I had no idea such a film was made. I was only made aware of it when a former colleague of mine called me up out of… Read more “The Little That Can – Hoore! Hoore!”
Category: Reviews
What?! – Tanda Tanya
The title for this particular film is ingenious. Rather than the oft-used ‘Tanda Tanya’, it is actually ‘?’. It was chosen primarily because the director, Hanung Bramantyo,… Read more “What?! – Tanda Tanya”
My Babies You… – Songlap
Familial conflicts in films have lasted a long time. It’s like love and romance; these are the two topics that won’t go out of fashion. It’s always… Read more “My Babies You… – Songlap”
Choppy Waves – Ombak Rindu
‘Ombak Rindu’ is a film much derided by many for vastly different reasons, but the one thing that remained common to these grievances was the characterisation of… Read more “Choppy Waves – Ombak Rindu”
Middle Class Zeitgeist – Relationship Status
This was actually the purview of a friend who had seen the film and wanted to write a review of it, so I had decided to leave… Read more “Middle Class Zeitgeist – Relationship Status”
Killing Fields – Bunohan
Like buses, then, these reviews come along. The enjoyment of the films may have been some weeks or months in between, but as ever, outside responsibilities takes… Read more “Killing Fields – Bunohan”
Astaghfirullahhalazim – The Raid
Finally, then, the fulfillment of a dream. I had initially wanted to watch this film last year, when ‘The Raid’ made its Indonesian premiere at the Indonesia… Read more “Astaghfirullahhalazim – The Raid”
Potshots – This Means War
Here’s the truth: I walked into the cinema for this particular film knowing next to nothing about the filmmakers, the story and had only a passing knowledge… Read more “Potshots – This Means War”
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