Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film Film (Falling in Love Like in Movies)

Ever stumbled upon a film that warms your smile like a cozy blanket on a rainy day, while gently coaxing out those delightful little chuckles? If not, “Falling in Love Like in Movies” is your ticket to this unique experience. This isn’t a film that shakes the rafters with roaring comedy, but one that serves up humor as comforting as your morning coffee, complete with those occasional, heartwarming chuckles.

Our tale kicks off in a supermarket (talk about a high-budget set! – or that’s what the producer says!). This is where Bagus, our screenwriter, has a serendipitous reunion with Hana, his high school sweetheart. Their meeting isn’t set to a backdrop of dramatic soundtracks, but it’s real and touching – like accidentally bumping into someone at the checkout line. This isn’t a flashback to grand, opulent past times but rather, a delightful little surprise you’d find, akin to discovering the last piece of your favorite snack on the shelf.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

“Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin

“Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin is not just a narrative set in the world of video games; it is a profound exploration of the intricacies of human relationships, creativity, and the quest for purpose. This book delves deep into the lives of its protagonists, Sam Masur and Sadie Green, tracing their journey from ambitious college students to renowned figures in the video game industry.

Pyramus and Thisbe: A Tale of Love’s Timeless Tragedy

As I sat watching a TV episode that fleetingly referenced Pyramus and Thisbe, I was suddenly transported back to the hauntingly beautiful story I had first encountered in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

The Midnight ‘Could have been’ Library

If you’re the kind who enjoys a good chuckle amidst existential crises, then fasten your seatbelts, because Matt Haig’s “The Midnight Library” is like a roller coaster through a philosophical funhouse – complete with fun mirrors of life choices!

First off, Nora Seed, our protagonist, is having a worse day than if Murphy’s Law and Friday the 13th had a baby. Cat’s dead, job’s gone – she’s collecting life’s lemons without a juicer in sight. So, she decides to check out – literally – into a library where the books hold lives she could’ve led. Talk about overdue fines for the paths not taken!

In this literary ‘Whose Life Is It Anyway?’, Nora’s life flip-flops more than a politician in election season. Olympic swimmer? Check. Rockstar? Check. Glaciologist? Double-check with ice on top. It’s like ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ with existential dread as the free bookmark.

Reflection from the couch: Masterchef Indonesia

It’s another evening in front of the TV, the room lit only by the flickering images from ‘MasterChef Indonesia Season 11’. It was the finale, and as the hosts build up the suspense for Belinda and Kiki’s final cook-off, I find myself less captivated by the culinary drama and more by the unspoken narratives unfolding before me.

Belinda, with her background from Le Cordon Bleu, and Kiki, whose roots are in a local culinary school in Medan, bring more than just their cooking to the table. It’s like their backgrounds are ingredients in a recipe that the show itself doesn’t realize it’s cooking. There’s a subtle, maybe unintended, narrative about race and education.

Then there’s the appearance of Ganjar Pranowo and his wife. It feels out of place, like a plot twist that doesn’t quite fit the story. Why are they here? Is this a culinary show or a political campaign in disguise? It dawns on me that the show might be serving a dual purpose – entertainment and subtle political campaigning. I, many other viewers, question the neutrality of the event and people may be picking up on this underlying agenda.