Tag: cinema
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 quiet, revolutionary pioneer of sapphic or Women Loving Women (WLW) narratives in early 2000s Indonesian cinema. While […]
Landmark 40th Edition of AFI Fest 2026 Unveils Full Lineup: A Celebration of Global Cinema, Red-Carpet Premieres, and Boundary-Pushing Voices
HOLLYWOOD — The American Film Institute (AFI) has officially revealed the comprehensive, star-studded lineup for the landmark 40th edition of AFI Fest 2026. Presented by Canva, the prestigious five-day cinematic celebration is set to take over the heart of Hollywood from October 21 through October 25. As one of the most anticipated events on the […]
Beyond the Spotlight: Mapping the Global Recognition of Indonesian Cinema
This report is based on a collaborative research project between Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The analysis was conducted through a rigorous process of data gathering, processing, and interpretation of digital media footprints and official publications from both domestic and international film festivals. Executive Summary: A New Era […]
The Architecture of Erasure: How Indian Cinema and Bureaucracy Co-opt Trans Rage
In the flickering light of the multiplex, the trans body in Indian horror is rarely permitted to exist as a human being. Instead, it is a vessel—a trope wrapped in kajal, a tragic cautionary tale, or a vengeful spirit conveniently exorcised before the closing credits. From the blockbuster spectacle of Laxmii (2020) to the recurring […]
The Ghost of the Box Office: Why Panji Tengkorak Faded into the Shadows of Indonesian Cinema
In the landscape of contemporary Indonesian animation, few projects carried the weight of cultural heritage and industry expectation quite like Panji Tengkorak. Directed by Daryl Wilson and produced by Falcon Pictures, the film—an ambitious revival of Hans Jaladara’s iconic 1968 comic book legend—was meant to be a cornerstone of a burgeoning animation ecosystem. Yet, when […]
Beyond the Spotlight: Mapping the Global Recognition of Indonesian Cinema
This report is based on a collaborative research project between Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The study tracks the international recognition of Indonesian film by analyzing digital data from online media and official publications from international film festivals and industry organizations. Executive Summary: A New Era for Indonesian […]
The Global Ascent: Mapping the International Recognition of Indonesian Cinema
This report is based on a collaborative research project conducted by Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The research involved a comprehensive investigation, processing, and analysis of digital data from online media and official publications from international film festivals, tracing the footprint of Indonesian cinema on the global stage. […]
Slasher Cinema Reimagined: Inside the Practical Effects and Twisted Logic of Tubi’s ‘Buzzkill’
The slasher genre has long been defined by its cyclical nature: a group of vulnerable archetypes, a masked assailant, and a series of increasingly inventive demises. However, the latest addition to the Tubi original library, Buzzkill, aims to disrupt this familiar rhythm. Directed by Jem Garrard (R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead) and penned by Suzanne Keilly (Slumber […]
Beyond the Red Carpet: Mapping the Global Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema
This report is based on a collaborative research project conducted by Cinema Poetica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the international recognition of Indonesian films, synthesized through rigorous data processing and an examination of digital media archives, festival publications, and global industry reports. 1. […]
The Silent Screen: Analyzing the Absence of Cinema Policy in the 2024 Indonesian Election Agenda
Cinema is inherently political. From the inception of a script to the final frame projected on a screen, the medium intersects with the most strategic sectors of public life: freedom of expression, the allocation of state resources, and the fundamental pursuit of livelihood. While in an idealized world, cinema is a pure manifestation of technological […]
