|
Wednesday, 06 June 2007 |
 Let's face it, in terms of contemporary art and culture, Bangkok is not exactly on a par with, say, Paris or Rome. Sure, Krung Thep has its fair share of graffiti artists and indie bands, but in 2007, that's about as contemporary as a calculator wristwatch.
|
|
|
Wednesday, 21 February 2007 |
 Bird flu, domestic terrorism, hazy guidelines on alcohol sponsorship, and a military coup have ultimately failed to suppress the Bangkok International Art Festival. In the most challenging year in living memory to attempt such an unprecedented feat, the beleaguered capital is about to welcome a roster of major contemporary artists. {hidetags}
|
|
|
Sunday, 03 December 2006 |
 For some artists, working in front of others is like trying to pee standing next to someone taller. Luckily, this is not the case with JEEPdaFREEK, who prefers to use a private stall. With the might of Chivas on his side, this gas mask-clad Quebecois regularly performs live graffiti pieces before crowds of clubbers across Asia.
|
|
|
Monday, 30 October 2006 |
 'Platform', an upcoming two-part Bangkok exhibition, will showcase Thailand's emerging artists working in installation, sound and new media. The artists' works use everyday materials to transform art spaces into "platforms" for exchange, play and critical reflection on today's global culture.
|
|
|
Tuesday, 17 October 2006 |
 The Danish army is not known for churning out fashion designers, but Rene Chu is proving to be an exception. Selected by Playground!’s buyers for their new Central World store, a buzz is forming around his handmade, military-inspired bags and clothing. Together with US fashionista Pamela Thomas, Rene has also formed the “Modern Art Saloon”...
|
|
|
Friday, 17 February 2006 |
 Over the next two weeks, the Bangkok Interntational Film Festival will show 170 features, 30 short films from Asia, and include Masterclasses by Terry Gilliam and Oliver Stone.
|
|
|
Sunday, 20 November 2005 |
 Michael Haneke won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival this year for his tightly wound thriller, Hidden (2005). The film begins with a premise eerily familiar to anyone who has seen David Lynch’s Lost Highway (1997): a married couple receive a mysterious video recording of the exterior of their home.
|
|
|
Thursday, 03 November 2005 |
 Legendary film-maker Roman Polanski’s version of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist goes on general release this weekend, having opening the World Film Festival of Bangkok last month.
|
|
|
Tuesday, 11 October 2005 |
 After a lacklustre Summer of overblown Hollywood turkeys like Stealth and the barrel-scraping Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, I’m sad to say that it’s rarely worth going to the movies these days.
|
|
|
Friday, 09 September 2005 |
 Who better to talk about film piracy than a blistering-barnacles-arrgh-me-mateys pirate? Bangkokrecorder’s Captain Nana jumps on board to expound his gems on fake films…
|
|
|
Thursday, 11 August 2005 |
 Tom Yum Goong tells the story of Kam (Tony Jaa), a simple village boy and proud owner of two elephants. He dreams of presenting them to the king of Thailand, but when they are stolen and taken to Australia, Kam must take on a Thai gang to rescue them. Some uniquely spectacular highjinks ensue.
|
|
|
Tuesday, 26 July 2005 |
 So what exactly are we allowed to see in Thai movies anyway?
In a country where the rule of law is often ambiguous at best, the censorship laws can often baffle television and film fans.
|
|
|
Friday, 15 July 2005 |
 Australian filmmaker Cate Shortland’s debut feature film may be a bit sluggish in pace, but it will stay with you long after the film credits roll. Somersault follows 16-year-old Heidi’s first foray into teenage independence.
|
|
|
Tuesday, 12 July 2005 |
 Just when you thought you’ve had enough of film festivals, Bangkok will host yet another new event this month, called Fresh.
|
|
|
Friday, 08 July 2005 |
 It seems every man and his dog has a tattoo these days. Far from being an act of rebellion, is tattooing about conforming or art-forming?
|
|
|
Wednesday, 29 June 2005 |
 Sin City is a sinfully delicious film manifestation of Frank Miller’s comic series: Sin City, That Yellow Bastard, and The Big Fat Kill. The two directors - Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn, Desperado) and Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2) alone can give you a rough idea about what to expect from this film. It may be a comic book adaption but it is definitely not for kids.
|
|
|
Wednesday, 29 June 2005 |
 What started off as an immensely popular BBC Radio show by Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy spawned into a TV mini series, stage play, books, video games, and now a big budget Hollywood film.
|
|
|
Tuesday, 14 June 2005 |
 Bangkok might not be famous for graffiti, but if you look carefully you might discover the one or the other piece of art on Bangkok's walls.
|
|
|
Monday, 13 June 2005 |
 Frankie Moocho takes a look at the fascination with Thai ghost films….
|
|
|
Monday, 02 May 2005 |
 Are you a filmmaker struggling to find support for your work? Chances are you’ll receive greater recognition overseas.
|
|
Art 
