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Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
Time to die
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/10/2023
» The 80s and 90s, eras filled with iconic teen flicks that ran the gamut from the time-travelling adventures of Back To The Future (1985) to teen slasher classics like Scream (1996), have left an indelible mark on our cinematic memories. But what if someone dared to combine these two beloved genres in 2023? Enter the thrilling teen time-travelling slasher flick Totally Killer.
A tale of violence
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/03/2023
» Fans of murder mysteries and true crime-type documentaries will be delighted to learn that Hulu historical crime drama Boston Strangler is now on the Disney+ streaming service. Directed by Matt Ruskin, Boston Strangler stars British actress Keira Knightley in the role of a real-life American reporter tracking a series of killings of women around Boston in the 1960s. The official case of this serial killer, aka the Boston Strangler, remains unsolved to this day, but the gruesome story really shook up things for decades.
Dungeons & Dragons cosplay for cash
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2023
» To get fans pumped for the arrival of fantasy-action movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves later this March, United International Pictures invites D&D enthusiasts to take part in a fun and exciting cosplay competition. With cash prizes of up to 10,000 baht at stake, the contest is open for registration now to March 24 and competitors can enter either solo or as a team.
A tale of redemption
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/09/2022
» A second chance in life doesn't come easy. But when it does come, will you take it or let it slip away again? British director Eddie Sternberg's feature debut I Used To Be Famous is a musical drama about a South London fairytale that involves a culture clash between a washed-up singer and a musically talented young man with autism who form an odd friendship and go on a musical venture in hope of a new chance in life.
A romance blossoms in Verona
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2022
» Netflix's latest original Love In The Villa seems to have all the ingredients for a good romantic comedy from a Shakespeare-inspired love story, a beautiful countryside setting, protagonists with quirky personalities, and even a sassy gay best friend who's always there to give advice to the main character. But unfortunately, Love In The Villa also has flaws that make it nothing more than another run-of-the-mill rom-com out of Netflix's assembly line.
A broken love
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/07/2022
» Jane Austen, regarded as one of the first rom-com authors, has had another classic adapted for the big screen again in Persuasion, a new period drama starring Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades Of Grey) as an 1800s woman with modern sensibilities who has a second chance to reconnect with the love of her life she once let get away.
In search of a connection
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/11/2021
» Besides social media and smartphones, dating apps have also become part of modern life. The trend of swiping left or right has made it easy to meet people from diverse social backgrounds. However, just like in real life, where good-looking people are most likely to benefit from the technology, it also has the potential to damage users' self-esteem if they cannot handle rejection. So, people tweak their profiles to draw more attention to themselves. Director Hernan Jimenez took this idea and mixed it with the message of being true to yourself and finding your worth as the plot of his new romantic comedy Love Hard.
Making amends
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/09/2021
» Whether you believe in life after death or not, we can all agree that it would be nice to have more time to settle matters or have the chance to say goodbye to loved ones before we continue our journey into the afterlife. This combination of romance and supernatural has been used in a number of films over the years like Ghost, a blockbuster hit from 1990, and more recently in Endless (2020). These films are usually designed to be feel-good or tear-jerkers and you'll get both from the latest Netflix original Afterlife Of The Party.
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.