La Totfe Al Shams is one of the most discussed and talked about Egyptian TV series this Ramadan. The series is an adaptation of Ihsan Abdel Quddous' hugely successful novel that had already been turned into a hit feature film in 1961.
Although it is (...)
When it is estimated that there are more than 37 new Egyptian TV series released, one has to be picky when deciding which of them to give their time to. Usually, people decide which series they should watch based on the cast (an actor who they know (...)
Hitting Egyptian theatres on Wednesday, La La Land—one of the most anticipated American films of 2016—marks the return of musicals to the arena of international film releases around the world. It provides the escapism that the audience deserves (...)
Long gone are the days when Hollywood could produce a decent summer blockbuster that is not a superhero movie or part of a movie franchise. As of 2016, Marvel is the studio that currently dominates this field, with at least two wide releases every (...)
One of the most talked about drama series this Ramadan is Grand Hotel, a show based on a Spanish series bearing the same name. Taking place in the 1950s, the show follows the story of Ali and his quest to solve the mystery of his missing sister who (...)
I cannot remember the last time I watched an Arab film and emerged as impressed with the quality of it as I am with that of the Jordanian production "Theeb". "Theeb" was the Jordanian nominee for the Academy Award for Best Film in a Foreign Language (...)
