Category Archives for Movies
The Master & the masterpiece
My rule of thumb for good movies is, “If the movie still lingers in your mind days after watching it, then it’s a good movie.” Many survives the mind-lingering test that now shelved in my “Great movies” collection in the … Continue reading
Dark knight, dark sight
So last week I finally rewatched the first of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, namely Batman Begins. Many hailed the trilogy as the monumental example of superhero films, but I stand unconvinced, and by the time the credits rolled for Batman … Continue reading
Flicks of last year
Happy new year 2011! Last year was pretty much forgettable, if not for some stirring events spicing up what could have been plain days and months filled with studying and playing mindlessly as a teenager when I still can. No, … Continue reading
Slacking minds
Have you, at some instance, let your mind run idle for an extended period of time? Let’s say you have a full month holiday without anything to do and your movement is limited within the boundaries of your hometown. And … Continue reading
Your mind has been incepted
Hola, back to my usual film reviews. I kinda write less now, but once in a while I write movie reviews at Kineklub LFM ITB, but since it’s in Indonesian and there is already an Inception review, so I’ll post … Continue reading
Pleasure for the eyes, contemplation for the mind
Over the last two days I’ve watched what I would call two of the most impressive movies of 2009. The first one being the tensely comedic Inglourious Basterds, and the second is none other than the Zooey-worshipping romantic drama (500) … Continue reading
Dillinger escape plan!
If you’re gonna watch a crime-thriller movie with loads of gunfights and cop chases, the first rule is you have to bring at least 10 guys to watch together. Because cops against robbers with loud, ear-buzzing gunshot sound effect means … Continue reading
A hell-done movie
Back before the new millenium, horror movies are supposedly for guys who want to appear bravehearted while watching it with his dream girl that clings in his arms, crying like babies needing someone to protect her life from the on-screen … Continue reading
More like statues & sculptures
I always believe that knowing the whole story of a film before entering the theatre is the biggest sin for moviegoers, and that rule worked on Angels & Demons. I watched it with Ahtar, Sung, Luna, Echy and Noncha but … Continue reading
Treasure of the week 2009.05.12
My mind’s been wandering off lately once I got in front of this computer so I forgot to write last week’s treasure of the week. Well, I’ll just give ya two today, one album and one… movie! But I don’t … Continue reading