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Japanese Film Festival starts screening this Friday
Life, Published on 09/02/2026
» A selection of 15 movies will feature in the Japanese Film Festival 2026, which will kick off this Friday and run until Feb 22 at House Samyan, 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road.
Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
Cinema as a bridge
Life, Evgeny Tomikhin, Published on 04/10/2025
» Cinema has always been more than just entertainment. It is a mirror of national culture, a powerful channel of dialogue and a bridge that connects people across continents. In the 21st century, when international relations are often seen through the prism of politics and economics, cultural diplomacy -- and especially cinema -- offers a unique opportunity to speak directly to hearts and minds.
Celine turns Japanese at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Life, Published on 25/04/2025
» The elegance of Celine's heritage infused with the unique spirit of Japanese aesthetics is presented during the "Celine Maki-e Exhibition", which is running in the France Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 in Japan, until May 11. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique where gold and silver powders are delicately applied to lacquered surfaces. The exhibition features reinterpretations of the brand's iconic Triomphe logo, engaging with elements from Japan's illustrious history and vibrant modernity, in a cultural exchange between Japanese artists and the house's emblem. It is home to several art pieces and video installations, highlighting Japanese Urushi art pieces from Hikoju Makie, alongside Celine's exclusive bags. A theatrical and immersive set-up brings life to a collaborative video work between Japanese artist Soshi Nakamura and Celine, displayed in an embracing and futuristic manner by an LED screen wall facing multiple mirrors.
Black Doves is a strange bird
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/12/2024
» Upon watching the new British spy series Black Doves, one is left with mixed feelings. Here's another show attempting to mix genres but struggling to find its own footing.
Family in focus
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/02/2023
» The Oscars is coming up soon. And while it should be an exciting time for any film lover, I can't help but feel a bit let down by this year's nominations, especially for the Best Picture category. I didn't particularly like the flashy biopic Elvis and I personally thought Everything Everywhere All At Once was way, way overrated. And I have no clue how Top Gun: Maverick managed to get nominated for best movie of the year. So I had kind of lost interest in this year's awards -- until I recently had a chance to watch another nominee, The Fabelmans, the latest film by Steven Spielberg. Suddenly my interest returned.
Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck set for Thailand tour
Life, Published on 08/08/2022
» Legendary pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck will kick off his tour across the Kingdom with the live concert "The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck In Hua Hin", at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort in Prachuap Khiri Khan, on Aug 20 at 6pm.
Become a Bollywood insider
Life, Published on 16/08/2021
» Some of Bollywood's top talent both in front of the camera and behind the scenes are showcased during the "Bollywood Insiders" festival, presented by Airbnb, until Sunday.
Never give up is the message
Life, Published on 17/06/2021
» Thirteen world-class international artists from nine countries present a new take on You Gotta Be, one of the best R&B and soul songs by British singer Des'ree that touches on the power of self-confidence, in a music video now on YouTube.
Staring into the void
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/12/2020
» George Clooney is probably best-known to Hollywood fans as a true screen icon, Oscar-winning actor, and the heartthrob of every woman's dreams. However, it may surprise some to learn that the man has also cultivated himself a directing career and that he has been behind the camera for nearly 20 years from his debut in Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (2002), historical drama Good Night, And Good Luck (2005), political thriller The Ides Of March (2011), to his most recent collaboration with the Coen Brothers in Suburbicon (2017).