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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.
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 musical misfire
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/10/2024
» Despite the controversies surrounding Joker (2019) upon release, I found many things to admire about the film. Whether it was the ambitious storytelling, the refreshing take on an iconic DC character, or the homage it paid to Martin Scorsese's classics like Taxi Driver (1976) and The King Of Comedy (1982), there was a lot to appreciate. However, when I heard they were making a sequel to what was supposed to be a standalone film, I had a bad feeling. Now that I've seen Joker: Folie À Deux, I can't say my opinion has changed.
A light and easy murder mystery
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2024
» A grand mansion on a remote island. A wealthy family gathered for a joyous occasion. But the celebration comes to a screeching halt when a sudden murder occurs, and an outside detective is called in to solve the case. Sound familiar? Netflix's latest miniseries The Perfect Couple seems like an attempt to create their very own The White Lotus. But does it succeed in delivering the same intrigue and sharp satire?
Power of conservation
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/07/2024
» Only a few days are left to see an extraordinary event unfold at Living Hall, 3rd Floor, Siam Paragon. "Virtual Jungle Thailand" -- a photographic exhibition by National Geographic Photo Ark -- by the National Geographic Society and the US embassy aims to underscore the critical importance of wildlife conservation.
Legal drama, thrillingly retold
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/06/2024
» Remember the 90s thriller film Presumed Innocent starring Harrison Ford as a lawyer investigating the murder of a colleague? Now, the classic story based on a novel by Scott Turow is getting a television version. The first two episodes have already dropped on Apple TV+, with new episodes releasing weekly until the finale on July 24. This adaptation of Turow's novel is filled with dynamic and dramatic moments, but can it accurately capture the mystery that drives the story?
Slow-burning, Swedish style
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/12/2023
» Stories emerging from the enigmatic Scandinavian landscape have often spoken somewhat to my interests. Swedish contributions to the screen include the haunting vampire film Let The Right One In (2008) and the gripping Millennium Trilogy which includes The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009).
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.
Trouble in paradise
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/11/2022
» HBO's award-winning comedy drama series The White Lotus is back with another season and its unique brand of razor sharp wit, brilliant satire, dysfunctional relationships and vacation mayhem. The second instalment consists of seven episodes, which debuted last week on HBO GO, and will air weekly leading up to the finale on Dec 11.
Del Toro channels inner Hitchcock
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/10/2022
» Less than a week leading up to Halloween, the dark fantasy wizard Guillermo del Toro teamed up with Netflix to celebrate this year's spooky season by bringing us four nights of a horror anthology, Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities. The series features eight unique horror stories, co-written by del Toro, who has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre defining tales, and handpicked various filmmakers to be the director of the set episode. Each is different from the next in terms of storytelling and levels of scariness.