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The school of trauma
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/10/2025
» Remember that Netflix documentary last year called The Program: Cons, Cults, And Kidnapping? It exposed the horrors young people endure through parent-sanctioned abductions to so-called academies designed to "fix" wayward kids. That documentary left many of us shaken with its raw look into an industry that preys on fear and promises false solutions.
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.
Martin Phillipps of The Chills passes away at 61
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/07/2024
» Martin Phillipps, the visionary behind New Zealand's beloved jangle-pop band The Chills, passed away at 61 after complications from his long battle with hepatitis C. The news broke on Sunday through the band's social media, leaving fans and the music community mourning.
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.
A celebration of cinema
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/02/2024
» In the northernmost reaches of Thailand, the third edition of Thailand Biennale is currently unfolding and revealing a plethora of artistic wonders.
Blur announces one-time livestream concert
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/07/2023
» Fresh from a recent sold-out reunion show at London's Wembley Stadium earlier this month, British pop giants Blur have announced a special livestream performance titled "Blur - The Ballad Of Darren Album Show" for global fans where the band will be playing songs from their upcoming new album The Ballad Of Darren. The performance will take place on July 26 and will be livestreamed at 3.30am Bangkok time.
Return of the dragons
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/08/2022
» Three years after the end of Game Of Thrones, it feels good to revisit Westeros as HBO is set to premiere the first season of the long-awaited House Of The Dragon. The new series stars a new cast, including Paddy Considine, Tom Glynn-Carney, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, Rhys Ifans and more. In Thailand, the first 10 episodes will debut at the same time as in the US, on Aug 22 on HBO GO.
Remembering the legend Ray Liotta
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/05/2022
» Last Thursday, Hollywood and the world were mourning the sudden loss of Ray Liotta, the prolific actor in hit films like Goodfellas and Field Of Dreams. He was 67 years old. So far, it's been reported that Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic where he was shooting a new film.
The wonder women among us
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/05/2021
» What does a superhero like Wonder Woman do while taking a break from fighting crime? Actress Gal Gadot has found a new way to make the world a better place as as executive producer of the documentary series National Geographic: Impact With Gal Gadot, which shows off some real-life heroines.
Third time unlucky
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/01/2021
» After the success of the first two seasons, the hit martial arts action drama Cobra Kai has permanently shifted from YouTube Premium to Netflix ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the third season as a New Year present for millions of Karate Kid franchise fans.