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  • LIFE

    Poirot returns in style

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/09/2023

    » Kenneth Branagh returns to the director's chair and reprises his role as the iconic Hercule Poirot in A Haunting In Venice, the latest instalment in his series of Agatha Christie adaptations. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Venice, this film weaves together murder mystery and supernatural elements to create a captivating and fast-paced chiller that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

  • THAILAND

    14 face charges in Kamnan Nok case

    News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/09/2023

    » Fourteen policemen face dereliction of duty charges over the murder of a highway police officer at the house of a former local administrator in Nakhon Pathom this month, according to the police.

  • THAILAND

    'Foul is fair': Shakespeare ban is lifted

    News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2024

    » The Supreme Administrative Court ended an 11-year ban on domestic screenings of the controversial movie Shakespeare Tong Tai (Shakespeare Must Die) on Tuesday.

  • LIFE

    2023 ROUNDUP A vintage year for Thai cinema?

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/12/2023

    » There were cheers of jubilation and gasps of disbelief as Thai cinema found itself awash with excitement in 2023. This has been the most successful year for mainstream Thai movies in a decade, a box-office triumph far exceeding all expectations. To many, the 2023 coup de theatre calls for celebration. "We are back!" cried optimistic pundits. But also: "Really? Is it just a one-time cinema party and can we keep the ball rolling?"

  • LIFE

    Deep in the paradox

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/05/2022

    » In Cairo, a religious student at the prestigious Al-Azhar Islamic University is recruited by secret police to infiltrate a Muslim Brotherhood cell. In Mashad, a holy city in Iran, a serial killer prowls a seedy suburb and strangles head-scarfed prostitutes. In the first film, bloodlust officials torture dissidents with abandon. In the second film, religion is evoked and the name of God is cited as a justification for murder. This begs the obvious question: Will Boy From Heaven be banned in Egypt, and Holy Spider Iran?

  • LIFE

    A tale of betrayal

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/05/2022

    » Inspired by the 2004 docuseries of the same name by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, HBO recently released the first episode of The Staircase, a crime drama starring Toni Collette and Colin Firth and created by Antonio Campos. The Staircase is based on real-life events and the infamous murder of Michael Peterson in 2001. The series, which currently has a "91 Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, consists of eight episodes and will release new episodes on HBO Go every Thursday.

  • LIFE

    Slow-burning, Swedish style

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/12/2023

    » Stories emerging from the enigmatic Scandinavian landscape have often spoken somewhat to my interests. Swedish contributions to the screen include the haunting vampire film Let The Right One In (2008) and the gripping Millennium Trilogy which includes The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009).

  • LIFE

    A thrilling Thai musical

    Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 10/11/2023

    » In contrast to the lengthy Thai three-hour musicals that often extend over two acts, theatregoers in Bangkok recently enjoyed a refreshing change with Thrill Me The Musical, a one-act musical that takes on life through redolent songs.

  • LIFE

    A tale of demonic possession

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/10/2023

    » Horror movie fans should be familiar with The Conjuring franchise. And if you especially enjoyed the recent instalment, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), then you might be interested in Netflix's latest documentary The Devil On Trial, which covers a true story. Directed by Chris Holt, this documentary delves into the real-life events that inspired the film and casts a spotlight on the Glatzel family, who fell victim to a demonic intruder. At the same time, it explores the lives of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who have become synonymous with The Conjuring franchise.

  • OPINION

    The dictionaries have a word for it

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/11/2023

    » It's that much-anticipated time when dictionary publishers come out with their "words of the year". In recent times such words have become increasingly depressing. You may recall last year Collins Dictionary went for "permacrisis" which has turned out to be uncomfortably accurate in light of world events over the ensuing 12 months.

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