Culture
Spotlight on Algerian Cinema: the colonial, the post-colonial and identities caught in between
December 7, 2009
Spotlight on Algerian Cinema: the colonial, the post-colonial and identities caught in between
While little is known about the curatorial direction behind the selection of films, a window on Algerian cinema was opened…
A Life in Paradise
December 6, 2009
A Life in Paradise
The American University in Cairo's Tahrir Bookstore hosted the famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass last Saturday at 5pm for a book…
Films before football?
December 6, 2009
Films before football?
I was on the jury of the fourth Brussels Arab Film Festival, which concluded last week. This is my behind-the-scenes…
Reviving tradition
December 6, 2009
Reviving tradition
In a new release, Hagat wahshani (Things that I miss), musician Hazem Shaheen bounces between compositions and taqassim (Arabic melodic…
Mr. Romance: Restless clutter
December 4, 2009
Mr. Romance: Restless clutter
In the universe of producer Mohamed El Sobky's movies characters slap each other for no discernible reason and the slightest…
The human body: Of grace and despair
December 3, 2009
The human body: Of grace and despair
Il Corpus Homanus,” the latest exhibition at Al-massar gallary, features the work of seven artists centered on the theme of…
Street life and foregone times: An artist reflects
December 3, 2009
Street life and foregone times: An artist reflects
"As I finished my seven-hour shift at the factory, I started to plan my evening. Should I go see a…
Eid cinema-goers defy flu fears
December 1, 2009
Eid cinema-goers defy flu fears
With box office takings nudging four million a day during Eid - more than the total profits made over the…
Should we hold “the copy” responsible?
December 1, 2009
Should we hold “the copy” responsible?
The debate around intellectual property (IP) rights in Egypt is getting more radically polarized between corporations calling for enforcement and…