Film

Laut Bercerita Review: Young Activists Confront the Threat of State Power

JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Reza Rahadian, Eva Celia, Christine Hakim, Dian Sastrowardoyo, and Arswendy Bening Swara are among the acclaimed actors starring in Laut Bercerita. Their involvement raised my expectations, and perhaps those of other Indonesian filmgoers, for this production by Pal8 Pictures. And for good reason. The cast’s acting abilities are well established, with numerous […]

Jakarta Film Week 2026 to Take Place on October 21–25, Here Are the Programs

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Jakarta Film Week 2026 will take place from October 21 to 25, 2026, at several screening venues and creative spaces across Jakarta. Entering its sixth edition, this year’s festival carries the theme ENCOUNTERS, bringing together filmmakers, films, audiences, and film industry professionals from Indonesia and abroad. Jakarta Film Week 2026 Festival Director […]

Netflix x Warner Bros: The $80 Billion Wedding That US Regulators Are Trying to Stop at the Altar

JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – The era of the “all-you-can-watch” buffet is facing its most significant legal threat yet, and the fallout could soon be felt by millions of streaming enthusiasts across the Indonesian capital. As Jakarta’s digital natives increasingly ditch traditional cable for a handful of dominant apps, a coalition of 11 U.S. states has […]