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Bangkok's experimental renaissance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/02/2025
» The seventh edition of the Bangkok Experimental Film Festival (BEFF7) concluded its run with a thought-provoking and immersive journey into the realms of virtual and augmented reality, with one of its most highly anticipated highlights being A Conversation With The Sun (VR) by celebrated Thai filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Comedy star Dr Jason Leong to play Westin Grande Sukhumvit
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/10/2024
» Get ready for a night of laughter as renowned Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong takes the stage in Bangkok for the very first time. Presented by The Comedy Club Bangkok, Leong will be performing his latest show Why Are You Like This? at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit on Nov 16. Known for his razor-sharp wit and side-splitting humour, Leong is set to bring the house down with his freshest material, following the success of his sold-out Brain Drain World Tour in 2023.
Catch Olivia Rodrigo live in Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/05/2024
» Don't miss your chance to secure tickets to see Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo who recently announced additional dates for her Guts World Tour, which includes Thailand in the Asia leg.
A modern twist to an iconic manga
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/05/2024
» For those old enough to remember, City Hunter was a manga sensation that captivated readers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This detective story, known for its blend of action, quirky comedy and elements tailored to adolescent boys, became a cultural sensation. Even if you haven't seen it, chances are you've encountered one of its numerous adaptations over the years, whether it be the 1990s Hong Kong rendition starring Jackie Chan, a 2011 Korean TV series, or even the French film Nicky Larson Et Le Parfum De Cupidon (2018).
A legend returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2024
» Legendary Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones will grace the stage at UOB Live on March 14 for his Ages & Stages Tour. Sir Tom is one of Britain's greatest vocal talents and he will embark on an Asian adventure to captivate audiences in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Thailand with his timeless hits and unparalleled performances.
Slowdive jump back to Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/02/2024
» Following their unforgettable debut at Maho Rasop Festival in 2018, British shoegaze legends Slowdive are set to captivate the audience in Bangkok once more on March 18 at "HYHBKK Live! With Slowdive" at Voice Space. This enchanting performance is part of their 10-day Asian tour in support of their latest album Everything Is Alive.
Welcoming the hybrid era
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/11/2023
» In a groundbreaking move, tech giant HP made its presence felt at South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney 2023, a creative arts festival that has been a cornerstone of innovation and creativity for the past 36 years.
A chat with John Cleese
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/07/2023
» Looking for a night of laughter? Look no more. The legendary British comic John Cleese will perform a live stand-up in Bangkok for the first time on Friday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha, Siam Square One.
Rocking the capital
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2023
» At 7.50pm last Saturday, nearly 50,000 fans also known as Blinks began to bring out their pink hammer-shaped light sticks that suddenly brightened the dark Bangkok sky, filling the large open-air space of Suphachalasai National Stadium on Rama 1. This was followed by the echoing sounds of screaming fans as Ji-soo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa finally appeared on stage. Some fans had actually waited for them since early morning that day.
How streaming is changing film history
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/07/2022
» All film students or movie lovers are being called to join in a special lecture titled "Archive Fever: Film History In The Age Of Streaming" -- a talk By Kong Rithdee on July 21 at The Siam Society, Sukhumvit 21. Archives are historically related to human memory, and film archives, since the mid 20th century, have functioned as guardians and conservators not only of moving images, but also of memories, public and private. Now, the development of digital communication and media technology, such as the proliferation of YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, has turned the internet into a real-time vehicle for human experiences and memories. This has prompted the film archives to ponder their function and respond to new ways images and memories are recorded, stored, accessed and democratised by not any specific entity but by humanity as a whole.