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Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
Can Cross break the curse?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/11/2024
» There seems to be a recurring curse when it comes to adapting James Patterson's best-selling Alex Cross novels for the screen. Those who grew up in the 90s may remember crime thrillers Kiss The Girls (1997) and Along Came A Spider (2001), starring Morgan Freeman as the titular forensic psychologist and detective. Despite box office successes, these films received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. The 2012 reboot, Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry, fared even worse. Panned by critics and ultimately a box office bomb, it led to the cancellation of a planned sequel.
John Mayall, pioneer of British Blues, dies
New York Times, Published on 24/07/2024
» CALIFORNIA - John Mayall, the pioneering British bandleader whose mid-1960s blues ensembles served as incubators for some of the biggest stars of rock music's golden era, died on Monday. He was 90.
New movies out this week: Feb 22-28
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/02/2024
» New titles that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
New movies out this week: Jan 25-31
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/01/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Stunning Switzerland
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/12/2023
» 'It's impossible to take a bad photo in Switzerland -- it's a blind photographer's dream," said Scottish comedian Jamie MacDonald, and I agree.
Michael Jackson's moonwalk hat up for auction
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» PARIS - Just before performing his famous moonwalk dance for the first time, Michael Jackson tossed his hat to the side of the stage. Four decades later, it's up for auction in Paris.
Iconic Freddie Mercury memorabilia goes under the hammer
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» LONDON - The baby grand piano Queen frontman Freddie Mercury used to compose almost all of his greatest songs and the original manuscript for "Bohemian Rhapsody" were snapped up Wednesday when they went under the hammer in London.
Asian, instant and satisfying
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/09/2023
» Independent Thai pop star Cupnoodle, real name Sasha Johst, writes the most relatable, sardonic, yet soulful tracks you’re ever likely to hear.