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Clash of the Titans: An obsession with 3D

Clash of the Titans: An obsession with 3D

The only depth to Clash of the Titans is its third dimension, and the only similarity between this new version and…
The ongoing demonization of Egyptian Metalheads

The ongoing demonization of Egyptian Metalheads

Ever since its introduction to Egypt, heavy metal music and its fans have been perceived by many as being westernized,…
Neighbors: Garden City unveiled

Neighbors: Garden City unveiled

Director Tahani Rached returns to the screen in top form with Giran (Neighbors), a feature-length documentary about the neighborhood of…
No Go Nagi

No Go Nagi

Hundreds congregated at the Cairo Opera House Tuesday night in hopes of attending a lecture by Japanese anime and manga…
No happy endings in dictatorship

No happy endings in dictatorship

Directed by Ehab Lamei and produced by Hany William, this 94-minute film attempts to comically address the otherwise serious issues…
Unconventional sport with an environmental message

Unconventional sport with an environmental message

Last week, a group of young Egyptians engaged in an unconventional mix of acrobatic gymnastics and break dancing, known as…
Regulating freedom of expression

Regulating freedom of expression

In April 2008 Egypt’s first “graphic comic book" - Metro - was pulled off of Cairo’s bookshelves upon the orders…
Egypt’s 16th National Film Festival: Screening 109 Egyptian movies

Egypt’s 16th National Film Festival: Screening 109 Egyptian movies

The National Film festival starts its annual round on Thursday 22 April.This year's festival showcases 109 Egyptian films between 22-30…
A taste of monologue

A taste of monologue

Held on 18 and 19 April at El-Sawy Culture Wheel, the Monodrama Festival showcased a variety of one-man (or woman)…
Used Nations: Crude political musings

Used Nations: Crude political musings

The third annual Independent Theater Season kicked off last Thursday at Downtown's Rawabet Theater with el-Ghagar troupe's play Sho'oub Mosta'mala…
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