Dec 23, 2021
Even though there's not a lot to be merry about, we count our blessings and make it merry! We also discuss the wonderful 2020 film "Gaza Mon Amour" by director brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser, which shows old love in the middle of Gaza, starring our fave Hiam Abbass. We also discuss the exciting news of "We Are Lady...
Nov 18, 2021
We're excited to have Meg Humphrey of Rogue Podron on to discuss Star Wars: Visions, the new anime anthology on Disney+ that breathes fresh life into this franchise with Japanese creators, crafting stories in a universe that was *heavily* inspired by their own culture. Why is it so important for the Star Wars franchise...
Nov 10, 2021
We are delighted to welcome Abubakr Ali on the podcast, who will be playing the titular role in Netflix's Grendel, making him the FIRST Arab and Muslim actor to headline a comic adaptation in TV/Film! We discuss what got him into acting, his career so far, what his favorite superhero and other media are, and much...
Oct 25, 2021
Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation, based on a book that was explicitly and heavily influenced by Middle East and North African (MENA) and Islamic cultures, is out, and we are joined by our friends and fellow MENA critics Hanna Flint and Roxana Hadadi to review it. Why were there no direct MENA and Muslim creators...
Sep 30, 2021
Created by Jordanian creator Tima Shomali, AlRawabi School for Girls is a devastatingly excellent series on Netflix exploring the dynamics of a Jordanian high school. What causes these girls to escalate their psychological wars on each other? How does this series do at exploring some of the systemic...