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Zombies as a mid-life metaphor
B Magazine, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 25/03/2018
» Most of us still remember her from E.T. -- and that was 36 years ago, when she was seven and playing a girl who connects with the wrinkly extraterrestrial on a quest to go home. She also went on to play a sexy seducer in Poison Ivy (1992), one of Charlie's Angels (2000), a girl with a short-term memory in 50 First Dates (2004), and an accidental songwriter in Music and Lyrics ( 2007).
Creativity, Thai-style
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/03/2018
» Creativity converged at Singapore Design Week which took place earlier this month. A citywide event, the design week held under the theme "A March Of Design" was an amalgamation of events. From panel discussions with the top minds in design from around the world to gallery shows and city tours, the week is reaffirmation of Singapore's desire to shift to a more modern, creativity-driven society.
A nation of ever elusive justice
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 26/02/2018
» Earlier this week, a video clip was circulated heavily on social media showing a middle-aged woman going to town on a white pickup truck with a hatchet. As it turns out, the truck was parked -- handbrakes and all -- in front of her home, blocking the one point of entry and exit she had, while the owner shopped at one of the many markets surrounding her home. Comments on social media initially criticised the woman for what seemed like extreme overreaction.
Making it rain
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/02/2018
» On 20 July, 1969, Thailand underwent its first ever test run of the Royal Rainmaking Project. Initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1955, the project is one of the late king's most recognised achievements, bringing rain to thousands of drought-stricken Thai farmers.
Black Panther's not just another Marvel money-grab
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 16/02/2018
» Since Doctor Strange, released in 2016, Marvel has been on an impressive roll. The studio's next three films -- Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Spiderman: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok -- were all critically acclaimed successes, praised for their creativity and refreshing tweaks to the usual superhero formula. The films were a much-needed second wind to the ever-bloated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), proving to audiences that even after more than 15 films, there is still room for us to be wowed by the studio's colourful and bombastic superhero shenanigans.
Love is waiting in the cloud
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/02/2018
» Once perceived as the domain of shady foreigners looking for local women, internet dating hasn't been the sweetest Valentine's rose for many. But since a decade ago, when matchmaking sites first came to Thailand, and as social media continue as a standard mode communication, the relationship between the internet and dating has changed.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 03/02/2018
» 1.Come show your virtual football chops this Saturday at Game Over Lounge's Fifa 18 Tournament. One of the most popular video games played in Thailand, with decades-old versions from the PS2 years, the game is still being played in arcades everywhere. Fifa 18 is the latest version of the game to be released on PS4, Xbox One and PCs. To register for a spot to play, you can either call the organisers on 02-170-7684, or shoot them an inbox message through the Game Over Lounge Facebook page. Registrations cost 200 baht, with the winner taking home a 2,000 baht gift voucher, as well as a "special surprise".
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 06/01/2018
» 1 Art gallery, bar and tattoo shop Maison Close BKK will be hosting a special art exhibition, Ero Guro, at their venue tonight, 8pm. It will focus on the Japanese artistic movement of "ero guro", which uses grotesque images of spirits and sexuality to portray eroticism, sexual corruption and decadence. The movement began in Japan in the 1930s. The exhibition will feature works from some of the best contemporary ero-guro artists, including Toshio Saeki, Suehiro Maruo and more.
2017 in cyberspace: Phones & gadgets
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/12/2017
» Tech trends in the consumer market
Game on
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/12/2017
» Surprise a loved one with these techie treats, the gifts that keep on giving