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‘Heat’ at 21: Pacino and De Niro in rare reunion
September 10, 2016
‘Heat’ at 21: Pacino and De Niro in rare reunion
Twenty-one years ago Michael Mann's iconic crime opus "Heat" paired Hollywood legends Al Pacino and Robert De Niro for the…
Governorates banned from installing artworks in parks without ministry permission
September 9, 2016
Governorates banned from installing artworks in parks without ministry permission
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail issued a resolution on Wednesday evening banning local authorities in each governorate from the restoration or…
‘Eshtebak’ to compete in London Film Festival
September 5, 2016
‘Eshtebak’ to compete in London Film Festival
The organizers of the 60th London Film Festival have chosen Egyptian political movie "Eshtebak" (Clash, 2016), written and directed by…
New plastic clothing material could keep people cool
September 5, 2016
New plastic clothing material could keep people cool
American researchers have created a low-cost textile made of a plastic base that could cool the body when woven into…
Five comedy and romantic movies to see out 2016
September 5, 2016
Five comedy and romantic movies to see out 2016
Singing animals, a strange new boyfriend, and a musical romance between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are just some of…
Political film ‘Clash’ to compete for Oscars next year
September 1, 2016
Political film ‘Clash’ to compete for Oscars next year
The controversial Egyptian film "Eshtebak" (Clash, 2016) has been selected to represent Egypt at the Oscars next year.The committee responsible…
‘Burkini’ bans good for sales: Australian designer
August 29, 2016
‘Burkini’ bans good for sales: Australian designer
Burkini bans in France have boosted sales and interest in the full-bodied Islamic swimsuit, particularly from non-Muslim women, the Australian…
Beyonce invites mothers of slain black men to MTV awards
August 29, 2016
Beyonce invites mothers of slain black men to MTV awards
Pop superstar Beyonce on Sunday invited the mothers of slain African American men to the MTV Video Music Awards, where…
Forbes list of highest-paid actors
August 28, 2016
Forbes list of highest-paid actors
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was named the world's highest paid actor by Forbes on Thursday, raking in US$64.5 million and…
Horror-thriller ‘Don’t Breathe’ set to trump ‘Suicide Squad’ at US box office
August 27, 2016
Horror-thriller ‘Don’t Breathe’ set to trump ‘Suicide Squad’ at US box office
"Don't Breathe", a tense psychological horror-thriller, is expected to topple DC antiheroes "Suicide Squad" at the US box office this…