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A retrospective of 2025's best movies and shows
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/01/2026
» 2025 was a year defined by contradiction in the world of cinema. It was marked by the loss of several influential figures in the entertainment industry, moments that cast a long shadow over the year and reminded us how fragile even the most celebrated creative legacies can be.
The sisterhood's rise
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/12/2024
» In a year marked by highly anticipated releases, Dune: Prophecy made a unique entry into HBO's line-up on Nov 19. Co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television, this six-part prequel series peels back the layers of Frank Herbert's legendary universe to reveal the roots of one of its most enigmatic factions, the Bene Gesserit. You can watch new episodes of the series every Monday on HBO and Max.
A riveting dive into 1960s Baltimore
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/07/2024
» Lady In The Lake plunges viewers into 1960s Baltimore and deftly weaves mystery, murder, social issues and the world of journalism. Natalie Portman delivers an exquisite performance as a determined housewife-turned-journalist whose pursuit of truth sends shockwaves through the American city. Currently unfolding on Apple TV+, the series runs for seven episodes, with new instalments airing weekly until Aug 23.
A question of faith
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/04/2024
» Dramas about the intersection of religion and money aren't new, but Netflix's latest Thai series The Believers has a different take on the genre as it explores themes of faith, morality, and the pursuit of wealth. Penned by Aummaraporn Phandintong and Jiraporn Saelee and helmed by director Wattanapong Wongwan, the series unfolds over nine episodes that bring viewers into a world where the boundaries between belief systems and business ventures blur against the backdrop of Thailand's rich cultural heritage.
A seminar at Chula explores the future of humanity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/01/2024
» Are we becoming an endangered species? This will be the topic of discussion this evening at the seminar "Redesigning Human Existence" at the Faculty of Engineering Auditorium, Chulalongkorn University. Come listen to an insightful discussion on human extinction and the ethical considerations of a potential redesign.
Intersection of two art forms
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/07/2022
» As the first in the Writer In Residence programme, The Peninsula Bangkok has brought poems to life in "Poetic License", an immersive new exhibition by celebrated Thai poet and cultural historian Chiranan Pitpreecha. With diverse content, Chiranan's new poems reflect life, nature, society, politics, philosophy and explore the intersection of poetry and visual art. "Poetic License" is now on view at The Peninsula's gallery space and other public areas and runs until the end of this month.
Not your typical ghost story
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/10/2021
» When it comes to new Asian horror films, no title can beat the hype surrounding The Medium, a Thai/Korean flick that garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews among audiences and critics at its world premiere at the 25th Bucheon Fantastic International Film Festival where it won the best film category. The horror film was also recently picked up as an original feature for the streaming platform Shudder in the US and will be released theatrically in Thailand tomorrow, just in time for Halloween.
Chasing the American dream in rural Arkansas
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/04/2021
» All of us have unique family histories and where we come from can shape who we are today. As a semi-autobiographical account, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung captures the essence of family and recounts his upbringing in Minari, an emotional rollercoaster family drama about a Korean immigrant family who embarks on a new life in Arkansas in the 1980s, only to discover that the so-called American dream doesn't always come easy.
Fright Night
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/10/2020
» Whether you watch as a wide-eyed fan or hiding your face behind your hands, horror films have dominated the box office around the world for decades. The horror genre traces back over 100 years. From its emergence in the 1890s, horror films have since spanned countless genres and sub-genres from your standard ghost and haunted house movies to slashers, monsters, vampires, aliens and found footage to psychological or the downright bizarre.
Defeating death
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/07/2019
» Losing people you love is hard. Accepting loss is extremely challenging. People from different cultures and religious backgrounds have their own beliefs on how to deal with grief, or whether or not there's life after death.