decades. Renowned for his gentle sense of pacing, simple yet beautiful cinematography, and a focus on the complexities of family relationships, he showcased his skills in previous works such as After The Storm (2016), Like Father, Like Son (2013) and Nobody Knows (2004). However, the one that has stuck in my mind to this day is Our Little Sister (2015), a female-focused drama that gave us a cosy, heartwarming family story, along with rich cultural and beautiful vistas of the Japanese countryside.
Taiwan through the lens
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/11/2022
» Last week at SF Cinema MBK and House Samyan, the Bangkok edition of the Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2022 took place. Now it's the turn of film lovers in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Songkhla to enjoy the same programme with subtitles in Thai and English. Physical screenings will take place at SFX Cinema Maya (Chiang Mai), Lorem Ipsum (Hat Yai) and A.E.Y Space (Songkhla) from today until Sunday.
When art imitates a not-so-good life
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/10/2022
» On the surface, it's easy to judge Luckiest Girl Alive as another movie made to support #Metoo and other movements. Sure, this new mystery/drama film is clearly trying to shed light on quite a few touchy subjects and heavy issues, whether it's school bullying, class conflict, sexual abuse or mass shootings. But more often than not, fiction is inspired by reality. And with gripping storytelling, good character design and development, Luckiest Girl Alive is definitely a thrilling watch. The film sees the return of actress Mila Kunis as a woman whose perfect life is corroded by her past trauma and emotional scars. The film provides the audience an insight into the complicated reality of how survivors and victims endure on a daily basis.