Lately, I haven’t been dining out much, but yesterday was an exception. I went with my cousin, his wife, and her cousin—who is half-French and has lived in France all […]
Bi Al Dam : A Masterclass in Chemistry and Casting
Out of all the shows on Shahid this Ramadan, Bi Al Dam is truly in a league of its own. From its gripping storytelling to its impeccable performances, this series […]
الانتخابات الرئاسية اللبنانية: من يملك الكلمة الفصل؟
مع اقتراب موعد الانتخابات الرئاسية اللبنانية، تتزايد التساؤلات حول من يملك القرار الحقيقي في اختيار رئيس الجمهورية المقبل. في ظل الأوضاع الراهنة في لبنان والمنطقة، يظهر أن المعادلة أبعد ما […]
Meet Akira Kurosawa(4):The Poet of Humanism
Beyond his technical mastery and innovative storytelling, what sets Akira Kurosawa apart from his contemporaries is his deep-rooted sense of humanism. Films like Ikiru (1952) and Red Beard (1965) showcase […]
Meet Akira Kurosawa(3): A Global Influence on Cinema
Kurosawa’s impact on cinema is not limited to Japan. Directors from around the world have cited his work as a major influence on their careers. The likes of George Lucas, […]
Meet Akira Kurosawa(2):Seven Samurai and the Art of the Epic
Few films can claim the level of influence and cinematic mastery as Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai (1954). This epic tale of a group of samurai defending a village from marauding […]
Meet Akira Kurosawa(1):The Pioneer of Japanese Cinema
Akira Kurosawa, born in Tokyo in 1910, stands as one of the most influential directors in cinematic history. He revolutionized Japanese cinema and placed it on the global stage with […]
Meet Sergio Leone(4): Once Upon a Time in America
After redefining the Western genre with his masterful films, Sergio Leone turned his attention to a different kind of epic—a sweeping saga of crime, friendship, and betrayal set against the […]
Meet Sergio Leone(3): Once Upon a Time in the West
After the immense success of the Dollars Trilogy, Sergio Leone took a bold step forward with Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). Moving beyond the gritty anti-heroes and […]
Meet Sergio Leone (2): The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By the time The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly was released in 1966, Sergio Leone had already established himself as a trailblazer in the Western genre with A Fistful […]