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Successful wrap for Krrish family saga
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 08/11/2013
» We'd be here all day if we were to list every single US flick from which Krrish 3 probably drew inspiration _ and against which it could never hope to measure up (if we give credence to the naysayers, this is) _ so let's not play the comparing game. What's called for, in such cases, is a complete disregard for the wrapper these action movies come in, be it Bollywood or Hollywood, in order to see the contents for what they really are.
Smoke and mirrors
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/10/2013
» Magic. In an era of smartphones that can perform once-impossible tasks, the word doesn't quite evoke the same allure and mystique that it once did. But despite its diminishing appeal as a form of mass entertainment, the art of illusion still has a few rabbits left in its hat. In July this year, 13-year-old Thirawat Kongnugul glided past young wizards from all over the world to bag second place in the International Brotherhood of Magic's yearly Stage Contest in Arizona _ proof that Thai magicians still have a few tricks up their collective sleeve (see accompanying story).
Kharma's gonna get you
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 11/09/2013
» On the face of it, a subject as weighty as kharma wouldn't take too well to caricature, but the exhibition currently underway at Bangkok's 100 Tonson Gallery, "Karma Police", successfully creates a multicoloured luminosity from this seemingly heavy theme.
The Riverdale gang is back in town
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/08/2013
» It's a no-brainer that fans of 1940s-vintage cartoon character Archie Andrews will have to download this app by Gogii Games, but whether they can tolerate slow-growing city games is another issue altogether.
Despicably delightful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/07/2013
» A running game's success is in its fluidity and ability to keep us involved, despite running the same path over and over again.
A toast to inner harmony
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 15/03/2013
» If you want to shout "kampai!" in style, there is probably no better place to raise your sake glass than Ogu Ogu. The name itself means inner harmony and there is definitely a harmony in all the things going on here, particularly how diners and boozers can coexist in this swanky sake bar.
Lessons in life
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/03/2013
» As the first non-Thai and non-cleric to be appointed head of Ruamrudee International School, Dr Peter Toscano has come prepared for the challenge.
Cheers to tradition
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/01/2013
» Among the people that always show up at the annual football game between Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University, there is probably no one who knows every step and particular of the event from start to finish, down to the very last second, than Boonpachakasem "Jeng" Sermwatanarkul.
Mystery enters a new dimension
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/01/2013
» Professor Layton and his self-proclaimed apprentice, Luke, are taking in the splendour and bright lights of Monte D'Or when a scream pierces through all the festivity and chaos erupts, with people running away in every direction.
Forever Running Alone
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/01/2013
» Temple Run 2 is here! Developed and released by Imangi, fans of the Indiana Jones-esque game who have gotten tired of running around in the same old primeval, deserted temple can now run on another ancient structure... but on a mountain above the clouds. Visually speaking, it's more exciting as there are a whole lot of new things to surprise you at every corner, whether it is a waterfall, spinning spiky traps, a river, fire, stone ruins or string bridges to jump over or duck under.