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A disastrous reboot
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/11/2024
» It has been 25 years since the original Cruel Intentions hit theatres. The 1999 version was a massive success among teenagers, grossing US$76 million worldwide. It was also the film that catapulted British rock group The Verve to international fame with their iconic single Bitter Sweet Symphony featured on the soundtrack.
Love, beauty, violence
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Last year, the world embraced Barbie and Poor Things, two outstanding films that tapped into the state of female consciousness in the 21st century. At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which ends tomorrow, women-driven stories of all stripes are pushed further up (or down) the emotional spectrum. A noticeable number of titles premiering at the influential festival feature female protagonists in varying states of joy and distress -- and to varying results. Powerful acting by female talent also injects life and spirit into those stories, hailing from all corners of the Earth.
The fight against sexual violence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/12/2023
» Since June 19, 1999, November has been designated by the government as the month to end violence against women. Despite 24 years of advocacy efforts, Thai women still experience violence every day. To raise awareness and discuss misconceptions regarding sexual violence against women, the Nitivajra Institute at the Attorney General's Office of Thailand recently organised a forum, "Misconceptions And Misunderstandings That Affect Violence Against Sexuality", via Zoom and social media.
From the margins to the spotlight
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2023
» To celebrate Pride Month, the Thai Film Archive (TFA) is inviting movie fans to revisit the history of gender diversity in local movies with the "Over The Rainbow" exhibit.
The best pop culture moments of the year
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/12/2022
» While 2021 was a little dull, 2022 blessed us with some pretty big pop culture moments. Now 2023 is just around the corner, but before we take a step into the future, we need to review all that has happened and recap the highs and lows for the year. In pop culture, it seemed like every month there was something new and crazy happening. Here are the biggest moments from 2022 we couldn't stop thinking about.
When art imitates a not-so-good life
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/10/2022
» On the surface, it's easy to judge Luckiest Girl Alive as another movie made to support #Metoo and other movements. Sure, this new mystery/drama film is clearly trying to shed light on quite a few touchy subjects and heavy issues, whether it's school bullying, class conflict, sexual abuse or mass shootings. But more often than not, fiction is inspired by reality. And with gripping storytelling, good character design and development, Luckiest Girl Alive is definitely a thrilling watch. The film sees the return of actress Mila Kunis as a woman whose perfect life is corroded by her past trauma and emotional scars. The film provides the audience an insight into the complicated reality of how survivors and victims endure on a daily basis.
When progress regresses
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/05/2022
» The sexual harassment and rape allegations made by some 20 women against former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi has once again raised the murky subject of rape culture in Thailand.
The all-girl skateboard crew is back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/07/2021
» There's no denying that the return of skateboarding has not only become a hip new thing for the young generation but it is dominating pop culture.
Changing stereotypes, conquering hate
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/04/2021
» Former US president Donald J. Trump often referred last year to Covid-19 as the "kung flu", "Asian virus" or "China virus", mostly because it originated in this part of the world.
Frame up, or truth exposed?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/03/2021
» Movie fans who have been following the news about what's been happening in Hollywood over the last few decades are used to hearing or reading about public scandals, especially the case of American film director Woody Allen's sexual abuse allegations and actress Mia Farrow and her divorce from Allen.