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A light and easy murder mystery
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2024
» A grand mansion on a remote island. A wealthy family gathered for a joyous occasion. But the celebration comes to a screeching halt when a sudden murder occurs, and an outside detective is called in to solve the case. Sound familiar? Netflix's latest miniseries The Perfect Couple seems like an attempt to create their very own The White Lotus. But does it succeed in delivering the same intrigue and sharp satire?
Just another generic romcom
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/07/2024
» Romantic movies can be delightful, but only when everything comes together harmoniously. A stellar cast can be a significant draw, provided they have a solid script to work with. Unfortunately, more often than not, we end up with disappointment.
A quirky mystery comedy
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/07/2023
» I went into Netflix's latest movie They Cloned Tyrone without any expectations, but this turned out to be one of the best original films the platform has come out with this year. The film is a unique blend -- quirky, mysterious and funny. It's a blaxploitation throwback set in modern times with a sci-fi twist and is definitely thought-provoking.
A swansong or phoenix rising?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/06/2023
» Like many others, I'm one who grew up loving the Indiana Jones franchise, especially the original trilogy. It opened my eyes to the world of adventure, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford as a famed and loved archaeologist.
Youdunit
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/02/2023
» Joe the heartthrob killer is finally back on Netflix with You Season 4. This time around the man has a new alias, Jonathan, and is starting a new life in London. Although wanting to lie low, he ends up mingling with members of high society. Eventually he ends up being hunted by a mystery killer.
Style without the substance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/12/2022
» After watching the trailer for the new American psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling, which came out two months ago, it's impossible not to think of the classic 1975 thriller The Stepford Wives due to the 1950s setting, sci-fi and suspense, and even feminist satire.
How to prepare for the unexpected
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2022
» It's been three years since the Covid-19 pandemic began and we tried to adapt in order to survive. By now, everyone is aware that this crisis has affected the world in many aspects such as trying to maintain good health and struggling to earn enough money to cover expenses and debt. And most importantly, we've tried our best not to lose our jobs. Yet, who knows when it will be our turn?
In search of a connection
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/11/2021
» Besides social media and smartphones, dating apps have also become part of modern life. The trend of swiping left or right has made it easy to meet people from diverse social backgrounds. However, just like in real life, where good-looking people are most likely to benefit from the technology, it also has the potential to damage users' self-esteem if they cannot handle rejection. So, people tweak their profiles to draw more attention to themselves. Director Hernan Jimenez took this idea and mixed it with the message of being true to yourself and finding your worth as the plot of his new romantic comedy Love Hard.
Making amends
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/09/2021
» Whether you believe in life after death or not, we can all agree that it would be nice to have more time to settle matters or have the chance to say goodbye to loved ones before we continue our journey into the afterlife. This combination of romance and supernatural has been used in a number of films over the years like Ghost, a blockbuster hit from 1990, and more recently in Endless (2020). These films are usually designed to be feel-good or tear-jerkers and you'll get both from the latest Netflix original Afterlife Of The Party.
Roller-coaster ride of silly action
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/08/2021
» In the late 80s to mid-90s, if you were looking for an action star who could kick butt, you were probably looking at Jean-Claude Van Damme whose movies like Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer (1989), Double Impact (1991) Universal Soldier (1992), Hard Target (1993) and Maximum Risk (1996) were among martial arts action favourites. Now in his 60s, the man is back with this action-packed French parody The Last Mercenary about a secret agent-turned-mercenary who comes out of hiding in order to protect his son from being assassinated.