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Your next K-drama obsession
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/10/2025
» When the opening scene of Tempest hits, viewers are immediately drawn into a world of political deceit, shadowy operatives and fragile trust -- the kind of high-stakes storytelling that South Korean dramas have become renowned for.
Unravelling family secrets
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Better Sister is the kind of show that proves that even with a stellar cast, a gripping premise and polished production, there's no guarantee it will deliver a consistently entertaining experience. That isn't to say the latest Prime Video mystery thriller is a bad series -- far from it -- but it struggles to stand out in a genre already saturated with stronger contenders. We've probably seen a dozen shows that handled similar material with more finesse and momentum.
A blunt slasher
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/05/2025
» It has been four years since Netflix released the Fear Street trilogy -- three interconnected slasher films that mixed 80s nostalgia, supernatural lore and time-hopping ambition. The movies came out during a period when anything evoking retro aesthetics, especially the 1980s, like Stranger Things, practically guaranteed success. Though far from perfect, the original Fear Street trilogy had its own pulpy charm, especially in the way it linked three different time periods together into one cohesive and mysterious narrative.
Shaking up the Oscars
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/01/2025
» Last year marked an extraordinary milestone for the Thai film industry, showcasing its talent and storytelling prowess on the global stage.
A sluggish mystery
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/01/2025
» Netflix has kicked off the new year with Missing You, another adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel, with the author himself serving as executive producer.
The wasteland awaits
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/04/2024
» In recent years, avid gamers have been treated to a slew of live adaptations of their favourite video games, many of which have been executed admirably. Last year, HBO's The Last Of Us set a high bar for quality adaptations with its post-apocalyptic narrative that remained faithful to the source material and garnered widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike.
A celebration of diversity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/01/2024
» At the end of last year, Singapore bid adieu to the 26th edition of Singapore Writers Festival (SWF). With its culmination, the festival left an indelible mark that went beyond the confines of a traditional literary gathering. Boasting around 200 meticulously curated events, the festival not only catered to avid bookworms but also individuals from diverse walks of life, marking a paradigm shift in the way literature is celebrated and experienced.
Changing stereotypes, conquering hate
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/04/2021
» Former US president Donald J. Trump often referred last year to Covid-19 as the "kung flu", "Asian virus" or "China virus", mostly because it originated in this part of the world.
Father-son duo in chaps and Stetson hats
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/04/2021
» There is something about British actor Idris Elba and his unique persona that draws him to Westerns and cowboy-type stories. Last time we saw him in a cowboy hat and holding twin revolvers was in the Stephen King's Western fantasy adaptation The Dark Tower (2017), Elba has two more Western-themed films scheduled this year, the action film The Harder They Fall where he plays an outlaw gunfighter opposite Jonathan Majors; and the latest Netflix release Concrete Cowboy, a high drama and coming of age film that takes place in the real-life urban cowboy community in a Philadelphia neighbourhood.