Cinema/TV

Film review: Born to the boombox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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