Tag: landmark
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 […]
The Kings Return: BIGBANG Set to Ignite Jakarta in Landmark 2026-2027 World Tour
Jakarta, INDONESIA – After a hiatus that felt like an eternity to the global K-pop community, the legendary South Korean boy group BIGBANG is officially poised to reclaim their throne. Fans across the Indonesian archipelago are counting down the days until the BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR IN JAKARTA, a monumental concert scheduled to take place […]
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 […]
Frameline Announces First-Ever Fall Festival Lineup: A Landmark Expansion for San Francisco’s Queer Arts Nonprofit
SAN FRANCISCO — Frameline, the world’s premier queer arts nonprofit and the organization behind the venerable San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, has officially unveiled the lineup for its inaugural fall festival. Spanning October and November across several iconic cinematic venues throughout San Francisco, this new seasonal showcase arrives on the heels of the organization’s […]
Beyond the Literal: Re-evaluating Tentang Dia as a Queer Landmark in Indonesian Cinema
Two decades after its initial release, the 2005 Indonesian drama Tentang Dia (About Her), directed by Rudy Soedjarwo, continues to spark fervent debate. What began as a casual TikTok video highlighting the film as a pioneer of "sapphic" or Women-Loving-Women (WLW) narratives in 2000s Indonesian cinema quickly spiraled into a digital discourse, revealing a deep-seated […]
Medical Milestone: Japan Approves Public Insurance Coverage for Landmark iPS-Derived Heart Treatment
In a transformative development for regenerative medicine, Japan’s Central Social Insurance Medical Council officially granted public health insurance coverage to "RiHeart," an innovative cardiac muscle cell sheet derived from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The approval, finalized this Wednesday, marks a historic pivot in how the nation treats severe heart failure, signaling a new era […]
Resonance in Motion: Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) Celebrates Ninth Edition with Landmark ASEAN Recognition
The cinematic landscape of Southeast Asia has officially reached a new milestone. On July 18, the ninth annual Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) commenced its highly anticipated eight-day run at the MyTown Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur. More than just a gathering of cinephiles, this year’s iteration serves as a testament to the growing influence […]
Beyond the Literal: Re-evaluating Tentang Dia as a Landmark of Indonesian Queer Cinema
Two decades after its initial release, Rudy Soedjarwo’s 2005 film Tentang Dia (About Her) remains a subject of intense debate. What began as a casual TikTok post framing the film as a pioneer of Indonesian "sapphic" or WLW (Women Loving Women) cinema triggered a polarized response. While many viewers resonated with the underlying queer subtext […]
