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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.
Can Cross break the curse?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/11/2024
» There seems to be a recurring curse when it comes to adapting James Patterson's best-selling Alex Cross novels for the screen. Those who grew up in the 90s may remember crime thrillers Kiss The Girls (1997) and Along Came A Spider (2001), starring Morgan Freeman as the titular forensic psychologist and detective. Despite box office successes, these films received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. The 2012 reboot, Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry, fared even worse. Panned by critics and ultimately a box office bomb, it led to the cancellation of a planned sequel.
Where to watch Oscar-nominated films
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/03/2024
» As anticipation builds for the 96th Academy Awards, cinephiles in Bangkok still have a chance to catch films nominated for the Oscars 2024. This year, contenders vying for the coveted Best Picture title include Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon, Barbie by Greta Gerwig, Bradley Cooper's musical drama Maestro and Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things starring Emma Stone.
Killer instinct
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/04/2023
» It wouldn’t be wrong to describe the new K-action thriller Kill Boksoon as a kind of Kill Bill meets John Wick, although the South Korean production has its own unique twist. With this story of a single mother trying to leave behind her profession as a contract killer only to find herself hunted down by an assassin organisation, director Byun Sung-hyun fuses East and West in a stylised and fast-paced action film.
Inside the mind of a monster
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/10/2022
» Why do many people seem to be fascinated by true crime stories, especially when it's about the lives of serial killers? I guess it's a morbid curiosity. As human nature, we keep wanting to watch these documentaries and movies. It's not because people enjoy watching horrific stuff, but we're trying to wrap our minds around how a person can be capable of doing something so dark and sinister.
Is it wrong to root for serial killers?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/10/2021
» After letting fans wait for two years, the long awaited third season of the psychological thriller series You has finally arrived. The new season picks up right at the end of Season 2 with Penn Badgley who reprises his role as Joe Goldberg, our thinking-out-loud serial killer who's moving to middle America in order to escape his demons and the murderous trail that he left behind in LA with hopes to start a new life. This time around Joe has met his partner in crime Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), plus there's a newborn baby. And if you've been following this show from the beginning, let me tell you that Season 3 is You's most twisted and exciting yet.
Opportunity knocks
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/10/2021
» While movie theatres and the film industry on a whole are still affected by the pandemic, streaming services have become the latest medium to help save entertainment. The information revolution is breaking down even more barriers between people and countries.
A TV show born of pandemic
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/09/2021
» Seven years ago, only a few people living outside the Philippines would have heard of director Erik Matti or his crime thriller masterpiece On The Job, despite it being a film to likely revive the long dormant action genre in the Philippines. Thanks to the age of streaming services, the film has recently landed on HBO GO, where Thai viewers can watch it for the first time in the form of a six-part miniseries.
Flying the not-so-friendly skies
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/07/2021
» July is a satisfying month for horror fans as Netflix released a number of new films from this genre. From the American-made Fear Street trilogy and Italian A Classic Horror Story to the latest spin-off episode of the South Korean hit zombie series Kingdom: Ashin Of The North. As the month comes to a close, the streaming service brought viewers another turbulent action thriller flick from Germany, Blood Red Sky, about a group of terrorists picking the wrong plane to hijack.
A classic summertime slasher
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/07/2021
» After releasing the first film of the franchise last week, the second instalment of Netflix's teen slasher trilogy films Fear Street: 1978 also recently arrived on the streaming service. Meanwhile, the third and final film titled Fear Street: 1666 is scheduled for release today, so be sure to check out the first two and watch them in order.