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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
Studio Ghibli co-founder Miyazaki among 5 Magsaysay awardees for 2024
Published on 02/09/2024
» Award-winning Japanese anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is among this year's five recipients of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, the organisation behind what is regarded as Asia's Nobel Prize said on Saturday.
Somtow's epic Das Jati returns to the stage
Life, Published on 20/08/2024
» Opera Siam recently presented Das Jati, a series of highlights from Somtow Sucharitkul's epic 10-opera series Ten Lives Of The Buddha, at the Thailand Cultural Centre Main Hall.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 16-22
Guru, Published on 16/08/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Maternal ties
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/08/2024
» Happy Mother's Day! A day dedicated to celebrating the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. Mothers -- our caregivers, confidants and sometimes our fiercest critics -- hold a unique place in our lives. Their roles are as multifaceted as the relationships they foster with their children, which are often marked by a blend of deep affection, tension and unspoken understanding. It's no wonder that the intricate dynamics of these relationships have been explored so compellingly in cinema.
Sports documentaries and films worth a watch
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/08/2024
» An air of sport and competition fills the world as the 2024 Olympics is under way in Paris. Thailand currently ranks 55th on the medal chart with the United States, China and Australia being the top three.
TK Park to screen Nollywood film Lionheart
Life, Published on 11/07/2024
» After the success of a Nigerian film screening last year, Contemporary World Film Series has announced the screening of another film from Nollywood, an industry that ranks among the top in the world.
Time flies
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/07/2024
» Throughout 2024, Breitling traces milestones along with releasing new watches to mark its 140th anniversary.
Catch the late Donald Sutherland in these films
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/06/2024
» There is more to Donald Sutherland than President Snow. Although the veteran actor who died last week was most recently known for his role in The Hunger Games franchise (2012-2015), Sutherland actually starred in many films and won 24 awards, including an Honorary Oscar in 2018. He also won a Primetime Emmy in 1995 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in the miniseries Citizen X.
Love, beauty, violence
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Last year, the world embraced Barbie and Poor Things, two outstanding films that tapped into the state of female consciousness in the 21st century. At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which ends tomorrow, women-driven stories of all stripes are pushed further up (or down) the emotional spectrum. A noticeable number of titles premiering at the influential festival feature female protagonists in varying states of joy and distress -- and to varying results. Powerful acting by female talent also injects life and spirit into those stories, hailing from all corners of the Earth.