Whenever I feel in need of something good to watch, I would frequent a shop near my place for an incredibly affordable yet good quality DVD haul. When perusing through the vast selection of flicks, I consider several criteria before compiling my finds and handing cash over to the clerk.
Had it been a decade and a half ago, anything detailing the darker part of Indonesia’s political years would come with hefty risks. Nowadays, not only can “Sang Penari” be shown on every cinema, but people can freely flock to a film focused on the events surrounding the Suharto’s New Order era. Ifa Isfansyah’s directorial effort is a tribute to how far the country has come in terms of democracy.
Artistic license on the concept of life after death is exercised in Goran Dukić’s film — but not without a cause. If you’ve watched Richard Matheson’s “What Dreams May Come” without feeling morally outraged, “Wristcutters: A Love Story” a fantastic complementary piece.
Hours after watching my favourite musician of all time perform live — pun intended — Irish alternative band The Cranberries took to the stage and rocked it out in front of an impressive audience. The night concerts brought about brilliant lighting and the festival’s core attendees, which created just the right atmosphere for the personal reason behind witnessing their performance.
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Back in college, I made a promise with a friend that if Live — or in this case, its remaining members — held a concert in a place within reach, we would attend together. When former Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk announced that he would kickstart his first visit to Asia by performing on the second day of Java Rockin’ Land 2011, it was a mad rush to make it finally happen.