Not so long ago I came across called a magazine called ‘Kon’. It is a publication that focuses exclusively on Cambodian cinema. It is a cinema I… Read more “Making KONtact – Dr Tilman Baumgärtel”
Magic – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
Finally, the encouragement to write again. Interesting that a film that was considered to be the end of a saga became the kick start for me to… Read more “Magic – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2”
Brocka and Mendoza: Two outstanding Philippine film directors
*Written by Norman Yusoff My earliest exposure to Philippine films is in the early 1980s when I watched a fantasy-adventure film, ‘Kamakalawa’ at the cinema in my… Read more “Brocka and Mendoza: Two outstanding Philippine film directors”
Be Brave, Young One – 127 Hours
‘127 Hours’ is a film directed by Danny Boyle, starring James Franco. By now, those facts should have already been burned in your mind. The star received… Read more “Be Brave, Young One – 127 Hours”
Scary Sh*t – Paranormal Activity 2
In my office, my friend told me that the Korea-Japan match was on. It was a match I was looking forward to, but it had somehow slipped… Read more “Scary Sh*t – Paranormal Activity 2”
Eternal Damnation – The Damned United
A strong title for a film that focuses on the 44 days that Brian Clough spent at Leeds United way back when. It proved to be one… Read more “Eternal Damnation – The Damned United”
Not What You’d Expect – Nanking
Nanking. Nanking, Nanking, Nanking. Not quite a subject overkilled, not quite the topic overtalked, but certainly, as a movie I seem to recall quite a number of… Read more “Not What You’d Expect – Nanking”
The Kabir Bhatia Show – Setem
OK, so I’ll admit to ‘Setem’ not being a particularly new film. An easier and more popular solution would be to head out to the hills and… Read more “The Kabir Bhatia Show – Setem”
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