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Something old, slightly new
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2026
» It's common to see that when a film achieves great success with its first instalment, Hollywood quickly pushes for a sequel to capitalise on fan demand and the promise of massive box office returns -- even when the original story has little left to explore.
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.
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.
Dying for love
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/03/2025
» After his Oscar-sweeping triumph Parasite (2019), Bong Joon-ho had carte blanche to do just about anything. His follow-up? Mickey 17 -- a US$115 million (3.8 billion baht) sci-fi dark comedy that's equal parts existential nightmare, absurdist farce and strangely, a love story. Based on Edward Ashton's novel Mickey7, the film is genre-defying, thought-provoking and often downright bizarre -- in the best way possible.
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."
Time to die
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/10/2023
» The 80s and 90s, eras filled with iconic teen flicks that ran the gamut from the time-travelling adventures of Back To The Future (1985) to teen slasher classics like Scream (1996), have left an indelible mark on our cinematic memories. But what if someone dared to combine these two beloved genres in 2023? Enter the thrilling teen time-travelling slasher flick Totally Killer.
When destiny comes calling
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/09/2023
» In a cinematic world awash with formulaic young adult romance dramas, Love At First Sight may initially seem like a familiar tune. Yet, this Netflix original, based on Jennifer E. Smith's 2011 novel The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight and skilfully directed by Vanessa Caswill, transcends clichés to deliver a sweet and engaging tale of destiny and connection. Starring the duo of Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy, this film captures the essence of love's serendipity, leaving audiences spellbound.
Reimagining a legendary tale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/08/2023
» For us Asians, the legendary Monkey King character which dates back to 16th century Chinese mythology is nothing new. Based on one of the great classic Chinese novels Journey To The West from the Ming dynasty, the plot revolves around Sun Wukong aka the Monkey King, one of three disciples that follow Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang west to India in search of holy scriptures.
A formulaic romance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/04/2023
» Two decades after She's All That, The Baby-Sitters Club and Josie And The Pussycats, Rachael Leigh Cook has returned to take the throne of queen of romantic comedy in Netflix's latest original A Tourist's Guide To Love. But is it a little too late?
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.