Paskalis Damar

LATEST ARTICLES ( 590 )

• Review: Judy (2019)

  

  In Rupert Goold’s Judy, we have finally got to that somewhere over the rainbow, where Renée Zellweger takes the central stage in portraying the faded actress,... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Little Women (2019)

  

  For all the perpetual sensibilities, Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel, Little Women, is undoubtedly a timeless story; oftentimes, it feels ahead of its time,... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)

  

  Lately, Warner Bros-DC has continued to indulge in the sweet taste of triumph after their Extended Universe fiasco (culminating in the disoriented Justice... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Uncut Gems (2020)

  

  There’s this kind of electric energy in Safdie Brothers’ Uncut Gems that makes us anxious for the whole duration. Everybody yells instead of talking; everybody... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Akhir Kisah Cinta Si Doel (2020)

  

  The third and final movie in Si Doel trilogy obtains the official title, Akhir Kisah Cinta si Doel (trans. The End of Doel’s Love Story), for one apparent... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: 1917 (2019)

  

  Sam Mendes reinvents World War I movie with sophisticated technical prowess and massive scale of production in 1917. It’s a cinematic triumph presented with an... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Bad Boys for Life (2020)

  

  It’s been 25 years since two Miami detectives, Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) teamed up in Michael Bay’s directorial debut, Bad... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Dolittle (2020)

  

  The rumor of production fiasco might clearly shape the final outcome of Dolittle—another failing rendition of Hugh Lofting’s beloved vet who helps and talks to... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Abracadabra (2020)

  

  At least half of Faozan Rizal’s Abracadabra is inspired by the works of Wes Anderson (or probably Alejandro Jodorowsky in some elements). Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Bombshell (2019)

  

  First of all, Jay Roach’s Bombshell reintroduces the villainous apparatus, FOX News, as a powerful entity—influencing the outcome of US presidential elections... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Underwater (2020)

  

  It’s hard to tell if Underwater is an under-water homage to Aliens‘ franchise or simply a rip-off of some under-water survival horror, like Leviathan or DeepSta... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Best of 2019

  

  When talking about composing lists of ‘Best Movies of the Year’, including Best Movies of 2019 list, the problem has always been one: release year. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini (2020)

  

  Nanti Kita Cerita tentang Hari Ini (NKCTHI), Angga Dwimas Sasongko’s eleventh movie, is an intimate yet moody slice-of-life family drama. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: The Grudge (2020)

  

  Rebooting a failing remake is maybe the most logical or, otherwise, the most cringe-worthy gig a Hollywood studio would do. While the argument to right the wron... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2020 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Imperfect (2019)

  

  In his fifth movie, Ernest Prakasa returns to his forte—family drama-comedy tropes—after a high-profile gig, directing Ada Apa dengan Cinta spinoff, Milly ... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2019 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Habibie & Ainun 3 (2019)

  

  Habibie Ainun franchise has quite a storytelling development. While the first movie revolves around the glorified love story between the titular... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2019 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

  

  The Rise of Skywalker is a Star Wars movie through and through. 6.8 Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 2h 21min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2019 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Black Christmas (2019)

  

  Black Christmas offers a progressive premise incorporating feminism and home-invasion slasher. It’s a well-intended remake of Bob Clark’s slasher classic of... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Marriage Story (2019)

  

  Noah Baumbach’s second Netflix endeavor—a divorce drama titled Marriage Story—is a solid picture. It immediately makes a solid place in the ranks of classic... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2019 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: The Irishman (2019)

  

  The Irishman is undoubtedly a Martin Scorsese cinema through and through. Clocking in at 209 minutes, this twilight piece de resistance funnels the director’s... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2019 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES