Ali Abdel Mohsen

Monday’s papers: Big man in the big house
Egypt

Monday’s papers: Big man in the big house

For fans of dark comedy, Monday’s papers are an essential read.
In a digital world, Analogue Zone puts the film back into filmmaking
Cinema/TV

In a digital world, Analogue Zone puts the film back into filmmaking

It’s been a rough decade for neo-Luddites, especially the filmmakers among them. Those for whom the whir of a projector…
Monday’s papers: 1 percent, 5 reassurances and 2 peas in a ‘strategic’ pod
Egypt

Monday’s papers: 1 percent, 5 reassurances and 2 peas in a ‘strategic’ pod

“And the revolution youth have found their leader,” announces Al-Tahrir, the headline appearing over a page-wide image of an open-armed…
Despite elections, business as usual in Dar al-Salam
Egypt

Despite elections, business as usual in Dar al-Salam

  With a knife between his teeth, Salah Mahrous leaps down from the wall, an Amr Moussa banner trailing behind…
Awa makes final campaign push
Egypt

Awa makes final campaign push

“It’s 10 pm,” one of three galabeya-wearing men huffs as they make their way towards the exit. “I’m not spending…
Parliament review: Flirting with progress
Egypt

Parliament review: Flirting with progress

Following last week’s spate of legislative measures, Parliament managed to keep it together for another round of sessions despite having…
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
Egypt

Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery

“I don’t usually watch these types of shows,” Abu Ahmed said, frowning as he flipped through television channels. “But I…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a political campaigner
Life & Style

Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a political campaigner

Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Album review: Otaak Band’s ‘Bejawiya’
Art news

Album review: Otaak Band’s ‘Bejawiya’

There’s something infuriating about Otaak Band. Their CD release party at the Cairo Jazz Club — which saw six musicians…
Sunday’s papers: Fallout, demands and death throes
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Fallout, demands and death throes

Despite the continued controversies surrounding the upcoming presidential election, Sunday’s front pages are dedicated to what Al-Akhbar describes as a…
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