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The voice of Zimbabwe
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/05/2024
» Thomas Mapfumo, the Zimbabwean singer, bandleader and songwriter, is one of Africa's most respected musicians known not only for his hypnotic chimerenga music but also for his steadfast support for human rights, political dignity and social justice. Chimerenga is the Shona -- Mapfumo's ethnic group -- word for liberation and is based on the sacred and iconic instrument, the mbira (thumb piano or sanza), which is at the heart of Mapfumo's music.
Decoding the truth
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/03/2024
» Netflix's latest docu-series American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders plunges viewers into a labyrinth of intrigue and political machinations that span the 20th century. Directed by Zachary Treitz and anchored by investigative journalist Christian Hansen, the four-part series is a gripping exploration of conspiracy theories and a quest for truth.
Poor Barbie... Oppenheimer's the bomb
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/03/2024
» The annual guessing game to read the minds of inscrutable Oscars voters is here.
New movies out this week: Jan 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/02/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
'Barbenheimer' tipped to dominate revamped Golden Globes nominations
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» LOS ANGELES - "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" -- the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless internet memes this summer -- are expected to lead the newly revamped Golden Globes when nominations are unveiled Monday.
New movies out this week: Nov 23-29
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/11/2023
» New Thai titles that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/11/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Oct 11-17
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/10/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Haunting love
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 21/07/2023
» A chilling and captivating musical adaptation of a timeless novel and a TV sensation, Pitsawat is sending shivers down the spines of its audience. This ghostly tale -- in which a beheaded spirit from the past returns to the living realm to seek justice -- combines haunting melodies and eerie performances to immerse spectators in a world of mystery and supernatural intrigue.