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Much ado about asset forfeiture

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Much ado about asset forfeiture

Rushing a flawed asset forfeiture bill to meet a performative political deadline won't stop oligarchs, it will just hand the state a dangerous new weapon against its critics.

World Cup 2026: The great and the good, the bad and the ugly

Academia 2 months ago

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World Cup 2026: The great and the good, the bad and the ugly

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a thrilling 48-team spectacle culminating in Spain’s tactical triumph, yet behind the five-billion-viewer celebration lies a troubling balance sheet. From player burnout and commercial exclusion to political intrusion, this comprehensive autopsy reveals why soccer's stewards must urgently address systemic flaws before 2030.

The rainmaker’s bet on an Iranian film about lost shoes

Culture and Entertainment 3 months ago

The rainmaker’s bet on an Iranian film about lost shoes

Why Manoj Punjabi’s remake of the Iranian classic Children of Heaven may become one of the boldest moves he’s ever taken.

'Friends' doesn’t prepare you for adulthood. 'Ally McBeal' does

Warm Takes 4 months ago

'Friends' doesn’t prepare you for adulthood. 'Ally McBeal' does

Rewatching two defining shows from the late ‘90s as a thirtysomething, it turns out one is far more honest about adulthood than the other. (Spoiler: It's not the one about friends.)

'The Drama' will make you squirm. Watch it anyway.

Currently Obsessed 5 months ago

'The Drama' will make you squirm. Watch it anyway.

The dark comedy makes you laugh just as much as it makes you wince.

SEAblings power

Editorial 7 months ago

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SEAblings power

Southeast Asia's netizens have spoken as one against racial discrimination by some Korean creators and backed their unified voice with action, showing that the region is no lightweight when it comes to cultural inclusion or consumer power.

‘Dopamin’: A triangle of money, marriage and madness

Entertainment 10 months ago

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‘Dopamin’: A triangle of money, marriage and madness

Teddy Soeria Atmadja’s genre-defying film follows a young couple as the craziest circumstances hit uncomfortably close to home.

‘Pangku’: Reza Rahadian’s tender take on motherhood and realism

Entertainment 10 months ago

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‘Pangku’: Reza Rahadian’s tender take on motherhood and realism

In his cinematic directorial debut, Reza’s Pangku journeys through the rocky terrain of motherhood with steady grace, steering clear of histrionics.

Breaking down 'Sore Idaman': Loss and love, on loop

Culture and Entertainment 1 year ago

Breaking down 'Sore Idaman': Loss and love, on loop

A romance turned sci-fi turned tragedy, Yandy Laurens' Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan isn’t just a tearjerker: It’s a meditation on choosing love, every single time. Note: This review may contain spoilers.

The ultimate holiday movie guide for Lebaran 2025

Weekend Five 1 year ago

The ultimate holiday movie guide for Lebaran 2025

With five movies of diverse genres hitting theaters during Lebaran this year, there’s something for everyone; whether you’re watching with family, friends or just sneaking away for a solo break.

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