Paskalis Damar
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Movie reviews, talks, and discussion by Paskalis Damar.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 575 )
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Coco (2017) – Review
'Til death do us part' is not a thing in Pixar's Mexican odyssey about life, death and family that bounds them altogether. Review: Seven years in making with... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Breathe (2017) – Review
Andy Serkis' directorial debut is a flawed but breathtaking love story saved by its powerful leads. Breathe, directorial debut from Andy Serkis-the man who... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Marrowbone (2017) – Review
The story of four Marrowbone siblings conceals a sentimental twist under piles of familiarity/ Writer of The Orphanage and The Impossible, Sergio G. Sánche... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Paddington 2 (2017) – Review
Paddington's fully-integrated story to human family is a bear-y merry sequel. Review: Paddington-the marmalade-loving Peruvian bear who has now become a... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts / Marlina Si Pembunuh Dalam Empat Babak...
In a cruel world, a widow refuses to surrender decides to fight back against patriarchal tyranny in a four-act-structure story. Review: In a cruel world... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Justice League (2017) – Review
DC has found its fun serum that does no justice Review: Let's break down Justice League into good news and bad news first. The good news is Justice League... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
My Generation (2017) – Review:
For as long as history repeats itself, an endless generation clash would always be an intriguing topic to ponder on. No matter how much technology or lifestyle... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Flatliners (2017) – Review
It's sad to finally learn that Niels Arden Oplev's (The original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)is neither a sequel nor a blood-related spin-off of Joel... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Hujan Bulan Juni (2017) – Review: A Less-narrative Visual Poetry
Hujan Bulan Juni (literally 'June's Rain), an adaptation of Sapardi Djoko Damono's poetic novel, presents a complicated yet colorful romance thread between two... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Beyond Skyline (2017) – Review
Review: Despite being critically lambasted, The Brothers Strause' 2010 alien invasion flick, Skyline, is a legit B-movie success-grossing USD 79 million from US... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Posesif (2017) – Review: A Juggernaut of Teenage Romance
This is Lala's first love; yet, Yudhis wants it to be their forever. That's how Posesif abridges its powerful content. It's a high-school meet-cute that... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – Review
Review: Giving Taika Waititi ( What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) a Marvel gig is indeed the studio's biggest game-changer, even bigger than... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Only the Brave (2017) – Review
Review: Behind the heavy testosterone-laden drama, Only the Brave highlights true act of heroism in the most respectful way. It might look like a show-off of... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Babysitter (2017) – Review
Review: The Babysitter, Netflix new original flick, is surprisingly an exhilarating ' Home Alone ' of teen-slasher thriller. It revolves around a fateful night... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Happy Death Day (2017) – Review
Review: A college student, Tree (Jessica Rothe), woke up in a random guy's (Israel Broussard) dorm room before she went on and did what all mean girls should do... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Promise / เพื่อน..ที่ระลึก (2017) – Review
Made by one of Thailand's horror powerhouses, Sophon Sakdaphisit, The Promise tells a fictional ghost story about the country's famous Ghost Tower -an... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Day (2017) – Review
The idea of reliving the same day in a loop a la Groundhog Day gets a South Korean treatment in Cho Sun-ho's (writer of Killer Toon) directorial debut, A Day... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – Review
It's year 2049-30 years following the events in the original Blade Runner (1982). A new story embarks as a next-gen 'Replicant', now working as a 'Blade Runner'... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Moss (2017) – BALINALE Review
Review: It's difficult to grasp what Daniel Peddle's Southern coming-of-age drama, Moss, tries to emanate. Shot in the midst of lush Pleasure Island, North... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Almacenados (2015) – BALINALE Review
Review: Jack Zagha Kababie's Almacenados (a.k.a. Warehoused ) houses an absurdly ridiculous two-man show about employment, specifically pre-retirement... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2017 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES