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Day 1 of the 2009 Dubai International Film Festival

Shariq Madani at DIFF 2009 Daily Festival Report: 10th December 2009 (Day #1) As the 6th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) began, the buzzing gossip and conundrum surrounding this year’s film selections and celebrities settled for a … Continue reading

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DIFF 2009 Press Conference Unveils Celebrities, More…

Press conferences are obligatory but also a necessary evil to kick up some dust. This was yet another way for the DIFF team to tell the world (but especially you, yes, you,  in Dubai) about what else to expect at … Continue reading

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DIFF 2009: All Has Been Revealed

Dubai International Film Festival 2009 Details (all meat, no potatoes) WearetheMovies.com has been diligently covering the festival since last year (our writers are pretty comprehensive and brutal; see links on the right), and this year we will once again jump … Continue reading

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Is Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall the Real Deal?

Reel Cinemas is a 22-screen cinema megaplex located in The Dubai Mall, as AME Info ingratiatingly put it, “in the heart of Downtown Burj Dubai.” The new Cineplex competes in a somewhat monopolistic market dominated by two cinema players: Grand … Continue reading

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