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Not Your Average Horror: Tebusan Dosa’s Mystical Mystery
An atmospheric, visually rich film I’d recommend to those who might typically shy away from the horror genre.
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Home Sweet Loan: A cinematic portrayal of the middle class struggle in Jakarta
Many reviews have already praised Home Sweet Loan for portraying financial struggles with a gentle, almost delicate touch. But beyond its well-crafted story, the film stands out as a masterclass in financial education, first engaging our emotions before driving home its lessons.
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AI, Empathy, and Ishiguro: A Review of "Klara and the Sun"
Kazuo Ishiguro's "Klara and the Sun," published before GPT's widespread adoption, remains a thought-provoking read. If you're familiar with his classic work, "The Remains of the Day," you'll recognize his distinctive style. The novel takes a fascinating approach
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Jakarta's Cinematic Boom: Why Investors Should Take Note
The deafening boom of a car chase, the searing flames, the acrid tang of gunpowder – even from the sidelines, the filming of an action sequence set pulses racing. This organized chaos aptly mirrors the thrilling momentum of Indonesia's burgeoning film industry. Jakarta's streets may hum with
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Eksil: A two-hour journey into the despair and resilience of men ostracized from their homeland for six decades
Not long after seeing "Eksil," I met a woman whose grandfather has lived in exile since 1965. She confided that her mother's deepest regret was never having met her own father. Lola's two-hour documentary masterfully distills six decades of such despair, a poignant reminder
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"Agak Laen": Indonesian Diaspora's Must-See Horror-Comedy Hit
The numbers don't lie. Eight million Indonesians watched "Agak Laen"—there's something captivating about Muhadkly Acho's latest film. For the Indonesian diaspora in America, "Agak Laen" ("Something Different") offers a chance to share a slice of their homeland
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How do we help a global audience discover Indonesian Films?
On Monday a friend who lives in Singapore asked me, “what other Indonesian movies should I watch? I watched gadis kretek and liked it, but I couldn’t find much information on other movies. When I asked my wife to accompany me to watch Jatuh Cinta seperti di Film -
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13 Bom: Indonesia’s Die Hard-like action thriller
As I nestled into my seat for Angga Sasongko’s latest film, ‘13 Bom,’ my initial concern was my growling stomach. I had plans to grab a bite during a lull in the action, but that moment never came. Instead, I found myself engrossed in a relentless display of gunfights,
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Grief and Laughter Intertwined: Unpacking Yandy Laurens' Newest Film
In his latest cinematic endeavor, Yandy Laurens, both writer and director, deftly navigates the intricate tapestry of emotions, weaving a narrative that immerses you in the nuances of grief and love. The brave, unconventional choices, like the black-and-white color palette, the neat division into sequences, and the multiple arcs, were
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If I had to pick one industry...
Thirteen years ago, I met a Korean executive who was investing in cinemas. His name escapes me now, but I will never forget his words. “In ten years, a Korean film will be at the Oscars. And Korean films will compete with Hollywood.” I thought to myself, he was hallucinating.
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Kaka Boss
Cerita Kaka Boss lebih dalam dari yang gue kira Nest. Bagian drama bapak dengan anak perempuannya kena banget.” “Itulah mengapa kita biarkan kreator bebas berkreasi, maka hasilnya bisa mengejutkan”, jawab Ernest Ga hanya gue yang berpendapat bahwa poster film tidak merefleksikan seluruh aspek cerita dari film Kaka Bossnya Arie Kriting
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Entrepreneur atau Sutradara? Keduanya bisa belajar dari cara Angga Sasongko melakukan Syuting Film.
Beberapa pekan lalu, saya diajak oleh master story teller Angga Sasongko untuk menemaninya begadang dalam syuting adegan terakhir di 13 Bom. Selain merasakan emosi, ketegangan, dan kegembiraan produksi, saya mengamati banyak kesamaan antara proses kerja seorang sutradara dengan wirausaha. Tiba di lokasi sekitar pukul sebelas malam, saya melihat deretan ruko