I recently had the opportunity to watch a short film at the Galaxy Grand Cinema that aimed to portray the epic figure of Antoune Saadee, a monumental figure in the […]
A Tale of Two Carols: Classic vs Diverse Interpretations
This is the season to be jolly, and what better way to usher in the festive spirit than with a heartwarming rendition of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol.” […]
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – An Electrifying Prequel That Outdoes The Hunger Games
The much-anticipated movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has captured the hearts of Hunger Games fans everywhere. This gripping prequel film, set 64 years before […]
Scott’s Napoleon: Lazy Mockery Robs Viewers of Real Insight
As someone fascinated with the Napoleonic era, I entered the theater to watch Ridley Scott’s take on the French emperor with high hopes – but walked out rather unsatisfied. Now […]
The State of the Film Industry: Examining Creativity and Originality
In 2007, I had an opinion that I posted back then before having a blog that expressed concern over the state of the film industry. I argued that many filmmakers […]
76 Years After Citizen Kane: Has Any Film in the Last Decade Matched Its Mastery?*
It’s been seventy-six years since Citizen Kane first graced the silver screen, and like a fine wine, it seems to get better with age, further solidifying its reputation as one […]
The Promise : Empire attempt to wipe an entire nation
In the last few weeks before the release of the movie worldwide and Lebanon, there was a lot of discussion how the movie through ratings via IMDB & Rotten Tomatoes […]
Lebanese Cinema is Alive
Cinema is all about passion, risk, and artistic taste and letting your dreams control your vision and lead you to the stars. A few weeks back I was watching an […]
Rediscovering Steve Carell in Cafe Society
Am not going to ruin the movie to anyone who didn’t watch in Lebanon because pretty much majority didn’t watch. Though, there’s something you really should know about it. Saying […]
Chris Pratt Shines, But the Rest of The Magnificent Seven Misses the Mark*
The film was a major letdown. The screenplay felt weak, and several casting choices were questionable at best. The actor who played the villain, for instance, fell flat—he came across […]