And The Winners Are…– 26th Malaysian Film Festival (part 1)
With the 26th Malaysian Film Festival coming up sooner or later, Fikri Jermadi takes a closer look at the major categories in the first part of this (in)complete guide. Soon enough, the 26th Malaysian...
View ArticleFinally Here – Istanbul Aku Datang!
Fikri Jermadi figured that it’s about time he puts his thoughts down about why this film is an up for many. I figured that since I’m doing a kind of preview for the films nominated for the 26th...
View ArticleThe Award Goes To…– 26th Malaysian Film Festival (part 2)
Having sorted out most of the technical awards, Fikri Jermadi casts his eyes on the remaining categories of the 26th Malaysian Film Festival in the final part of this (in)complete guide. Moving on to...
View ArticleThoughts on Films – Episode 32: Going Old School
Fikri is still in Jakarta, Muz is still in KL and Diaz is still in the show. This episode looks at the 26th Malaysian Film Festival, old movies, old movies on Youtube, old movies that shamelessly...
View ArticleCulture with a Capital C – Rock Oo!
In his review of this throwback film, Fikri Jermadi definitely rocked it. Or so he would think. First, the basics. ‘Rock Oo!’ is a sequel to the film ‘Rock’, released nearly nine years after the...
View ArticleFat Chance – Lemak Kampung Santan
Watching this film makes Fikri Jermadi yearn for nasi lemak antarabangsa. In a recent preview of the upcoming 26th Malaysian Film Festival, I didn’t think enough of this film to justify writing of...
View ArticleLosing Heads – Penanggal
Fikri Jermadi shouldn’t be surprised that a lot of people lost their head in a film called ‘Penanggal’. I’m writing this review with thunderous roars ringing in the ear. They’re metaphorical, of...
View ArticlePrison Break – Juvana
Watching this film brought back memories of an all-boys high school for Fikri Jermadi. Talk about a rough and ready film. ‘Juvana’ is a difficult film to watch, even though it doesn’t necessarily have...
View ArticleSnakes On An Island – Ular
After watching this film, Fikri Jermadi was glad his last team-building trip on the very same island was snake-free. Remember the film ‘Snakes on a Plane’? It was a film made a number of years ago, and...
View ArticleThoughts on Films – Episode 36: Harapan Anak Jantan for the Gone Girl in The...
We would jealously KIL for others losing their heads as their hopes are Hanyut, not unlike the Anak Jantan’s for the Gone Girl in The Cage in that film research institute. What on earth are we talking...
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