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Talking Bright
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 05/01/2018
» Released globally a few weeks ago, Bright is the ambitious Netflix original genre-bending film that stars Will Smith and Joel Edgerton as cops in a present-day Los Angeles inhabited by mythical creatures like orcs and elves. The film is Netflix's biggest film to date with a budget of $90 million as well as a global press tour prior to the film's release. Guru was able to be part of the Japan premiere and press junket and had an opportunity to talk to producers Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless, director David Ayer (who also directed Will Smith in Suicide Squad), and actress Noomi Rapace about Bright.
Power to her
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 29/12/2017
» 2017 has been the year of women speaking up and standing up for themselves. And while there's definitely a long way to go in terms of gender equality, especially in Asia, it's inspiring to learn about AKIN ASIA in the Big Mango that seeks to empower and connect women from different walks of life. Hosting events like social dinners, workshops and panels, AKIN ASIA creates opportunities for networking and a space for women to share and discuss ideas. Guru spoke to Nicola Jones-Crossley, founder of AKIN ASIA, about the inspiring work she is doing.
Ice ice baby
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/12/2017
» Shaved ice is commonly found streetside in Bangkok and is a cheap way to cool yourself from the blistering heat even in the middle of December (Yeah, this cool wave generally doesn't last long). Taiwan's got their own version of shaved ice topped with a little more than just syrup and milk, and Taro Cube is one of the latest dessert shops to the Taiwanese version in the Land of Smiles. Despite being open a mere two months, Taro Cube's already got three locations. The newest and biggest one at Central Pinklao has a slightly larger menu than the other two, but we opted to visit the branch at Central Chidlom.
Power in your hands
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 20/10/2017
» It's weird that we seem to have come full circle in terms of the size of our phones. Small and sleek was what people aimed for in the past, but now we want them to be bigger so that our video watching doesn't suffer with bad resolution. At the same time though, we don't want anything so bulky that makes it uncomfortable to carry it around in our pockets.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 20/10/2017
» Three years after the original was released, Destiny 2 finally hit shelves after much excitement. Bungie's mythic sci-fi FPS (that's "first-person shooter" for you noobs) stays true to its roots in being chock-filled with multiplayer features and making you obsessed with making sure your character's power level reaches high numbers by getting the rarest and most powerful loot through quests and public events. Of course, there's also the campaign for you to play through, but is this going to be another case of "expansion overload" like the first game? Does Destiny 2's multiplayer features make you want to play it over and over again, even if you're done with the story? Basically, the real question is: "Is this worth my money?"
Anyway, here's Chimney Cake Wonderland
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 08/09/2017
» If you haven't heard, seen, or tasted chimney cakes, we don't blame you. But it's a completely different story in Hungary, where chimney cakes are basically everywhere and nothing new. However, Bangkok has been deprived of this European delicacy. Thankfully, Chimney Cake Wonderland is here to change all that.
Street and savoury
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/08/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> After being dubbed the world's street food capital for two years in a row by CNN, it seemed only proper that the first Michelin-starred street food restaurant, Hawker Chan, opened its doors to Bangkokians almost a month ago. Hailing from Singapore, this is the restaurant's second venture out of its home country, the first being Taiwan. The restaurant has opened in a pretty accessible location on the fifth floor of Terminal 21. Much like its original Singaporean location, it's not a stranger to long queues, but customer flow has definitely improved since they opened. Still, don't be surprised if all their tables are full during lunch and dinner, especially on weekends.
It's Jamba time
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/08/2017
» There's a fear that's associated with embarking on the journey of trying to eat healthy. People usually think that means giving up a lot of things they like and replacing it with things that aren't so tasty and perhaps even downright awful. While the former may be true, the latter definitely isn't and we can say that with absolute certainty after having tried Jamba Juice.
Thai references gone wrong
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/08/2017
» There's nothing like that feeling of pride when we see Thailand being mentioned somewhere in movies, sitcoms or games even. The Land of Smiles' big break would probably be the James Bond film, The Man With The Golden Gun. Aside from movies, Thai food has been getting a lot of recognition as well and it's always such a delight when we hear the gang from The Big Bang Theory mention that they're going to have Thai for dinner as they all gather around, sitting on the couch. While we are definitely pleased with the references being made to Thailand, there are some of them that are... well, wrong. We do realise these are all fictional, but we've compiled some of our favourites anyway for your entertainment.
Meme it like you mean it
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 16/06/2017
» Cards Against Humanity is a vile yet fun thing to play. You probably already have. Recently, we've noticed a new twist to the game which is called "What Do You Meme?". It's basically the same setup: a meme card is picked out and players choose a card in their hand that has the text that fits the meme most. Whoever picks the funniest one wins. Because we here at Guru work hard everyday and take our journalism very seriously, this week we have decided to present to you with the Big Mango's very own version of "What Do You Meme?". Meme on, Bangkokians. Meme on.