The Living Archive and The Enduring Ephemeral

Radical ways of negotiating collective memory

Tug of War: Are Anti-War Films Really Anti-War?

From Oscar-winning blockbusters to indie projects, why does “anti-war” cinema keep centring the invader, never the invaded?

Arabic Pop is So Back

...but it just might not be for everyone

Amir Eid: The Undying Star

From “Sout El Horeya” to “Roxi”, Amir Eid, the frontman of Cairokee, remains a voice that refuses to fade, an artist whose anthems of love and freedom still echo across an entire generation

When Did Ramadan Series Become So Violent?

Entertainment in the Holy Month has been somewhat unholy

The Fantasia and Futurism of Arab Sci-Fi

How Arab cinema explores advancement, speculation, and socio-political realities through the lens of science fiction