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Dramatic rendition: Director and cowriter Angga Dwimas Sasongko (center) guides actors Reza Rahadian (left) and Laura Basuki in a scene from romantic drama ‘Heartbreak Motel', a film adaptation of the novel by Ika Natassa.
Dramatic rendition: Director and cowriter Angga Dwimas Sasongko (center) guides actors Reza Rahadian (left) and Laura Basuki in a scene from romantic drama ‘Heartbreak Motel', a film adaptation of the novel by Ika Natassa.
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Love and expectations collide in Visinema's 'Heartbreak Motel'

Director-writer Angga Dwimas Sasongko and lead actors Laura Basuki and Reza Rahadian talk about the daunting task of bringing Ika Natassa’s polarizing novel to the big screen.

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Old sound, new nation

Voice of Baceprot is the latest in a long line of artists, bands and musicians who have broken the barriers of language, genre and ever-changing trends to make it big in an international forum.

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' opens to 'spectacular' $205 million

"The numbers are fantastic," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. "These characters' popularity is growing, not slowing."

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Blues legend John Mayall dead at 90

Mayall, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who was dubbed "the godfather of British blues," and whose open-door arrangement saw some of the greats in the genre hone their craft with him and his band, "passed away peacefully in his California home" on Monday, according to a statement posted on his Facebook page.

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‘Keluarga Cemara’ revisited: A musical revival

The latest artistic form of the Keluarga Cemara franchise, a musical, strengthened its position as a story that is relatable and endearing for everyone.

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In ‘Nightmares and Daydreams’, Joko Anwar brings scientific theories to scary stories

The director tests his taste in sci-fi horror subgenre with Netflix’s series 'Nightmares and Daydreams', consisting of seven episodes that gradually connect and intertwine. 

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Craving local stories: Netflix focuses more on Southeast Asia with new releases

Southeast Asian films and series have fared consistently well on Netflix, with some even making it to the Global Top 10 List of what subscribers watched, including Indonesia’s Cigarette Girl and Thailand’s Hunger.

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Sweet anime symphony: Jakarta Concert Orchestra brings fan-favorite soundtracks to life

With magical soundtracks from Doraemon to Demon Slayer, prominent conductor and program director Avip Priantna pleased anime lovers in his third-time charm concert.

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New groove: Jazz has strong vibes among the younger generation

Artists delighted the 2024 Java Jazz Festival crowd, many of whom were young music enthusiasts, as they hoped to inspire a new generation.

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Nicki Minaj's UK concert postponed after Netherlands arrest

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Erotic dancer comedy-drama wins top prize at Cannes

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Dear Taylor: Look what you made us do

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Remastered Beatles movie 'Let It Be' gets long-awaited re-release

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Singer-songwriter Snoh Aalegra to headline 2024 Java Jazz Festival

The Grammy-nominated artist is slated to perform at Indonesia’s biggest jazz festival on May 26, the final day of the festival’s three-day run.

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Must-see homegrown silver-screen adaptations

Yes, we’re well aware of the issues with screen adaptations of literary masterpieces. And yes, some really good reads have been massacred on screen, whether because of the artistic liberties taken, the stars cast or even the way the scenes fail to live up to your imagination. But when they work, they REALLY work.

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Zendaya in blue, sparkling J Lo arrive at garden-themed Met Gala

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‘A Space For The Unbound’: Trailblazing with cultural identity

The critically acclaimed Indonesian adventure video game gains global acclaim by delivering a deeply compelling narrative

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Aaron Sorkin working on new Facebook movie tied to Capitol Hill riots

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To my horror, it’s just a movie!

The upsurge of horror movies shown in the theaters in Indonesia makes one wonder: how is the Indonesian audience being molded by film producers? Or is it the other way around, with the audience dictating the film market?

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Endah N Rhesa, Navicula, join world musicians to create music for nature

Navicula and Endah N Rhesa joined the star-studded list of musicians who released a track featuring the sounds of nature to help generate conservation funding.

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Joko Anwar's Leap of Faith

The Indonesian auteur has crafted himself a rich and remarkable filmography. His latest project, Siksa Kubur (Grave Torture), is a prayer of questions and restlessness.

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Local horror film industry thrills, scandalizes with recent releases

Recent local horror film releases have been driving conversation across the country, raking in millions of ticket sales in a flash and strengthening the horror film industry’s hold on the nation.

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops Friday

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'Badarawuhi di Desa Penari' set to put Indonesian horror on global map

Putting quality over cheap thrills has clinched MD Pictures a deal to release its latest folk horror offering in North American theaters, which could bewitch audiences enough to put Indonesia on the global cinematic map.

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Joko Anwar horror flick 'Siksa Kubur' attracts 1.4 million moviegoers

"Thank you. 1,401,717 people have watched the snake going by without asking permission up until the afternoon of fifth day [of release]" Joko posted on his Instagram page on Monday.

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Chinese sci-fi fans divided over Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

The streaming service isn't officially operational in China, but that hasn't stopped devotees accessing the show, likely via VPN services or illegal streaming sites. 

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