Adi Iskandar paints the bigger and smaller pictures in watching Hanung Bramantyo’s latest film.
Category: Reviews
A Character Called Z. Lokman – A ke Z Lokman
Having seen Amir Muhammad’s latest film, Hassan Muthalib shares his thoughts about the documentary on the legendary Malaysian filmmaker.
For Lovers of Cinema and Country – The Australian Dream
Originally published on The Conversation, Nonie May critically considers indigenous representation and nationhood in ‘The Australian Dream’.
Crossing the Line – Dua Garis Biru
Fikri Jermadi peels back the layers of Gina S. Noer’s sensitive film on a sensitive issue.
Symbolic Symbiosis – Parasite
Adi Iskandar digs in deep with the first Palme d’Or winner he saw in the cinema for a long time.
This City is Ours – Bobotoh
Hot on the heels of an intense match between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung, Fikri Jermadi takes a closer look at a film chronicling fans of the latter.
Incomplete Magic – True Voodoo
Fikri Jermadi considers the rare animistic core of Bai Zhou’s film.
Of Caves, Cafes and Culture – FROM:
Adi Iskander takes a deep dive into the short film that is ‘FROM:’ by Lim Yee Teng and Mathieu Castel.
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