Wise Kwai's Bangkok Cinema Scene

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Monday , May 19 , 2008

Review: Memory

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 376 , 16:55:50 | Category : Thai film horror

Directed by Torpong TunkamhangStarring Mai Charoenpura, Ananda Mathew EveringhamReleased in Thailand cinemas on May 15, 2008Rating: 3/5Krit (Ananda Everingham) is a psychiatrist working with the criminally insane in a Chiang Mai hospital. But perhaps he should see a shrink himself. Quiet and brooding, he stops off at a bar for a stiff one before dragging himself back to his apartment, late at night. ....

Directed by Torpong TunkamhangStarring Mai Charoenpura, Ananda Mathew EveringhamReleased in Thailand cinemas on May 15, 2008Rating: 3/5Krit (Ananda Everingham) is a psychiatrist working with the criminally insane in a Chiang Mai hospital. But perhaps he should see a shrink himself. Quiet and brooding, he stops off at a bar for a stiff one before dragging himself back to his apartment, late at night. ....

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Tuesday , April 29 , 2008

Bangkok Cinema Scene: April 30-May 7, 2008

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 318 , 18:40:42 | Category : cinema scene Thai film horror

After a hiatus with this feature, I'm going to try and restart, though I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep this up. It's taken me awhile to adjust from working on a weekly section (RIP Weekend) to the Daily Xpress, so we'll just see how this goes.Opening on Wednesday, a day earlier than usual, the big release this week is Iron Man, starring a wisecracking Robert Downey Jr. as a billionaire weapons i....

After a hiatus with this feature, I'm going to try and restart, though I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep this up. It's taken me awhile to adjust from working on a weekly section (RIP Weekend) to the Daily Xpress, so we'll just see how this goes.Opening on Wednesday, a day earlier than usual, the big release this week is Iron Man, starring a wisecracking Robert Downey Jr. as a billionaire weapons i....

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Friday , April 25 , 2008

Review: See Phrang (4bia)

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 488 , 23:40:43 | Category : culture cinema scene Thai film film reviews horror

Directed by Yongyoot Thongkontoon, Paween Purijitpanya, Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom WongpoomStarring Maneerat Kham-uan, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Nuttapong Chatpong, Chermarn BoonyasakRating: 4/5Iron Ladies yukster Yongyoot Thongkontoon should do more suspense, and Shutter/Alone horror helmer Banjong Pisanthanakun should do more comedy. On his own, Banjong's directing partner Parkpoom Wongpoom ha....

Directed by Yongyoot Thongkontoon, Paween Purijitpanya, Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom WongpoomStarring Maneerat Kham-uan, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Nuttapong Chatpong, Chermarn BoonyasakRating: 4/5Iron Ladies yukster Yongyoot Thongkontoon should do more suspense, and Shutter/Alone horror helmer Banjong Pisanthanakun should do more comedy. On his own, Banjong's directing partner Parkpoom Wongpoom ha....

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Wednesday , March 26 , 2008

Review: Shutter (2008)

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 371 , 14:54:49 | Category : cinema scene Thai film film reviews horror

If you've seen the original Thai Shutter, then take of snapshot of it in your brain and cherish the memory. Better yet, get the DVD of the original Thai film and watch it again. A repeat view of the 2004 film will be far more rewarding than watching the laughably dull, half-reheated Hollywood version, which doesn't achieve anything near the suspense and scares of Banjong Pisanthanakul's and Parkpoom ....

If you've seen the original Thai Shutter, then take of snapshot of it in your brain and cherish the memory. Better yet, get the DVD of the original Thai film and watch it again. A repeat view of the 2004 film will be far more rewarding than watching the laughably dull, half-reheated Hollywood version, which doesn't achieve anything near the suspense and scares of Banjong Pisanthanakul's and Parkpoom ....

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Thursday , February 28 , 2008

Bangkok Cinema Scene: February 28-March 5, 2008

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 375 , 02:32:39 | Category : culture cinema scene Thai film horror

For no reason that I can see, other than sheer coincidence, this week's opening films are dominated by horror and suspense, from both Hollywood and Thailand.The one exception is Once, an Irish romantic musical, which won the best song award at this year's Oscars.Directed by John Carney, a member of the Irish folk-rock group The Frames, Once stars Frames frontman Glen Hansard as a Dublin busker who fa....

For no reason that I can see, other than sheer coincidence, this week's opening films are dominated by horror and suspense, from both Hollywood and Thailand.The one exception is Once, an Irish romantic musical, which won the best song award at this year's Oscars.Directed by John Carney, a member of the Irish folk-rock group The Frames, Once stars Frames frontman Glen Hansard as a Dublin busker who fa....

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Review: The 8th Day

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 314 , 02:19:55 | Category : culture cinema scene Thai film film reviews horror

Directed by Chodchai YoadsaraneeWritten by Warisara PuthpavanaStarring Watsana Chalakorn, Thanarate Siriwattanagul, Jennie OprasertAn ANA Film Network release produced by Piya Khuntipakorn, Somchai Leenanruk, Ladda SantriratnukulReleased in Thailand cinemas on February 28, 2008Though you might perceive some multi-hued nuances in your life, the rest of the world sees things in black and white, which i....

Directed by Chodchai YoadsaraneeWritten by Warisara PuthpavanaStarring Watsana Chalakorn, Thanarate Siriwattanagul, Jennie OprasertAn ANA Film Network release produced by Piya Khuntipakorn, Somchai Leenanruk, Ladda SantriratnukulReleased in Thailand cinemas on February 28, 2008Though you might perceive some multi-hued nuances in your life, the rest of the world sees things in black and white, which i....

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Thursday , January 31 , 2008

Bangkok Cinema Scene: January 31-February 5, 2008

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 487 , 00:56:23 | Category : culture Thai film film reviews music horror Censorship and ratings

Two Thai films are opening this week: The historical drama First Flight and the supernatural historical fantasy, Siyama: Village of Warriors. Both are effects-heavy films that have been in production for a long time.From RS Film's Avant production house, First Flight has been in the works for five years. Starring Sornram Teppitak, this is a tale of daring young Thai men and their flying machines. It ....

Two Thai films are opening this week: The historical drama First Flight and the supernatural historical fantasy, Siyama: Village of Warriors. Both are effects-heavy films that have been in production for a long time.From RS Film's Avant production house, First Flight has been in the works for five years. Starring Sornram Teppitak, this is a tale of daring young Thai men and their flying machines. It ....

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Friday , January 18 , 2008

Review: Cloverfield

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 351 , 16:29:00 | Category : culture cinema scene film reviews horror

Being disconnected from American TV culture, I've never watched Alias, and I think I might have seen one episode of some show called Lost.Still, I am aware that there is a person known as J.J. Abrams. He directed Mission: Impossible III, which I thought was okay. He's also directing a new Star Trek film, which I think should be pretty cool.So, I really have no context to compare Cloverfield to, excep....

Being disconnected from American TV culture, I've never watched Alias, and I think I might have seen one episode of some show called Lost.Still, I am aware that there is a person known as J.J. Abrams. He directed Mission: Impossible III, which I thought was okay. He's also directing a new Star Trek film, which I think should be pretty cool.So, I really have no context to compare Cloverfield to, excep....

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Wednesday , January 16 , 2008

Bangkok Cinema Scene - January 24-29, 2008

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 304 , 23:16:22 | Category : culture cinema scene Thai film horror

The most important release this week is Eastern Promises, the latest film from artful Canadian shockmeister David Cronenberg. It was a nominee for Best Motion Picture and Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role at the recent Golden Globes, and is the first of the true prestige pictures to hit Bangkok as the awards season ramps up.In the film, Viggo Mortensen portrays a creepy, tattooed, bad-ass R....

The most important release this week is Eastern Promises, the latest film from artful Canadian shockmeister David Cronenberg. It was a nominee for Best Motion Picture and Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role at the recent Golden Globes, and is the first of the true prestige pictures to hit Bangkok as the awards season ramps up.In the film, Viggo Mortensen portrays a creepy, tattooed, bad-ass R....

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Tuesday , January 15 , 2008

Bangkok Cinema Scene special: 8th Day opens February 28

Posted by wisekwai , Reader : 290 , 12:16:02 | Category : culture cinema scene Thai film horror

The independent Thai psychological drama, 8th Day, opens on February 28 . I had earlier reported that it was going to be released on January 31 at House only, but the release has been delayed until a time when more cinemas will be free, enabling producers to give it a wider release.This is a black-and-white thriller, directed by Chodchai Yoadsaranee and written by Warisara Puthpavana.The anima....

The independent Thai psychological drama, 8th Day, opens on February 28 . I had earlier reported that it was going to be released on January 31 at House only, but the release has been delayed until a time when more cinemas will be free, enabling producers to give it a wider release.This is a black-and-white thriller, directed by Chodchai Yoadsaranee and written by Warisara Puthpavana.The anima....

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