In a special article, Mr Hassan Muthalib takes a closer look at the godfather of Malaysian documentary films. After more than three decades of his passing, the… Read more “Tuan Zain, A Malaysian Visionary and a Principled Documentary Filmmaker”
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Political Football – The Forbidden Team
Fikri Jermadi wonders how possible it is to talk about Tibet without being political, even in a film review. How pervasive is politics in our life? I… Read more “Political Football – The Forbidden Team”
Puff Piece – Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager
In reviewing ‘Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager’, Fikri Jermadi starts with an apology. I’m sorry, I can’t help myself. I should have exercised some restraint in this matter,… Read more “Puff Piece – Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager”
Godlike! – In The Hands of the Gods
Fikri Jermadi came across this documentary by accident, but was glad he did. Diego Maradona is an enigmatic figure, even at the worst of times. His genius… Read more “Godlike! – In The Hands of the Gods”
Hype Nation – Jangan Togel
Fikri Jermadi remembers a football CD making its way around some years ago about a part of football in Malaysia, and looked it up again. “The first… Read more “Hype Nation – Jangan Togel”
The Final – Match 64
Fikri Jermadi attended the 2010 World Cup final without setting foot in Africa. ‘Match 64’ is an official account of what went on behind the scenes of… Read more “The Final – Match 64”
Peace and Balance – The Referee
There’s a lot of documentaries on football referees out there, but Fikri Jermadi feels this one stands out from the rest. And it’s also short enough to… Read more “Peace and Balance – The Referee”
Mad House – The Four Year Plan
With such notoriety, Fikri Jermadi decides that it is timely to look at one of football’s most interesting documentaries in recent times. Since the World Cup is… Read more “Mad House – The Four Year Plan”
