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Pretty vacant
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/01/2026
» As far as cop thrillers go, The Rip checks a lot of familiar boxes. It's gritty, it's propulsive -- at least in theory -- and it clearly wants to position itself as a throwback to those older, morally murky crime dramas about corrupt cops and fractured loyalties.
Deadly reunion
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/05/2025
» By the time audiences left theatres in 2016 after watching The Accountant, they had encountered a singular kind of action hero: Christian Wolff, a maths savant with a sniper's eye and a code of honour all his own. In The Accountant 2, director Gavin O'Connor and writer Bill Dubuque thread through a high-stakes murder mystery, the harrowing underworld of human trafficking and a fragile bond between two damaged brothers.
Gritty Australian outback drama Territory takes the reins
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2024
» The premise of Territory tackles power struggles, complex family dynamics and the unyielding grit of frontier life. Described by some as the Australian answer to Yellowstone, this six-part neo-Western drama series brings its own distinct flavour to the genre. While the comparison is understandable, Territory stands firmly on its own, diverging from Yellowstone's influence to craft an original story.
A rising star
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/08/2024
» At the age of only 20, MellaMay has emerged as a new powerhouse in the Thai music industry whose electrifying tunes resonate with raw emotion and unbridled energy. Her debut single, Golden Child, released recently on the Tero Music label, invites listeners to take an exhilarating journey filled with raw passion and gritty resilience. From metal guitar riffs and infectious grooves to anthemic themes, MellaMay's music delves deep into emotions, triumph over adversity and embodies the essence of Golden Child.
A blend of chaos and charm
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2024
» Embarking on a journey through Vietnam, one may find the allure of cities like Hanoi, Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. However, the southern gem of Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been an unsung hero in recent years. Despite being Vietnam's largest city and a nexus of culture, history, and commerce, it seems the city has been overshadowed. Our insightful guide Yuu pondered: "Perhaps familiarity with the city has bred a desire for new horizons or maybe Ho Chi Minh hasn't been given the tourism spotlight it deserves."
Saudi culture collides with Hollywood style in Head To Head
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/08/2023
» How often do we as movie fans living in Thailand get the chance to see foreign films, especially ones from Saudi Arabia? But thanks to streaming services like Netflix, now we get to see Saudi content like the comedy thriller Head To Head.
Discover new music without using algorithms
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/08/2021
» The ongoing pandemic and lockdowns have led to a long list of cancellations of cultural events like concerts, festivals and art performances. Despite the unfortunate intermission, renowned independent concert promoters HAVE YOU HEARD? want people to stay connected to music by launching HAVE YOU HEARD? Records (hyhrecords.com), the latest music shopping destination, starting on Sept 1. The new online music store will feature a vast collection of vinyl, CDs, cassettes and cool band merchandise along with an interactive map and content that inspires you the same way live concerts do.
Still rocking after all these years
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/04/2021
» There are probably many music listeners who are into artists and their music, but not quite aware of the record labels behind the success of their albums. Whether you've heard of 4AD or not, if you were growing up in the 80s and 90s, or loved indie and alternative music, this UK-based label was one of the first who started it all, alongside names like Mute, Warp, Sub Pop, Flying Nun, Creation and Rough Trade.
Battling sandstorms and scary spiders
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/01/2021
» It seems like a very challenging task to successfully adapt hit video games into live action TV and movies as the quest has frustrated far more creators and studios than it's rewarded. High expectations from diehard fans often hobble these adaptations from the start. Yet one fearless filmmaker is Paul W.S. Anderson who moved from one video game franchise adaptation to another, beginning in 1995, with the martial arts fantasy Mortal Kombat to the zombie apocalypse action-packed Resident Evil franchise, four of which he directed. Anderson is back again with Monster Hunter, his latest directorial sci-fi action effort, now showing at cinemas.
Ingenue to archetype, The Queen's Gambit has all the right moves
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/11/2020
» King, Queen, Bishop takes Pawn, Knight takes Rook, Double Attack, Checkmate -- these are probably the most common terms when we think of chess. But when it comes to a movie plot, chess may be dull and uninteresting. That's not the case in The Queen's Gambit, a new Netflix original series about a young female chess prodigy, who's determined to break into this male-dominated world of competitive chess during the 50s and 60s. This compact seven-episode limited series is exceptionally fresh, elegant and captivating.