Every month, Al Majalla grabs the popcorn and settles back to watch a selection of the latest films (and occasionally a golden oldie) before offering…
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Rushdy Said Hassan Baghdadi Abaza, known simply as Rushdy Abaza, the celebrated Don Juan of Egyptian cinema, was born on 3 August, 1926, which means…
Whether from the Gulf, North Africa, the wider Middle East or beyond, there are no shortage of good films emerging onto our screens in 2026. In Al…
In this feature, we offer an overview of what’s new on the big screen, spanning mainstream and arthouse films across all genres, and occasionally…
On the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Majalla highlights some of the most notable and recent films on the world's most coveted sport. We…
In this feature, we offer an overview of what’s new on the big screen, spanning both mainstream and arthouse films across all genres, while also…
On the occasion of Mother's Day, we tour the newest movie releases that tackle the complex theme, while also reviewing an older classic for good…
In our Film Watch, we review the latest Arab and international cinema productions from mainstream to arthouse, while also revisiting an older film…
In this feature, we offer an overview of what’s new on the big screen, spanning both mainstream and arthouse films across all genres, while also…
As the first quarter of the 21st century draws to a close, cinema finds itself at a crossroads. Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros,…
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