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Society's literal levels
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2020
» With the whole coronavirus ordeal that we're experiencing in the real world right now, the times are full of social inequality and discrimination. When people are panic shopping, fighting at grocery stores over who gets to buy the last box of facemasks, somehow Netflix's new dystopian thriller The Platform doesn't seem too far-fetched.
Spirits of a virtual world
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/04/2020
» Although the Covid-19 outbreak has forced people to hunker down and stick to their home isolation protocol as encouraged by the government, apparently it cannot prevent them from accessing knowledge.
Can't stop, won't stop
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/04/2020
» As festivals are postponed and concert venues across the world are temporarily closed, musicians aren't stopping.
A path of obsession and madness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/04/2020
» Along with The Platform, The Occupant is another recent Netflix Original crime thriller out of Spain. The film was written and directed by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor, and stars Javier Gutiérrez, Mario Casas, Ruth Díaz and Bruna Cusí. The plot in The Occupant is meant to be like a suspense thriller about a stalker with a chunk of the narrative tackling classism, similar to what we saw in hit South Korean film Parasite last year.
Too much Kareem
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/04/2020
» Much like the romantic comedy, the action buddy comedy is one of the most popular movie genres, with its generic formula that Hollywood has been tirelessly recycling since it was popularised by the 70 and 80s. The formula usually falls on comedy and action elements with plots involving two people of conflicting personalities who are forced to work together to solve a crime.
Altar-native reality
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/04/2020
» There are plenty of romantic comedy movies that use a gimmick to make themselves more appealing apart from the love story. Events that take place in a single day is one of those popular gimmicks with a story that often gets pretty strange and wild as the plot unfolds, and which is sometimes incredibly effective. Though other times, not quite.
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.
Transpacific streaming art on its way
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/04/2020
» If you're looking for some online inspiration this coming Sunday morning, check out E.DEN, unique virtual art and music performances by four musical acts from Bangkok, Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York, who will collaborate in real-time with a visual artist and dance artist in Melbourne and Bangkok.
Good for all
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/04/2020
» The world is celebrating Earth Day today, to show appreciation for the planet and take valuable steps to support environmental protection. It's also the day to recognise those environmentalists, activists and living legends who've done good deeds for the world.
Healing harmonies
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/04/2020
» Music can serve so much more than just entertainment to listeners. Music alone can affect emotions, it can be used as a medium to heal, encourage, allow people to share a message or bring awareness, where others can possibly connect with. The Covid-19 outbreak has inspired many local artists to create songs that aim to promote awareness of the virus, support and have empathy for the country's medical workers, and ease tensions through a historically stressful time.