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An ode to hot metal
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/02/2022
» Due to the world turning upside down and causing delays, Wes Anderson's 10th and much-anticipated film The French Dispatch is finally available in Thailand after a US release in October last year. It can now be streamed along with seven other classic Anderson titles exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.
The way it ought to be
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/02/2022
» Four years on since the overwhelming international success of the high school crime thriller Bad Genius, director Nattawut "Baz" Poonpiriya returns with a bang in an emotional road trip drama called One For The Road.
Piecing together a lost night
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/01/2022
» Gender inequality, sexual abuse and societal attitudes towards women are common issues in Southeast Asia, yet not many dare to bring such a topic into a story especially those from conservative countries. So to see Indonesian filmmaker Wregas Bhanuteja explore and highlight this in his directorial debut, Photocopier is absolutely a bold move and quite admirable. Although without much information on the film and whether this is based on a real event or not, Photocopier is a gritty, riveting dramatic crime mystery that feels realistic and honest.
Defeating the odds
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/01/2022
» During the 49th International Emmy Awards -- held in New York City and broadcast around the globe last November -- there was surprise mixed with excitement on the face of Pailin Wedel, a Thai-American director whose film Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice won the Best Documentary category. The other nominees in the category were They Call Me Babu (Netherlands), Cercados (Brazil) and Toxic Beauty (Canada). Hope Frozen made history as it was the first Emmy for a title from Thailand.
Bangkok's fragility examined through art
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/01/2022
» The "Bangkok Bang-Krob: Bangkok Through Crusty Frames" mixed-media show by art and musical group Pink Sky Orcas offers a reflection on the diverse perspectives of Thailand's capital city. The show is part of the Performative Art Project #10 (P.A.P. #10) and will be performed at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre from Jan 27-30.
This year was a long, winding stream
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/12/2021
» As 2021 moves towards its fateful end, it has been another year of mostly staying home and watching movies rather than at theatres due to the never-ending pandemic. However, movie lovers in Thailand have been introduced to many different streaming services including Netflix, HBO GO and most recently Disney+ Hotstar, each featuring their own original and impressive roster of movies, series, animations and documentaries. All through this year, these services have kept us on our favourite couch at home while we enjoy their massive libraries.
Uncovering family secrets
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/12/2021
» Citizen Dog and Tears Of The Black Tiger director Wisit Sasanatieng returns with his latest effort and Netflix debut in The Whole Truth, a dark family drama with a horror twist that dropped last week and is now a top-five watched film on the service.
Remembering silver screen legend Sor Asanajinda
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/11/2021
» To remember the late, great actor/director Sor Asanajinda, Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) invites you to join the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Sor Asanajinda In Memory" next Tuesday.
A clash of generations
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/11/2021
» Over the past decade, everyone has gotten to know superstar actress Jean Smart who has starred in TV series like Fargo (2015), Legion (2017), Watchmen (2019) and Mare Of Easttown (2021). Having been in the business for almost 40 years, the three-time Emmy winner has done all kinds of roles, but Smart is once again getting attention for her performance as a veteran stand-up comedian who decides to change her act in HBO's comedy-drama series Hacks.
Not your typical ghost story
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/10/2021
» When it comes to new Asian horror films, no title can beat the hype surrounding The Medium, a Thai/Korean flick that garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews among audiences and critics at its world premiere at the 25th Bucheon Fantastic International Film Festival where it won the best film category. The horror film was also recently picked up as an original feature for the streaming platform Shudder in the US and will be released theatrically in Thailand tomorrow, just in time for Halloween.