A Blood-Soaked Ballet of Revenge Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds is not a war film—it’s a revenge fantasy draped in Nazi regalia, a spaghetti western by way of WWII, and a love letter to the power of cinema itself. With its razor-sharp dialogue, morally ambiguous heroes, and a villain for the ages, the film rewrites history with a […]
In the shadowy corners of the real estate market, a niche industry thrives on spine-chilling stories and whispered legends: the buying and selling of haunted houses. Once dismissed as taboo, these properties are now attracting investors, thrill-seekers, and entrepreneurs eager to turn paranormal notoriety into profit. From bargain purchases to themed rentals, the business of […]
In the pantheon of real-time strategy (RTS) classics, Age of Empires II stands as a titan, and its Definitive Edition elevates this masterpiece to new heights. With its seamless blend of empire-building, tactical warfare, and historical immersion, stepping into the boots of a war general has never felt more exhilarating—or more fun. A Timeless Classic, Reforged The Definitive Edition isn’t just […]
Ki Manteb Sudarsono, a name synonymous with innovation and mastery in Javanese wayang kulit (shadow puppetry), stands as a towering figure in Indonesia’s cultural landscape. Renowned for his dynamic storytelling, technical brilliance, and ability to bridge tradition with modernity, his life’s journey reflects a relentless dedication to preserving and reinvigorating this ancient art form. This autobiographical exploration […]
The Bajaj, The Man, The Legend My name is Bajuri, but everyone in the Kalijodo neighborhood calls me Brother Juri. I’m the driver of bajaj (three-wheeled taxi) with license plate B 1234 JI, the go-to ride for North Jakarta locals for 15 years. But don’t be fooled—behind the smoky exhaust and flat tires lies the story […]
Jakarta continues to grapple with severe flooding, with 21 neighborhood units (RT) across the capital still inundated as of [current date]. East Jakarta (Jaktim) remains the hardest-hit area, according to reports from local disaster management agencies. Impact and Affected Areas Residents in low-lying areas have been forced to evacuate, with many relying on rubber boats […]
When Science Clashes with Dogma, the Sky Isn’t the LimitPicture this: A world where the Earth is the universe’s narcissistic centerpiece, and daring to say otherwise could get you branded a heretic—or worse, interesting. Enter Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, a historical drama that swaps swords and sorcery for compasses and cosmology. This anime isn’t […]
When Your Homeroom Teacher Has a Demon Hand and a Heart of GoldImagine if Stranger Things met Dead Poets Society, but instead of Demogorgons, you get yokai, vengeful spirits, and a fifth-grade teacher with a literal devil’s fist. Welcome to Jigoku Sensei Nūbē (Hell Teacher Nūbē), the ’90s cult classic where school life isn’t about pop quizzes—it’s about surviving cursed […]
When Chaos Meets ChoreographyLet’s cut to the chase: The Dandadan anime isn’t just good—it’s stupidly good at action. Produced by Science SARU (Devilman Crybaby, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off), this adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s genre-mashing manga throws ghosts, aliens, and turbocharged grannies at your eyeballs with the subtlety of a UFO crashing into a haunted house. But while its fight scenes flirt with […]
When Survival Horror Had Scales, Teeth, and a Bad AttitudeBefore Resident Evil dominated the horror scene with zombies and giant spiders, Capcom unleashed a primal nightmare that swapped shambling corpses for velociraptors with PhDs in murder. Enter Dino Crisis (1999) and its sequel Dino Crisis 2 (2000)—two games that clawed their way into cult classic status by asking: “What if Jurassic Park, but […]