John Hurt, Face of ‘1984’ and ‘Elephant Man,’ 77
LOS ANGELES — The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in "The Elephant Man," terrify them in "Alien," and spoof that very same scene in "Spaceballs," has died. He was 77.
Tonight: Thai-Canadian Maetta Records Showcases Homegrown Techno Talent
Few artists from Thailand have made it big in the international scene. One of those is Flim, a techno DJ whose signature style of abstract, dissonant beat-making has earned him praise in the international techno community and brought him a long way from high school cover bands.
Ratchada Basement Hosts 3-Day Weekend Music Fest
BANGKOK — A 24-hour community mall in the Ratchada area will offer an ultimate round-up of Bangkok music for three days starting Friday.
Oscars: Musical ‘La La Land’ Secures a Record 14 Nominations
History was made across Tuesday's 89th annual Academy Awards nominations, where the retro musical "La La Land" reaped a record-tying 14 nominations and a wave of African-American films, led by the luminous coming-of-age portrait "Moonlight," resoundingly toppled two straight years of "so white" Oscars.
French Artists to Ravish Patpong Brothel With New Perversions
BANGKOK — There are 45 galleries and art spaces to choose from next week for Galleries Night, and then there’s a Patpong brothel-bar which for one night will purvey another form of culture.
Women’s Fights a Strong Part of One’s Expansion Plans
BANGKOK — The head of One Championship, Asia's leading mixed martial arts promoter, is aiming to almost triple the current number of events per year as it chases an ambitious expansion agenda.
Bodies Electric: Japanese Dancers Bring from Tron-Inspired Show
BANGKOK — More than 20 dancers from Osaka will suit up in LED-lit costumes and show off some free-style moves in the dark for the first time in Bangkok.
Fly Windmills and Headspins at Epic B-Boy Battle
BANGKOK — La Fete’s B-boy Battle is ready to break down some moves next month with street dancers throwing down in a freestyle dance battle.
The Temper Trap to Give Bangkok ‘Sweet Disposition’
BANGKOK — Australian rock band The Temper Trap is coming to perform live in Bangkok.
Jazz Legend Chick Corea to Perform in March
BANGKOK — Five original members of the Chick Corea Elektric Band have reunited for the first time in 12 years and will bring their Jazz stylings to Bangkok in March.
