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Netflix’s 'A World Without', a promising dystopian coming-of-age film that fails to land
Entertainment 4 years ago

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Netflix’s 'A World Without', a promising dystopian coming-of-age film that fails to land

Nia Dinata’s A World Without tries to incorporate social criticism in a dystopian coming-of-age story – sadly, it comes up short.
Tragic hilarity: How 'Aum!' explores freedom of expression and the nature of idealism
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Tragic hilarity: How 'Aum!' explores freedom of expression and the nature of idealism

'Aum!' reveals itself as a satirical look at creative idealism. Writer-director Bambang “Ipoenk” KM and actor Jefri Nichol talk about the film.
Alternative view: Four Indonesian films take another angle on 1965 communist panic
Entertainment 4 years ago

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Alternative view: Four Indonesian films take another angle on 1965 communist panic

After the collapse of the New Order, Indonesian filmmakers began producing films with a more objective view of the 1965 massacre.
How we can do better: criticism and Indonesia’s film industry
Entertainment 4 years ago

How we can do better: criticism and Indonesia’s film industry

Following the ruckus regarding musician Tompi's new film, it's clear Indonesia still has some improvement to make when it comes to understanding the critic's role in the industry.
Short film ‘Srikandi’ showcases contemporary take on wayang
Entertainment 4 years ago

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Short film ‘Srikandi’ showcases contemporary take on wayang

The eight-minute film is a modern retelling of the wayang legend, presenting a contemporary take within the age-old shadow puppet tradition
'A Perfect Fit': Netflix's clichéd Indonesian rom-com may be just what we need
Entertainment 4 years ago

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'A Perfect Fit': Netflix's clichéd Indonesian rom-com may be just what we need

The makers of the latest Indonesian-language Netflix original had a good intention to explore female empowerment, but relies too much on anachronistic clichés and stereotypes, and yet still presents the comforts of a formulaic, feel-good rom-com.
'Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens': Indonesian coming-of-age story redefines the meaning of family
Entertainment 4 years ago

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'Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens': Indonesian coming-of-age story redefines the meaning of family

In this coming-of-age comedy-drama, an Indonesian teenager embarks on a journey to New York in search of his estranged mother.
Riri Riza's first thriller starring Nicholas Saputra to premiere at BIFAN 2021
Entertainment 4 years ago

Riri Riza's first thriller starring Nicholas Saputra to premiere at BIFAN 2021

In a departure from his previous work, the aptly named movie channels all the anxiety, uncertainty and other negative emotions of the pandemic's early days, and is set to premiere at the upcoming Bucheon film festival in July.
Five cinematic portraits of womanhood in Indonesia
Entertainment 5 years ago

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Five cinematic portraits of womanhood in Indonesia

‘The Jakarta Post’ considers five iconic films about the lives of Indonesian women.
Indonesian film industry meets challenges and glory during pandemic
Lifestyle 5 years ago

Indonesian film industry meets challenges and glory during pandemic

Films that have tried to screen during the pandemic have failed to live up to already-low expectations. But some filmmakers try to look on the bright side. 
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