This week\’s new movie releases hitting Thai theaters.
Shadow Force
Directed by Joe Carnahan.
Who\’s in it?
Mark Strong, Kerry Washington, and Omar Sy.
What\’s it about?
A divorced pair who have a price on their heads need to flee with their child to escape from their previous boss, a secretive military team tasked with eliminating them.
Why watch it?
Sterling K. Brown was initially cast as the leading man.
Black Bag
Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Who\’s in it?
Michael Fassbender, Gustaf Skarsgård, and Cate Blanchett.
What\’s it about?
If intelligence operative Kathryn Woodhouse is accused of selling out her country, her spouse—who happens to be an iconic agent—must grapple with the toughest decision: choosing between upholding his vows and remaining faithful to his nation.
Why watch it?
David Koepp, the screenwriter of the film, explained the reasoning behind the title \”Black Bag\”: \”I came up with it simply because it seemed catchy. In New York, there was this film producer whom I used to know; when he encountered anything unpleasant or unfavorable, he\’d say, \’It ends up in the black bag.\’ The idea being that once an item lands in the black bag, it gets tossed into the river and disappears forever. This notion serves as a symbol for those matters that will never be brought up again. For the purposes of the story, I adapted it into espionage jargon even though such terminology isn’t real—though perhaps it ought to be.\”
Thunderbolts*
Directed by Jake Schreier.
Who\’s in it?
Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Lewis Pullman.
What\’s it about?
Having stumbled into a lethal predicament, an unusual group of antiheroes is compelled to undertake a perilous assignment that compels them to face the most troubling aspects of their histories.
Why watch it?
Initially, Steven Yeun was slated for the role of Robert Reynolds/Sentry, however, following delays caused by the 2023 Sag-Aftra strike, he had to withdraw from the project because of conflicting commitments. Subsequently, Lewis Pullman took over his part. Later, Yeun conveyed his regret at missing this opportunity and voiced hope about potentially securing a different role in an upcoming Marvel production.
The Day the Earth Exploded: A Wacky Adventure
Directed by Peter Browngardt
Who\’s in it?
Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, and Peter MacNicol.
What\’s it about?
Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig are Earth’s last line of defense against an extraterrestrial attack.
Why watch it?
The first full-length theatrical release of the Looney Tunes series to be completely animated. Previous movies consisted only of collections of short cartoons or included live-action segments.
Luang Pee Jazz: Fast Racing Jazz Comedy
Directed by Padung Songsang and Poj Arnon.
Who\’s in it?
Padung Songsang, Chookiat Iamsook, and Punnasa Promyos.
What\’s it about?
When Luang Pee Jazz is expelled from his monastic role and must transition from temple life to the realities of the outside world, what changes await him? Moving from reciting scriptures to seeking employment and embarking on unforeseen journeys, will he manage this shift gracefully? Is returning to monkhood still an option for him?
Why watch it?
Non-stop laughs.
Pabrik Gula (Sugar Mill)
Directed by Awi Suryadi.
Who\’s in it?
Arbani Yasiz, Ersya Aurelia, and Erika Carlina.
What\’s it about?
A team of temporary workers arrives at a dilapidated sugar mill in rural areas to labor through the harvesting season.
Why watch it?
The teaser poster of this film received backlash from netizens because it\”s \”too sensual\”.
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