Author Archives: Faizan Rashid

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Based in Dubai, Faizan Rashid....

War Horse

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Faizan Rashid

War Horse Steven Spielberg | USA | 2011 146 min War Horse is the kind of quaint, old fashioned film that they don’t make anymore. It advocates the virtues of hard work and having faith in the goodness of humanity. … Continue reading →

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The Grey Competition

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Faizan Rashid

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Liam Neeson turned into a bad ass with 2008′s Taken. Ever since then, he’s been chomping bad guys on screen like a more graceful Chuck Norris. He returns in 2012 with The Grey, which reunites him with his A-team director … Continue reading →

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5 Best Films of the Dubai Film Festival 2011

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Faizan Rashid

We’ll be frank – this year’s lineup of the Dubai International Film Festival left us a little less than enthusiastic. Compared to previous years, the good stuff had either been released before the fest (the Palme d’or winning Tree of Life) … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Faizan Rashid

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia Nuri Ceylan Bilge | Turkey | 2011 157 min You will have to wait very long and follow very intently the plot and dialogues of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia to catch onto what … Continue reading →

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