Culture
Cartel Land: An interview with director Matthew Heineman
Cartel Land is a powerful documentary looking at vigilante justice in the never-ending fighting against drug cartel violence…
By Mahmud El Shafey
Mahmud El Shafey
Published articles
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Amy
Amy is a powerful and haunting documentary by Asif Kapadia that looks at the rise, and tragic fall,…
By Mahmud El Shafey
Movie
Going Bongo
Going Bongo is a heartfelt indie offering from writer and lead actor Ernest Napoleon, following a Los Angeles doctor…
By Mahmud El Shafey
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Lauda: The Untold Story
Lauda: The Untold Story is an interesting if occasionally obtuse documentary looking at the circumstances surrounding Formula One…
By Mahmud El Shafey
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Top Five
Top Five is something of a mixed bag, bringing together a traditional romantic comedy with a cutting satire…
By Mahmud El Shafey
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A Letter to Momo
A Letter to Momo is a quirky but downbeat little gem from Japanese anime studio Production IG. The…
By Mahmud El Shafey
Film festivals
Thank You for Playing
Thank You for Playing is a difficult, but rewarding watch. This heart-wrenching documentary tells the story of one…
By Mahmud El Shafey
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Unfriended
Unfriended bombastically bills itself as a “new genre of horror” in its trailer; although this is most certainly not…
By Mahmud El Shafey
Movie
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
Hot Tub Time Machine was the sleeper hit of 2010, armed with enough jokes and heart to charm…
By Mahmud El Shafey
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The Treatment
The Treatment makes for harrowing viewing; this Belgium-made dark psychological thriller is not for the faint of heart.…
By Mahmud El Shafey