There is a character in the film ‘Pacific Rim’ called Hannibal Chau. I had scoffed at the idea of a character named as such; prior to his… Read more “Orientalist Pastiche – Pacific Rim”
The Little That Can – Hoore! Hoore!
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!”
Hello, Mr Producer – Bahir Yeusuff
It was after a screening at Malaysian Shorts that I met Bahir Yeusuff some time ago. Some days before that, I had caught the film, ‘The Joshua… Read more “Hello, Mr Producer – Bahir Yeusuff”
What’s Wrong With Melodrama
*by Norman Yusoff The phenomenal box-office success of ‘Ombak Rindu’ (The Pining Wave, 2011, Osman Ali) has proved that old-fashioned female-centred melodrama is still loved by some… Read more “What’s Wrong With Melodrama”
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”
Laying the MACKdown – Brad Liew
Disclaimer: Brad was a former student of mine at Monash University. He took a Film Studies unit under my tutelage, but while I have been keen on… Read more “Laying the MACKdown – Brad Liew”
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