http://inascifi.com/blog an Indonesian Science Fiction WeBlog Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:55:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello everyone. It's Arvin here. Some of you may know me, others may only know me through online. For years there's been this group called Inascifi, an Indonesian science fiction group. Inascifi has a blog and a website at inascifi.com. But for quite some time, there hasn't been any worthwhile ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2010/03/06/terminate-inascifi-matikan-inascifi/ Hi all! Before I start getting into reviews, info or any other topics related to science fiction, let me first apologize for the lack of updates in this blog for the past few months. Anyway, I'm happy to report about my recent experience attending a local Indonesian fan community celebrating their 6th ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/12/06/attending-the-indo-star-trek-6th-anniversary/ Hi, I know it's been awhile since I've written anything significant here in this blog. Things been going on in my personal life, but I promise to post some newer reviews and perhaps new previews related to science fiction. Regards... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/08/11/blog-status-and-updates-2/ Hi, I know it's been awhile since I've written anything significant here in this blog. Things been going on in my personal life, but I promise to post some newer reviews and perhaps new previews related to science fiction. Regards... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/08/11/blog-status-and-updates/ Inascifi's creation was based on the founder (I myself) frustration toward the Indonesian paradigm and view toward the science fiction genre. I myself felt benefit by the genre in many aspects. Reading the novel Starship Troopers (by Robert A. Heinlein) helped me understand civics, the nature of human spirit and violent tendency, ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/04/19/about-us-part-2/ I won't write about the technicality aspects of this film. The film was great in its storytelling and pace, and as reading the graphic novel first gave me a head understanding about this one. I can only say, that being a follower of Christ and knowing who Jesus is personally, ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/04/10/watchmen-review/ In the beginning, there was ina_sci-fi. Like many small electronic groups that formed in the virtual world, the community grew and shrank, and almost collapsed. Then, the founder came up with the idea to shorten the name, to Inascifi. The idea was to reduced the task of typing underscores ( _ ) and dashes ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/03/29/about-us-01/ GUYS... [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Indonesian Star Trek Community"][/caption] these Indonesian Star Trek fellows are impressive. This year they had a gathering in Bandung, another gathering in Jakarta, and many other gatherings before that. Still, as much I am a Trekker, I still love Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly and other science fiction related ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/03/18/hello-any-other-indonesian-sci-fi-communities-out-there/ We're happy to say that something will happen soon. Stay in touch! http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/03/01/a-change-is-happening/ J.J. Abram's Star Trek is the one of the biggest buzz in the entertainment industry. Attempting to bring Star Trek back to its original roots, the next film will center on the original Federation starship U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701, with no bloody A, B, C, D or E and J) and ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/02/23/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-next-star-trek-movie/ Okay... I've written about five (hopefully) good (if not great) films that will be coming this year. Here's some thoughts I have regarding those titles: 1. Star Trek. After four years disappearing from the airwaves and six years from the big screen, Star Trek is back. But a good question would be, which Star ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/02/21/my-opinions-on-some-of-2009-scifi-blockbusters/ The 2008 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story Curious Case of Benjamin Button, is a very touching movie. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="250" caption="Theatrical poster for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Copyright © 2008 by Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved."][/caption] What if a person is born in physically old, and ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/02/17/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button/ And unfortunately, the reviews I'm hearing is not very good. You can check the trailer. Now I'm having doubts, whether I'm going to watch this or not. http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/02/09/the-glitch-is-now-showing/ Hi all! The Chinese Lunar New Year just passed by early this week. For many Chinese, this day was a cause for hope and gathering with family and kin! Inascifi wishes you all readers a Happy Lunar New Year! http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/01/31/happy-lunar-new-year/ We dedicate our first review to Mr. David Poernomo, a filmmaker and brother of Jose Poernomo who is currently making The Glitch. Interview source here. In this time where most Indonesians are either (low key) humor or (uneducating) horror films, Poernomo is creating this, which is meant to educate its audience ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/01/25/preview-the-glitch-an-original-indonesian-scifi-film/ Officially today,I'll no longer posting any more on this blog.Inascifi's blog is moving to http://www.inascifi.comThe main reason is because we have long had our own domain.Second is, I don't want you readers to think of inascifi dot blogspot dot com. Wouldn't it be faster to just type inascifi.com ?See you ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/01/23/were-moving/ Renovatio. That's a very good latin term I've learned four years ago from Michael Bay's 2005 action packed film, The Island. The protagonist (Lincoln Six-Echo) of the story had this dream of being on a ship bearing that name, heading to the Island, a place where all people dream to go. Renovatio... ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/01/20/renovatio/ Okay guys and folks.This will be my first movie review of this year.The Spirit. Official linkWatch it: If you like comic movies, don't mind the combination of live action and colorful graphics.Avoid it: If you hate films based comics, films don't do justice to the source material.Directed by Frank Miller ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/01/02/movie-review-the-spirit/ Hi Everyone!I'm back... just wanna say Happy New Year 2009!Best of luck in this new year.==Hai semuanya,kembali saya mau mengucapkan Selamat Tahun Baru 2009!Semoga berhasil di tahun yang baru ini.-Arvin N. C. http://inascifi.com/blog/2009/01/02/happy-new-year/ Mungkin di antara pembaca terhormat sedikit bertanya jika Inascifi adalah informasi mengenai fiksi ilmiah untuk para pengguna Bahasa Indonesia, mengapa di blog-nya tidak ada posting dalam Bahasa Indonesia?Ya, untuk ini saya persembahkan posting pertama blog Inascifi dalam Bahasa Indonesia.Untuk selanjutnya, apakah masing-masing posting perlu dibuat dalam Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa ... http://inascifi.com/blog/2008/12/08/penggunaan-bahasa-indonesia-yang-baik-dan-benar/