Cinema/TV
Film review: Born to the boombox
September 27, 2010
Film review: Born to the boombox
The ultimate dilemma any critic faces when writing a movie review is, what, exactly, makes a movie good? So many…
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
September 21, 2010
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
“The Expendables,” which had its US release back in August and reached Egyptian cinemas earlier this month, managed to capture…
The final day of the Alex film festival: Social woes
September 20, 2010
The final day of the Alex film festival: Social woes
Like previous days, the final day of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries failed to attract a large number…
Alex Film Festival day four : On different paths, ‘forgottens ones’ and potato salads
September 18, 2010
Alex Film Festival day four : On different paths, ‘forgottens ones’ and potato salads
Day four of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries was—much like the featured films—a low-key affair. As usual, jury…
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
September 17, 2010
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
The Alexandria film festival is into its second day. On Thursday, 16 September, the Green Plaza screens, which are showing…
Alexandria film festival opens
September 16, 2010
Alexandria film festival opens
The screenings of the 26th Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries kicked off yesterday in movie theatres across the city.…
Farouk Hosni inaugurates 26th Alexandria Film Festival
September 15, 2010
Farouk Hosni inaugurates 26th Alexandria Film Festival
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 26th Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, hosted by the Alexandria Opera House,…
Film review: Pets served cold
September 15, 2010
Film review: Pets served cold
"Gladiator." "Lost in Space." "Lesbian Vampire Killers." Some movie titles are so succinct they are also accurate plot synopses. "Cats…
Favoritism charges follow Tarantino Venice awards
September 13, 2010
Favoritism charges follow Tarantino Venice awards
Venice--Jury president Quentin Tarantino faced charges of favoritism Sunday after he handed out two major awards at Venice film festival…
Eid film review
September 11, 2010
Eid film review
With Ramadan over, audiences are ungluing their eyes from the small screen and seeking entertainment elsewhere. Al-Masry Al-Youm takes a…