Kurup (2021) by Srinath Rajendran Film Review
Kurup, a 2021 Malayalam biographical crime thriller directed by Srinath Rajendran and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, dramatizes the notorious Sukumara Kurup case. The film, shot over five years across Kerala, Mumbai, Dubai and other locations, debuted on November 12, 2021 and became a box‑office hit, grossing over ₹78 crore worldwide. It also broke new ground as the first Indian movie to issue official NFT collectibles, blending traditional cinema promotion with emerging digital assets. Critics praised its production values and performances but noted narrative inconsistencies and pacing issues.
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound by Tomorowo Taguchi Trailer
Street Kingdom: Make Your Own Sound, directed by Tomorowo Taguchi and written by Kankuro Kudo, dramatizes the birth of Japan’s first home‑grown punk‑rock movement, the Tokyo Rockers, based on photographer Yuichi Jibiki’s memoir. The film follows Jibiki’s 1978 journey from...
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1983) by Nobuhiko Obayashi Film Review
Obayashi’s 1983 adaptation of Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel reimagines the time‑travel story as a pastel‑washed coming‑of‑age film. Tomoyo Harada’s Kazuko navigates a repeated day, using foreknowledge to prevent mishaps while confronting adolescent longing. The director employs dreamlike visuals, color, and light...
Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam by Zahir Omar Trailer
The new trailer for Zahir Omar’s "Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam" introduces elite police officer Mikael, who secretly hunts jinn from Islamic folklore. A brutal wedding massacre sparks an investigation that uncovers a prophecy of a Jinn King poised to invade...
HKIFF50 Names Firebird Awards Juries
The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival has unveiled its Firebird Awards juries, featuring internationally recognized filmmakers such as Ildikó Enyedi, Ben Rivers, Edwin, Park Ki‑yong, and Philip Yung. The competition will judge 42 films across four categories—Young Cinema (Chinese‑language...
Busan International Film Festival Appoints Karen Park as Deputy Director
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has named veteran Karen Park as Deputy Director, a role she assumes after 17 years of service across PR, programming, and guest services. Park previously held senior positions such as Head of Program and Program...
Chouwa Liang on Replica: AI Love, Loneliness, and Digital Intimacy
Chinese director Chouwa Liang’s documentary “Replica,” debuting at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival, investigates the rise of AI romantic partners and digital intimacy. Drawing from her own pandemic‑era AI companion experience, Liang interviewed over a hundred users and focused on...