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Into the depths: Omara Esteghlal's beast of burden
Culture and Entertainment 10 months ago

Into the depths: Omara Esteghlal's beast of burden

Pengepungan di Bukit Duri (The Siege at Thorn High) might trigger tough conversations. But for actor Omara Esteghlal, the tougher the role, the better.
All eyes on Ifan ‘Seventeen’: New chief in question for state-run film firm
Entertainment 1 year ago

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All eyes on Ifan ‘Seventeen’: New chief in question for state-run film firm

Late last year, Ifan released a song titled "Pernah di Sana" (Been there), which addresses life's struggles. The song was produced alongside Prabowo’s aide, Rizky Irmansyah, and featured Prabowo as a model in its music video.
The storytellers: Spotlighting Indonesia’s screenwriters
Culture and Entertainment 1 year ago

The storytellers: Spotlighting Indonesia’s screenwriters

The spotlight often shines brightest on directors and stars, but the magic of cinema begins long before the cameras roll. Meet three of Indonesia’s top screenwriters, the unsung heroes of filmmaking.
Craving local stories: Netflix focuses more on Southeast Asia with new releases
Entertainment 1 year ago

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Craving local stories: Netflix focuses more on Southeast Asia with new releases

Southeast Asian films and series have fared consistently well on Netflix, with some even making it to the Global Top 10 List of what subscribers watched, including Indonesia’s Cigarette Girl and Thailand’s Hunger.
Joko Anwar's Leap of Faith
Arts 1 year ago

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Joko Anwar's Leap of Faith

The Indonesian auteur has crafted himself a rich and remarkable filmography. His latest project, Siksa Kubur (Grave Torture), is a prayer of questions and restlessness.
Local horror film industry thrills, scandalizes with recent releases
Entertainment 1 year ago

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Local horror film industry thrills, scandalizes with recent releases

Recent local horror film releases have been driving conversation across the country, raking in millions of ticket sales in a flash and strengthening the horror film industry’s hold on the nation.
Joko Anwar horror flick 'Siksa Kubur' attracts 1.4 million moviegoers
Entertainment 1 year ago

Joko Anwar horror flick 'Siksa Kubur' attracts 1.4 million moviegoers

"Thank you. 1,401,717 people have watched the snake going by without asking permission up until the afternoon of fifth day [of release]" Joko posted on his Instagram page on Monday.
‘Virgo and the Sparklings’ review: A fun but simplistic teen superhero story
Entertainment 3 years ago

‘Virgo and the Sparklings’ review: A fun but simplistic teen superhero story

The third installment of Indonesia’s Bumilangit Cinematic Universe finds power in unadulterated fun despite its ragged storytelling.
‘Sri Asih’ review: A step forward but not a major leap
Entertainment 3 years ago

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‘Sri Asih’ review: A step forward but not a major leap

The second entry of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe is a much-welcome improvement with committed performances by Pevita Pearce and Reza Rahadian. Unfortunately, the franchise still lacks the element of fun.
‘If it’s bad, it’s good’: Director duo bringing back Indonesian B-movies
Entertainment 4 years ago

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‘If it’s bad, it’s good’: Director duo bringing back Indonesian B-movies

Amer Bersaudara's brand of extreme and absurd exploitation horror movies have carved it a niche within the landscape of Indonesian cinema, but it remains an uphill battle. 
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