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28.03.14

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It’s almost impossible to leave Lockin Out Records out of the equation.

27.03.14

Air Max Day

, which fell on March 26, 2014, Nike is releasing a limited edition of the sneaker: . This customized version shares some of the most notable characteristics with the original Air Max 1. This Air Max 1  will be available in Nike retailers starting from the end of March.

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27.03.14

The Weight of Our Footfall

Have you been walking enough since the publication of Tama Salim's last essay? Well, if you haven't, he's back with another insightful piece of writing that will hopefully encourage you to take a stroll in your neighborhood every now and then. The core of this essay is the important connection Tama makes between walking and locality.

26.03.14

We Discuss #9 Summary

- Technical elements are not the only things that make a film appealing – the unseen ingredients are equally important (the personal touch and “the soul” of the director) - Music can be the nostalgic element of a film. In other words, it is one of the strongest elements that remind viewers of a movie they had already seen. - Music can change the perception that viewers have towards a particular movie. - However, it is not only music that matters. In fact, a participant argued that it is the absence or presence of certain that make or break the ambience of a film. - There are many different “standards” that determine the quality of films. What is important is not the standard, but the coherence of a movie – that is, the ability of the director to with the - The number of teasers, trailers available prior to the release of a film exists to give viewers visual expectations (as opposed to text, which allows viewers to draw their own “visual” expectations). - On adaptations: The best way to go about them is to perceive and accept books and movies as completely different formats. - While the “mood” of a film can be at the core of a film, one of the participants emphasized on the crucial role of a certain form of structure that can accommodate that mood (so that viewers will not be lost). - The strength of a director’s concept is important.  Ideally, she or he ought to have a strong connection with her or his work. This connection can be cultural or emotional. - The editing process of a film – deciding on which scenes to extend, shorten, include or discard – can determine the final outcome, which would then determine the reaction of the audience. - Towards the end of the discussion, participants briefly exchange thoughts on the state of film censorship, including the recent ban of  has caused quite a stir among Indonesia movie-enthusiasts.   Your feedback would be greatly appreciated, so please feel free to tweet us @wjournal or send us an e-mail to with the subject title “We Discuss #9.”    

26.03.14

Discussing Funky Kota with DJ Jet Baron

DJ Jet Baron is credited to be the person who introduced Japan to Funky Kota (Funkot), a dance music genre from Indonesia. He took part in helping create a Funkot scene in Japan, and often visits Indonesia to learn more about the genre's origin and culture. We recently sat down with DJ Jet Baron in Cafe Mondo to talk about his love for Funkot and his experiences introducing the music in Japan.

24.03.14

For Better or Worse

Rocket Rain, Anggun Priambodo's first feature film that was officially released on March 1, 2014, might not have a plot but it is loaded with themes that are more or less linked to all of us. Written by Tumpal Tampubolon and produced by Babibutafilm in collaboration with buttonijo, the film fuses the concerns of daily life with splashes of surrealism and fantasy.

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