Reframing femininity in ‘The Velvet Chamber’
By DANIAL FUAD Feminism is a movement that fights for equal rights for all genders. Started in 1837, the movement gained traction in Malaysia during …
‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ sinks rather than swims
by CHIN JIAN WEI Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the sequel to 2018’s Aquaman, which perhaps surprisingly, remains the highest-grossing movie based on a …
‘The Boy and the Heron’ is a weird and thoughtful fantasy movie
By CHIN JIAN WEI Studio Ghibli and its auteur filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki need no introduction. So many great works have been produced under the banner …
‘Wonka’ is delightfully whimsical and wholesome
By CHIN JIAN WEI Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of this writer’s first-ever books. Even after all these years, the whimsy and wonder …
‘Wish’ is a lacklustre celebration of 100 years of Disney
By CHIN JIAN WEI BASKL was invited to the media screening of Disney’s new animated movie, Wish, at the Aurum Theatre, The Gardens Mall. The …
‘The Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’, a dark coming-of-age story
By CHIN JIAN WEI President. Tyrant. Villain. These words have been used to describe Coriolanus Snow, the antagonist of the Hunger Games series. But he …
Silang seni antara puisi dan lukisan dalam Garis Puisi
Oleh DANIAL FUAD Aktiviti silang seni ini bukanlah sesuatu yang baru berlaku dalam latar seni kita. Malahan ia salah sebuah kolektif yang sangat signifikan dalam …
Photography as a tool for nostalgia
By DANIAL FUAD, Images by LIM SIANG JIN The art of photography lies in its capability to freeze moments in time. Unlike traditional art like …
‘Why I Collect’ at Blank Canvas presents a mind-boggling collection
By NABILA AZLAN On BASKL’s first time at Blank Canvas in Penang, Team BASKL had the opportunity to learn about six artists of various creative …
3 sebab anda harus menonton ‘Pagari Bulan’!
Oleh AZUWAN AHMAD Sudah lewat beberapa waktu tayangan filem Pagari Bulan muncul di pawagam tempatan kita. Saya tidak dapat mencari maklumat yang tepat mengenai jumlah …