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Netflix to Release Its First Saudi Film Alkhallat+ on January 19th!
Alkhallat+ is a dark comedy movie directed by Fahad Alammari, the movie gathers a group…
The Fabelmans: a Love Letter to Cinema & Adolescence
Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) in its 44th edition chose Steven Spielberg’s latest autobiographical film…
WWW Picks for the 44th Edition of Cairo International Film Festival!
Every year, we get to celebrate film and filmmakers through a very special event; Cairo…
It Takes a Village to Tell a Story: a Conversation with Reem Ossama
“What happens when we sit down to listen and talk?” – answered Reem Ossama when…
Mohamed Kheidr’s “Tuktuk” Takes International Film Festivals by Storm!
“Tuktuk” was selected and is nominated for the Best Short Narrative award at the Pan-African…
The Shadow of Cairo —The Story of a Hero(ine): Revamped
The Shadow of Cairo —when we first saw the name of the film we expected…
From Villa 69 to Souad, Mahmoud Ezzat Talks Writing and Cinema
Mahmoud Ezzat is a gifted writer whose work has been extremely impressive and promising. He…
Let’s Talk: A Cinematic Experience of the Mother-Daughter Relationship through the eyes of Marianne Khoury
Exploring motherhood through the art of filmmaking, Marianne Khoury takes us on a very special…
Azza Fahmy Jewellery from Youssef Chahine’s Point of View
The iconic Azza Fahmy revealed in the memorial of Youssef Chahine at El Gouna Film…
Fork and Knife Review
Fork and Knife or Shokah we Sekina, directed and written by Adam Abd ElGhaffar, premiered…
Feras Saeed: “Society sees that power resides in the man’s hand which is completely false.”
Feras Saeed graced our TV screens not long ago with his great performance in the…
Ramsi Lehner: “My mother taught me to look inside of me and decide what defines my manhood instead of settling for society’s definitions.”
Whatever you think you know about Ramsi Lehner, there is always more. This hyperactive non-stereotypical…
Donia Sameer Ghanem: “Focus on yourself until it comes to you. There are a million things a single girl can do with her life.”
Marking herself as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, Donia Samir Ghanem…
Will Adele Like Being an Egyptian?
When it comes to judging people by the way they look, Egyptians are no strangers…
The Journey: a Compelling Story About a Suicide Bomber
The suicide bomber narrative has intrigued many filmmakers. We first saw it with Hany Abu-Assad’s…
Beauty and the Dogs: A Woman’s Nightmare in the Aftermath of a Brutal Rape
Fear has been, and still is, the key tool used against women as a form…
7 Mothers We Will Never Forget In Egyptian Cinema
All the “thank you’s” in the world are never enough for the many things our…
A must-watch, “Parker’s Anchor” proves that loss is not the end of the story!
“I am a woman, women should feel this,”. There is always a point in putting…
Tamer Habib:“We live in a male dominated society,believing that they hold the power”
Tamer Habib has strongly established himself as one of the most sought after screenwriters in…
Mohamed Mamdouh:“My sisters made me the man I am today”
Mohamed Mamdouh is this giant of a man, who skillfully slides from one great role…
Cinema Etiquette: 7 Annoying Habits at the Movies
The whole world goes to the movies, but our experience is usually with a twist…
Which Sabe3 Gar Character Are You? Take The Quiz And Find Out Now!
1- You are attending a family and friends’ gathering on a typical friday, you are…
Al-Aslyeen’s makers Ahmed Mourad and Marwan Hamed prove to be originals of premium quality movies!
On the Sunday morning that marks the first day of Eid, we made our way…
Villeneuve’s thought-provoking film, ‘Incendies’, captivates the crowd.
This film is not for the faint-hearted, based on Wajdi Mouawad’s acclaimed play of the…
All About Neobyrd and Yousry Nasrallah’s Unconventional Collaboration
Neobyrd’s sound is one that most of the Egyptian youth who are into fun, funky underground…
6 Major Turnoffs in Egyptian Cinema
Dear script writers, please stop making your characters sound like whiny 14 year olds. No one is…
Farewell, Wonder Child
Today Egypt has lost one of its greatest entertainers. Fayrouz, born Perouz Artin Kalfayan, passed…
Creatives who wrote their first film before 30!
Allow us to take a moment to give attention to the bright, talented men in…
Technology Saves the Day! 6 Classic Egyptian Movies Solved with Technology
One of the many reasons we like old movies is because they remind us of…
Girl Power Behind the Camera – Mariam Ahmady
Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity…
An Expat Cinephile: Mo Faramawy
Mo Faramawy’s film, The Foreigner, will resonate with many of those in our generation.…
They’re Here! And they’re Remaking Poltergeist
On July 24th, the Poltergeist remake should hit the theaters! The remake will be directed…
10 Places you Can Go to Alone Without Looking Pathetic
You know how sometimes you just need some alone time, and you do not want…
Sci-Fi is becoming of Amr Waked
Now that people have seen – and loved – Lucy, another sci-fi starring Amr Waked…
Inside the Actor’s Head – Interview with Ramsi Lehner
Ramsi Lehner is one of those actors who seem to have sprung out of nowhere.…
Nesreen Amin “I started out with something people wait 20 years to achieve”
5 years ago we met with Nesreen Amin after her role in Ehky Ya Scheherazade,…
Reem El Adl’s On-Screen Masquerade
One would think that with Egypt’s history with cinema and television, we would have an…
People We Love – Roshdy Abaza
Timeless Leading Man Some things never change. One of the fundamentals of life is that…
Decor Screens in Carthage Film Festival
Ahmad Abdalla’s Decor is representing Egypt in the Carthage Film Festival. We’ve already offered our…
“Marriage: Impossible” – A Film about Love, Compassion and Acceptance
The first time we heard about Noor Hilal’s upcoming project, it caught our attention. She…
Women’s Film Festival Trailer is Seriously Confusing
The Cairo International Women’s Film Festival’s second trailer is out. And we couldn’t be less…
Egyptian 70s: Crazy, Sexy, Cool
Rebellious Earlies, Desperate Mids, Hilarious Lates… No, we’re not talking about the average Egyptian’s lifespan.…
The Timeline of Egyptian Leading Men’s Facial Hair
As women, we’re naturally fond of beards and the variations thereof. Science says so. And as Egyptian…
Sherif El Bendary and his Dry, Hot Summers
6 years ago we sat down with filmmaker Sherif El Bendary to talk about his…
Screening of Ali Mostafa’s Film on Hiatus?
The screening of Ali Mostafa’s much-anticipated short, Don’t Judge a Subject by its Photograph, will…
Waked and Johansson Looking Great!
Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw the trailer for Lucy. The film, which…
The Talent of Trendsetting
The 6 Fashion Gods of Planet Earth The Little Black Dress in Breakfast at…
Audrey Hepburn Iconic Fashion Facts
The Little Black Dress: Audrey Hepburn was the little black dress goddess, as she made…
Only Lovers Left Alive
When Vampire Films take a different level. Directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Tilda…
Excuse my French: The Success Continues!
After reaping six million pounds within just six weeks, Amr Salama’s Excuse My French kicks…
Horeya Farghaly’s Plot: Revealed
The beautiful Horeya Farghaly revealed her next role. She will be playing the part of…
Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter Face Off
Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are known for being eccentric yet brilliant actors with…
Can women wear the pants? Karim Fahmy tells!
One of the most successful blockbusters of the past season is Hatooly Ragel. A light…
Jared Leto Pleasantly Surprises us Again
Jared Leto first started grabbing our attention as an incredibly talented actor who was never…
Factory Girl is on a Winning Streak!
Factory Girl won both the International Federation of Film Critics Award for Arab Feature Films…
We can’t Keep up with Villa 69’s Successes!
With the Special Jury Prize under its belt, Ayten Amin’s Villa 69 participated in the…
People we Love – Asser Yassin
Through the vast array of actors in Egypt, Asser Yassin stands out not only for…
People We Love – Sherihan
Whenever we hear the word “Nostalgia” we immediately think of Sherihan. She is a true…
People We Love: Hany Adel
Music Vanguard: Hany Adel is a singer, song writer, composer, actor and a father to…
People we Love… Hend Sabry
Passion for cinema: She is just different. Her passion for film allows her to experiment…
Amina Khalil: “Acting is like a muscle you need to work it out all the time”
Amina Khalil beats out scores of young actresses in the Egyptian film industry. From concert…
Hassan El Radad “I’m an actor; expect anything from me”
With his free spirited script choices, Hassan El Radad emerged in full force as a…
Sawsan Badr – Caressing the Silver Screen
We all love her. She is the sister, the mother, the vamp, the buddy and…
Inception – The Movie that got us Woozy
After watching the trailer of Christopher Nolan’s new movie, ‘Inception’, my ever-skeptical self of big…
Ahmed Abdallah and his Microphone – The Revolution Starts Here
When I first met Ahmed Abdullah, he was showcasing his directorial debut “Heliopolis” at the…
Hend Sabry A League of Her Own
Hend Sabry embodies so much more than an ambitious young woman who has worked her…
Living Skin
‘Living Skin’ is the first feature documentary for young director Fawzi Saleh that has received…
Anton Califano, The Passionate Filmmaker
Anton Califano, an award-winning filmmaker, has been making films since the mid-90’s, originally trained as…
Mariam Abo Ouf on the Director’s Chair
With a peerless instinct for quality and self-respect, Mariam Abo Ouf is a promising young…
Messages from the Sea
After an eight year break acclaimed director Dawood Abdel Sayed returned with another milestone in…
Mohammed Hammad, The Observer
Watching people is among his favourite games and main inspiration for making films. As…
My Name is Khan and I m Not a Terrorist
A storybook romance told against the shadow of a great American city, until a series…
Nesreen El Zayat – Woman with a Voice
It is evident that Egyptian streets are not for women anymore. Walking down the streets…
Lebaleba The Queen of Hearts: “A smile opens doors to many things in life.Marilyn Monroe’s Charm was all about her infamous smile”
Lebleba is one of a kind. She is fabulous and she is a living legend…
The Movie Mill! Guest editor, Hassan Mahfouz
This year, we have been on a rollercoaster ride, writing, reviewing and interviewing filmmakers…
Asmaa – A story of Courage, Faith and Dignity
Asmaa is the story of a middle-aged Egyptian woman who lives with her father and…
Yosra El Lozy – Old School Glamour and School Girl Charms
Since her appearance in Youssef Chahine’s ‘Alexandria New York’, people knew that this one would…
Cairo Exit: What does it take you to reach it?
Taboo kicked off its wedges highlighting the characters and social aspects of Cairo where the…
Amr Salama, Filmmaking for Absolution
Film junkies will find their cravings richly satisfied by Amr Salama’s directing and perspective. With…
Going to the Movies? Watch your Waist-Line!
A lot of people keep watching their nutrition program throughout the whole year in a…
Dubai International Film Festival Honors Egyptian Movie Legend Faten Hamama with the Lifetime Achievement Award
Faten Hamama is a living legend. Every decade of her life represents a new era…
Mohamed Nayer “I don’t have a TV at home”
Mohamed Nayer is one of very few script writers who created this new wave of…
Sarah Abdallah: “All too human”
With her 22 years old, Sarah Abdallah surprised the audience of the 11th Independent Film…