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Maternal ties
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/08/2024
» Happy Mother's Day! A day dedicated to celebrating the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. Mothers -- our caregivers, confidants and sometimes our fiercest critics -- hold a unique place in our lives. Their roles are as multifaceted as the relationships they foster with their children, which are often marked by a blend of deep affection, tension and unspoken understanding. It's no wonder that the intricate dynamics of these relationships have been explored so compellingly in cinema.
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.
Where to watch Oscar-nominated films
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/03/2024
» As anticipation builds for the 96th Academy Awards, cinephiles in Bangkok still have a chance to catch films nominated for the Oscars 2024. This year, contenders vying for the coveted Best Picture title include Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon, Barbie by Greta Gerwig, Bradley Cooper's musical drama Maestro and Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things starring Emma Stone.
Another thriller from Down Under
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/05/2023
» Shortly after the world premiere at Sundance Film Festival this year, Netflix announced it had acquired the rights to an Australian psychological horror titled Run Rabbit Run.
Weird, absurdist, but good
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/01/2023
» If you've been following Noah Baumbach's work over the past few years -- including The Meyerowitz Stories (2017), Marriage Story (2019) and most recently White Noise (all of which are now available on Netflix) -- it's clear the American director can work nimbly across a range of genres.
EU-Asean cultural fest to run until Sunday
Life, Published on 21/09/2022
» To mark the 45th anniversary of EU-Asean relations, the European Union is holding the "Asean-EU Cultural Festival 2022" to showcase the artistic excellence of the new generation from both continents, until Sunday.
Have yourself an eco-friendly 2022
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/01/2022
» Before the end of the year, many people start their new plans to improve their wellness and sustain their work-life balance, or try new things and break old bad habits. For example, quitting smoking, doing more exercise and getting a better night's sleep. Seemingly, most of these goals lead to positive changes in personal and professional life. In fact, new year resolutions could make an even bigger impact, and enact social change, if you decide to make your life a little greener for future generations and the world.
Online screening hails teen climate activist
Life, Published on 09/08/2021
» I Am Greta, a documentary about young climate activist Greta Thunberg, will be screened online from Aug 19 to 25.
An enduring friendship
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/06/2021
» Death of a Salesman duo Chaturavidh "Krachai" Chattalada and Prin Amornsupasiri have been back in the studio for the first time in nearly two decades -- proving a long-lasting friendship and surprising local music fans with the release of the new track Steal as well as announcing plans for a sophomore album to be released next year.
Point of no return
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/03/2021
» The world has about six years and 10 months left before its carbon budget -- the amount of carbon dioxide that can be released into the atmosphere at the current rate -- will be completely depleted. Unless human beings join hands to limit global warming under the 1.5C safe threshold, they will face worsening famines, disasters, and displacement. The climate clock by two artists, Gan Golan and Andrew Boyd, in Manhattan's Union Square, is a stark reminder of how destructive and fragile we are.