steffi Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 And one other thing Just point your browser at http://www.majorcineplex.com and go to show times. It's easy to navigate your way around. I had this service on a WAP cell phone once and if I ever live in Bangkok proper I'll set it up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffi Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Is this the new action flick where the guy jumps through the hoop in the previews? Also, is that the guy that's talking about performing in Nana Plaza or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisin Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Wow, Emporium has been around since '97? That is unbelievable. My, how time has flown. That place and WTC were my two favorites to go to the movies. Two questions for you fellow movie goers: 1. Have any of you been to that simulated Drive In Movie theater here in Bangkok. Coming from the location (New Jersey) of the very first drive-in theater in the world, I wondered what this was like. 2. Why so many damn commercials in the Thai movies. Hey, the ticket prices are cheap, but I would be willing to pay more if they cut out the commercials. Although, some of them are pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Hi! The guy is Phanom Yeeram. I doubt you'll see him performing at Nana Plaza. He's been working as stuntman already for many years. It was also reported in today's The Nation that he's hoping for a career in Hollywood. That would be well deserved, IMHO. Official site here: http://www.ongbak.com/ Cheers, Straycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shit-Spattered Dog Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Says Sarisin: Two questions for you fellow movie goers: 1. Have any of you been to that simulated Drive In Movie theater here in Bangkok. Coming from the location (New Jersey) of the very first drive-in theater in the world, I wondered what this was like. People sit outside with their legs and hands out in front of them. The theater has bucket seats for comfort and bench seats for the hankypanky crowd. No windshield to fog up. But really what the heck is a simulated Drive In Movie? You drive in and park and stare out the windshield but the screen is missing? Is this a Thai only thing, perhaps see it in Japan. S :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Yes, The Emporium opened just about the time of the economic crash, and thus predictions of its downfall at that time ran rampant. I had read the theater had been bought by the group that's in Mah Boonkhrong. What is that? SFK? Something like that, but the sign there just says it will be called something like Cinema Emporium. As for that simulated drive-in: If I can't sneak my friends in by hiding them in the trunk, then I ain't going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisin Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Says Shit-Spattered Dog: But really what the heck is a simulated Drive In Movie? You drive in and park and stare out the windshield but the screen is missing? Is this a Thai only thing, perhaps see it in Japan. Actually, there was an article with a photo about it in the Nation not too long ago. Honestly, it appeared to be more of a restaurant than a Drive In Theater. The simulated part is that they are not real cars, just fake convertibles. You sit in your convertible, have your food delivered, and watch the flick. I'm not sure if bonking your convertible-mate is permissible. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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