Culture and Entertainment

Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death

Kristo Imanuel didn’t expect this film to be made. But now that it is, it might be doing exactly what he hoped: Helping people laugh at things they’re too afraid to talk about.

Conversation

#KaburAjaDulu? Why some are saying ‘no thanks’

While many dream of life abroad, others are choosing to stay, for family, for familiarity or for a future they still believe in.

Arts

Irish coming-of-age film ‘Spilt Milk’ hits close to home, even in Indonesia

Set in 1980s Dublin, Spilt Milk explores childhood, addiction and the strength of family. Director Brian Durnin shares why the story resonates across cultures, and why kids deserve more credit than we think.

Arts

Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight

As Global Auction marks its 22nd year, a rare Raden Saleh painting leads a lineup that bridges heritage, homecoming and the next wave of contemporary talent.

Conversation

The Harvard exit: Why this Indonesian scholar chose to leave

Celline Wijaya had the degree, the job and the dream. But in Trump’s America, that was not enough to feel safe.

Culture and Entertainment

Breaking down 'Sore Idaman': Loss and love, on loop

A romance turned sci-fi turned tragedy, Yandy Laurens' Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan isn’t just a tearjerker: It’s a meditation on choosing love, every single time. Note: This review may contain spoilers.

Away We Go

Run, race, repeat: One trip at a time

For a growing number of people, holiday plans revolve around race calendars, from Tokyo to Berlin, it’s all about chasing finish lines.

Culture and Entertainment

Jakarta: A ‘city of cinema’ in the making

Jakarta has the potential to become a City of Cinema. But it needs more than a vision; it needs a system.

Arts

Jakarta PROVOKE!: When artists take space and call for change

As part of Jakarta’s anniversary celebrations, 19 artists and 19 curators step onto the scene not just to showcase, but to speak with purpose.

Culture and Entertainment

The siblings behind 'Qodrat' are just getting started

From the world of finance to film sets, Charles and Linda Gozali turned family legacy into a creative powerhouse that is redefining Indonesian cinema.

Culture and Entertainment

Life goes on for Adrian Setiawan, one record at a time

The album Multidimensi finds Adrian Setiawan embracing the full spectrum of life, no matter what comes.

The Neighborhood

The Coffee Run: A third space for every pace

Jakarta’s neighborhood coffee shops are becoming more than caffeine stops. They’re turning into basecamps for the city’s growing running communities.

Culture and Entertainment

‘The White Lotus’ season 3: Stereotypes linger as buzz fades

Though the hit show’s latest season wrapped weeks ago, its portrayal of Asians still deserves scrutiny.

Culture and Entertainment

Raissa Ramadhani is officially missing you

In her debut album Ribuan Rindu, this new Gen Z voice channels her unique mezzo-soprano voice to explore the painful paradise of longing.

Arts

Sculptures and selfies: Scenes from Art Jakarta Gardens 2025

Art Jakarta Gardens returned to Hutan Kota by Plataran, Central Jakarta, for its fourth edition from April 22 to 27, offering the metropolitan’s art aficionados a curated collection of contemporary art amid an urban garden setting.