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When two genres collide
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/03/2025
» I am always intrigued when filmmakers attempt to blend two polar opposite genres -- such as horror and comedy -- just to see how it turns out. These films can either be a surprising hit or an awkward miss. In the case of The Parenting, the latest comedy-horror offering from MAX, I'd say it unfortunately leans closer to the miss side. While it has a decent premise and some entertaining moments, the overall execution falls flat, making it feel more like a missed opportunity than a memorable film.
The dark side of motherhood
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/02/2025
» After a limited theatrical run in the US last year and skipping theatres in Thailand, the American dark comedy Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, is finally available to stream on Disney+.
An exorcism drama
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2024
» Lee Daniels, a widely celebrated filmmaker, producer and writer, has made a significant mark on the entertainment industry with acclaimed works like The Paperboy (2012), The Butler (2013) and the hit television series Empire (2015). His talent and unique storytelling earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director in 2009, solidifying his reputation as a force in drama. With Netflix's latest release, The Deliverance, Daniels ventures into the horror genre for the first time. This film, loosely based on a true story, offers a blend of supernatural and intense family drama.
All you need is love?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/11/2022
» In uncertain modern times, the young generation grapples with questions like whether to have children or not? Or is it safe to have another child?
Is the media to blame?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/12/2021
» Can you separate fantasy from reality? A lot of people know that the media has a desensitising effect on people, especially children and teens. Whether it's movies, music or video games, the effect of viewing violence can lead to aggression. Personally, these stories have never been a direct issue with me. When I was younger I always wondered why people wouldn't be able to tell which story should stay in a movie or in our imagination, and which is reality. However, we still see more and more news of violence and regular crimes, which is a direct consequence of watching movies and various media.
An underwater friendship
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/05/2021
» My Octopus Teacher recently won the Best Documentary category at the Academy Awards, which may be a huge surprise for many. This story of a man and his unlikely friendship with an octopus in the cold ocean off Cape Town, South Africa triumphed over other heavy hitters this year like Alexander Nanau's Collective, a shocking exposé of needless deaths in Romania; Time, a film about a wife fighting for the release of her husband who was jailed for 60 years; or Crip Camp, an Obama-produced story about the battle for disability rights in the US. But for whatever reason, My Octopus Teacher was seen by critics as the type of underdog story the Oscars love. However, was the film really that great? Well, not really.
The cycle goes on
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/07/2020
» What's the true meaning of the human circle of life, or what is usually expected of gender-based roles in a family? While we're trying to figure it out as we are living it, there are also others, who are watching us from a distance and wanting to learn about us as well.