Behind the scenes of ‘Zombadings’
As I read my intro for a story in "Balitanghali" aired daily over GMA News TV, a title caught my attention:...
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CASE STUDY: When Malaysian men rescued Angelina Jolie and saved the box office
As Malaysian moviegoers generally prefer Hollywood 'macho movies' packed with action and CGI effects, Salt - being a mystery thriller riding...
M’sia’s next leading lady?
Move over Lisa Surihani, it's time for Nurliana Samsudin to shine as Malaysia's leading lady. While Lisa is busy dating Yusry...
Exclusive Interview: Chin Han (Contagion, Restless)
Born in Singapore, the 41year old actor of stage, screen and television began his career in classical theater, then moved on...
Stikfas eyes film spin-off for new robot toys
HOME-GROWN toymaker Stikfas has been quiet for more than a year. That is because the team behind it has been busy...
Kadafi son had a Hollywood connection
These days Saadi Kadafi is on the run, presumably somewhere in North Africa, dodging the rebels who ended his father's 42-year-long...
Detective Dee Doesn’t Disappoint Martial Arts Fans
Director Hark Tsui continues to please his fans with action-packed mystery martial arts movies based on his interpretations of Chinese history....
George Lucas feels the force of angry fans
All six "Star Wars" movies, plus extras, are coming out in a nine-disc Blu-ray set Sept. 16, and once again George...
Film pulled after Muslim protests in Indonesia
In Indonesia millions of Muslims are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But a Muslim film maker is...
Call for Investment After US Movie Boycott
US Ambassador Scot Marciel called on the Indonesian government on Thursday to open the country's movie distribution sector to foreign investors....
Editorial: Monopoly on Movie Distribution Must End
For more than six months, Indonesian moviegoers were deprived of the luxury of watching foreign films, especially Hollywood blockbusters. During that...
Hearts and Minds
John Sayles is the dean of American independent film, writing, directing and editing a series of 17 tough films, the most...