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Lights Off, Who’s Ali Sultan?

By: Isra Saleh / Arab America contributing writer “Ali” his Ethiopian grandmother always called him with a very thick Arabic accent, which Little Ali’s friends mocked her for. “I always perceived myself as Yemeni back then, but she was a constant reminder that I am also Ethiopian.” Fast forward and 10-year-old Ali had to move … Continued

Casablanca: Similarities and Differences Between the City and the Movie

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Over the years, the city of Casablanca in Morocco has inspired much fanfare, beautiful sights, and lush landscapes. Perhaps, the other reason why Casablanca (the city) is so famous is the 1942 Academy Award-winning film, Casablanca which starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Did … Continued

Adel Imam: A Hallmark of Egyptian Cinema

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer Adel Imam is easily one of the most recognized names in the Arabic film industry. His acting career goes above and beyond the constraints of genre and theme as he’s filled roles ranging from schoolboy to warlord/dictator. His roles in his films have undoubtedly revolutionized Egyptian film making and … Continued

The Worldwide Celebration of Arab Cinematic Treasures

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Film is not just an escape from life, but also a glimpse into the very fabric that binds us together. From Hollywood blockbusters to Bollywood gems, and indie flicks in-between, films have the ability to capture us with their magic, sprinkling a bit of fairy dust into our lives … Continued

A Christmas Netflix Special for Everyone: “Saladin” (1963) of Jerusalem

By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer “Saladin” (1963), directly translated from its original Arabic title “Saladin the Victorious” (الناصر صلاح الدين) was an incredibly successful film at the time of its release. Older generations can appreciate the filmography and the star-studded cast. Classic Egyptian film legends including Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Umar El-Hariri, and Nadia … Continued

Inaccurate Representation of Muslim Women and Men In Hollywood

By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer        Is the representation we get in movies and TV shows accurate? To answer that question, no we don’t. Over the years the Arab/Muslim community has had such a bad reputation in Hollywood. Many of our favorite shows and movies have included stereotypes and racist comments through their episodes. It … Continued

How the Coronavirus Has Impacted Arab American Restaurants

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer As the world has dealt with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), one business especially affected by lockdowns and social distancing has been restaurants. Even in the U.S., with less complete shutdowns, restaurants could only offer delivery or takeout for weeks.  Even now, most are not allowed to be back at … Continued

Rami Malek Wins Best Actor Golden Globe for Bohemian Rhapsody

Pitchfork.com Rami Malek took home a Golden Globe tonight for his performance as Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. He won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama over Bradley Cooper, Willem Defoe, Lucas Hedges, and John David Washington. Bohemian Rhapsody is the highest-grossing music biopic of all time. The film went through developmental hell before finally … Continued

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