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Argo as Best Picture?
I’ve noticed that some of my Iranian friends on Facebook celebrated Argo’s Best Picture win, which blows my mind. They act as if it’s a win for all Iranians or it’s a story that for once shows us in a … Continue reading
Ben Affleck’s Argo and the Problem With Viewing Iran Through a Narrow Lens
Here is my latest piece on The Huffington Post: The season in which studios begin to roll out their Oscar contenders is upon us. Ben Affleck’s third and probably most important directorial feat, Argo, will certainly receive due attention from … Continue reading
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“The Dark Knight Rises”
I’m 30-years-old and am beginning my 4th year in the PhD program in history, but I have no qualms admitting I’m a Batman fanboy. Like everyone else around me at the time, I couldn’t wait to see “The Dark Knight” … Continue reading
The Film “Hunger,” Hunger Strikers, and Street Names
I was bedridden sick for about a week and after seeing “Prometheus” and Michael Fassbender’s captivating performance, I decided to make use of my downtime and check out some of his movies that I hadn’t seen, including “Shame,” “A Dangerous … Continue reading
Asghar Farhad wins Oscar and scores for peace
Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar speech was a small but important victory for the anti-war voice: “At this time, many Iranians all over the world are watching us and I imagine them to be very happy. They are happy not just because … Continue reading
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Iran Wins Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film
Last night Iran’s submission (“A Separation”) won the Golden Globe for best foreign film. See the trailer to the film here. The acceptance speech was short but sweet. See it here. I was most pleased that the speech was non-polemical … Continue reading
Teaser Trailer: “The Dark Knight Rises”
The blog used to contain more posts on movies. I’m going to post more trailers, that is, if good ones present themselves. Here’s the new teaser trailer to the highly anticipated “The Dark Knight Rises” out in July ’12.
Films “Miral” and “Budrus”
The more Israelis protest the release of “Miral,” the more I want to see it. Here’s the trailer. If you’ve seen it and like or dislike it, I’d like to hear why. Last night I watched “Budrus,” which is about … Continue reading
The Iranian Student Alliance in America’s Statement on “Iranium”
The Iranian Student Alliance in America (ISAA) at the University of California, Berkeley is deeply concerned with the launching of the film Iranium, directed by Alex Traiman and produced by the Clarion Fund. Iranium falsifies, exaggerates and overtly generalizes reality … Continue reading
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Trailer: “Skyline”
A treat for Sci-Fi junkies… me being one of them. Release date: November 12.
Trailer: The Social Network
See the trailer here.
Trailer: “The Tillman Story”
See the trailer here.
Film: “South of the Border”
See the trailer for Oliver Stone’s latest documentary film here. See him talk about his film with Bill Maher here.
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New Batman film in the works
Good news and bad… The good news: A third Batman film is in the works with Christopher Nolan serving as director again – the man behind ‘Batman Begins’ and the brilliant ‘The Dark Knight.’ The bad news: This will be … Continue reading
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Tribes of Amazon Find an Ally Out of ‘Avatar’
NY Times: In the 15 years since he wrote the script for “Avatar,†his epic tale of greed versus nature, Mr. Cameron said, he had become an avid environmentalist. But he said that until his trip to the Brazilian Amazon … Continue reading
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