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Shopping in comfort
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/07/2022
» A commercial district in the heart of the city, Siam Square is known as a trendy spot for people across generations. An entire shopping district where youngsters find the latest fashion, it's also an ideal meeting spot where plenty of restaurants and malls are located. It is also a limitless learning resource with many educational hubs and institutions.
A simple story of the heart
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/07/2022
» La Famille Bélier became my favourite film of the year as soon as I saw it for the first time in 2014. I liked it not because it was a foreign indie film or because I'm a fan of musicals, but because it was different from formulaic teen singing flicks like Pitch Perfect (2012) or Bandslam (2009), which were popular at the time. The film was a heartwarming comedy-drama that checked the boxes of a teen coming-of-age story. But who would have thought there would be a remake a few years later?
Monument of love
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2022
» One of Bangkok's oldest libraries has just celebrated its birthday, which also marks the 101st anniversary of the completion of its iconic structure in the heart of the city. The Neilson Hays Library recently hosted "101 Years Strong" with a rich variety of programmes and activities, from a storytime special, a lecture on the building's design innovations, readings with famous authors, a courtyard concert, to an ongoing installation exhibition. Yet the library promises more fun events and activities that will be held all through the year.
A classic high-speed heist
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/03/2022
» The first thing that comes to mind when talking about Michael Bay movies are the explosions, gunfire and scenes of cars flipping or helicopters falling from the sky in slow-motion. The man is like a filmmaker on steroids when it comes to big production. No matter how big or small the story is, Bay always finds a way to add explosions and make a big deal out of it. After his success in franchises like Bad Boys and Transformers, Bay has gone on to create the likes of Pain & Gain (2013) and 6 Underground (2019). His latest project, Ambulance, marks Bay's first directorial effort release since the pandemic began in 2020. Ambulance comes to local cinemas today, three weeks before North America where it is scheduled to release on April 8.
Silence interrupted
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/03/2022
» Much like his second feature film Blissfully Yours in 2002, serene stillness is the first impression we get from Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Memoria (in local cinemas tomorrow). Everything remains silent for a long period of time, but suddenly there's a loud booming sound resounding in the head of Jessica, played by Tilda Swinton, a British expat living in Colombia. The noise is loud enough to wake her up from the bed of her hotel room, as she begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome. It forces Jessica out to the city and through the jungle in search of the source of the sound. From that moment on, the sound plays a crucial role to the story in Memoria. While this strange sound is the main inspiration for the film, it is also what Apichatpong has been struggling with over the past few years.
The way it ought to be
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/02/2022
» Four years on since the overwhelming international success of the high school crime thriller Bad Genius, director Nattawut "Baz" Poonpiriya returns with a bang in an emotional road trip drama called One For The Road.
When greed has no bounds
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/02/2022
» Fans of period drama series, especially shows such as Downton Abbey, will be delighted to learn that show's creator Julian Fellowes is returning to the world of high society and bringing us a brand new series called The Gilded Age. The new show is said to be an American version of Upstairs Downstairs that once made Downton Abbey successful. The Gilded Age saw early buzz thanks to its unbelievably stacked cast, beautiful costumes and set. The show recently premiered its first episode last week on HBO Go and new episodes are expected every Tuesday.
Bangkok's fragility examined through art
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/01/2022
» The "Bangkok Bang-Krob: Bangkok Through Crusty Frames" mixed-media show by art and musical group Pink Sky Orcas offers a reflection on the diverse perspectives of Thailand's capital city. The show is part of the Performative Art Project #10 (P.A.P. #10) and will be performed at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre from Jan 27-30.
Uncovering family secrets
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/12/2021
» Citizen Dog and Tears Of The Black Tiger director Wisit Sasanatieng returns with his latest effort and Netflix debut in The Whole Truth, a dark family drama with a horror twist that dropped last week and is now a top-five watched film on the service.
Final days of the fab four
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/11/2021
» On April 10, 1970, English musician Paul McCartney shocked the world when he announced that The Beatles were no more. And when the world's most influential rock band breaks up, people want to know why, but no one could say for sure. Since the internet did not exist at that time, the only source people could rely on was media -- newspapers and tabloid magazines.