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The Fantasia and Futurism of Arab Sci-Fi
How Arab cinema explores advancement, speculation, and socio-political realities through the lens of science fiction
Every SWANA Film Shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars
Five movies directed by the region’s auteurs find a place in the 97th Academy Awards shortlist – with three films from Palestine
How Foreign Productions First Spoke the Arabic Language
A Story Dubbed in Fus’ha, Syrian, and Egyptian
Ashton Sanders: Beyond The Archetype
A young kid sits enthralled in the plush seats of the Pantages Theatre, LA. The magic of The Lion King's play unfolds onstage, but it's not just the show that holds him captive. It's the sight of Simba and Nala, brought to life by actors his own age. In that moment, a seed was sown. Years later, in 2017, that kid would stand on a far grander stage – the Oscars – celebrating the Best Picture win with the ‘Moonlight’ team. Please welcome to the stage: Ashton Sanders
All Of Us Strangers: Unpacking The Ending Of Andrew Scott & Paul Mescal’s Haunting Queer Romance
To the atmospheric melodies of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Andrew Haigh’s latest ponders on the apparitions betwixt lovers
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood: Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2024 Hits A Cultural Nerve
Under the distant Hollywood sign, Demna pens a piquant love letter to his (and our) fascination with the fame capital