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The art of the kill
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Final Destination franchise has always relished in turning the ordinary into the extraordinarily lethal -- delivering a pulse-pounding cocktail of suspense, chaos and inevitable death. Now, over a decade after the last instalment, the series is back on the big screen with Final Destination: Bloodlines, a visceral, terrifying reinvention that digs deeper into emotional stakes while doubling down on its signature Rube Goldberg-style carnage.
Beauty as a curse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2025
» Notable artist Yuree Kensaku is often inspired to create from observing obstacles in life. Her latest exhibition, "The Mansion Of Plates", was inspired by the idea that beauty is a curse.
Macondo encountered
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 31/12/2024
» Ideally, good books should be left alone, even if they sit enshrined in a cobweb after a thousand years of solitude. In the reality of today's content industrial complex, that is unacceptable. Every good book can be and must be adapted. To watch is to live, to binge is to breathe. Literature is not a paradigm of text but fodder for algorithm. So here it is, with an air of inevitability, the much-touted, long-awaited, rigidly respectful and adequately decent Netflix series One Hundred Years Of Solitude -- the first eight parts, with the remaining eight coming next year.
More Gong Yoo for you to stream
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/12/2024
» In The Trunk, South Korean heartthrob Gong Yoo plays a music producer who, believing he can never fall in love again after his divorce, hires a contractual wife for a year to fill the void. The romantic thriller rocketed to the number one spot on Netflix's top TV shows not long after its release.
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.
Shutter 20 years on
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/09/2024
» Two decades ago, the release of Shutter marked a pivotal moment in Thai cinema and the horror genre. Directed by the then-upcoming filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Shutter has since become a staple of horror. In 2024, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the film returns to theatres in a remastered 4K version, reawakening a wave of nostalgia for audiences and reigniting the terror that made it a global sensation.
Epic soundtracks come to life
Life, James Keller, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's increasing reputation for hitting the winning formula to draw in audiences was further boosted recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre where, for two consecutive nights, they performed to a completely packed house. Supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, tickets for "Hollywood Soundtracks By Hans Zimmer" had sold out weeks in advance and a second show was added due to demand. The massive concert hall is not easy to fill on any occasion, so the RBSO should feel proud to have achieved this two nights running.
Miyazaki masterpieces to watch ahead of new release
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/01/2024
» The Boy And The Heron — a much-awaited film by celebrated Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli — is scheduled for release in Thailand next week. The film opened in the United States in early December last year and managed to lead the box office with an estimated take of US$12.8 million (437.5 million baht).
The Curse is dark, uncomfortable fun
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/11/2023
» In a realm saturated with sitcoms, The Curse emerges as a distinctive black comedy series that brazenly defies convention.
Unboxing Thai entertainment
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/10/2023
» Amazon Prime Video is set to redefine the streaming landscape in Thailand with its latest initiative, the "Unbox Thai Entertainment" campaign. Since establishing its presence in Thailand just a year ago, Prime Video is taking a giant leap by unveiling a captivating array of 13 exclusive Thai films and series. This dynamic move underscores the platform's unwavering commitment to investing in local content.