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Diving ever deeper
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/01/2026
» Omega marks the 20th anniversary of the Seamaster Planet Ocean with the unveiling of an all-new fourth generation — not merely an update, but a decisive rethinking of one of its most important modern dive watch lines.
Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
Swedish rockers smash Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/08/2025
» Swedish rock band Smash Into Pieces made their long-awaited Bangkok debut on Aug 20, delivering an immersive, cinematic-rock show that laid bare both their ambition and adaptability.
When the past returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/04/2025
» I usually have a soft spot for Scandinavian thrillers. Oftentimes, they're so unique and interesting that Hollywood ends up remaking them -- like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009) or The Hunt (2012). There's a kind of slow-burning tension and cold realism to them that you don't always get in American shows. However, while that's usually the case, I have to say that The Glass Dome, the new six-episode Netflix series, doesn't quite measure up -- even though it has potential.
Remembering J-pop star Miporin, found dead at 54
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/12/2024
» Miho Nakayama, the celebrated Japanese actress and singer renowned for her iconic performance in the 1995 romantic masterpiece Love Letter, has passed away at the age of 54. Her body was discovered at her home in Tokyo's Ebisu district on Friday, after she cancelled a scheduled concert due to health concerns. The cause of her death remains under investigation, as first reported by NHK, Japan's national broadcaster.
Can Cross break the curse?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/11/2024
» There seems to be a recurring curse when it comes to adapting James Patterson's best-selling Alex Cross novels for the screen. Those who grew up in the 90s may remember crime thrillers Kiss The Girls (1997) and Along Came A Spider (2001), starring Morgan Freeman as the titular forensic psychologist and detective. Despite box office successes, these films received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. The 2012 reboot, Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry, fared even worse. Panned by critics and ultimately a box office bomb, it led to the cancellation of a planned sequel.
A deadly game
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2024
» First, we had Don't Breathe (2016) and A Quiet Place (2018), where silence is key, then Bird Box (2018), where seeing is danger. Hollywood's current fascination with sensory deprivation has a new addition: Don't Move, a thriller in which the protagonist faces a new kind of terror -- forced paralysis. In this film, the main character is injected with a paralytic agent by a killer, leaving her fighting to survive while her mobility fades.
Dame Maggie Smith (1934–2024)
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/10/2024
» Maggie Smith, the legendary British actress whose career spanned over seven decades, passed away last week at the age of 89.
European Film Festival returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/05/2024
» Foreign film enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that the 30th edition of the European Film Festival returns from May 16-26 at House Samyan. This eagerly anticipated event, under the theme "Piecing The Differences", invites movie fans to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of European cinema.
A flat remake
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/03/2024
» Despite initial disappointment and a lukewarm box office reception, the 1989 classic Road House has become a cult favourite over the years. Fast forward to 2024, and director Doug Liman hopes to recreate the same blend of absurd action and charismatic heroism with a revamped version of Road House featuring Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role (originally portrayed by the late Patrick Swayze). While Liman's adaptation retains the over-the-top spirit, it struggles to capture the same magic that made the original a cult classic.