A disclaimer: I have an older brother who is autistic. As a result of that, I find myself being more drawn and attracted to films who do… Read more “Is Once Enough? – Sekali Lagi”
Joseph Campbell Would Have Been Proud – Merantau
I did a fairly stupid thing recently. Well, stupid by the definition of others, perhaps, but to my mind, it was worth the gamble I threw the… Read more “Joseph Campbell Would Have Been Proud – Merantau”
Emotional – Senna
A quick disclaimer before we get started: I’m a mad Formula 1 fan. Absolutely, totally, utterly mad for it. I make it a point to check for F1 news everyday, get the backdated issues of F1 Racing at Selvan’s (simply because RM10 is far more preferable to RM30ish), and bemoan the fact that despite having two teams and a grand prix on the F1 calendar, knowledge and enthusiasm about Formula 1 itself remains a niche in Malaysia.
Getting closer to the subject matter of this particular point, Ayrton Senna is one of my heroes. I have devoured a lot of stuff written and produced about his life, none more so than ‘Ayrton Senna: As Time Goes By’ by Christopher Hilton, a book I read periodically and completely in Kinokuniya back when I have no money. It’s funny how enamoured I am by someone who died years before I took an interest of any kind in Formula 1, but it is what it is. (more…)
Heartening – KL Gangster
To talk about ‘KL Gangster’, I feel that it is just as important to set the context for the film, certainly from the box office point of… Read more “Heartening – KL Gangster”
Unkept Words – Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
‘Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa’ is a film that promised much to its expectant viewers. It stands almost alone in being a film that dares to forage that far… Read more “Unkept Words – Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa”
Life’s A Preach – Nur Kasih The Movie
Disclaimer: I had not seen the TV series called ‘Nur Kasih’, a somewhat groundbreaking series that was aired on TV3 over the past year or so, if… Read more “Life’s A Preach – Nur Kasih The Movie”
The Calling – Seru
I was attracted to this movie largely because of the fact that it is co-directed by two different directors. Such efforts are not entirely uncommon, though it… Read more “The Calling – Seru”
What’s up with film education?
*Written by Norman Yusoff A few years ago, I came across an interesting article featuring an interview with my favourite Taiwanese director, the late Edward Yang, in… Read more “What’s up with film education?”
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