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Entertainment 9 months ago

PREMIUM
'Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal' questions the redemptive power of love

Director-writer Adriyanto Dewo and his actors, Jourdy Pranata and Jerome Kurnia, dissect the anatomy of their latest Indonesian film and why a single word, or its absence, can fundamentally transform a story.

Weekend Five 11 months 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.

Weekend Five 1 year ago

The Year of the Wood Snake: Get your fortune on

Business shifts, rumors and career gains: Check out how the stars will align for your Chinese zodiac.

Lifestyle 1 year ago

Must different political choices lead to heartbreak?

Political discussions can turn personal, antagonizing loved ones.

Entertainment 2 years ago

NFL star Travis Kelce opens up on romance with Taylor Swift

"I've never been a man of words," the 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Monday.

Front Row 2 years ago

The ONE Legian is the one for your summer romance

Mr. Sun is out radiating more than ever. The skies are dancing along with the salty breeze, seasoned by the ocean’s tides as she sings you to close your laptop screens, hop on your slippers. Summer is finally here!

Science & Tech 2 years ago

Humans have been kissing for at least 4,500 years: study

The new study, published this week in the magazine Science, found that it was probably widespread even in the ancient world.

People 3 years ago

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South Korean auteur behind 'Oldboy' returns with 'pure' love story

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook, known for his ultra-violent thrillers that helped catapult South Korean cinema onto the global stage, is back with a different work -- a love story.

Books 4 years ago

Grim romance: Eka Kurniawan on ill-fated characters and writing what he knows

Writer Eka Kurniawan’s Sumur is a gripping novella filled with forbidding allegories about climate change and its effects on humanity’s relationship with itself and its surroundings.