Felix Martua

2 weeks ago | weekender.thejakartapost.com | Felix Martua

Say what you will about Gen Z musicians, they have always been good about confronting their deepest, sometimes darkest emotions. Raissa Ramadhani, as evidenced by her debut album, Ribuan Rindu (Thousands of Longings), manages to push that emotional audit to a whole new level. Across 10 tracks, she conducts an investigation of the heart, exploring what it truly means to miss someone. But why this particular emotion?

1 month ago | weekender.thejakartapost.com | Felix Martua

Omara Esteghlal sits down with The Weekender and discusses his leading role as Jefri in Joko Anwar's Pengepungan di Bukit Duri (The Siege at Thorn High). If you look at Omara Esteghlal's filmography, it seems there are two reasons directors trust him. First, he is the kind of actor who can add depth to what might otherwise be a rudimentary archetype character. Second, despite being only 25, he brings a level of psychological nuance that grounds even the most tormented roles.

1 month ago | thejakartapost.com | Felix Martua

After watching the press screening of Mouly Surya's latest pic, Perang Kota, or This City Is a Battlefield its official English title, last week, it was clear that the Indonesian film industry needs her presence. At a time when most Indonesian filmmakers seem to be more interested in how to move, and provoke, their audiences' hearts, the Citra-winning auteur, instead, dares to examine what makes Indonesian people so complex and, hence, fascinating to watch.

1 month ago | thejakartapost.com | Felix Martua

At this point, Jumbo is everywhere. The film has been dominating Indonesian theaters since the Idul Fitri holiday. Its soundtrack has been a regular on the airwaves and on streaming platforms. Images from the film have even become ubiquitous at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as Jumbo posters greet practically everyone flowing through the airport.

1 month ago | indonesiaexpat.id | Felix Martua

Turns out, there is more to Easter than just a religious public holiday. Easter is an important celebration day for Christians, as it is a moment to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to atone for human sins. Hence, it marks a celebration of victory as well as hope for Christians all over the globe. That being said, there are several interesting tidbits about this millenniums-enduring tradition that add more layers to what might come across as another religious public holiday.