Beautiful shots of divine femininity, groups of women rendering a lovely melody, and a profound political commentary is everything and more that you find in a Nadine Labaki work. ​Lebanese director, screenwriter, and actor Nadine is known for tearing down stereotypes and touching on radical issues. She is an Honorary Degree Recipient from the American…

People are starting to prioritize authenticity and sustainability more and more. So, the appeal of local brands has grown. Each product has a story, reflecting a legacy passed down through generations. These artists and entrepreneurs infused each of their product with passion. Combining tradition with modernity, Egypt’s past and present, blending tradition with innovation.  As…

Banned for decades, The Dupes (1972) is a Syrian-produced, Egyptian-directed adaptation of Ghassan Kanafani’s Men In The Sun, set in the 1950s and published in 1962, and directed by Tewfik Saleh. We follow three Palestinian refugees from different generations attempt to smuggle themselves into Kuwait where they hope to find work. Abou Keiss, an old farmer…

The 2000s saw a popular surge in films that tended to explore female friendships, love, and romance. Whether you are in the market for something to make you laugh out loud, or you would rather cry your eyes out for 90 minutes, there is a chick flick for you!  A “chick flick” is a slang…

So much of our language is shaped by our society’s most prominent views, and the way we talk about food and bodies is no different. Many of us probably don’t think twice about it, yet a lot of the common terms and expressions we use about food, nutrition, and eating habits can be harmful. Conversations…

Aziza Amir, originally named Mufida Ghuneim, was born in Alexandria on the 17th of December, 1901 to a poor family originally from Damietta. Her father tragically died just fifteen days after her birth. So, her family moved to Cairo’s Khayrat Street, one of Egypt’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Aziza grew up with a passion for the…