Showing 21 - 30 of 38
Hallyu is here to stay
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/03/2021
» The Korean wave is unstoppable and this phenomenon is not just happening in Asia. Today, Korean content and pop culture has made it on the world stage thanks to an Oscar win by Parasite (2019) and the success of musical groups like Blackpink and BTS. This has boosted the profile of Korean content and increased its quality, helping it get more investments and new fans across the globe.
The Dig needs to go deeper
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/02/2021
» If you studied archaeology or enjoyed stories about discovering long lost artefacts and unearthing secrets that have been hidden under the ground, then the new British period drama The Dig might actually be worth your time. The Dig is based on the 2007 novel of the same name by John Preston, and is the second directorial effort by Australian filmmaker Simon Stone. The film reimagines the events of how an archaeologist embarks on the historically significant excavation of Sutton Hoo in the late 1930s, the grave of an Anglo-Saxon king. While at distance, the film may look beautiful and features a parade of well-known performers such as Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James, the film somewhat suffers from the lack of focus and good execution.
BKKSR screens Christmas classics
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/12/2020
» Two heartwarming Christmas classics, Miracle on 34th Street and It's A Wonderful Life, will return to the big screen once again this Christmas week at Silom's niche cinema Bangkok Screening Room (BKKSR), between Dec 24 to 27, just in time to celebrate the holiday season, and bid farewell to 2020.
A livestream show like no other
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/11/2020
» Recently, music fans around the world screamed with delight when alternative pop superstar Billie Eilish performed a digitally revamped version of a set from her postponed world tour that was supposed to take place earlier this year. While fans knew that Where Do We Go? came from the title of Eilish's debut album (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?), the title seemed appropriate for a livestream concert since it makes listeners think about where they can actually go while everyone is under lockdown.
Shout out to Samson
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/10/2020
» Long known for his country-tinged acoustic love ballads, British Award-winning multiplatinum and three-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter James Bay decided to leave his comfort zone for the first time with his brand new single Chew On My Heart.
Empowering performance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/09/2020
» 'Ironically, it's very easy for me to do an American accent just because I've done it for six years running. It's actually doing a British accent that is sometimes a little challenging," said English actress Millie Bobby Brown, the Stranger Things star, about her latest film role in Enola Holmes, one of the first proper Netflix films that allows her to speak in her native English accent.
Staying alive
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/09/2020
» Zombies feature in many movies today and over the years, they have evolved to become faster and smarter than their counterparts of yesteryear. There has been a glut of zombie movie iterations across the world, with many coming from Asia in recent years. While it is sometimes hard to get excited every time a new title pops up, #Alive, a Netflix film from South Korea, has enough quality to entertain fans of this genre with plenty of drama, horror and action elements.
The golden age of documentaries
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2020
» Earlier this year, we got to see BNK48: One Take, an emotional rollercoaster documentary by director Manatsanun Panlertwongskul, which follows members of the famous Thai idol girl group and showcases their ups and downs. The film was released by Netflix as the first original Thai documentary back in June.
To hell and back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/08/2020
» Katy Perry is without a doubt a big name in the pop music world. With a string of chart-topping tracks like Roar, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Firework and Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.), the sensational American pop singer has sold more than 45 million albums and her songs have been streamed over 40 billion times. Now in self-isolation, the megastar is gearing up for the release of her new album, simply titled Smile, on Aug 28, as well as the birth of her first child.
Upping the K-content ante
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/04/2020
» Those who can't get enough of binge-watching movies and series on Netflix, especially fans of K-drama, should be delighted to know that the global streaming giant is planning to expand its involvement in the Korean film and TV industries in 2020 by greenlighting several new shows, including high-profile drama thriller Extracurricular, coming to your screen on April 29.