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Decoding the truth
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/03/2024
» Netflix's latest docu-series American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders plunges viewers into a labyrinth of intrigue and political machinations that span the 20th century. Directed by Zachary Treitz and anchored by investigative journalist Christian Hansen, the four-part series is a gripping exploration of conspiracy theories and a quest for truth.
The unseen predator
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/03/2024
» Netflix's latest docuseries Can I Tell You A Secret? explores the chilling depths of cyberstalking in the social media era. For true crime enthusiasts who were engrossed in the eerie world of Lover, Stalker, Killer, this two-part UK production is a tale of digital intrusion and psychological torment. But will it be as good as the previous documentary?
A true crime rollercoaster
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/02/2024
» When it comes to true crime documentaries where narratives often tread familiar ground, once in a while there are ones that just hit differently. While most crime stories that involve love triangles and jealousy are hardly interesting, the latest entry Lover, Stalker, Killer is far from mundane and is instead a chilling exploration of a crime so bizarre, it feels plucked from the annals of fiction.
The depths of darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/01/2024
» After a long-awaited return that lasted over three years, HBO's True Detective is back with its fourth season, titled True Detective: Night Country. This instalment promises a fresh take on the acclaimed franchise, featuring two formidable female leads, Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. The six-episode season is set to air weekly, with the first episode already available on HBO GO.
New series gets us closer to John Wick
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/09/2023
» In the heart of the John Wick cinematic universe lies The Continental, a three-part series that takes us on a prequel journey through the gritty underbelly of 1970s New York City. While this spin-off series doesn't demand encyclopaedic knowledge of the four John Wick movies that preceded it, it undoubtedly inherits the relentless action and vengeful spirit that has defined the franchise. But does it manage to shine as brilliantly as its predecessor?
The illusion of justice
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/04/2023
» Even after a three-year hiatus, ratings for the first season of period crime drama Perry Mason have made the show one of this year's highly anticipated shows. Perry Mason is known for its well-executed storytelling and performances by actors that make something old-fashioned feel new again. In fact, the show could have been HBO's highest-viewed series to date in terms of total viewers if not for the success of The Last Of Us.
A tale of violence
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/03/2023
» Fans of murder mysteries and true crime-type documentaries will be delighted to learn that Hulu historical crime drama Boston Strangler is now on the Disney+ streaming service. Directed by Matt Ruskin, Boston Strangler stars British actress Keira Knightley in the role of a real-life American reporter tracking a series of killings of women around Boston in the 1960s. The official case of this serial killer, aka the Boston Strangler, remains unsolved to this day, but the gruesome story really shook up things for decades.
Inside the mind of a monster
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/10/2022
» Why do many people seem to be fascinated by true crime stories, especially when it's about the lives of serial killers? I guess it's a morbid curiosity. As human nature, we keep wanting to watch these documentaries and movies. It's not because people enjoy watching horrific stuff, but we're trying to wrap our minds around how a person can be capable of doing something so dark and sinister.
Remembering the legend Ray Liotta
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/05/2022
» Last Thursday, Hollywood and the world were mourning the sudden loss of Ray Liotta, the prolific actor in hit films like Goodfellas and Field Of Dreams. He was 67 years old. So far, it's been reported that Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic where he was shooting a new film.
A tale of betrayal
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/05/2022
» Inspired by the 2004 docuseries of the same name by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, HBO recently released the first episode of The Staircase, a crime drama starring Toni Collette and Colin Firth and created by Antonio Campos. The Staircase is based on real-life events and the infamous murder of Michael Peterson in 2001. The series, which currently has a "91 Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, consists of eight episodes and will release new episodes on HBO Go every Thursday.