Ali Abdel Mohsen
Monday’s papers: Big man in the big house
Egypt
June 4, 2012
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
May 28, 2012
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
May 28, 2012
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
May 27, 2012
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
May 21, 2012
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
May 18, 2012
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
May 11, 2012
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
May 2, 2012
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
April 30, 2012
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
April 29, 2012
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…