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Descent into darkness

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026

» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.

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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.

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2-day K-pop party in HK for the 2025 Mama Awards

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/11/2025

» K-pop's biggest celebration is gearing up for a historic moment as the 2025 Mama Awards arrives on HBO Max for the very first time, bringing global fans a direct front-row seat to the genre's leading awards ceremony.

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Broaden your horror horizon

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/11/2025

» As a fan of Stephen King and his classic horror stories like It, and having watched only the first three episodes of the new series IT: Welcome To Derry, I can already say this latest HBO Max series feels more impressive and more authentically "King-like" than either of the two film versions. And I'll tell you why.

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The moral cost of survival

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/10/2025

» The deputy bank manager faces immense pressure when he learns that his position is soon to be replaced by artificial intelligence. Struggling with his family's growing financial burdens, he decides to find a desperate way out -- by stealing money from the account of a deceased person, one with no living relatives to verify their identity.

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Legendary actor Robert Redford dies aged 89

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/09/2025

» Robert Redford, the legendary American actor, Oscar-winning director and founder of Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. According to his publicist, Redford passed away peacefully "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah -- the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved". The cause of death was not disclosed.

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Sonata of soft power

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025

» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.

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Xenomorphs of Siam

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/08/2025

» The Alien franchise has always been about survival in the most inhospitable places imaginable, from derelict space freighters to hostile alien planets. But in Alien: Earth, the inhospitable terrain is not light-years away. It's right here at home.

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A brutal look at the Wild West

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/01/2025

» If you're diving into Netflix's latest Western miniseries, American Primeval, you might find yourself reminded of the 2015 Leonardo DiCaprio film The Revenant. Well, guess what? You wouldn't be wrong. The two share striking similarities and it's not just because American Primeval was penned by the same screenwriter, Mark L. Smith. Both narratives explore survival, hardship, and the relentless pursuit of a goal -- all set against the backdrop of a brutal and unforgiving era. They're dark, gritty tales where protagonists endure unimaginable dangers, reflecting the raw violence of the Western frontier.

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Shaking up the Oscars

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/01/2025

» Last year marked an extraordinary milestone for the Thai film industry, showcasing its talent and storytelling prowess on the global stage.