Beyond the Playlist: How Podcasts Are Redefining the Commuter Experience in Indonesia
By: Editorial Desk (Based on Antara News reports) The modern journey, whether it is a grueling morning commute through the congested streets of Jakarta, a long-haul train ride across Java, or a meditative walk through a quiet neighborhood, is no longer defined solely by the rhythmic hum of traffic or the shuffle of a music […]
An Icon Fades: Remembering the Artistic Legacy of Guruh Soekarnoputra (1953–2026)
By: Editorial Desk The Indonesian cultural landscape is draped in mourning following the passing of one of the nation’s most visionary artists and cultural architects, Mohammad Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra. The maestro, widely known as Guruh Soekarnoputra, breathed his last on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 04:16 WIB at the MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi in Jakarta. […]
The Race for the Actor Awards: Early Gold Derby Odds Point to Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and a Star-Studded Field
As the cinematic awards season gathers momentum, industry prognosticators are turning their attention toward the ultimate barometer of acting prowess: the Actor Awards. According to early Gold Derby odds, Christopher Nolan’s sweeping cinematic epic The Odyssey is firmly on track to dominate the upcoming guild nominations. Backed by a powerhouse ensemble and massive critical anticipation, […]
Film Comment Releases Final Venice Film Festival Podcast: Deep Dive Into NAZA, Company, and the Best of 2026
VENICE, ITALY — As the lights dim on the 2026 Venice Film Festival and the cinematic caravan packs its bags after another unforgettable fortnight along the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, critical reflections have begun in earnest. For the past two weeks, the editorial team at Film Comment has been boots-on-the-ground, providing rigorous, […]
Haunting Harmonies: Jonathan Snipes’ Score for ‘Never After Dark’ Set for Digital Release
As the autumn season descends and the nights grow longer, genre enthusiasts are preparing for the arrival of one of the year’s most anticipated international horror offerings. Never After Dark, the chilling Japanese thriller helmed by director Dave Boyle, is set to expand its reach this weekend with a U.S. theatrical release via Magnolia Pictures. […]
Into the Subconscious: How Netflix’s ‘In Your Dreams’ Redefines Animated Storytelling Through Nostalgia and Nightmare Logic
Just as certain surreal events can only transpire within the fleeting architecture of a dream—such as inexplicably arriving on the final day of a major exam without having attended a single class, or desperately evading a horde of the undead—other creative feats are strictly native to the medium of animation. Netflix’s new animated feature, In […]
The Double Life of a Deadly Mom: Inside the Phenomenon of “A Bona Fide Killer”
Jakarta – In the ever-evolving landscape of South Korean television, few genres have captured the global imagination quite like the "action-thriller with a heart." The latest entry to take the world by storm is MBC’s A Bona Fide Killer, a high-octane drama that masterfully blends the mundane struggles of motherhood with the lethal precision of […]
Beyond the Literal: Re-evaluating Tentang Dia as a Queer Landmark in Indonesian Cinema
Two decades after its initial release in 2005, Rudy Soedjarwo’s Tentang Dia continues to provoke debate. Recently, a viral TikTok discussion reignited interest in the film, positioning it not merely as a drama about friendship, but as a pioneer of sapphic or WLW (Women Loving Women) cinema in Indonesia. While many viewers expressed that they […]
Sharon Horgan Strikes Again: HBO’s ‘Youth’ Deconstructs Middle Age with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Triumph
LOS ANGELES — Prolific creator, writer, and actress Sharon Horgan has once again captured the zeitgeist. Known for her razor-sharp wit and unflinching explorations of messy human relationships in critically acclaimed hits like Catastrophe, Pulling, Bad Sisters, and Divorce, Horgan has delivered another major critical triumph. Her latest venture, Youth—an HBO comedy series centering on […]
The Death of the Endless Anime: How the Era of the Hundred-Episode Juggernaut Came to an End
Introduction: The Shifting Landscape of Modern Animation When actor Michael B. Jordan hit the global press tour in 2023 for Creed III—a sports drama heavily infused with the kinetic visual grammar of action anime—he shared a curated list of his must-watch animated series. Pop culture aficionados quickly noticed a glaring thread connecting every title on […]
