Cinema Escapist
Explore and connect the world through a cinematic lens
“Bad Genius” and “Freshman” Explore the High Stakes of Standardized Testing
BY Rita Zhang
"Bad Genius" and "Première Année" highlight standardized tests' impact on friendships and social equity.
The 8 Best Thai Movies of 2019
BY The Editors
The top Thai movies from 2019, ranging from comedies and romances, to horror and documentaries.
The 10 Best Asian LGBTQ Movies
BY Emily Hsiang
To celebrate Pride Month, let's take a look at 10 Asian movies featuring gay, lesbian, bisexual, trangender, or queer characters.
The 7 Best Thai Movies of 2018
BY Richard Yu
The top Thai movies from 2018, ranging from romance and comedies to documentaries and thrillers.
“Ten Years Thailand” Is an Abstract Take On Societal Pressures in Modern Thailand
BY Richard Yu
"Ten Years Thailand" provides a timely—and trippy—take on Thailand's contemporary sociopolitical condition.
The 8 Best Thai Movies of 2017
BY Anthony Kao
The top movies from Thailand in 2017: including romance, comedy, horror, action, and more.
Interview: “Bad Genius” Director Nattawut Poonpiriya
BY The News Lens
Poonpiriya's hit film "Bad Genius" has been described as a Thai "Ocean's Eleven".
“Fathers” Director Palatpol Mingpornpichit on Making a Film About LGBT Families in Thailand
BY Anthony Kao
Mingpornpichit's film "Fathers" focuses on a gay couple in Thailand who must deal with many tribulations to raise a son.
Movie “Fathers” Showcases Both Tolerance and Challenges for Thai LGBT Couples
BY Anthony Kao
The Thai movie "Fathers" shows the challenges a gay couple encounters while raising their adopted son.
An Interview With Tom Waller, Director of “The Last Executioner”
BY Anthony Kao
Bangkok-based director Tom Waller talks about his experiences profiling Thailand's last gunshot executioner, and why so few Thai films make it big internationally.