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A new stage for Asia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.
Eurovision Song Contest Asia marks expansion of iconic event
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking a historic expansion of the world's most iconic music competition into the Asian region.
Girls gone bad
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Remember the popular HBO series Girls from over a decade ago? The show was widely recognised for its postfeminist commentary on female sexuality and millennial angst and it ran for a surprisingly long six seasons. To this day, I still don't really understand the rave reviews. I only watched a few episodes here and there, so I won't pretend to be an expert on it, but what I saw never quite resonated with me.
Espionage, laughs, action abound
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/08/2024
» Every year, countless action films hit the screens, each trying to carve out a niche in a crowded genre. Some rely on gripping stories and skilled direction despite featuring lesser-known casts, while others bank on big budgets and star-studded ensembles to mask mediocre scripts.
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 look back at M. Emmet Walsh's celebrated career
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2024
» Renowned for uncanny ability to leave a lasting impression in iconic films such as Blood Simple, Blade Runner and more recently in Knives Out, veteran actor M. Emmet Walsh has passed away at the age of 88, as announced by his manager last Wednesday.
A literary star
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/12/2023
» In the realm of contemporary Southeast Asian literature, Narisapongse Rakwattananont is a luminary figure, capturing this year's prestigious SEA Write Award with his compelling collection of short stories Family Comes First.
Bridging cultures through film
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/10/2023
» From Nov 14-30, those interested in foreign films shouldn't miss out on the opportunity to join the European Union Film Festival 2023. The festival will feature 18 films from 17 European countries at House Samyan, Alliance Française Bangkok and Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangkok.
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.
Slur set for special reunion concert in August
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/07/2023
» On Aug 26, Bangkok indie darlings Slur are returning for their first official live gig in 20 years with the Slur Reunion Concert at Union Hall, Union Mall.