Movie Review: Anora (2024) – A Beautiful Mess!
The 2024 film Anora, directed by Sean Baker, is a cinematic rollercoaster blending raw realism, dark comedy, and an unconventional love story that keeps you on your toes. Whether you see it coming or not, the emotional whirlwind will leave you dizzy. The film follows Ani, a Brooklyn-based exotic dancer and sex worker—two professions that […]
Conclave: All is not quiet on the Vatican front!
The Pope is dead. The Church is leaderless and behind the locked doors of the Chapel, 118 cardinals are sealed away, isolated from the world, bound by secrecy, and tasked with electing the next Pope. No contact. No interference. No escape. Only the weight of history pressing down on men who claim to be above […]
Nosferatu : A Gothic Embrace of Shadows and Legacy
If ever there was a film to remind audiences of what a gothic masterpiece should feel like, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu stands as a resounding statement. This isn’t just a tribute to the classics, nor is it a hollow retelling of an already immortal story. It’s an experience that plunges you into a boney, gothic embrace, […]
الهوى سلطان: قصة حب تروي تفاصيلنا اليومية في كل لقاء، بروح القاهرة
قليل من الأفلام تلتقط نبض القاهرة السريع و المَلِيء بالحياة مثل فيلم الهوى سلطان. في هذه التجربة السينمائية، لا تقدم لنا الكاتبة والمخرجة هبة يسري مجرد قصة، بل تقدم تحية إلى الفوضى الرومانسية لهذه المدينة الخالدة وإلى إحساسها الدائم بالتغير. وبينما أظهر لنا فيلم البحث عن منفذ لخروج السيد رامبو جانبًا من القاهرة لم نشهده […]
Heretic: A Michelin-Star Setup, but a McDonald’s for Dessert
Heretic stands as a compelling entry in the psychological horror genre, directed by the duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The film delves into the complexities of faith, manipulation, and the human psyche, presenting a narrative that is both thought-provoking and unsettling. With a standout performance by Hugh Grant, Heretic challenges viewers to confront their […]
Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo—Warmth In the Flicker of Neon Green
Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo transcends its modest budget to deliver an emotionally rich and visually authentic portrayal of a life in Cairo we rarely see. Khaled Mansour’s directorial vision resonates with soulful clarity, revealing not only the layered struggles of its characters but also the complexities of the city they inhabit. At its core, […]
البحث عن منفذ لخروج السيد رامبو – الدفء في وميض النيون الأخضر
يتجاوز فيلم البحث عن منفذ لخروج السيد رامبو ميزانيته المتواضعة ليقدم تجربة عاطفية غنية وصورة بصرية حقيقية لحياة في القاهرة نادراً ما نراها. تتجلى رؤية خالد منصور الإخراجية بوضوحٍ عاطفي عميق، لتكشف عن الصراعات المعقدة لشخصياته وعن تعقيدات المدينة التي يعيشون فيها.في جوهره، يحكي الفيلم قصة حسن، الذي تصبح علاقته بكلبه رامبو ملاذاً له ومصدراً […]
Juror #2: A meticulously crafted slow-burn we missed!
In an age where the cinema landscape is drowning in reboots, franchise fatigue, and IP-driven narratives, many of us long for the rare spark of originality. We crave films that come with a fresh, unique voice, stories that don’t come pre-packaged with an established fanbase or a familiarity we’ve already seen a thousand times. Enter […]
Carry-On — An Entertaining Packed Compartment
If you threw Die Hard and Phone Booth into a blender, you’d get Carry-On. It’s a throwback to the action films of the 80s and 90s, blending the best of old-school thrills with a modern sensibility, all wrapped up in a Christmas setting that’s both disquieting and oddly fitting. This isn’t your typical holiday movie; […]
Kinds of Kindness: A Confusing Madness
In Kinds of Kindness, Yorgos Lanthimos takes us down a dark and winding path where kindness isn’t just a virtue—it’s a weapon. His latest film weaves together three stories that explore how seemingly selfless acts can mask manipulation, cruelty, and the fight for survival. This isn’t the absurdist Lanthimos we’re used to, though. There’s a […]