Thou Shalt Sing: Killers Out for Murder on Stage
BANGKOK — Murder is the game in a stage play mixing American film noir, Japanese Yakuza and anime timed thematically with the 40th anniversary of the Thammasat University massacre.
Czech Out Animated Fairy Tales And More This Weekend
BANGKOK — A centuries-old fairy tale adapted into puppet animation by a legendary Czech filmmaker to oppose Soviet rule will show for free this weekend as part of a Czech animation festival.
Grime Musician Skepta Wins Prestigious Mercury Music Prize
LONDON — Grime musician Skepta won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize on Thursday for his fourth album, "Konnichiwa."
An Open Letter to Drum ‘n Bass Skeptics
Playing Drum ‘n Bass music in Bangkok in the ‘90s, I felt like a leper. No one wanted anything to do with the music. But with the frantic breakbeats and dark heavy bass of Jungle, or what was to be later called Drum ‘n Bass, or dnb, to me it was punk music for Generation Rave. Most importantly, it didn’t compromise.
Go on a 3D Digital Dance Journey Next Week
BANGKOK — Meat and cyber spaces converge on stage for audiences at a dazzling dance performance combining the human body and technology next week.
Kill a Sound With Reggae Appreciation Society
Reggae in Thailand? Though its roots are in 1960s Jamaica, the music has found its way into the hearts of people around the world including Thailand, where a vibrant scene which has spawned homegrown artists, DJs and festivals.
Wireless Earphones, Water Resistance and More Define New iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — At Apple's iPhone 7 unveiling in San Francisco on Wednesday, the tech powerhouse revealed a host of new and updated hardware and software, including a new type of headphone jack and souped-up camera. Here's a rundown of the biggest announcements.
From Iranian Scares to French Love, ‘Little Big’ Brings Indie Films to Bangkok
BANGKOK — A fearsome Djinn terrorizes a family in Iran’s first psychological horror film, an American drama details a woman’s transition to man, and a poignant Japanese drama about imperfect lives are among films ready to make audiences cry next week.
Cinema Dolce: Watch Splendid Tales From Italy at EmQuartier
BANGKOK — Harvey Keitel and Michael Caine are a pair of faltering creatives while a more surreal couple scour an empty world to repair a broken friend in films to show at next week’s Italian Film Festival.
Parallel But Ever Apart, Worlds Clash Through Body Movement
BANGKOK — A performing artist portrays the essence of a parallel universe through body movement and expression in a work launching Friday.
