Hollywoodgate—New Doc Captures the Post-American Taliban
Iason Athanasiadis reviews a documentary of an Egyptian's observations of the first year of the Taliban's new regime.
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Magyd Cherfi’s French Journey, from Musical Stardom to Novelist
The Franco-Algerian star of Zebda, a major pop band 1985-2015, has become a writer to reckon with, in this interview by Sarah Naili.
Equating Critique of Israel with Antisemitism, US Academics are Being Silenced
With the war in Gaza and accusations of genocide in the International Court of Justice, tensions have risen on US campuses, writes Maura Finkelstein.
Censorship over Gaza and Palestine Roils the Arts Community
An Arab playwright in London reacts to the canceling of Palestinian voices six months into a horrific war.
World Picks from the Editors: Apr 12— Apr 26
TMR editors highlight the best events, books, films, podcasts and other cultural products from around the globe.
Fady Joudah’s […] Dares Us to Listen to Palestinian Words—and Silences
Eman Quotah on Fady Joudah's latest, in which the poet takes on the inadequacy of language in conveying the pain and hope of Palestinians today.
How Fragile We Are: Hisham Matar’s My Friends
Adib Rahhal reviews Hisham Matar's latest novel, in which the precariousness of existence and Libya serve as springboards.
World Picks from the Editors: Mar 23— Apr 5
TMR editors highlight the best events, books, films, podcasts and other cultural products from around the globe.
Will Artists Against Genocide Boycott the Venice Biennale?
Hadani Ditmars reports on the calls to shut down the Israeli pavilion in the Venice Biennale, and a possible widespread artist boycott.
The Mood At This Year’s Dubai Art Week 2024
Sophie Kazan reports on the mood of Dubai Art Week this year with a roundup of the UAE and Arab artists and galleries in Art Dubai.
Dining with the Sultan at LACMA
At times beautiful as a virtual meal experience, LACMA’s “Dining with the Sultan” is an old-fashioned, things-in-glass-cases exhibition.
Israeli & Palestinian Filmmakers Accused of Anti-semitism at Berlinale
Viola Shafik addresses the controversy at the 2024 Berlinale, following the screening of a Palestinian-Israeli "solidarity film."
Human Rights Films on Ownership of History, Women’s Bodies & Paintings
Malu Halasa offers an overview of three Middle Eastern films screening at the 2024 Human Rights Watch Film Festival in London.
World Picks from the Editors: Mar 8 — Mar 22
TMR editors highlight the best events, books, films, podcasts and other cultural products from around the globe.
Messages from Gaza Now / 5
A first-person account reveals the nightmare Gaza has become, where every safe zone is carpet-bombed, shelled, sniped by the IDF.