Saturday, March 20, 2010

FAVORITE THAI SHORT FILMS IN THE DECADE 2000-2009 (partial list)

I hope I will have time to make my own list for favorite films of the decade 2000-2009. But first I think I should make some lists for favorite films in the early years of the past decade.

FAVORITE THAI SHORT FILMS IN THE DECADE 2000-2009 (partial list)

(in alphabetical order)

THE ADVENTURE OF IRON PUSSY III: TO BE OR NOT TO BE (2000, Michael Shaowanasai, 30 min) A+++++

ANTI-SEPTIC (อักเสบ) (2000, Paween Purijitpanya, 14 min)

BANGKOK BEAUTY (2000, Wisit Sasanatieng)

BE CANNED (บรรจุกระป๋อง) (2000, Juntira Somboongerd, 17 min)

THE BIG TASK OF LITTLE BOY MA-UEG (ภาระกิจใหญ่ของเด็กชายมะอึก) (2000, Peerasak Saksiri, 15 min)

BOX BOX BOX (2001, Chawalit Petchtae, 12 min)

BREATHE (2000, Barameerut Chantaseewong, 30 min) A+++++

CABBELIST (หมอผี: หาญสู้ผีนรก) (2000, Mes Yimsomboon, 30 min)

CAKE (2000, Panomporn Kudtajan, 12 min)

CRY ALONE (2001, Kittisak Taweekijpinyo, 10 min)

DAD'S SHADOW (เงาของพ่อ) (2000, Tarawit Panitroottiwongs, 4 min, animation)

DEAD PLAN (2001, Kulnatee Tuntipitsanu กุลนที ตันติพิษณุ, 10 min) A+++++

DEAD-STI-NY (เด๊ด-สติ-หนี้) (2000, Worawit Kattiyayothin, 18 min)

THE END OF PARADISE (2001, Sawasdi Ruttanabunnakit สวัสดิ์ รัตนบรรณกิจ, 12 min)

FIGHTING BULL (งัวชน) (2000, Paradit Yodrabum, 8 min)

THE FILM MAKE'VER (2001, Naradol Leopairote นราดล เลี่ยวไพโรจน์, 22 min) A+++++

FISH DON'T FLY (2000, Pramote Sangsorn, 18 min)

GAY MEGADANCE (2001, Manussak Dokmai, 6 min, experimental) A+++++

HAPPY DAY (2000, Parkpoom Wongpoom, 6 min)

HATE (2001, Poonsin Sakudomkajorn พูนสิน ศักดิ์อุดมขจร, 6 min)

HILLTRIBE PEOPLE, WE, THAI PEOPLE (ชาวเขา ชาวเรา ชาวไทย) (2000, Nitima Numsarapadnueg, 14 min, documentary)

I-DUM (ไอ้ดำ) (2000, Kanokporn Seth-thanabodee, 5 min, animation)

THE KEY (2000, Ronnapong Sutthiwaree, 3 min, experimental) A+++++

LITTLE ALIEN (หนูหริ่ง) (2000, Pongpun Roonghirunruk, 4 min, animation)

LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASSES (2001, Patana Chirawong, 10 min)

LUANG TA (2000, Parkpoom Wongpoom, 8 min)

LUNCH (2001, Duangporn Worajit ดวงพร วรจิตร์, 4 min)

MAGIC WATER (2000, Panu Aree, documentary, experimental) A+++++

MAIME-ME-MAIME (ไม่มี-มี-ไม่มี) (2000, Witoon Kitpreechawanich, 4 min)

MARCH OF TIME 1 (กาล) (2000, Uruphong Raksasad, 19 min) A+++++

MARCH OF TIME 2 (ก่อน) (2000, Uruphong Raksasad, 21 min) A+++++

THE MASKS (เดอะแมสค์) (2000, Jitti Uenoragarngij, 5 min)

MIAMI STRIPS, HOLLYWOOD DREAM (2000, Lee Chatametikool, 28 min)
A+++++

MR.O (2000, Barameerut Chantaseewong, 13 min)

MOTORCYCLE (2000, Aditya Assarat, 14 min)

MY STORY (2000, Songpol Charnchaijark, 7 min) A+++++

NOTICES ARE PROHIBITED (ห้ามปิดประกาศ) (2000, Chanthana Wiriyakraikun, 5 min, animation)

ONCE UPON A TIME...(กาลครั้งหนึ่ง) (2000, Panu Aree, 15 min, documentary)

1018 (2001, Woragot Thaikruewal, 20 min) A+++++

PEN RUENG 100 % (2000, Taweelarp Saeoui, 26 min) A+++++

PLAD (พลาด) (2000, Paween Purijitpanya, 5 min)

PRIVATE LIFE (2000, Paranoid Team, 15 min, experimental) A+++++

PROONG (ปรุง) (2000, Witoon Kijpreechawanich, 14 min)

RANG NGAO (แรงเงา) (2000, Wasanta Samrong, 5 min)

ROUGH NIGHT (2001, Samart Imkham, 22 min, experimental) A+++++

SAR-SEE (ซาสี่) (2000, Nuttorn Kungwanklai, 3 min, documentary) A+++++

SAX (2001, Bowornwan Poommuang บวรวรรณ พุ่มม่วง, 13 min)

SCARLET DESIRE (2001, Anucha Boonyawatana, 24 min) A+++++

STRAY BULLET (2001, Tiwa Mei-taisong, 36 min)

T-BONE COME TO TOWN (2001, Wit Pimkanchanapong, 4 min)

THE TRUTH (2000, Montree Saelo, 33 min)

UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE (พันตา) (2000, Tiwa Mei-taisong, 8 min)

THE X-FREE (2000, Wasanta Samrong, experimental) A+++++

WHEN KOSIT WENT TO DEATH (2001, Kosit Juntaratip, 28 min, experimental) A+++++

A WOMAN UNDER CONSCIOUSNESS (2000, Samart Imkham, 40 min) A+++++

Monday, March 8, 2010

SOME STAGE PLAYS SEEN

STAGE PLAYS

FOR 49 DAYS EXHIBITION: MIND JOURNEY BEYOND DEATH (2009, Kittiporn Udomrattanakulchai + Amarith Chusuwan, A+)


LOVE YOU, KISS KISS (2009, Rajanikorn Kaewdee + Amata Piyawanich, A+)


ECLIPSE (2004, B-Floor Theatre, B+)


THAILAND-JAPAN PERFORMANCE EXCHANGE PROJECT (2004, B-Floor Theatre + OM2, A+)


FREEZE THE DREAM (หยุดฝัน วันขังเธอ) (2009, Chorelada Suriyayothin, A+)


NANG NAK THE MUSEUM (Damkerng Thitapiyasak, A+/A)
COCKTAIL (นางฟ้านิรนาม) (2009, Dangkamol na Pombejra, A+)


MEMORANDUM (2003, Dumb Type, A-)


DISPLACEMENT (2009, Jarunun Phantachat + Dujdao Vadhanapakorn, A+)


GREY AREA (2010, Dujdao Vadhanapakorn & Nophand Boonyai, A+/A)
LEFT OUT (Dujdao Vadhanapakorn, A+)

Puppet performance by Edo Marionette Group (2009, Japan, A+)


WIMAN MAYA (2009, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, A+)
Comedy pupet by Funny Bones (2009, Japan/UK, A)


CHEER'S (2009, Gawintorn Sangsakorn, A+)

THREE SISTERS (2009, directed by Hiroshi Koike, performed by Pappa Tarahumara, A+/A)

WE'RE GONNA GO DANCING 2009 (A+)--MUSINGAI (2009, Hiroyuki Miura + Masanari Hoshika + Haco, A+)


MAHABHARATA: STRI PARVA (2009, Jarunun Phantachat + Varunyu Intarakamhang, A)


MY BELOVED ABSURD COUNTRY (ไทยจ๋า) (2009, Jarunun Phantachat, A+/A)
PURGATORY (ไฟล้างบาป) (2009, Jarunun Phantachat + Sumontha Suanpolrat + Farida Jirapun + Sineenadh Ketprapai, A+)


RON (FLY) (Jaturachai Srichanwanpen, A+)


SPLASH! (2009, Ninart Boonpothong + Thanyanan Kooanupong + Jirawat Chantasealkoon, A-/B+)


VENEZHVELA – LA HYLAEA VIVERUM (2009, Joao Roberto de Souza, Brazil, A+)


HIPPOTHEATRON (directed by Julien Mellano, performed by Compagnie Aie Aie Aie, A+/A)


LANNA FOLK PERFORMANCE BY JUMPA SAENPROM'S STUDENTS (2009, A-)
KOSHITSU (2009, Keiko Yamaguchi, Japan, A)


ROBETA (2009, Kullachet Thongphew, A)

SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY LIKE THE NIGHT (2009, Lee Swee Keong, Malaysia, A+)


LES BELLES SOEURS (โชคล้านดวง) (2003, Linda Hardy, A)


THE LOVE CHOCOLATE (2003, C)

WE'RE GONNA GO DANCING 2009 (A+)--DEBUTANTE (2009, Maki Morishita, A+)

THE CRUCIBLE (2010, Malinda Pamornsuwan, A+++++)


BLOOD-COLORED ROSE (กุหลาบสีเลือด) (2005, Marut Sarowart, A+)


LAND'S END (directed by Philippe Genty + Mary Underwood, A)

ANATTA (excerpt) (2009, Michael Sakamoto + Waewdao Sirisook, A+)

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON'S THE SNOW QUEEN (2009, Naked Masks, A+)


A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Naked Masks Network, A+/A)


BEGIN AGAIN (2009, Nana Dakin, A+)


END YOUR DREAM (Nikorn Saetang, A+/A)

ASURAKAI (2009, Ninart Boonpothong, A+)

GHOST OF THE ECONOMISTS (2010, Ninart Boonpothong, A+)


MA TON (หมาตอน) (2004, Ninart Boonpothong, A+)


RED BUILDING (ตึกแดง) (2005, Ninart Boonpothong, A+/A)


THE MINISTRY OF TRUTH (2010, Nir de Volff, A+/A)


THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FARIDA AND DAMKERNG (2009, Nophand Boonyai, A)


E KIM LOOK CORE PUEN GOL (2010, Nut Nualpang, A)


AGNES OF GOD (2001, Pajaree Deeyuadying, A+)


A THREAD IN THE DARK (เส้นด้ายในความมืด) (2005, Panida Thapanangkun, A+)


CHOR MALEE RAMLEUK (2009, Parnrut Kritchanchai, A+)

PRIVATE EYES (รัก(ทะ)ลวงตา) (2003, Pawit Mahasarinand, A+)


WE'RE GONNA GO DANCING 2009 (A+)--HEADACHE (2009, P'Lush, A)


THE FULL MONTY (เปลื้อง) (2009, Punnasak Sukee, A+/A)

RASHOMON (2002, B+)


THE OBSESSION (2009, Ratapong Pinyosophon, A-)

THE WHITE HERON.VIDEODANCE (2009, Rocio Fernandez Fraile, Spain, A-)


WEARING ROSE PINK (2009, Setsuko Yamada, A-)

THE AMERICAN DREAM (ยอดปรารถนา) (2003, Sodsai Pantoomkomol, A)


DRAWING (2009, Sukanya Pheansri, A-)

Performance on stilt by Teatro Pavana (2009, Netherlands, A+)

SLOW FORREST (2009, Teerawat Mulvilai, A+/A)

SORROW'S JOY (2009, Terry Hatfield, Thailand, A-)


WE'RE GONNA GO DANCING 2009 (A+)--UNKNOWN LANDSCAPE (2009, Thanapol Virulhakul + Vidura Amranand + Tossapol Boonsinsukh, A+)


ADD AS A FRIEND (2009, Thanyanan Kooanupong, A+)

THE MERCHANTS OF BOLLYWOOD (2009, Toby Gough, A+)


THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN WHO WERE IN LOVE (2009, Wanatsanan Sasom, A+)


BLOOD CANNOT BE CHANGED (Wannasak Sirilar, A+)
MAMEE (2009, Wannasak Sirilar, A+)

WHEN A MAN LOVES A MAN (2002, Wannasak Sirilar, A-)


SILENT SCREAM: JOURNEY INTO THE DREAM OF A MURDERER (2009, Wasuratchata Unaprom, A+)

TINEA VERSICOLOR (เกลื้อน) (2009, Wattanachai Treedecha, A+)