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Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/02/2023
» In Thailand's film industry, there are few movies where the main character has a disability as the protagonist is usually in perfect health. In the real world, Thai actors who are disabled are extremely rare, so when actors have to play a disabled role, they cannot portray it realistically.
Staying alive
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/09/2020
» Zombies feature in many movies today and over the years, they have evolved to become faster and smarter than their counterparts of yesteryear. There has been a glut of zombie movie iterations across the world, with many coming from Asia in recent years. While it is sometimes hard to get excited every time a new title pops up, #Alive, a Netflix film from South Korea, has enough quality to entertain fans of this genre with plenty of drama, horror and action elements.
Faith in humanity
Life, Lawrence Seow, Published on 04/06/2020
» Some years ago, I was invited by a friend to visit Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. I had never visited Kalimantan before, only Sabah and Sarawak of Malaysia and Brunei. They are all on this gigantic island of Borneo.
Seeking an authentic identity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/12/2019
» Explore the contemporary art scene and human endeavour for change today at the Singapore Biennale 2019 (SB2019). The event sprawls across 11 venues in Singapore, featuring works from 77 artists and art collectives from over 36 countries and regions.
Zombie killing spree continues
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2019
» After a decade since its original film came out, the sequel to a cult favourite zombie apocalypse movie has finally arrived. Zombieland: Double Tap satisfies old and new generations of zombie flick fans in the same fashion of blood-and-gore, with plenty more laughter.
Suphanburi Soul
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/04/2019
» It's been a while since Bangkok-based Zudrangma Records has released any new compilations. Last week, the label put out two compilations that will be of great interest to fans of Thai (Central Plains) traditional music and molam from Isan.
Escape to Amazing
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/11/2018
» A rustic-yet-gourmet feast by a wood-fire pit in the forest; a lunch packed with bold flavours from freshly foraged indigenous ingredients; and an artistically-curated wine dinner at an ocean-side wine château.