Meet Alfred Hitchcock(4): The Mastermind Behind North by Northwest

In the vast landscape of cinema, few names stand as tall as Alfred Hitchcock. Known as the “Master of Suspense,” Hitchcock redefined the thriller genre, blending mystery, intrigue, and psychological…

An Uneven Portrayal: Reflecting on the Short Film Depicting Antoune Saadeh

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…

Glass Onion: A Knives out mystery

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…

Ten underrated Movies

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…

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…