Author Archive
Penelope
I’m a Little Teapot, Short and Snout
*** out of *****
According to Wikipedia, the first real fairy tale appeared in Egypt around 3,300 years ago, when stories were propagated verbally rather than written down. It’s no wonder that these fables captured people’s imaginations; they were scary and dark, funny and cute, and most involved some […]
KineCare Health Center
Big Chilli Magazine, May 2008
I’ve always been a fan of science and what it’s done for us - everything from calculus to space exploration to funny animal videos on YouTube. It’s especially true if I’m feeling ill; if I need healthcare, I’m 100% behind modern medicine and the fantastic drugs it’s brought us. I recognize […]
Food, Glorious Food!
Big Chilli Magazine, May 2008
After living in Thailand for a while, eating the cheap and delicious food that can be found on every street corner and under every umbrella, it’s easy to lose touch of what constitutes really good western food. After a few dozen meals in most Thai restaurants, a piece of […]
Amari Orchid Hotel Review
Pattaya Coast Magazine, April 2008
With Pattaya’s slow but steady rise out of the realm of red light districts and after-hour shenanigans, new developments are going up faster than a Lego city built by a child high on Red Bull. As more and more companies rush to buy up a finite amount of land, the […]
The Golden Compass
Askew North
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Well, this is the movie that finally made me decide. After decades of asking myself whether it’s better to watch the movie or read the book first, it’s definitely better to read the book after you’ve seen the movie. As a film on its own, The Golden Compass is beautiful […]
Cloverfield
No luck for the Irish… or anyone for that matter
**** out of *****
When someone makes a film that’s described by disparate critics as ‘new, invigorating, fresh, exciting’ etc, it’s usually not because they made a good film about an old concept - it’s usually because they made an old concept new again. Strangely enough, […]
Iron Man
An Iron Hurtin’
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When I first heard that they were going to make an Iron Man movie, I was a bit skeptical. Let’s be honest - the character is no Batman or Superman, and I (unfairly) clumped the movie in with the purportedly upcoming Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Aquaman movies […]
Interview with Johan Vermeiren of GAC
Logistics Manager Magazine, April 2008
If you charted the changes in the shipping and logistics industry, you’d likely end up with a graph full of dramatic spikes and deep valleys. In a business where great changes happen on a year-to-year or even month-to-month basis, staying afloat is a task that has seen many […]
Thai Director Takes Fight to Censors
The Hollywood Reporter, April 2008
Censorship in Thailand has a long and complicated history, with the powers that be resorting to everything from watered-down news reports to blurred nudity to outright denial, depending on the year and topic. Despite the 1932 introduction of democracy and its associated liberties, film freedom has largely been ignored. […]
The New and Improved Wat Traimit
The Toronto Star, March 2008
For decades, Bangkok’s Chinatown has been one of the most popular draws for tourists visiting Thailand’s bustling capital city. The sidewalks that line the traffic-clogged streets are crowded with vendors selling everything from live seafood to unidentifiable fruit to gold-paint Mandarin calligraphy on demand, and tiny streets (called sois […]
