Despite getting a comment from the director herself in my last film review (though it’s not necessarily a compliment), I have to admit that it wasn’t particularly… Read more “Worth Every Penny – Sell Out!”
Winds of Change? – Muallaf
Fikri Jermadi likes watching films as they premiere for the first time. Sort of… It is interesting to note that once again, a Yasmin Ahmad film will… Read more “Winds of Change? – Muallaf”
A Good PIFFormance – Malaysians at Pusan
In truth, the zenith of Malaysian films in the Pusan International Film Festival probably came during last year’s edition, when Malaysian films had a special category (Three… Read more “A Good PIFFormance – Malaysians at Pusan”
PIFFing Around – 2008 Pusan International Film Festival
In a previous post on the Cannes Film Festival, I had written a similar preview. I wrote of the films that I would most probably watch given… Read more “PIFFing Around – 2008 Pusan International Film Festival”
Smooth Edges – Rough Cut
I had a fair amount of trouble titling this particular post. I saw it during the recent Korean Thanksgiving holiday (주석, or Juseok). Mind you, I had… Read more “Smooth Edges – Rough Cut”
Ballsy – The Love Guru
I had a revelation revealed to me recently. As I sat down and flicked through the channelsone fine anti-social evening, one of the main movie channels was… Read more “Ballsy – The Love Guru”
Heavenly – Paradise Now
Suha: One day, things will be better. Taxi Driver: Sounds like you’re not from here. *************** ‘Paradise Now’ is not exactly the newest of movies, but I… Read more “Heavenly – Paradise Now”
Yellow Card – The Football Factory
Despite the popularity of football, there are few films that looks at the game. Over the years, however, the few that did became instant classics, like ‘Bend… Read more “Yellow Card – The Football Factory”
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