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 history of Lebanon and Greater Syria. However, my experience left me somewhat disappointed, as I felt the film failed to do justice to the importance … Read more
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.” Over the years, we’ve seen various adaptations of this beloved tale, ranging from the traditional classics to more diverse and inclusive interpretations that reflect the … Read more
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 Katniss Everdeen’s fight for survival in the arena, tells the origin story of the sinister President Snow and his complex relationship with District 12 tribute … Read more
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 showing in cinemas, Scott’s Napoleon aims more for low-brow laughs than an intricate exploration of the complex man behind the myth. Don’t get me wrong, … Read more
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 at the time were lacking in creativity and relying too heavily on remakes and prequels of successful movies. They lamented the fact that there seemed … Read more
When we were first introduced to Benoit Blanc in the first Knives out movie, instantly promised to be an interesting character. Daniel Craig’s performance then and now is three dimensional and had a combination of clever and humorous. Glass Onion also boasts an ensemble of actors who manage to deliver good performances and the cherry … Read more
An underrated film is usually well-known. It’s not about being an obscure movie. It’s about being misunderstood or possibly wasn’t what the audience & critics expected when the flick was first released. A great example of such a film is Citizen Kane, but it won’t be included in this list because for me it’s a masterpiece & already highly rated among critics. 1. Eyes Wide … Read more
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 interview with the producers of a newly released film in the Lebanese Cinemas, that got some awards at the Dubai Film Festival, ” Nuts”. When … Read more
First of all, they are drained of creative ideas. Nowadays filmmakers got nothing to offer, they either remake a movie that had been made in the 60s or make a prequel to a blockbuster in the 70s or worse they buy the rights to a movie that has been done already. As for the drained … Read more