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No dizzying heights
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/08/2017
» The Dark Tower had every reason to be good. It's an adaptation of a renowned series of novels by Stephen King. It features Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in leading roles. It's also directed (and scripted) by the man who wrote the 2009 Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, as well as 2012's A Royal Affair, both stellar films.
Please, touch the art
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/08/2017
» It's not easy learning art when you can't see. For many blind or visually-impaired students in a regular school curriculum, art class can become a tedious and limited affair. While they may be able to memorise names and dates for a quiz, blind students can struggle to keep up with their visually normal peers in more practical tasks or assignments, creating a gap between the capabilities of visually-impaired and regular students.
Anorexia laid bare
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 03/08/2017
» At times, To The Bone -- Netflix's new original film -- is one of those films that is insightful to the point of being uncomfortable. Centred on a young woman's battle with anorexia, the film occasionally presents a refreshingly honest and realistic take on mental health, offering surprisingly poignant moments that should speak to anyone who has experienced the trials of mental illness in themselves or those they care about. On the other hand, the film is also incredibly uneven, filled with underdeveloped characters and an unfocused plot. The result is a film that isn't so much enjoyable as it is occasionally interesting, though it does require a fair amount of understanding and acceptance when it comes to the irrationality of mental illness.
Assuming a role on the international stage
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 02/08/2017
» When World War I erupted in July 1914, Siam under the reign of King Rama VI declared itself neutral. Having maintained strong diplomatic ties with various countries from both sides of the conflict, there was little reason for the small country in Asia to enter the war on either side, far removed from the conflict in Europe, and with nothing to gain from taking part.
Who knew space could be so shallow?
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/07/2017
» To be honest, there's a lot that Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets -- the latest space opera from French director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, Taken) -- does well. Its universe, filled with diverse alien creatures and sprawling cities, brings to mind the likes of Star Wars, so rich with life and culture. The diversity of the aliens makes the action equally exciting, as the esoteric weapons and technology of each race come into play in unexpected ways. It's also quite humorous, with a surprisingly light-hearted script for a movie about genocide and military conspiracies.
Streaming service HOOQ seeks filmmakers
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/07/2017
» While more and more Asian viewers are tuning in to watch Asian content, many filmmakers in the region are still loathe to enter their local markets, where conservative, broadcast-oriented programming dominates the wavelengths. In Thailand, TV shows centre on the age-old soap opera format, while films are still largely limited to the trinity of horror, comedy and romance, be it from conservative studio execs to stringent cultural and regulatory measures that limit the freedom of creators to push the envelope.
Desktop powerhouse
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 19/07/2017
» In computer terms, "workstation" refers to a computer specially designed for various technical or scientific purposes. To that end, many workstations tend to be very powerful, in order to handle the numerous programs and applications necessary in the operations of many advanced technical tasks.
A war worth watching
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/07/2017
» Despite being critical and commercial successes upon their release, the Planet Of The Apes reboot franchise -- beginning with 2011's Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and followed by 2014's Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes -- never really registered on my radar. I did watch the 2011 film when it was first released, though I didn't find it particularly memorable. I completely forgot about the second, and only realised 15 minutes into War For The Planet Of The Apes that it was in fact the third and closing feature in the series.
Avatar's Pandora in Bangkok
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 13/07/2017
» Say what you will of Avatar, James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi epic. Almost a decade since it was released, the film remains the highest-grossing in terms of worldwide box office revenue, with four upcoming sequels and even its own themed area in Disney World, alongside such titans as Star Wars and Marvel. In other words, Avatar is a big deal to a lot of people.
Finding space in the Spider-Man universe
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 07/07/2017
» From quizzes and club activities to agonising over an uninterested crush, the high-school experience is fraught with peril for the average teenager. When said teenager has superpowers, and desperately wants to impress Ironman so he can join the Avengers, things can get even trickier, as Peter Parker (Tom Holland) finds out in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the webslinger's solo-debut feature under Marvel's cinematic universe. Trading in the usual cataclysmic conflicts of Marvel's earlier films for a more personal story of responsibility (a Spider-Man staple) and maturity, Homecoming manages to feel like a fresh take on the (arguably) tired Marvel formula, being the best Spider-Man film since 2004's Spider-Man 2.